Angularly Adjustable Or Repositionable Patents (Class 362/287)
  • Patent number: 7425082
    Abstract: A light assembly, comprising a clip and a base, releasably engageable to said clip. A platform is rotatably mounted to said base. In addition, a post is mounted on said platform and has a top. A light is hinged to said top of said post.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 16, 2008
    Inventor: Theodore D. Jones
  • Publication number: 20080212324
    Abstract: A light emitting diode (LED) table lamp including a base, a support arm, a pivot, and a light emitting device is provided. One end of the support arm is connected to the base, and the pivot is provided at the other end of the support arm. The light emitting device includes a lampshade, a LED light assembly provided at the lampshade, and at least a heat pipe. The lampshade is pivotally connected to the support arm by the pivot, and the heat pipe is provided at the LED light assembly. In addition, an end of the heat pipe is tightly fitted with the pivot.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 6, 2007
    Publication date: September 4, 2008
    Applicant: AMA PRECISION INC.
    Inventor: Chia-Te Lin
  • Patent number: 7419289
    Abstract: A lamp unit includes a semiconductor light-emitting element portion, a reflector that radiates light from a light source forward of the lamp, and a driving portion that moves relative positions of the semiconductor light-emitting element portion and the reflector. The semiconductor light-emitting element portion is provided with a light-emitting surface whose outer peripheral shape is generally oblong, the reflector is provided with a parabolic surface that has a focus line in the horizontal direction, and the driving portion is configured such that rotation is possible within a horizontal plane of the light-emitting surface from a first position where a short side of the light-emitting surface is generally parallel to the focus line up to a second position where a long side of the light-emitting surface is generally parallel to the focus line.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 2, 2008
    Assignee: Koito Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Takayuki Yagi
  • Patent number: 7410272
    Abstract: A portable, battery-operated flashlight having improved pivoting, switching and focusing features is disclosed. In one aspect of the invention, the flashlight takes the form of an attachment to a head gear for hands free use. In another aspect of the invention, the flashlight takes the form of a head lamp held in place on an user's head by an elastic band. The pivot connection between the body and the base, as well as the serrations on an exterior surface of the body, allows a user to adjust any angular direction of the light as desired. In another aspect of the invention, the flashlight takes the form of a long-handled flashlight having improved switching and focusing capabilities, such that axial movement of the switching assembly turns the flashlight “on” or “off,” as well as causing a position of the lamp to vary in order to focus or defocus the light.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 12, 2008
    Assignee: Mag Instrument, Inc.
    Inventor: Christopher Lee Halasz
  • Publication number: 20080158894
    Abstract: The invention relates to a lamp (1) comprising a projector (3) and an adjustable holding device (5), by means of which the projector (3) is joined to a base part (2) of the lamp (1). The holding device (5) is provided with an elongate support element (6), a holding element (7) at least for part of the projector (3), a joint (8) between the support element (6) and the holding element (7), and a clamping device (9) for locking the joint (8). The joint (8) and the clamping device (9) are disposed in a projector housing (11). In order to ensure that the projector (3) is easy to handle for adjustment purposes, a removing mechanism (41), with the aid of which the clamping force of the clamping device (9) can be reduced or canceled, is arranged in the projector housing (11).
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 17, 2006
    Publication date: July 3, 2008
    Applicant: Zumtobel Lighting GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Roderick Dixon, Katharina Goetz-Schafer, Martin Bergmann, Harald Grundl, Gernot Bohmann
  • Patent number: 7380959
    Abstract: A device for illuminating fluorescent art includes a UV light source, a white light source, a UV sub-housing and a white light sub-housing. The UV light source is contained in the UV sub housing and the white light source is contained in the white light sub-housing so that the white light source is separated from the UV light source. This configuration prevents interference between the UV light source and the white light source within the device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 3, 2008
    Inventors: Kenneth Shotwell, Tom Binder
  • Patent number: 7377672
    Abstract: An apparatus and method according to which rotation of a lighting device chassis is prevented.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 27, 2008
    Assignee: Cooper Technologies Company
    Inventor: Jerold Tickner
  • Patent number: 7367698
    Abstract: A hand-held portable drop-light is provided. The light comprises a handle, a housing, a cover, a novel mounting assembly, and a light bulb. The mounting assembly is configured with a pivoting light bulb socket and positioned within the handle for mounting the light bulb within a housing interior. The housing possesses an aperture through which the container interior and light bulb may be accessed. The cover is reversibly attached to the housing so as to inhibit access to the light bulb through the aperture. When replacing the light bulb, the cover is moved from the aperture and the mounting assembly is pivoted between a retracted position, where the bulb is substantially retained within the housing and an extended position, where a portion of the bulb is positioned outside the housing. In this manner, the light bulb is easily accessed for replacement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2008
    Inventor: Thomas J. Miller
  • Patent number: 7367690
    Abstract: A lamp device with two rotary arms comprises a lamp seat having a stand tube installed on the base; a lampshade having various forms; two opposite sides of the lampshade being formed with through holes; a rotary arm unit combined to the lamp seat at one end thereof and a lampshade at another end thereof; the rotary arm unit including a first rotary arm and a second rotary arm; the first rotary arm rotatably combined to one end of the stand tube through a first rotation unit; another end of the first rotary arm being installed with a first locking portion; two ends of the second rotary arm being rotatably installed to one end of the first rotary arm through a second rotation unit; another end of the second rotary arm being installed with a second locking portion; and a light emit unit provided on the rotary arm unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2008
    Inventor: Meiric Chen
  • Patent number: 7367689
    Abstract: An adjustable light includes a base member, which is a shell-like member, having a circuit board and a battery set therein and having a pivot portion and a magnet at an end thereof. The base member can be attracted on a surface, which is made of a magnetic attraction material, by the magnet. A pivot base is pivoted on pivot portion of the base member, on which a switch is provided. An illuminating tube member has a transparent tube and a lamp in the tube. The tube has two lids to close two ends thereof. A shaft is inserted through one lid to pivot the illuminating tube member on the pivot base, and a hook mount is pivoted on the other lid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2008
    Assignee: Hiever Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Tony Huang
  • Patent number: 7360911
    Abstract: A plurality of support casings for light emitting diode warning lights are driven in synchronous arc movements by a belt and pulley drive system having a compact construction with four belt segments.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2008
    Assignee: PowerArc, Inc.
    Inventor: W. Kenneth Menke, Sr.
  • Patent number: 7320533
    Abstract: The in-ground, or “well light”, fixture comprises a hollow cylindrical housing with an angled end and an flat end, a lamp assembly easily mounted at either end, and a baffle. The lamp assembly is rotatably and vertically adjustable within the housing and either the angled end or the flat end may be placed upward by virtue of a pair of channels extending down the length of the housing. Fasteners are provided on the lamp assembly for attaching one or more filters above the lamp face and to create a protective air gap that prevents debris from accumulating on the lamp.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 22, 2008
    Inventor: Joshua Z. Beadle
  • Patent number: 7314290
    Abstract: A portable battery powered high intensity lighting system that produces solar quality illumination at four to six times the efficiency of comparable incandescent lighting systems includes a light head and a power source. The light head contains an HID (high intensity discharge) arc lamp. A sealed enclosure containing a ballast is attached immediately adjacent to the lamp assembly. The ballast enclosure is preferably potted with a thermally conductive epoxy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 1, 2008
    Assignee: Sartek LLC
    Inventor: Carl Saieva
  • Patent number: 7311421
    Abstract: An ornament having an upper hub, a lower hub, a platform, a central pole and a coil. The upper hub is mounted directly on top of the lower hub with the platform permanently attached to the lower hub for attachment to virtually any smooth surface. The coil wraps around the pole, which is threaded and mates with internal grooves in the upper hub. The coil includes a string of lights plugged into an electrical outlet in the upper hub. The upper hub freely rotates with respect to the lower hub, which remains stationary. To maintain electrical contact between the lights and a power supply, copper tabs protrude from the lower hub and extend into copper rings in the upper hub.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2007
    Inventor: Robert Michael Fahl
  • Patent number: 7311422
    Abstract: An angle-adjustable recessed lamp structure comprises: a lamp bulb, a lamp holder, a rotatory carrier, and a mounting base. The rotatory carrier is securely screwed onto a track frame, which has a hollow sliding slot on the center of the arc-shaped body. The track frame is securely screwed on the fixing base via a fixing plate that locates on the rearward of the track frame. The fixing plate has two holding notches extending downward from both ends thereof for holding and positioning a rotation shaft. The rotation shaft is securely coupled with the coupling portion to enable the lamp holder to be rotatable by using pivotal connection between the rotatory carrier and the lamp holder. The lamp holder is upwards/downwards rotatable along the sliding slot within approximate 70 angles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2007
    Inventor: Yen-Chang Chen
  • Patent number: 7296905
    Abstract: A work light for a power tool. In an exemplary embodiment, the work light includes a generally cylindrical housing constructed for receiving a light source. The housing includes a pin generally transverse to the housing and unitary with such housing. Further, an electrical coupling is configured to provide electricity to the light source from a power tool electrical source and is integrated with the electrical source. Additionally, a bracket including a flange with a plurality of apertures for receiving a series of fasteners for mounting the bracket to an external surface of the power tool is included. The bracket defines a recessed structure for receiving the pin and includes a pair of recesses spaced apart to retain a first end of the pin and a second end of the pin. The pin included within the housing permits linear positioning of the housing along an axis generally perpendicular to the pin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2007
    Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.
    Inventors: Mark A. Etter, Brent Stafford
  • Publication number: 20070263388
    Abstract: An illumination device of flexible lighting angle is disclosed, which comprises: at least a directional light source, capable of emanating a light as it is electrically conducted to a control circuit while enabling the light angle of the light discharged therefrom to be adjustable; and a light guide cover, for receiving the at least one directional light source, having a light-control microstructure formed thereon while enabling the same to be further composed of a plurality of reflective/refractive microsurfaces. By adjusting the light-emitting angle of the directional light source for directing the discharged light to shine on different reflective/refractive microsurfaces of the light-control microstructure where it is reflected/refracted and discharged out of the light guide cover, the angle of the light being discharged out of the light guide cover is varied.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2007
    Publication date: November 15, 2007
    Inventors: Chieh-Lung Lai, Jian-Shian Lin, Li-Ling Lee, Hung-Chun Li
  • Publication number: 20070247860
    Abstract: A pivotable light pole apparatus comprising a first and a second pole section, a portion of the first pole section being fittable within a portion of the second pole section, with one end of each pole section being pivotably connected to each other by a pin. The apparatus further comprises a slidable cover which fits over both pole sections and locks in place when the pole sections are collinear so that the pole sections form a single pole, yet when the cover is retracted over the second pole section the first pole section can be pivoted by a technician to be generally perpendicular to the first pole section. When in the pivoted position a light fixture mounted to the first pole section is brought closer to the technician for easier inspection or repair.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 20, 2007
    Publication date: October 25, 2007
    Inventors: ROBERT LEE FRANKLIN, William R. Cole
  • Patent number: 7275843
    Abstract: Disclosed is a PAR track light fixture having an internal wire way. The PAR track light fixture has an opened ring design separating outer ring which peripherally surrounds the outer edge of the PAR lamp. The ring is separated from the socket cup thereby exposing an outer reflector section of the PAR lamp. In combination with the open ring design of the present invention, it is an internal wire way which encloses all electrical conductivity from the track connector through a stem or blade and supporting arc sections to the socket cup and lamp.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2007
    Assignee: Genlyte Thomas Group LLC
    Inventors: Alejandro Mier-Langner, James E. Kuchar, Robert S. Gosnell
  • Patent number: 7273290
    Abstract: A display device includes a lamp having an output light beam, wherein the lamp is disposed in a lamp alignment position when it projects the output light beam A spatial light modulator receives the output light beam and controllably spatially modulates the intensity of the output light beam, and an optics system that projects the spatially modulated output light beam. There is a lamp mount upon which the lamp and at least one spare lamp are supported. The lamp mount selectively and controllably moves one of the lamp and the at least one spare lamp into the lamp alignment position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 25, 2007
    Assignee: Raytheon Company
    Inventor: Blaise Rene Joseph Robitaille
  • Patent number: 7261450
    Abstract: Dual function console lighting with integrated switching includes a lamp housing held by a retainer within a bezel secured to a vehicle interior. The lamp housing includes eccentrically positioned collinear pivot arms relative to a central longitudinal axis of a lamp positioned within the housing. The pivot arms engage the retainer to hold the lamp housing within the retainer while allowing the lamp housing to pivot relative to the plane of the retainer. The retainer is rotatably held within the bezel by a plurality of snap features spaced around its circumference, allowing the lamp housing and retainer to rotate. A latching mechanism holds the lamp housing in a retracted position with a lens of the housing preferably substantially flush relative to immediately surrounding portions of the bezel. A spring provides a force to pivot the housing about the pivot arms to a second position when the latch is released.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 27, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2007
    Assignee: International Automotive Components Group North America, Inc.
    Inventor: John M Tiesler
  • Patent number: 7252419
    Abstract: An adjustable motorcycle headlight with multiple degrees of freedom enables the rider to aim the light where it is needed, as well as facilitating the factory assembly process by enabling fine adjustment after the headlight is mounted. The motorcycle headlight is attached to the frame via a ball and socket structure cooperatively coupled to at least one positioning arm provided in tandem with the ball and socket structure for accommodating and stabilizing the movement of the ball and socket joint and locking same in position. The positioning arm includes a series of straight segments rotatably attached to one another via adjusters which can be loosened to enable adjustment, and tightened to affix the positioning arm into place. The combination of the ball and socket joint with a pair of positioning arms also provides a stable, robust three-point attachment mount for the headlight.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 7, 2007
    Assignee: Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Jesse G. James
  • Patent number: 7246920
    Abstract: A portable light source has a base, an attachment mechanism adapted for removably attaching the base to a surface, and a substantially tubular arm pivotally connected to the base such that it can pivot between a horizontal position and a vertical position. A white light source and an ultraviolet light source are positioned within the arm and operably connected to a rechargeable battery to emit white light and ultraviolet light in outward directions from the arm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 24, 2007
    Inventor: Timothy Nevin Hopkins
  • Patent number: 7234846
    Abstract: An embedded lamp comprises a base, an embedded bracket, a lamp socket, and a decorative plate, wherein a flange is formed on the internal periphery of a rotatable bracket of the embedded bracket for coupling with the decorative plate. A protrudent ring having at least a pair of buckling means having a pair of protrudent elastic buckles is mounted on the internal periphery of the decorative plate. When the decorative plate is inserted into the rotatable bracket, the protrudent elastic buckles are bounded to buckle the flange and to be positioned thereon. By means of the above-mentioned structure, the decorative plates with different internal diameter dimensions can be replaced with one another according to the diameter dimensions of various light bulbs without detaching the base and the embedded bracket. Accordingly, it facilitates the replacement of the light bulbs without need of high maintenance technique.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 6, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 26, 2007
    Assignee: Variable Luminaire Ltd.
    Inventor: Yen-Chang Chen
  • Patent number: 7192167
    Abstract: A lamp device includes a pivot ring disposed in a main sleeve and formed with two aligned first pivot shafts that extend radially and outwardly away from each other and that are mounted rotatably between the main sleeve and a rear connecting ring such that the pivot ring is pivotable relative to an assembly of the main sleeve and the rear connecting ring about the first pivot shafts. A lamp-mounting unit is disposed in the main sleeve, and is rotatable about two aligned second pivot shafts formed on the pivot ring and extending inwardly and radially toward each other and perpendicular to the first pivot shafts. A lamp unit is mounted fixedly on the lamp-mounting seat such that an assembly of the lamp-mounting seat and the lamp unit is pivotable relative to the pivot ring about the second pivot shafts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 28, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2007
    Inventor: Benny L. Kuo
  • Patent number: 7186007
    Abstract: A portable stand for an articulated arm that carries a device, such as a lamp. The stand includes a post having a lower end with a plurality of support legs for supporting the post freely on an underlying surface and an upper end having a bushing. The articulated arm can be mounted on the upper end of the stand by inserting a lug of the articulated arm into the bushing. The stand also includes means on an upper end of the post for ensuring that the articulated arm is positioned in vertical alignment over one of the support legs of the post. Thus, as the articulated arm is fully extended in a lateral direction from the post, the center of gravity of the articulated arm remains over the support leg thereby permitting the stand to remain stable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2007
    Inventor: Frederick Alan Rotwitt
  • Patent number: 7168822
    Abstract: A reconfigurable illumination system for illuminating an object, and associated method. The illumination system comprises a cylindrical diffuser having a longitudinal aperture, a linescan camera positioned for having a direct line of sight to the object through the aperture of the diffuser, a base, and an illuminator supported on the base and positioned between the diffuser and the object, wherein the illuminator is selectively reconfigurable in a plurality of configurations, each configuration corresponding to a manufacturing process that requires visual inspection of the object.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2007
    Assignee: The Regents of the Univeristy of Michigan
    Inventors: Gil Abramovich, Zachary Warlick, Yoram Koren
  • Patent number: 7152997
    Abstract: A utility light includes a housing having a rear wall attached to a forwardly extending peripheral wall to form a front opening, a stand rotatably attached to the housing to permit the light to rotate relative to a support surface, a plurality of LEDs mounted in the housing facing the front opening, and a lens removably attached to the housing and closing the front opening. The LEDs are divided between an inner circuit board and a plurality of outer circuit boards adjacent the edges of the inner board. The outer circuit boards and corresponding portions of the lens are angled relative to the inner circuit board and a central portion of the lens. The light can be operated to light all and less than all of the LEDs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2006
    Assignee: Alert Safety Lite Products Co., Inc.
    Inventors: James D. Kovacik, Paul S. Blanch, Joseph J. Smith
  • Patent number: 7111960
    Abstract: A utility lamp system for use in outdoor and indoor locations in a convenient manner. The device includes a main housing with an electrical receptacle within, a clamp structure movably attached to the main housing, a bulb housing extending from the main housing, and a cover pivotally attached to a lower end of the bulb housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 26, 2006
    Inventor: David W. Jetland
  • Patent number: 7093959
    Abstract: An outdoor lamp with projection range adjustment having a freely adjustable lampshade for restricting light projection range of the lamp, thereby controlling light pollution, comprises a lamp partially covered by a shell body and a lampshade pivotally mounted on the lamp. Two parallel bottom edges of the shell body extend on two corresponding lateral walls of the lamp with a predetermined angle, so that the lampshade can freely rotate about a rear portion of the lamp in a range of the predetermined angle. Further, two lateral surfaces of the lamp are each provided with an arced angle adjustment tooth row, and two lateral inner walls of the lampshade are each provided with a projected dot for engaging a corresponding angle adjustment tooth row, whereby a stepless angle adjustment can be realized.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2006
    Inventor: Frank Tsao
  • Patent number: 7083287
    Abstract: A method of monitoring an illumination source including a reflector and a lamp. A reference orientation is defined where the reflector and a light producing luminary of the lamp are aligned to optimize light intensity reflected from the luminary to a desired target. The orientation of the lamp is monitored, and changes from the reference orientation are reported as an indication of a reduction in light intensity reflected from the luminary toward the desired target.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 1, 2006
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventor: Michael A Pate
  • Patent number: 7080928
    Abstract: An electronically controlled retractable landing light (100) for use with aircraft. A controller (106) compares the commanded position of a lighthead (108) by means of a contactless absolute position sensor (212). Operation of a brake (111), motor (110), and lamp (112) is controlled by a control unit (210). Electrical power to the brake (111), motor (110), and lamp (112) is slowly applied and removed to reduce electromagnetic emissions and extend the service life of a power stage (208), brake (111), motor (110), and lamp (112). The lighthead (108) may be manually stowed in the event of a fault.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2002
    Date of Patent: July 25, 2006
    Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.
    Inventors: Brian J. Barnhart, Craig E. Giffen, Scott E. Hamilton, Saed M. Mubaslat
  • Patent number: 7073926
    Abstract: A stand-supported light source includes a combination of collapsing, telescopic and flexible joint couplings. For storage and shipping, a plurality of legs are collapsible to become longitudinally parallel to the longitudinal axis of the base. A telescopic arm coupled to the stand may also be pivoted into a longitudinally parallel axis and then telescopically retracted, which results in a very compact configuration. In use, the telescopic arm may be extended through a range of positions, and may pivot out of parallel with the stand base longitudinal axis, permitting the light source to be located through a wide and precisely controlled range of motion. The legs are pivoted and self locking at a limited range of motion, simplifying set-up. A special clamp accepts a standard trouble light, without inhibiting access to or use of the various electrical switches and outlets that might typically be found on the trouble light. Different embodiments detail the pivot, clamp and various combinations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2006
    Inventors: Bernard J. Kremers, Cynthia M. Kremers
  • Patent number: 7070293
    Abstract: A lighting system and exemplary array is particularly adapted for use with large wall-mounted objects, such as paintings, sculptures and other art objects. The lighting system provides a substantially uniform amount of illumination over the entire length and breadth of the art object. A lighting array is mounted directly above the art object and spaced outwardly from the plane of the object by several inches or more. The array consists of a housing containing a plurality of lighting elements. Each lighting element is arrayed linearly so that, with appropriate reflectors, lenses, attenuators, and/or diffusers, each lights a portion of the art object. The desired effect is that all areas of the art object are equally illuminated. Alternately, the lighting elements can be selected for intensity such that the array may have elements of different intensity directed at the different areas of the art object.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2006
    Inventor: Herb Seymour
  • Patent number: 7063445
    Abstract: A luminaire retrofit panel including a main wall adapted to support a luminaire in a central opening of the main wall, and including an outer perimeter. A side wall extends from the outer perimeter of the main wall. A plurality of secondary walls extend from the side wall and extend over a portion of the main wall toward the central opening of the main wall. The secondary walls are substantially parallel to the main wall. The plurality of secondary walls support at least one hinge and at least one latch. The hinge is engagable with a frame and allows the main wall to pivot with respect the frame. The latch is engagable with the frame to hold the main wall to releasably secure the main wall to the frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2006
    Assignee: Hubbell Incorporated
    Inventors: James P. Wang, Marc A. Schetselaar, Richard E. Simon
  • Patent number: 7021789
    Abstract: 1. A lighting device (2) having a light housing (6) including a light source (42, 44), said light housing rotatably connected to a body, said body having a rotatable connection means (22) to allow the light housing to be adjacent said body to define a narrow space (90) accessible in a base to top direction. 2. A lighting device (2) having a light source (42, 44), a tubular lens (40, 50) surrounding said light source, a reflector (56) cooperating with an end of said tubular lens opposite to said light source. 3. A light housing (6) or a method of assembling a light housing (6), said light housing having a first side and a second side, a first side having a mounting spigot (52, 54), a second side having an aperture (62, 63), a tubular lens (48, 50) can pass through the aperture so that one end of the tubular lens is received in the mounting spigot, said aperture and said mounting spigot being in alignment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 4, 2006
    Assignee: Eveready Battery Company, Inc.
    Inventors: David R. Dalton, Angelo Kotsis, John Robert Brown
  • Patent number: 7017871
    Abstract: Electric appliance stand with simple telescopic support rod, including a telescopic operable arm. A lower end of the operable arm is pivotally disposed on a base seat and an upper end of the operable arm is pivotally connected with a connecting seat. The base seat is composed of a locating block and a support arm. A hinge member is disposed on the locating block for pivotally connecting with the lower end of the operable arm. A support arm is fixed on the locating block and outward extends therefrom to form a stable seat body. A small-size electric appliance can be replaceably connected on the connecting seat and supported by the stand. In use or after folded, the stand has small volume and can be conveniently carried.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 28, 2006
    Inventor: Chung-Yang M. Chen
  • Patent number: 7011439
    Abstract: An adjustable spotlight fitting for use with an illuminated fiber optic bundle. A spherically contoured pivot element is received within a pivot housing and retained therein by an adjustable locking ring which clamps the pivot element in any angularly adjusted position. A focusing member is mounted by the pivot element for limited axial adjusting movement in relation thereto. A fiber optic bundle is inserted through the back of the pivot element and the exposed optical fibers at its terminal end are positioned within the focusing member. A lens, carried at the outer end of the focusing member, is movable by the focusing member toward and away from the fiber optic bundle for converging and expanding the area of illumination. Optical filters can be selectively installed behind the lens for various lighting effects.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2006
    Assignee: Lighting Services Inc.
    Inventors: Kenneth M. Kane, Jeremy S. Brotchner
  • Patent number: 7004603
    Abstract: An angle adjustment device comprises a support member, a plurality of holders for light emitting or receiving devices, each holder being supported by the support member for pivoting about at least one axis and an elongate spiral element which co-operates with the holders so that when the spiral element is displaced angularly about its axis relative to the support member, each holder pivots about its said at least one axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2006
    Inventor: Richard Knight
  • Patent number: 6984054
    Abstract: The disclosed herein is an articulated portable lamp fixture composed of a grip and a fixture body developable and retractable by articulation motion and can be fixed at any desired angle step by step by trapping a stop block formed on the fixture body in one of the confinement grooves formed on the articulation of the grip so that this portable lamp is easy to use while providing the best lighting efficiency, and convenient to put away without occupying large space when being not in use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2006
    Inventor: Li-Chun Lai
  • Patent number: 6974223
    Abstract: A light for use with computers containing light emitting diodes, which may be directional, on one or more movable supports which is powered via the computer's USB or IEEE 1394 port. An auxiliary USB or IEEE 1394 port may be combined with the plug-in light to allow for additional devices to be connected through the same port powering the light.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2005
    Assignee: ACCO Brands USA, LLC
    Inventor: Mark Howard Krietzman
  • Patent number: 6955447
    Abstract: A remote control assembly comprising a signal light and a spotlight comprises a lamp receptacle, a combined light, two driving device for the combined light, a base stand, circuit board and suction disk. The combined light includes signal light and spotlight, lamp shields, lens and supporting shafts. When assembled, it is rotatably mounted in the lamp receptacle. One of driving device can make the combined light rotate upward and downward in the range of 250°, and can provide large visual angle in the evening or at night, even beyond 90°, and the other driving device can make the combined light rotate horizontally in the wide range of 360°. In addition, it (the combined light) has good performance of weather proof and super bright illumination. In emergency condition, its flashing light can be seen from several kilometers away. It is suitable for use on deck, galley, trailers and utility vehicles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 2, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2005
    Assignee: Yuk Fat Company Ltd.
    Inventor: Thomas Kim Fung Lui
  • Patent number: 6951408
    Abstract: A cemetery monument illuminator includes a lamp hood, at least one lamp partially enclosed by the lamp hood, a monument clamp fixed to the lamp hood, a solar panel attached to the monument clamp, and electronic circuit elements electrically connected to the at least one lamp and the solar panel, with the electronic circuit elements adapted and arranged to store energy generated by the solar panel, sense darkness exterior to the illuminator, and supply energy to the at least one lamp when darkness is sensed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2005
    Inventor: Timothy Wayne Stewart
  • Patent number: 6948835
    Abstract: An adjustable rear lamp is disclosed to allow the adjustment of a lamp housing within the lamp cavity of an automobile's body frame. A threaded bolt is inserted into an opening in the sheet metal of an automobile. A nut is attached to the threaded bolt. The threaded bolt surrounds a threaded shaft, and one end of the threaded shaft is attached to the lamp housing. The nut and threaded bolt may be rotated, engaging the threaded shaft and moving the threaded shaft into or out of the lamp cavity. The movement of the threaded shaft and the lamp housing allows the lamp housing to be positioned precisely within the lamp cavity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2005
    Assignee: Guide Corporation
    Inventors: Troy L. King, Kevin M. Robinson, Robert K. Schuyler
  • Patent number: 6932494
    Abstract: An angled germicidal lamp is used to illuminate a coil and drain pan for optimum energy utilization. An angled mount formed of two retention clips positions a germicidal lamp at a desired angle. A security access cover ensures that the germicidal lamp is disconnected from its power supply before access. Multiple germicidal lamps may be mounted by a single retention clip.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2005
    Assignee: Dust Free, LP
    Inventors: Gregg Burnett, Thomas K. Burk
  • Patent number: 6932488
    Abstract: A vanity lighting system for concealing a lighting apparatus when a pivotally mounted cover is closed and positioning the lighting apparatus through movement of the cover as it is opened. The vanity lighting apparatus comprises a housing providing an opening, a mirror; an illumination lamp located within the housing, a cover pivotably movable between a closed position overlaying the opening and an open position at least partially spaced from the opening. The cover encloses the lamp such that when the cover is in the closed position the lamp is hidden from view. Additionally, the vanity lighting apparatus comprises a first support assembly including at least two pivotal points operably coupled with the cover and the lamp and a second support assembly including at least one pivotable point operably coupled with the housing and the lamp, wherein the first and second support assemblies provide movement of the lamp in response to the movement of the cover.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2005
    Assignee: Dualume Cabinets, Inc.
    Inventor: Donald N. Horn
  • Patent number: 6923558
    Abstract: A system for aligning a light source to a reflector on a frame for efficiently illuminating a target along a first axis of the reflector. The light source is coupled to an arm that is linearly translatable by a driver assembly coupled to the frame. The travel of the driver assembly is aligned to a plane defined by two axes of the reflector with an alignment pin coupled to the driver assembly and adjusted to the frame. The light source may then be aligned for travel in the first axis by mechanically isolating the drive mechanism from a malleable arm connected to the light source and by bending the malleable arm in at least one dimension.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 28, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2005
    Assignee: NextEngine, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark S. Knighton, Kevin H. Vuong, John Z. Zheng, David D. Drobnis
  • Patent number: 6918680
    Abstract: A retractable light/sound system for mounting on the eave of a structure includes a housing and an output subassembly. A hinge pivotably interconnects the housing and the output subassembly whereby the latter is pivotable between a retracted/stored position and an extended/display position. The output subassembly includes multiple lights and/or loudspeakers and provides output in response to input power and/or control signals from any control subsystem, which can include a microprocessor adapted for preprogramming to activate the output components in response to certain, predetermined input source conditions. The system is adapted for mounting on or in soffits, or on building fascias integrally with gutters.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 2002
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2005
    Inventor: James T. Seeberger
  • Patent number: 6893139
    Abstract: The present invention includes an adjustable lighting fixture having a housing and light holders which are able to extend, pivot, spin, and slide with respect to the housing, a mounting arm, or each other. The lighting fixture may thus provide enhanced lighting during events, such as live performances, teleconferencing, filming, or videotaping. Each adjustable lighting fixture generally includes a light holder positioned on a mounting arm pivotally or otherwise movably connected to the housing. The lighting fixture uses fluorescent light sources. When enhanced lighting is not required, the light holders may be restored in the housing in an aesthetic manner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2005
    Inventors: Samuel P. Cercone, Katherine Katz
  • Patent number: 6877881
    Abstract: A worklight includes a worklight housing for receiving a light source therein and a worklight stand including a U-shaped supporting leg having a lower supporting base and two upper hinge ends pivotally connected to the worklight housing, and a U-shaped pivot leg having a lower standing base and two upper pivot ends, wherein the two hinge ends of the supporting leg are pivotally connected with the two pivot ends of the pivot leg respectively. The worklight stand further includes a foldable stand and a supporting frame, which is supported on foldable stand, detachably mounted to the supporting base of the supporting leg and the standing base of the pivot leg in space apart manner such that the worklight housing is substantially supported on the supporting frame and is elevated via the foldable stand in a stable manner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2005
    Inventor: Frank Tsao