With Resilient Means To Position Source Or Modifier Patents (Class 362/306)
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Patent number: 12234973Abstract: A luminaire includes a light emitter, an asymmetric lens, and a mechanism. The light emitter includes an exit aperture and emits a light beam having an optical axis. The asymmetric lens receives the light beam and projects a projected beam. The mechanism rotates the light emitter about an axis of rotation passing through the exit aperture, thereby moving a point of entry of the light beam into the asymmetric lens. A size and location of a hot-spot of the projected beam varies as the point of entry of the light beam into the asymmetric lens moves. The asymmetric lens includes a long axis, a short axis, and an asymmetric surface, which has a long axis parallel to the long axis of the asymmetric lens. The asymmetric surface is asymmetric in a cross-section taken in a plane perpendicular to the short axis of the asymmetric lens.Type: GrantFiled: April 19, 2024Date of Patent: February 25, 2025Assignee: ROBE lighting s.r.o.Inventors: Petr Nemec, Jan Vilem, Jaroslav Pavlicek, Josef Valchar
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Patent number: 12196399Abstract: A swivel hook pistol light includes a main body, a handle assembly, and a hook assembly foldably installed on the main body, wherein when the hook assembly is in the using state, the hook assembly is away from the main body, and the hook assembly is suitable for being suspended, wherein when the hook assembly is reverted and supported on a supporting surface, the hook assembly and a back end part of the main body form a supporting structure for supporting the swivel hook pistol light, wherein when the hook assembly is in the folding state, the hook assembly is attached to one side of the main body.Type: GrantFiled: September 5, 2024Date of Patent: January 14, 2025Assignee: NINGBO FUTAI ELECTRIC LIMITEDInventor: Fujun Qiu
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Patent number: 12085808Abstract: A display apparatus includes: an optical member; a substrate provided at a rear side of the optical member, the substrate including a through-hole and a circuit pattern on a front surface of the substrate; a metal structure provided at a rear side of the substrate; and a supporter provided on the front surface of the substrate, wherein the supporter includes: a body supporting the optical member, the body being provided on the front surface of the substrate and aligned with the through-hole; a circuit pattern portion provided on the body and electrically connected to the circuit pattern on the front surface of the substrate; and a metal portion extending from a bottom surface of the body into the through-hole in a direction toward the metal structure, the metal portion being electrically connected to the circuit pattern portion and the metal structure.Type: GrantFiled: May 2, 2023Date of Patent: September 10, 2024Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.Inventors: Youngmin Lee, Jaewoo Kim, Hyungsuk Kim, Hyukjun Jang
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Patent number: 11983980Abstract: Gaming devices, gaming systems, gaming device display systems and methods for providing enhanced lighting features in gaming devices and systems are provided. In one example, a front or player-facing flexible LED light strip is positioned to follow a curved contour portion of a video display device. A diffuser may be positioned to cover the flexible LED light strip. The flexible LED light strip may be positioned on a display frame attached to the video display device and the display frame may include a curved contour portion that conforms to the curved contour portion of the display device.Type: GrantFiled: May 11, 2021Date of Patent: May 14, 2024Assignee: INTERBLOCK D.O.O.Inventors: Shun Ozaki, Masumi Sakamoto, Yoko Aikawa, Satoshi Joko
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Patent number: 11977295Abstract: A backlight module includes a substrate, a luminous source, an optical film, and a support structure, the luminous source is disposed on the substrate and is opposite to the optical film, the support structure is disposed between the substrate and the optical film, the support structure includes a base plate and at least two elastic support portions arranged at intervals, the base plate is disposed on the substrate, and the elastic support portions are disposed on a side of the base plate away from the substrate, and support the optical film.Type: GrantFiled: December 23, 2022Date of Patent: May 7, 2024Assignees: MIANYANG HKC OPTOELECTRONICS TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD., HKC CORPORATION LIMITEDInventors: Xiaohui Yang, Shin Moo Keun, Haoxuan Zheng
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Patent number: 11959631Abstract: A light emitting diode (LED) lighting arrangement for a lighting fixture includes: a lighting strip comprising a plurality of light emitting diodes (LEDs) arranged along a length of the lighting strip; a first multi-faceted side wall reflector extending from a first side of the lighting strip at an angle such that the first multi-faceted side wall reflector extends along an entire length of the lighting strip and away from a bottom portion of a light emitting portion of each of the light emitting diodes (LEDs); and a second multi-faceted side wall reflector extending from a second, opposite side of the lighting strip at an angle such that the second multi-faceted side wall reflector extends along an entire length of the lighting strip away from the bottom portion of the light emitting portion of each of the light emitting diodes (LEDs). The first and second multi-faceted side wall reflectors cause light produced by the plurality of light emitting diodes (LEDs) to be amplified and formed into a uniform beam.Type: GrantFiled: June 17, 2016Date of Patent: April 16, 2024Assignee: Appalachian Lighting Systems, Inc.Inventor: James J. Wassel
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Patent number: 11857252Abstract: A port module removably coupleable to an energy module of a module energy system is disclosed. The port module includes a light pipe and a receptacle defined by the light pipe. The receptacle is configured to receive a plug of an electrosurgical instrument therein. A seal is defined between the light pipe and the receptacle.Type: GrantFiled: March 30, 2021Date of Patent: January 2, 2024Assignee: Cilag GmbH InternationalInventors: Stephen D. Geresy, Stephen M. Leuck, Madeleine C. Jayme, Ryan M. Asher, John A. Weed, III, Kristen G. Denzinger
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Patent number: 11630375Abstract: A flash housing for photographic purposes can include a flash forming element arranged to generate a flash light, a lens element arranged to let at least part of the generated flash out of the flash housing so as to obtain a flash light, and a fastening element for attachment of a flash light shaping tool on top of the lens element. The fastening element can be arranged at least partly along a border of the lens element for magnetic engagement with a corresponding fastening element at the flash light shaping tool.Type: GrantFiled: September 17, 2018Date of Patent: April 18, 2023Assignee: PROFOTO AKTIEBOLAGInventors: Philip Fahlborg, Peter Pinzke
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Patent number: 11624387Abstract: The system includes a rail mountable to a wall, such as a wall along a hallway in a medical care environment. A cart movable along a floor adjacent to the wall is fitted with an anchor. The anchor is located at the rail, the anchor configured so that it releasably engages the rail, so that the cart can be secured to the rail when not in use. In at least some embodiments, a power source is located within the rail and a power coupler is provided on the cart which is adjacent to the power source in the rail and electrically coupled to the power source, for transmission of power from the power source in the rail to the cart, when of the anchor on the cart is attached to the rail. Thus, the cart is both anchored and recharged simultaneously in such embodiments.Type: GrantFiled: February 10, 2021Date of Patent: April 11, 2023Inventor: Taggart Neal
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Patent number: 11460648Abstract: Systems and methods described herein relate to the manufacture of optical elements and optical systems. An example method includes providing a first substrate that has a plurality of light-emitter devices disposed on a first surface. The method includes providing a second substrate that has a mounting surface defining a reference plane. The method includes forming a structure and an optical spacer on the mounting surface of the second substrate. The method additionally includes coupling the first and second substrates together such that the first surface of the first substrate faces the mounting surface of the second substrate at an angle with respect to the reference plane.Type: GrantFiled: April 20, 2021Date of Patent: October 4, 2022Assignee: Waymo LLCInventors: Pierre-Yves Droz, David Schleuning
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Patent number: 11421860Abstract: An optic support is provided for a light fixture having a light engine secured within a housing. The optic support includes a body and a biasing member. The body includes a first portion and a second portion. The second portion is configured to engage an optic. The biasing member is coupled to the first portion of the body. The biasing member is configured to bias the body into engagement with the housing.Type: GrantFiled: November 29, 2018Date of Patent: August 23, 2022Assignee: Hubbell Lighting, Inc.Inventors: George Guerra, Kevin Lu, Syed Raza, Dean Dal Ponte
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Patent number: 11407464Abstract: A motorcycle includes, in a body front portion: a headlight that includes a headlight case and a lens coupled to a front end of the headlight case; and a headlight cowl that covers a periphery of the headlight. The lens includes a cylindrically-shaped peripheral wall portion coupled to the headlight case. A cylindrically-shaped cover member gradually decreasing in diameter toward the rear of the vehicle is placed between the headlight and the headlight cowl. The cover member covers at least the outside of the peripheral wall portion of the lens.Type: GrantFiled: February 12, 2020Date of Patent: August 9, 2022Assignee: HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD.Inventors: Shota Yamasaki, Toru Sakai, Keita Mikura
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Patent number: 11396988Abstract: The present subject matter relates to headlight bulb devices, systems, and methods for vehicle headlights in which a headlight bulb assembly includes a bulb mounting collar configured to be engaged with a bulb base cavity in a housing of the vehicle headlight; a bulb body comprising one or more LED element, wherein the bulb body is configured to be coupled to the bulb mounting collar, and wherein the bulb body is rotatable to a range of angular positions relative to the bulb mounting collar; and a tension spring configured to apply a biasing force that acts to retain one or both of the bulb mounting collar or the bulb body in a desired position with respect to the bulb base cavity.Type: GrantFiled: November 16, 2020Date of Patent: July 26, 2022Inventor: Yoshitaka Ishida
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Patent number: 11257976Abstract: In one example, a semiconductor device comprises a substrate, an optical device on a top side of the substrate, a translucent cover over the optical device, wherein the translucent cover is a unitary monolithic piece comprising a cover base and a cover pipe. and a cover structure on the top side of the substrate to support the translucent cover over the optical device. Some examples and related methods are also disclosed herein.Type: GrantFiled: October 8, 2019Date of Patent: February 22, 2022Assignee: Amkor Technology Singapore Holding Pte. Ltd.Inventors: Wook Choi, Dong Gun Lee, Jong Dae Jung
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Patent number: 11125428Abstract: A LED lamp for use in a lamp housing of a vehicle comprises a bulb body and a base. The bulb body comprises one or more light-emitting diodes. The base comprises a mounting portion and a heatsink portion. The mounting portion comprises a collar configured to attachably accept one end of the bulb body, and one or more mounting tabs configured to engage with the lamp housing to secure the LED lamp in place within the lamp housing. The mounting portion is integrally formed with the heatsink portion, and the bulb body is configured to be rotatable within the collar about a longitudinal axis of the LED lamp.Type: GrantFiled: May 22, 2019Date of Patent: September 21, 2021Assignee: Focus Innovation Group LLCInventors: Xiaozhong Zhou, Xin Dong
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Patent number: 10948140Abstract: The present invention relates to an LED strip, comprising a plurality of LEDs mounted on a LED mounting surface of a flat, flexible substrate, wherein said LED mounting surface is light reflective, wherein said flexible substrate is shaped to form at least one conical structure, and wherein a subset of said plurality of LEDs is located inside at least one of the at least one conical structure.Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 2018Date of Patent: March 16, 2021Assignee: SIGNIFY HOLDING B.V.Inventors: Rifat Ata Mustafa Hikmet, Ties Van Bommel
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Patent number: 9939119Abstract: An accent lamp (10) having a solid state light source (4), such as LEDs, is attachable to a rear surface of an automotive headlamp (40) opposite the light-generating capsule (44). Accent lamp (10) has first retaining member (20), such as a clamp, formed above printed circuit board (8) on which LED (4) is mounted. Headlamp base (60) defines light passageway (45), formed as a light guide (42), extending from outermost peripheral surface (63) to an upper surface (61) on which lamp capsule (44) is retained. Accent lamp (10) is readily detachably mounted to headlamp (40), preferably by resilient first and second retaining members (20, 24), and, when mounted, can be biased to promote optical coupling of light source (4) to light guide (42).Type: GrantFiled: November 3, 2015Date of Patent: April 10, 2018Assignee: OSRAM SYLVANIA Inc.Inventor: Jason Lessard
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Patent number: 9632402Abstract: The disclosure includes a light source apparatus that emits a light. In one example, the light source apparatus includes a connector that electrically connects the light source apparatus to a light source driver in a projector and a light source apparatus housing that houses the light source apparatus. The light source apparatus housing includes a rotatable handle having two positions, a standing position used to grasp and remove the light source apparatus in a pulling-out direction, and a housed position used to house the rotatable handle. The handle includes two shaft portions that are inserted into the light source apparatus housing. The tips of the shaft portions face each other. The positions of the medial axes of the shaft portions are mutually offset from each other.Type: GrantFiled: November 20, 2013Date of Patent: April 25, 2017Assignee: Seiko Epson CorporationInventors: Toshio Matsumiya, Hiroshi Kobayashi
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Patent number: 9348080Abstract: A light shaping article includes a solid optic having a cross-sectional profile including an input interface; a convex output surface opposite the input interface; a concave first side surface extending between the input interface and the convex output surface; and a second side surface opposite the concave first side surface extending from between input interface to the convex output surface. The concave first side surface and the convex output surface are configured such that, when the solid optic receives input light having an input angular range in a plane of the cross-sectional profile, the solid optic guides the light to and emits the light from the output surface in an output angular range in the plane. A prevalent propagation direction of output light in the output angular range is tilted toward the second side surface relative to a prevalent propagation direction of input light in the input angular range.Type: GrantFiled: April 21, 2015Date of Patent: May 24, 2016Assignee: Quarkstar LLCInventors: Ingo Speier, Victor E. Isbrucker
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Patent number: 8911114Abstract: A retrofit reflector for a fixture that may be utilizing an induction lamp, mounts the lamp at a point of zero bending moment on the reflector. The reflector bends widthwise in the fixture to fit within various widths of fixtures while maintaining the lamp along the zero bending moment on the reflector.Type: GrantFiled: November 21, 2012Date of Patent: December 16, 2014Assignee: American Green TechnologyInventors: Steve Tokarz, William Turnau, William Runge
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Patent number: 8894221Abstract: A projector includes a light source device, a holder that accommodates the light source device, and a resilient member formed by bending a bar-shaped metal component is provided. The holder has a receiving portion configured to pivotally support the resilient member in such a manner that the resilient member can rotate toward the inside and outside of the holder, and an engaging portion configured to engage with the resilient member to regulate the rotation of the resilient member toward the outside of the holder. The resilient member engages with the engaging portion under the condition in which the light source device is accommodated in the holder to bias the light source device toward the holder.Type: GrantFiled: May 10, 2011Date of Patent: November 25, 2014Assignee: Seiko Epson CorporationInventor: Masayuki Okoshi
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Publication number: 20140321126Abstract: Provided is an article comprising a flexible circuit comprising a polymeric dielectric layer having first and second major surfaces, one or both of the first and second major surfaces having a conductive layer thereon, wherein at least one conductive layer comprises an electrical circuit configured to power one or more light emitting semiconductor devices located on the flexible circuit, wherein the flexible circuit is shaped to form a three dimensional structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 20, 2012Publication date: October 30, 2014Inventors: Alejandro Aldrin II Agcaoili Narag, Ravi Palaniswamy, Arokiaraj Jesudoss, Justine A. Mooney
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Patent number: 8764249Abstract: According to one embodiment, a lamp device includes a light-emitting module including a semiconductor light-emitting element, a lighting circuit to light the semiconductor light-emitting element, and a housing to house the light-emitting module and the lighting circuit. The housing includes a case including a holder part to hold the light-emitting module, and a cap member fixed to the case by a fixing unit. The light-emitting module is sandwiched and fixed between the holder part and the cap member.Type: GrantFiled: March 16, 2012Date of Patent: July 1, 2014Assignee: Toshiba Lighting & Technology CorporationInventors: Masahiro Toda, Shigeru Osawa, Yuichiro Takahara, Hiroshi Matsushita, Junichi Kimiya
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Patent number: 8469541Abstract: Lighting apparatuses including a first endcap including a first light socket, a second endcap spaced from the first endcap including a second light socket, reflector rotatably attached between the first endcap and the second endcap, the reflector including a reflective surface partially enclosing a reflector interior space and defining a focal point within the reflector interior space. The first light socket and second light socket are collectively configured to support light sources substantially near the focal point. The first endcap and the reflector include complimentarily configured interlocking members.Type: GrantFiled: November 19, 2010Date of Patent: June 25, 2013Inventor: Randal D. Walton
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Patent number: 8449138Abstract: A lighting device including a housing, a coupling member being coupled to an inner upper surface of the housing, having an insertion groove formed in the middle part thereof in a direction of the inner upper surface of the housing, and having a first connection terminal provided in the middle of the insertion groove, at least one reflector coupled between an inner wall surface of the housing and an outer wall surface of the coupling member; and a light source unit having an upper part thereof attachable to and removable from the coupling member by using the insertion groove, having a second connection terminal provided in the upper part thereof, the second connection terminal being electrically connected to the first connection terminal when connected to the coupling member, and having a lower part thereof emitting light toward the reflector.Type: GrantFiled: August 19, 2010Date of Patent: May 28, 2013Assignee: LG Innotek Co., Ltd.Inventors: Kwang Soo Kim, Kyung Il Kong, Hwayoung Kim, Sang Jun Hong
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Publication number: 20130114267Abstract: A converging illuminant device has a flat illuminant, a reflective layer and an enhancement film. The reflective layer abuts the flat illuminant, is grille-shaped and has multiple longitudinal strips and multiple lateral strips. The enhancement film is securely connected with the reflective layer and has an emissive surface. The emissive surface has multiple free-form curved areas, multiple longitudinal lines and multiple lateral lines. The longitudinal lines respectively align with the longitudinal strips. The lateral lines respectively align with the lateral strips. Because the reflective layer is grille-shaped, light definitely passes through central positions of the free-form curved areas, angles of refraction of the light are small and the light can be effectively converged. Consequently, illuminant efficiency and central luminous intensity are increased.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 3, 2011Publication date: May 9, 2013Applicant: AUTOMOTIVE RESEARCH & TESTING CENTERInventors: Yao-Min HO, Jih-Tao HSU
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Publication number: 20130094212Abstract: There is disclosed a lighting that has an electronic module capable of repaired and replaced easily and efficiently and that can prevent foreign substances from being drawn therein, with enhanced spatial utilization.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 16, 2012Publication date: April 18, 2013Inventor: Jongpil KIM
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Patent number: 8388192Abstract: The disclosure provides a luminaire having an adjustable light reflector affording a selection of flood pattern lighting.Type: GrantFiled: April 15, 2008Date of Patent: March 5, 2013Assignee: RAB Lighting Inc.Inventor: Vincenzo Guercio
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Patent number: 8333488Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention relate to a compact optical assembly which improves collimation of light produced by multiple LED light sources in a light engine. A shaped primary reflector located over the light engine reflects the light toward a larger shaped secondary reflector. The shapes of the reflectors are selected to cooperatively produce a highly collimated light beam. Color mixing may be improved by providing a plurality of facets on the reflective surfaces of at least one of the primary reflector or the secondary reflector.Type: GrantFiled: January 17, 2008Date of Patent: December 18, 2012Assignee: Lighting Science Group CorporationInventor: Edward Bailey
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Publication number: 20120281418Abstract: A reflector (1; 31; 41) for a lighting device comprising: (13; 61; 62), at least one rear cutout (6) for a light source (20; 47; 56) in each case and at least one front-side reflector opening (8), wherein at least one spring element (10; 34; 45) is incorporated into the reflector (1; 31; 41).Type: ApplicationFiled: November 12, 2010Publication date: November 8, 2012Inventors: Klaus Eckert, Moritz Engl
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Publication number: 20120243237Abstract: According to one embodiment, a lamp device includes a light-emitting module including a semiconductor light-emitting element, a lighting circuit to light the semiconductor light-emitting element, and a housing to house the light-emitting module and the lighting circuit. The housing includes a case including a holder part to hold the light-emitting module, and a cap member fixed to the case by a fixing unit. The light-emitting module is sandwiched and fixed between the holder part and the cap member.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 16, 2012Publication date: September 27, 2012Applicant: Tochiba Lighting & Technology CorporationInventors: Masahiro TODA, Shigeru OSAWA, Yuichiro TAKAHARA, Hiroshi MATSUSHITA, Junichi KIMIYA
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Publication number: 20120236569Abstract: An LED light bulb, mainly comprising: an LED module, provided with a first connection portion; a circuit driving module, provided with a second connection portion, said first connection portion is connected to said second connection portion; and a lamp hood covered over said LED module. As such, said LED module or said circuit driving module can be replaced readily when they are found broken down, without the need to discard entire set of LED light bulb, hereby eliminating unnecessary waste, in achieving both cost effectiveness and environment protection.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2012Publication date: September 20, 2012Applicant: CHANG GUNG UNIVERSITYInventors: LIANN-BE CHANG, CHIA-YI YEN
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Patent number: 8240866Abstract: Disclosed is a supporter of a diffuser plate for a backlight unit. The supporter functions to support a diffuser plate and includes: a frame located in a lower portion thereof; a supporting member of which a portion penetrates the frame; and a cap damper of which a portion penetrates the inside of the supporting member.Type: GrantFiled: October 18, 2011Date of Patent: August 14, 2012Assignee: LG Innotek Co., Ltd.Inventor: Bong Kul Min
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Patent number: 8118455Abstract: A specialized lighting fixture including a main housing and a front bezel, and a pair of clip elements mounted in the bezel to removably secure one or more filters and a reflector. The clip elements also include a pair of opposed spring arms angled towards the bezel axis with the upper portion of the side edges of the arms positioned closer to the bezel axis than the lower portion of such edges. The bezel includes support surfaces that function, together with the clip elements to position the reflector with respect to the bezel and the bezel with respect to the main housing.Type: GrantFiled: November 2, 2009Date of Patent: February 21, 2012Assignee: Lightning Services Inc.Inventors: David M. Cowan, Petar Miskovic
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Patent number: 8079736Abstract: A lighting apparatus comprises a housing and a first reflector. The first reflector is mounted beneath the light source and includes a plurality of segmented reflectors, each having at its top, a installation hole and at its bottom, an opening wider than the installation hole. A second reflector is positioned beneath the first reflector. The height of the second reflector causes a first light shielding angle defined by a straight line passing through the installation hole and the bottom edge of the corresponding segmented reflector to be larger than a second light shielding angle defined by a straight line passing through the bottom edge of the segmented reflector and the bottom edge of the second reflector.Type: GrantFiled: April 9, 2010Date of Patent: December 20, 2011Assignee: Toshiba Lighting & Technology CorporationInventors: Masaru Inoue, Keiichi Shimizu, Sumio Hashimoto, Hirokazu Otake, Mitsuhiko Nishiie, Takuro Hiramatsu, Masatoshi Kumagai
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Patent number: 8079737Abstract: A reflection-type light-emitting module with high heat-dissipating and high light-generating efficiency includes a reflection-type lampshade unit, a heat pipe unit and a light-emitting unit. The reflection-type lampshade unit has an open casing, a receiving space formed in the open casing, and a first reflective structure is disposed in the receiving space and on an inner surface of the open casing. The heat pipe unit is received in the receiving space and is disposed on the open casing. The light-emitting unit is disposed on the heat pipe unit, and the light-emitting unit has a light-emitting face facing the inner surface of the open casing.Type: GrantFiled: April 20, 2009Date of Patent: December 20, 2011Assignee: Harvatek CorporationInventors: Bily Wang, Ping-Chou Yang, Yu-Jen Cheng
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Patent number: 8061863Abstract: Disclosed is a diffuser plate supporter of a backlight unit. The diffuser plate supporter functions to support a diffuser plate and includes: a frame positioned on the lower side of the diffuser plate supporter; a supporting member which is formed by an injection molding process and a portion of which penetrates through the frame; and a cap damper which is formed by an injection molding process and a portion of which penetrates through the inside of the supporting member.Type: GrantFiled: September 14, 2010Date of Patent: November 22, 2011Assignee: LG Innotek Co., Ltd.Inventor: Bong Kul Min
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Patent number: 8057059Abstract: A lighting device having a reduced size. The lighting device has a support member (9) installed on an installation section (4c) of a backlight chassis (4), a power source substrate (6) placed behind the backlight chassis (4), and an insulation sheet (7) bonded to a bottom section (4a) of the backlight chassis (4). The installation section (4c) does not project rearward from the bottom section (4a) but projects forward. The support member (9) is installed so as not to project rearward from the bonding surface between the bottom section (4a) and the insulation sheet (7).Type: GrantFiled: November 19, 2008Date of Patent: November 15, 2011Assignee: Sharp Kabushiki KaishaInventor: Masashi Yokota
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Patent number: 8047687Abstract: A lighting apparatus comprises a housing and a first reflector. The first reflector is mounted beneath the light source and includes a plurality of segmented reflectors, each having at its top, a installation hole and at its bottom, an opening wider than the installation hole. A second reflector is positioned beneath the first reflector. The height of the second reflector causes a first light shielding angle defined by a straight line passing through the installation hole and the bottom edge of the corresponding segmented reflector to be larger than a second light shielding angle defined by a straight line passing through the bottom edge of the segmented reflector and the bottom edge of the second reflector.Type: GrantFiled: April 9, 2010Date of Patent: November 1, 2011Assignee: Toshiba Lighting & technology CorporationInventors: Masaru Inoue, Keiichi Shimizu, Sumio Hashimoto, Hirokazu Otake, Mitsuhiko Nishiie, Takuro Hiramatsu, Masatoshi Kumagai
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Patent number: 8025426Abstract: Disclosed is a light (1) comprising means (3a) for retaining and electrically connecting at least one elongate light source (2) and a light-influencing element (10) which is located next to the light source (2) and is composed of several individual elements (15). Said elements (15) that form the light-influencing element (10) can be swiveled or rotated independently of each other about an axis that extends substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis of the light source (2).Type: GrantFiled: February 16, 2006Date of Patent: September 27, 2011Assignee: Zumtobel Lighting GmbHInventors: Anton Mündle, Gerald Ladstätter
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Patent number: 7883217Abstract: A lamp mount system for high voltage projector lamps includes only a few parts which fit together without the need for connecting hardware. A single piece clip snaps into a single piece lamp mount and, together with the lamp form a lamp mounting assembly. The lamp mounting assembly in turn slidably engages with a single piece lamp base. The lamp mount assembly may be slideably removed when the lamp burns out.Type: GrantFiled: June 20, 2007Date of Patent: February 8, 2011Assignee: Oerlikon Trading AG, TrübbachInventor: Peter Menard
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Patent number: 7883230Abstract: A supporting member for a liquid crystal display device comprises a base substrate, a lamp clip protruded from the base substrate in a first direction to hold a lamp that generates light, a supporting part protruded from the base substrate in the first direction to support a diffusion member that diffuses the light generated from the lamp, and a fixing clip protruded from the base substrate in a second direction substantially opposite to the first direction, wherein the fixing clip combines with a receiving container.Type: GrantFiled: March 8, 2006Date of Patent: February 8, 2011Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.Inventors: Yong-Il Kim, Min-Ho Ok, Sang-Hoon Park
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Patent number: 7866842Abstract: Reflector (1) for light concentration and direction in fluorescent lamps with parabolic shape made of thin synthetic film with reflective surface and vertically positioned louvres (4) made of thin flexible and synthetic film through which the reflector (1) is fitted on the fluorescent lamps (3). In the centre of the louvres (4) there is an especially shaped opening (6) which adjusts to the diameter of the lamp (3), so that the lamp (3) can pass through the openings (6) of the louvres (4), retain the reflector (1) on the fluorescent lamp (3) and rotate some degrees in relation to the lamp (3) in order to concentrate the light towards the desired direction.Type: GrantFiled: October 5, 2004Date of Patent: January 11, 2011Assignee: Pilux & Danpex, S.A.Inventor: Stavros Piperidis
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Patent number: 7794109Abstract: A light source apparatus comprises reflection mirrors, first and second lamp holding sections, wherein the reflection mirrors are provided between the first and second lamp holding section, a reflection mirror support plate to which reflection mirrors are attached, a first lamp holding section support plate to which the first lamp holding section is attached, a second lamp holding section support plate to which the second lamp holding section is attached, a first fixing member which fixes the reflection mirror support plate and the first lamp holding section support plate to each other, a second fixing member which fixes the reflection mirror support plate and the second lamp holding section support plate to each other.Type: GrantFiled: May 14, 2008Date of Patent: September 14, 2010Assignee: Ushio Denki Kabushiki KaishaInventors: Katsuoki Miyasu, Takehiko Iguchi, Hitoshi Nakabayashi
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Patent number: 7784979Abstract: The reflector assembly maintains the integrity and shape of a multi-member reflector for a recessed luminaire. The reflector assembly includes a reflector having multiple members. The members are arranged in a geometric form, such as a rectangle. A frame is disposed around the reflector. The frame includes at least one integral member manipulated around a joint formed between adjacent members of the reflector. For example, the integral member can include a clamp or tab. The frame and the integral member secure the positions of the members of the reflector relative to one another and prevent light from leaking through joints between the members. One or more connectors are coupled to the frame for connecting the reflector assembly to a lighting fixture. For example, each connector can include a torsion spring coupled to a lever configured to engage a corresponding catch of a collar on the lighting fixture.Type: GrantFiled: May 5, 2008Date of Patent: August 31, 2010Assignee: Cooper Technologies CompanyInventors: Grzegorz Wronski, Lin Zhihong
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Patent number: 7772750Abstract: A lamp assembly (20) includes a ceramic metal halide lamp (22) mounted in a reflector (60) with support assembly (62). First frame portions (64) of the support assembly (which include linear first portions (64a), angled second portions (64b), and offset portions (64c)) are bent approximately ninety degrees at one end and merge into second frame portions (66) that extend parallel to the lamp. The arrangement supports the light source in the PAR lamp in a transverse manner. In a second embodiment, the frame portions (62?) extend along either side of the light source to accurately position the light source relative to the reflector.Type: GrantFiled: August 24, 2006Date of Patent: August 10, 2010Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: David Lovett, Roger Alan Hume
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Patent number: 7771108Abstract: The planar lighting device includes a light guide plate including two symmetrical, inclined planes increasingly distanced from the light exit plane with the increasing distance from the light entrance planes toward the center, a curved portion joining the inclined planes, and scattering particles dispersed therein; light sources; a housing; a securing unit securing the light sources and light guide plate to keep their distance constant, and a sliding mechanism allowing the securing unit to slide. Distance between the light entrance planes, thicknesses at the light entrance planes and at the central curved portion, its radius of curvature and taper of the inclined planes are all held within respective given ranges as well as scattering particle diameter and density, light use efficiency and middle-high ratio of the brightness distribution.Type: GrantFiled: October 20, 2008Date of Patent: August 10, 2010Assignee: FUJIFILM CorporationInventor: Osamu Iwasaki
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Patent number: 7722208Abstract: An recessed luminaire trim assembly, comprises an outer trim, an inner reflector portion having a polygon shaped cross-section defined by a plurality of reflectors and a plurality of seams defined between each of the plurality of reflectors, a flange extending outwardly from a peripheral edge of the inner reflector, a spring connected to the outer trim, the spring having at least one leg engaging the inner reflector portion and tightening the plurality of seams.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 2007Date of Patent: May 25, 2010Assignee: Genlyte Thomas Group, LLCInventors: Scott Dupre, Kenneth Czech
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Publication number: 20100061103Abstract: The light unit comprises a light source and a reflector. The light source is surrounded by an exterior pipe. Spring clips with a centering effect for the exterior bulb of the light source are anchored at the open end of the exterior pipe.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 8, 2006Publication date: March 11, 2010Applicant: OSRAM GESELLSCHAFT MIT BESCHRAENKTER HAFTUNGInventors: Joachim Arndt, Uwe Fidler, Markus Herb, Matthias Lenz
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Patent number: 7648250Abstract: A direct type backlight assembly is disclosed, in which a lamp guide is formed in a shape which can absorb an external force to prevent distortion from occurring from contact between the lamp guide and a diffusion plate, and to prevent the diffusion plate from being damaged. The direct type backlight assembly includes a light-emission lamp provided under an LCD panel; a reflecting plate provided on the bottom side of the light-emission lamp; a diffusion plate provided above the light-emission lamp; optical sheets provided on the diffusion plate; and a lamp guide provided on and connected with the reflecting plate, wherein the lamp guide has a supporter having a compression structure, the height thereof varying based on a load applied thereto.Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 2006Date of Patent: January 19, 2010Assignee: LG. Display Co., Ltd.Inventor: Min Gyu Lee