Including Translucent Or Transparent Modifier Patents (Class 362/311.01)
  • Patent number: 12158606
    Abstract: A closure for an apparatus comprises: a plurality of light sources; a lightguide to distribute light from the plurality of light sources, the lightguide having a first primary surface opposite a second primary surface, wherein the first primary surface has a first surface treatment, and wherein light emitted from the lightguide indicates a status of the apparatus; and a frame supporting the plurality of light sources and the lightguide for selective movement of the closure vertically or horizontally relative to the apparatus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2023
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2024
    Assignee: Illumina, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Wright, Erik Allegoren, Erik Williamson
  • Patent number: 11988357
    Abstract: One or more reduced, same form, light emitting apparatus(es) spaced apart and configured to be mounted at various heights and/or spacing employ the same power consuming light source input that is covered by a symmetrical or asymmetrical redirecting linear lens optics apparatus that is configured for use in a range of mounting heights to uniformly illuminate at least one legal path of egress below.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 2023
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2024
    Assignee: EXPOSURE ILLUMINATION ARCHITECTS, INC.
    Inventor: Daniel S. Spiro
  • Patent number: 11821596
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an elongate light (1) having: an elongate light carrier (2), which extends along a longitudinal axis (A), the light carrier (2) having a contact face (20) extending along the longitudinal axis (A); an elongate lighting means (3) with a main radiation direction (H), the lighting means (3) extending along the longitudinal axis (A) in order to bear against the contact face (20); an elongate light guide (4), with an end-face input region (40) facing the lighting means (3) for coupling in the light emitted by the lighting means (3), and also with an output region (41) for emitting the light coupled in via the input region (40); and a spring element (5), which is clamped in the light carrier (2) in such a way as to press the lighting means (3) against the contact face (20) and to orient the lighting means (3) in such a way that the end-face input region (40) is opposite the lighting means (3) as viewed in the main radiation direction (H), in order to couple light emitted in the main
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2023
    Assignee: ZUMTOBEL LIGHTING GMBH
    Inventors: Simon Cerv, Gerhard Galler, Yannick Krampl
  • Patent number: 11788692
    Abstract: A rotational emergency egress light module is coupled by a universal receptacle to an ambient lighting luminaire. The rotational emergency egress light module includes a lamp and an optical lens. The optical lens directs light from the lamp in a predetermined direction. The emergency egress light module is configured to rotate such that the direction of the light from the optical lens illuminate a path of egress in a building.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 2023
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2023
    Assignee: EXPOSURE ILLUMINATION ARCHITECTS, INC.
    Inventor: Daniel S. Spiro
  • Patent number: 11362074
    Abstract: A light-emitting diode (LED) device includes a substrate, an electrically conductive layer, a first LED chip, and an anti-electrostatic discharge element. The substrate has opposite upper and lower surfaces. The electrically conductive layer is formed on the upper surface of the substrate, and has first and second regions that are electrically separated from each other by a trench structure. The trench structure has a first segment and a second segment which connects and is not collinear with the first segment. The first LED chip is disposed across the first segment, and the anti-electrostatic discharge element is disposed across the second segment, both interconnecting the first and second regions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2022
    Assignee: XIAMEN SANAN OPTOELECTRONICS TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Shunyi Chen, Junpeng Shi, Weng-Tack Wong, Chen-ke Hsu, Chih-Wei Chao
  • Patent number: 11346527
    Abstract: A multi-color LED illumination device and specifically a lens comprising a cylindrical opening extending into the lens from a light entry region at which one or more LEDs are configured. A concave spherical surface extends across the entirety of the light exit region of the lens, and a TIR outer surface shaped as a CPC extends between the light entry region and the light exit region. There are various diffusion surfaces placed on the sidewall surface of the cylindrical opening, as well as its upper planar surface and, depending on whether glare control is not needed, the exit surface of the lens. Lunes can also be configured on the sidewall surfaces of the cylindrical opening and if lessening glare is needed, also on the TIR outer reflective surface. The combination of lunes, diffusion elements, and the overall configuration of the lens provides improved color mixing and output brightness according to one embodiment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2022
    Assignee: Lutron Technology Company LLC
    Inventor: Fangxu Dong
  • Patent number: 11243343
    Abstract: Display performance can be improved by reducing light leak in an oblique direction at the time of black display while increasing front brightness.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 8, 2022
    Assignee: FUJIFILM Corporation
    Inventors: Shinya Watanabe, Megumi Sekiguchi, Yujiro Yanai, Naoyoshi Yamada, Yukito Saitoh
  • Patent number: 11209127
    Abstract: An LED light apparatus includes a core column, a flexible filament, a mode switch, a driver, a bulb shell and a bulb cap. The flexible filament has multiple LED modules and the core column has a central bar to support the flexible filament. The mode switch is provided for a user to select one selected mode from multiple modes manually.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 28, 2021
    Assignee: XIAMEN ECO LIGHTING CO. LTD.
    Inventors: Hongkui Jiang, Qingyue Liao
  • Patent number: 11125403
    Abstract: A modular vapor-tight light fixture is provided herein which generally includes first and second vapor-tight light modules, and a coupling for connecting the first and second vapor-tight light modules. Each of the vapor-tight light modules includes: a channel housing; a lens secured to the channel housing; a plurality of solid state light generating elements; and, first and second end caps. Each of the channel housings includes first and second rails which each define a mounting channel. The coupling includes mounting strip portions configured such that, with the first and second vapor-tight light modules being adjacent, the mounting strip portions are simultaneously received in the mounting channels of both the first and second vapor-tight light modules. Advantageously, with the subject invention, fully enclosed vapor-tight light modules may be provided at shorter lengths which are connected by the coupling to provide a fixture comparable in length to prior-art vapor-tight light fixtures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 4, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 21, 2021
    Assignee: MAXLITE, INC.
    Inventors: Ramesh Raghavan, Jun Xiang
  • Patent number: 11035547
    Abstract: Light fixtures often have bright spots caused by the light sources that can be unpleasant or uncomfortable to look at. A light device is provided that diffuses the light, which includes an internal cavity defined in the body of a flexible shroud extending transversely from an opening defined in a first end frame to an opening defined in a second end frame of the shroud. The first and the second end frames are removably connectable to each other to form a circular configuration of the flexible shroud. The internal cavity also extends in the circular configuration. A light board is attached to one of the end frames and at least partially covers the opening of the given end frame. In the circular configuration, the light board is sandwiched between the first and the second end frames.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 15, 2021
    Assignee: MOLO DESIGN, LTD.
    Inventors: Todd P. MacAllen, Stephanie J. Forsythe
  • Patent number: 10976038
    Abstract: A junction hub may include a fixture body include a top portion and a bottom portion. The junction hub may further include a connector device for operably coupling a mounting structure to the fixture body. The junction hub may even further include a terminal block disposed in the fixture body for facilitating the connection of a power source to at least one lighting fixture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 13, 2021
    Assignee: Volt, LLC
    Inventors: Michael Grant Breedlove, Sr., Jesse Daniel Harper
  • Patent number: 10900636
    Abstract: This light flux control member comprises an incidence surface, an emission surface, and a plurality of protruding strips. The plurality of protruding strips are disposed approximately perpendicularly to a central axis. When the section perpendicular to the central axis of the incidence surface has the shape of an ellipse, at least some of the plurality of protruding strips are disposed outside a recessed part in the minor axis direction of the ellipse and along the minor axis direction. When the section of the emission surface has the shape of an ellipse, at least some of the plurality of protruding strips are disposed outside the recessed part in the major axis direction of the ellipse and along the major axis direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 26, 2021
    Assignee: Enplas Corporation
    Inventor: Toshihiko Mochida
  • Patent number: 10900641
    Abstract: A simple net cover device that includes a connecting plate, a cover body and a bottom fixing part. The cover body is set between the connecting plate and the bottom fixing part. The cover body includes the first end part and the second end part. The first end part is embedded into the connecting plate to locate the cover body and the connecting plate. The second end part is fixedly connected to the bottom fixing part. The simple net cover device is characterized by simple processing and assembly, low manufacture cost, not easy to wear in bottom and long life, and can ensure the net cover is supported. The present invention also provides a lamp including the simple net cover device, which can not only be used alone, but also can be strung into a string of lamps to meet the diversified use needs of the users.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 26, 2021
    Assignee: SHENZHEN GUANKE TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD
    Inventors: Qing Lan, Yuting Hou, Ligen Liu, Shoubao Chen, Wenhao Lin
  • Patent number: 10666846
    Abstract: An imaging device includes a light source, a plurality of lenses disposed adjacent to one another on a predetermined plane, a diffuser plate that diffuses light to be emitted from the light source, and an imaging element that includes a plurality of pixels, the imaging element being configured to receive reflection light generated by causing the light diffused by the diffuser plate to be reflected from a subject. The plurality of lenses are disposed so that a period of interference fringes in the diffused light is less than or equal to three pixels of the imaging element. This configuration can provide the imaging device in which an influence of the interference fringes of the diffused light can be suppressed in an image that is obtained when an image of the subject is captured by irradiating the subject with the light diffused by the diffuser plate having the plurality of lenses.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2020
    Assignee: PANASONIC INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY MANAGEMENT CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Masatoshi Yamashita, Norihisa Yoshimura
  • Patent number: 10591140
    Abstract: A luminaire includes an elongated first housing, an elongated second housing, and a bracket. The elongated first housing supports a first light emitting device and includes a pair of sides and a first channel defined between the sides. The first housing includes a first aperture. The elongated second housing includes a pair of sides and a second channel defined between the sides. An end of the second housing is positioned adjacent an end of the first housing and includes a second aperture disposed proximate the first aperture. The bracket is disposed between the elongated first housing and the first light emitting element. The bracket includes a first projection engageable with the first aperture and a second projection engageable with the second aperture. The bracket is positioned partially within the first channel and partially within the second channel. The bracket is coupled to the first housing by snap-fit engagement and the bracket is coupled to the second housing by snap-fit engagement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2020
    Assignee: Hubbell Incorporated
    Inventor: Dhavalkumar Patel
  • Patent number: 10488562
    Abstract: A lens structure, adapted to be optically coupled to a light source, is provided, including a first surface, a second surface, and a light output surface. The first surface includes a convex surface protruding toward the light source. The second surface is opposite the first surface. The light output surface connects the first surface and the second surface. A lamp, a backlight module, and a display device including the lens structure are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 26, 2019
    Assignees: RADIANT OPTO-ELECTRONICS (SUZHOU) CO., LTD, RADIANT OPTO-ELECTRONICS CORPORATION
    Inventors: Che-Wei Chang, Hui-Ching Hsueh
  • Patent number: 10393343
    Abstract: The purpose of the present invention is to provide a light flux control member capable of suppressing brightness variation due to light refracted by an inclined surface. The light flux control member comprises: an entry surface which is an inner surface of a recess portion formed on a back side; an emission surface which is formed on a front side; and an annular groove portion which is formed on the back side and outside the entry surface. The annular groove portion includes an outside inclined surface and an inside surface. The inside surface includes a plurality of retroreflective portions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2019
    Assignee: ENPLAS CORPORATION
    Inventor: Toshihiko Mochida
  • Patent number: 10378735
    Abstract: A luminaire includes an elongated first housing, an elongated second housing, and a bracket. The elongated first housing supports a first light emitting device and includes a pair of sides and a first channel defined between the sides. The first housing includes a first aperture. The elongated second housing includes a pair of sides and a second channel defined between the sides. An end of the second housing is positioned adjacent an end of the first housing and includes a second aperture disposed proximate the first aperture. The bracket includes a first projection engageable with the first aperture and a second projection engageable with the second aperture. The bracket is positioned partially within the first channel and partially within the second channel. The bracket is coupled to the first housing by snap-fit engagement and the bracket is coupled to the second housing by snap-fit engagement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2019
    Assignee: Hubbell Incorporated
    Inventor: Dhavalkumar Patel
  • Patent number: 10309622
    Abstract: A display device is disclosed, which includes a circuit board having a fixing slot; a backlight module, wherein the backlight module includes a back plate, and the back plate is provided with a circuit board fixing mechanism, and the circuit board fixing mechanism includes a group of holes, a first hole of the group of holes is aligned with the fixing slot; an elastic pressing piece, which is provided with an engaging portion for engaging with the group of the holes and a connecting portion for pressing the circuit board onto the back plate. The engaging portion of the elastic pressing piece passes through the fixing slot of the circuit board and the hole group of the back plate to fix the circuit board onto the backlight module. The fixing method can avoid scratching the circuit board during the fixing process, and the fixing process is simple and convenient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2019
    Assignee: BOE TECHNOLOGY GROUP CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Jian Xu, Jianbo Xian
  • Patent number: 10295149
    Abstract: A lighting module includes a circuit board of which length in a direction of a first axis is longer than that in a direction of a second axis; a plurality of optical lenses arranged in the direction of the first axis on the circuit board; and at least one light emitting device respectively disposed between the circuit board and the plurality of optical lenses, wherein the optical lens includes: an incident surface disposed on the circuit board; a first light output surface upwardly emitting light incident through the incident surface; a second light output surface emitting the incident light in a lateral direction; and a side protruding part protruding outward from a first region of the second light output surface, wherein the side protruding part of each of the optical lenses protrudes outward of the circuit board.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2019
    Assignee: LG INNOTEK CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Min Soo Kang, Yun Ho Shin
  • Patent number: 10267475
    Abstract: A light module includes at least one light source, a light source support, and an optical element suitable for receiving rays emitted by the light source. The optical element includes structure for positioning the optical element in a predefined position on the support and an elastic attachment device for attaching the optical element in the predefined position on the support.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2019
    Assignee: VALEO VISION
    Inventors: Michel Hermitte, Sebastien Bera
  • Patent number: 10240759
    Abstract: An improved and modular lighting fixture that reduces shipping and storage requirements and costs, facilitates simple assembly and repair, and that is modularly configurable to provide flexibility when designing and installing lighting fixtures. The improved lighting fixture also reduces the adverse effect of external environmental factors such as moisture, dust, etc. by providing a seal that impedes ingress into the modular lighting fixture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2019
    Assignee: MAXLITE, Inc.
    Inventors: Aymen Chami, Gregory Galluccio
  • Patent number: 10231799
    Abstract: An overhead light shield is disclosed including a first and a second optically transparent film being partially circle. The first and second optically transparent film includes a notch. The first and second optically transparent films have an upper film side and a lower film side wherein the lower film side has an adhesive layer. The first and second optically transparent films include a plurality of film tabs extending outwardly from the optically transparent circumferential edges. The optically transparent films are protected by a first and a second peel-away film that is removably affixed. The peel-away films contain tabs extending outwardly from the first peel-away film circumferential edges. The optically transparent film tabs and the peel-away film tabs define grasping tabs for positioning the optically transparent film to the surgical room light. The optically transparent film adhesive layers couple the optically transparent films to the surgical room light.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2019
    Inventors: Arun Kalava, Nataliya Grygoryeva
  • Patent number: 10209562
    Abstract: This display device includes a display portion, a light-emitting element emitting light to the display portion, a light-emitting element substrate (62) mounted with the light-emitting element, a supporting member (63) supporting the light-emitting element substrate (62), and a diffusing lens (64) provided to cover the light-emitting element, diffusing the light from the light-emitting element. The diffusing lens (64) integrally includes a first engaging portion (64a) configured to mount the diffusing lens (64) on the light-emitting element substrate (62) or the supporting member (63) and a first positioning portion (64b) provided separately from the first engaging portion (64a), configured to position the diffusing lens (64).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2019
    Assignee: Funai Electric Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Makoto Nameda, Tomokazu Suzuki
  • Patent number: 10151466
    Abstract: A light or pendant is selectively mountable at any point on two rods. The light includes a body with a light source and two wings creating respective interference fits with the rods to support the light and to provide power from the rods to the light source.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 11, 2018
    Assignee: CONTEMPORARY VISIONS, LLC
    Inventor: Robert A. Sonneman
  • Patent number: 10147894
    Abstract: A transparent diffusive OLED substrate includes (a) a transparent flat substrate made of mineral glass having a refractive index of between 1.45 and 1.65, (b) a rough low index layer including mineral particles, the mineral particles being attached to one side of the substrate by means of a sol-gel mineral binder, the mineral particles near, at or protruding from the mineral binder's surface creating a surface roughness characterized by an arithmetical mean deviation Ra comprised between 0.15 and 3 ?m, the mineral particles and mineral binder both having a refractive index of between 1.45 and 1.65; (c) a high index layer made of an enamel having a refractive index comprised between 1.8 and 2.1 covering the rough low index layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2018
    Assignee: SAINT-GOBAIN GLASS FRANCE
    Inventors: Guillaume Lecamp, Vincent Sauvinet, Nicolas Chemin
  • Patent number: 10014435
    Abstract: A metallic reflector manufacturing method for an LED package. The method includes preparing a metal plate, and processing a stamping reflector that includes a lower body and an upper body that is extended from an upper side of the lower body and is integrally formed with the lower body. A reflection surface that is slanted by a predetermined angle is formed at a central portion of the upper body and the lower body to reflect the light of the LED chip to the outside. A fixation portion is formed to fix the lower body on a substrate that the LED chip is mounted on. The method further includes sequentially plating Ni and Ag on the reflection surface or the stamping reflector surface. The stamping processing includes a piercing step, a drawing step, a first noting step, a half etching step that forms the fixation portion, and a second notching step.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 3, 2018
    Assignee: FIRSTENG CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Yung Cheon Kim, Deok Hee Nam, Min Chul Park, Hae Chul Park, Baek Won Kang
  • Patent number: 10012360
    Abstract: A retrofit panel for a ceiling-mounted light fixture. The panel may comprise a lens, screen, diffuser, or LED light screen. Anchor line assemblies and retainer arm assemblies extend from a perimeter guide track from which they extend. The anchor line assemblies engage one or more ports on the light fixture housing and hold the retrofit panel a maximum anchor distance from the housing. The retainer arm assemblies engage one or more openings on the light fixture housing and hold the retrofit panel flush with the light fixture housing or the ceiling if recess mounted. The retrofit panel can be easily installed in existing ceiling mounted light fixtures with minimal demolition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 28, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 3, 2018
    Assignee: The LED Source, Inc.
    Inventors: George R. Blair, Jeff R. Blair, James Docherty, Brent R. Noon
  • Patent number: 10006597
    Abstract: Disclosed is a bubble lamp for quasi bubble flow. A buffer made of a transparent material having an excellent heat conduction effect and impact moderating performance is configured on the top of the bulb configured on the main body of the bubble lamp or on the bottom of the glass tube configured on the upper cover, and the casing made of a transparent and no-easily-broken material is put around the glass tube, thereby abutting the glass tube against the top of the bulb across the buffer when the upper cover is covered on and coupled to the main body, allowing both the glass-made bulb and glass tube to be buffered by the butter and thus to block or decrease an impact when a contact force is too large upon assembly, and preventing the bulb or glass tube from being broken.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 26, 2018
    Inventor: Chin-San Lin
  • Patent number: 9908462
    Abstract: An illumination device for the rear license plate of a motor vehicle includes a carrier wall bearing the license plate, to which a wall area forming a projection is connected, which projects rearwards above the license plate with an approximately horizontal surface. An aperture is located on the projection side and a switchable light source is located thereabove. The aperture is covered by a transparent lens, with an overlapping edge of the lens fastened from below to a contact edge surrounding the aperture. Light radiated by the light source through the lens is radiated through the surface inside the overlapping edge to the license plate. The lens has a light-guiding and/or light-deflecting element which is arranged such that light is also passed to at least a partial area of the rear overlapping edge of the lens and radiated at a predetermined luminance, to the license plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2018
    Assignee: Audi AG
    Inventor: Richard Pickl
  • Patent number: 9835307
    Abstract: A retrofit panel for a ceiling-mounted light fixture. The panel may comprise a lens, screen, diffuser, or LED light screen. Anchor line assemblies and retainer arm assemblies extend from a perimeter guide track from which they extend. The anchor line assemblies engage one or more ports on the light fixture housing and hold the retrofit panel a maximum anchor distance from the housing. The retainer arm assemblies engage one or more openings on the light fixture housing and hold the retrofit panel flush with the light fixture housing or the ceiling if recess mounted. The retrofit panel can be easily installed in existing ceiling mounted light fixtures with minimal demolition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2017
    Assignee: The LED Source, Inc.
    Inventors: George R. Blair, Jeff R. Blair, James Docherty, Brent R. Noon
  • Patent number: 9831403
    Abstract: A semiconductor light-emitting device includes a substrate, an LED chip mounted on the substrate, and a resin package covering the LED chip. The substrate includes a base and a wiring pattern formed on the base. The resin package includes a lens. The base includes an upper surface, a lower surface and a side surface extending between the upper surface and the lower surface. The LED chip is mounted on the upper surface of the base. The side surface of the base is oriented in a lateral direction. The wiring pattern includes a pair of first mount portions and a pair of second mount portions. The paired first mount portions are formed on the lower surface of the base. The paired second mount portions are oriented in the lateral direction and offset from the side surface of the base in the lateral direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2017
    Assignee: ROHM CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Kentaro Mineshita
  • Patent number: 9812620
    Abstract: A light emitting device includes a substrate; a first frame located on the substrate; a second frame located on the substrate, the second frame being located inward of and spaced apart from the first frame; at least one first light emitting element located on the substrate in a first region located between the first frame and the second frame; at least one second light emitting element located on the substrate in a second region located inward of the second frame; and a sealing member covering the at least one first light emitting element and the at least one second light emitting element. The second frame includes a light-transmissive portion. A highest portion of the second frame is higher than a highest portion of the first frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2017
    Assignee: NICHIA CORPORATION
    Inventor: Yusuke Kawano
  • Patent number: 9751267
    Abstract: An optical element comprises an organic resin and bubbles distributed to have a number density increasing from a first plane of the optical element toward a second plane of the optical element, where a diameter of the bubbles is less than or equal to a wavelength of light which enters the optical element. At least one of the first plane and the second plane may have an uneven structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2017
    Assignee: Semiconductor Energy Laboratory Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Koichiro Tanaka, Katsuki Yanagawa
  • Patent number: 9709256
    Abstract: An electrical connecting terminal used to connect a driving board with a lamp holder of an LED lamp has a base, an elastic sheet, and a plug pin (or a weld pin). A side of the base extends upwards and obliquely and is curved to form the elastic sheet adapted for electrical connection of an electrode of the lamp holder. The side of the base extends outward or is bent to form the plug pin or the weld pin adapted for electrical connection of the driving board. The structure and connecting procedure are simple, the assembly efficiency is high, the connection is stable, and the yield is increased greatly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2017
    Inventor: Bingshui Chen
  • Patent number: 9677322
    Abstract: A glass panel (1), comprising: a first glass substrate (101), a second glass substrate (102), a spacer profile (103) at the periphery of the glass panel (1) between the first and the second glass substrate, the spacer being used to maintain an intermediate space (104) between the first and second glass substrates, the panel comprising an intermediate substrate (105) in the intermediate space (104) between the first (101) and the second (102) glass substrates, According to the invention, the panel comprises means to suspend (10711, 10721, 053, 110) the intermediate substrate (105) within the intermediate space (104).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2017
    Assignee: AGC GLASS EUROPE
    Inventor: Patrick Ayoub
  • Patent number: 9657914
    Abstract: A collapsible lamp shade system that allows easy updating of room décor using a collapsible shade wrap. The collapsible shade wrap may include a top attachment mechanism to secure the top edge of the collapsible shade wrap to a top lamp shade fitter and a bottom attachment mechanism to secure the bottom edge of the collapsible shade wrap to a bottom ring. The top and/or bottom attachment mechanisms may wrap around a top and/or bottom ring of a lamp shade fitter. The collapsible shade wrap may include a separating closure mechanism to attach the sides of the collapsible shade wrap together to provide interchangeable lamp shade décor with a tailored look.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2017
    Assignee: Red Door Interiors
    Inventors: Lara Anderson, Kathleen L. Lathrop
  • Patent number: 9528692
    Abstract: A compact portable path illuminating light can be coupled to mobility assisting devices such as walking sticks, canes and wheelchairs. A night beacon can automatically illuminate at timed intervals to assist a user in locating the light in the dark. This night beacon can be selectively enabled and disabled by a user. The status of various operating modes of the light are visually confirmed through illumination of several different colored lights.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2016
    Inventor: Gabriel S. Kohn
  • Patent number: 9330451
    Abstract: According to embodiments of the invention, there are disclosed a method and an apparatus for detecting defect of a backlight module. Images that show components in the backlight module are acquired with a plurality of preset angles relative to a surface of the backlight module. The acquired images that show the components in the backlight module are analyzed, so as to determine whether a defect presents in the components in the backlight module.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2016
    Assignees: BOE Optical Science and Technology Co., Ltd, BOE Technology Group Co., Ltd
    Inventor: David Yan
  • Patent number: 9116386
    Abstract: A lens includes an upper flat surface having a first outer diameter, a bottom surface having a second outer diameter and a third inner diameter, an external curved surface which connects the upper flat surface and the bottom surface, and an inner curved surface which protrudes toward the upper flat surface from the bottom surface at the third inner diameter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 25, 2015
    Assignee: SAMSUNG DISPLAY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Ju-Hwa Ha, Joong-Hyun Kim, Jin Seo, Ju-Youn Son, Dong-Min Yeo, Sang-Heon Ye, Young-Keun Lee, Ji-Won Lee
  • Patent number: 9097403
    Abstract: A light source device includes a circuit board having a light-emitting element mounted on a one surface; a support body positioned on the other surface side of the circuit board for supporting the circuit board; a rivet having a head portion, which is positioned on a side of the one surface of the circuit board and cannot be inserted into a first through hole provided on the circuit board and the support body, and a shaft portion having a tip side stopped and held on the support body in a penetration via the first through hole; and a reflection sheet arranged on the one surface of the circuit board for reflecting light. The light source device provides a second through hole having a diameter larger or smaller than the diameter of the head portion at the position corresponding to the head portion on the reflection sheet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 4, 2015
    Assignee: SHARP KABUSHIKI KAISHA
    Inventors: Hideto Takeuchi, Hiroshi Takahashi, Tatsuo Sugahara, Keita Ito, Toshiyuki Fujita, Yuuki Kawamura, Kenzo Toshiyuki, Kenichiro Ito, Kazuki Nakamichi, Tomoo Sasaki, Kenta Moribe, Mamoru Yahata
  • Publication number: 20150146132
    Abstract: Provided is a surface light source device capable of producing directed light. The surface light source device according to the present invention is provided with: LEDs (light source); a case having a light-emitting surface provided with at least one opening (a light-transmitting part), and enabling the light from the LED to be repeatedly reflected and guided within an internal space, and emitted through the aperture part; and a lens sheet (lens member) that is disposed facing the light-emitting surface of the casing and includes at least one lens. The position of the focal point of the lens is substantially the same as the position of the aperture.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 7, 2013
    Publication date: May 28, 2015
    Applicant: Sharp Kabushiki Kaisha
    Inventors: Shohei Katsuta, Tsuyoshi Kamada, Daisuke Shinozaki, Masahiro Tsujimoto
  • Publication number: 20150145994
    Abstract: A stage light fixture is provided with a light source adapted to emit a light beam; with a main body where the light source is arranged; and with a head articulated with respect to the main body and configured to selectively deflect the light beam coming out from the main body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 18, 2013
    Publication date: May 28, 2015
    Inventors: Pasquale Quadri, Angelo Cavenati
  • Publication number: 20150146434
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to a lamp frame with an insertable panel apparatus and a method thereof. More particularly, the invention encompasses a lamp frame having at least one frame, and wherein the frame has at least one means to securely and releaseably hold and retain at least one insert-able and removable panel therein. The inventive frame can be used in conjunction with any lamp, such as, a table lamp, a decorative lamp, a floor lamp, a customizable lamp. The insertable/removable panel can be a flat panel, or a panel with at least one opening, and on one or more face can have an indicia, writing, art work, etc., thereon.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 25, 2014
    Publication date: May 28, 2015
    Inventor: Michael James Sterbenz
  • Publication number: 20150146433
    Abstract: A light-emitting device comprises: a substrate that holds one end of connection terminals and on which is mounted an electronic component; a light-emitting element that is mounted on one face of the substrate; a support member on which the substrate is mounted; and a cover section that positionally locates and holds the substrate, by mounting on the support member in a condition abutting one face of the substrate. The cover section has a cover section body that covers one face of the substrate; on the cover section body, a light guide is provided, through which passes the light that is emitted from the light emitting element, in a condition in which movement thereof is restricted along directions on either side of the substrate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 9, 2012
    Publication date: May 28, 2015
    Applicant: TS TECH CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Masanori Suzuki
  • Patent number: 9039247
    Abstract: A backlight module includes a carrier plate, a plurality of light sources, a plurality of circular Fresnel lenses, and a plurality of cylinder Fresnel lenses. The circular Fresnel lenses are arranged in an array form on the carrier plate. The light sources correspond to the circular Fresnel lenses, and are located in a side away from the carrier plate. One cylinder Fresnel lens is set between every two adjacent circular Fresnel lenses. A length direction of each cylinder Fresnel lens is parallel to an extending direction of adjacent column of the circular Fresnel lens. The circular and cylinder Fresnel lenses are used to reflect a light incident into their surfaces, and to increase an emission angle of the reflected light.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2015
    Assignee: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Li-Ying Wang He
  • Patent number: 9039220
    Abstract: A light source device includes a circuit board having a light-emitting element mounted on a one surface; a support body positioned on the other surface side of the circuit board for supporting the circuit board; a rivet having a head portion, which is positioned on a side of the one surface of the circuit board and cannot be inserted into a first through hole provided on the circuit board and the support body, and a shaft portion having a tip side stopped and held on the support body in a penetration via the first through hole; and a reflection sheet arranged on the one surface of the circuit board for reflecting light. The light source device provides a second through hole having a diameter larger or smaller than the diameter of the head portion at the position corresponding to the head portion on the reflection sheet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2015
    Assignee: SHARP KABUSHIKI KAISHA
    Inventors: Hideto Takeuchi, Hiroshi Takahashi, Tatsuo Sugahara, Keita Ito, Toshiyuki Fujita, Yuuki Kawamura, Kenzo Toshiyuki, Kenichiro Ito, Kazuki Nakamichi, Tomoo Sasaki, Kenta Moribe, Mamoru Yahata
  • Publication number: 20150131287
    Abstract: A convertible lighting fixture includes a first housing defining a first compartment and a second housing defining a second compartment and movably attached to the first housing. The lighting fixture further includes a mounting plate attached to the second housing, a light source attached to the mounting plate and electrically connected to a power source disposed within the first compartment, and a cover substantially surrounding the light source. In at least one embodiment, the lighting fixture includes a wire harness configured to electrically connect the power source with the light source, wherein the wire harness includes a plurality of wires, a harness jacket surrounding the plurality of wires, and a sealant disposed within the harness jacket, wherein the sealant at least partially fills voids within the harness jacket and prevents liquids from translating through the wire harness.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 20, 2015
    Publication date: May 14, 2015
    Inventors: Joe R. Marsh, David J. Packard, William E. Nagengast, James S. Mellinger, Judy Nagengast
  • Publication number: 20150124461
    Abstract: Disclosed is a welding structure including a first member, and a light-transmissive second member. The second member includes a surface having an indented area. The first and second members are welded to each other at closely contacted surfaces thereof by projecting a spot light from the second member side in a state where the second member is in close contact with the first member. A curvature radius of the indented area existing on the surface of the second member, to which the spot light is projected, is at least two times a width of a welding portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 24, 2014
    Publication date: May 7, 2015
    Inventors: Yuji SAGESAKA, Masakazu SATO
  • Patent number: 9022615
    Abstract: A light-emitting module of the present invention comprises: a light source in which an LED element is disposed on a substrate and electrodes electrically connected to the LED element are provided on the substrate; a metal plate on which the light source is disposed; lead wires connected to the electrodes directly or via other electrode pattern; and a housing made of resin fixed onto the metal plate and housing the light source therein. Moreover, the housing includes a hole opening above the light source, and includes at least one pair of protrusions that protrude facing one another inside the hole and apply a bias to the light source to press the light source onto a metal plate side.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 5, 2015
    Assignees: Citizen Electronics Co., Ltd., Citizen Holdings Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Takumi Miyashita, Ichiro Miyashita, Ken Kobayashi