With Mounting Means Patents (Class 362/368)
  • Patent number: 8038328
    Abstract: A light-emitting device pressure ring structure includes a mounting base for mounting, a circuit board accommodated in the mounting base and having electrode pins connectable to an external power source, a holder member insertable in the mounting base, a light-emitting unit fixedly mounted in the holder member with a bottom heat sink thereof suspending outside the holder member and tubular electrodes thereof connectable to the electrode pins of the circuit board for power input, and a pressure ring cap detachably threaded onto the mounting base to hold down the holder member and to keep the heat sink of the light-emitting unit outside the mounting base for quick dissipation of waste heat from the light-emitting devices of the light-emitting unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2011
    Assignee: KWO GER Metal Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Hsuan-Chih Lin, Hong-Long Chen
  • Patent number: 8038310
    Abstract: An illumination system has a glove and an illumination device. The illumination device may be attached to an upper portion of the glove via first and second fastening materials. The illumination device includes a battery operably connected with a light source through a switch, for illuminating a selected part of a work space. A plurality of pliant support legs of the illumination device extend generally radially outwardly and downwardly, for supporting the housing upon the back of the hand. The first fastening material has a width and a length that are dimensioned so that the illumination device may be removably attached to the glove via the second fastening material to point in any of 360 degrees of rotation, such that the light source directs illumination in a selected direction with respect to the glove.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2011
    Assignee: Mechanix Wear, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael J. Hale, Thomas B. Fitzgerald, John Caper, Howie Idelson, Janne Levanen
  • Publication number: 20110242827
    Abstract: A removable mounting system is provided and configured to be removably mounted between shelves. The removable mounting system has a housing member with a linkage passage extending in a longitudinal direction and opening at an end portion of the housing member. The removable mounting system also has a linkage member. The linkage member includes a interconnecting portion pivotably mounted to the housing member, a mounting portion at least partially received in the linkage passage and movable in the longitudinal direction of the linkage passage, and a linkage portion pivotably connecting the interconnecting portion and the mounting portion of the linkage member. The linkage portion of the linkage member is movable between an engaged position and a released position of the linkage member. In the engaged position, the linkage portion is aligned with the interconnecting portion and the mounting portion of the linkage member so that the removable mounting system can be mounted in position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 6, 2010
    Publication date: October 6, 2011
    Applicant: Trinity, LLC
    Inventors: John FARINOLA, Charles Babboni
  • Publication number: 20110228544
    Abstract: Adjustable light emitting diode lighting assembly, kit and system and method of assembling an adjustable light emitting diode lighting assembly. The adjustable light emitting diode lighting assembly comprises a mounting can adapted to be mounted in a housing and an upper locking ring adapted to be mounted to the mounting can. A lower base ring is spaced-apart from the upper locking ring. An adjustable collar coupled to the upper locking ring and the lower base ring and interposed therebetween is provided for adjustably supporting a light emitting diode module over a plurality of light distribution angles. Conductive, radiative and/or convective heat sinks are provided for removing heat produced by the light emitting diode module to maintain luminous efficiency and service life of the light emitting diode module.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 1, 2011
    Publication date: September 22, 2011
    Inventor: JACQUES GUY DUBORD
  • Publication number: 20110228525
    Abstract: An abuse-resistant light fixture housing having a mounting plate with mounting brackets, a frame having an opening for a-non opaque cover, and a plurality of fasteners affixing the mounting bracket to the frame is provided. When the mounting plate and frame are assembled together the frame is suspended apart from the mounting bracket such that impacts against the frame are absorbed by the suspension elements allowing the frame and light elements to survive generally undamaged. Elements of the fixture are made so as to resist damage while providing illumination.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 16, 2010
    Publication date: September 22, 2011
    Applicant: 555 International, Inc
    Inventors: Lloyd E. Vermeland, Daniel P. Slabek
  • Patent number: 8021035
    Abstract: A surface-mountable light fixture (100) can comprise a base (101) that is configured and arranged to be mounted in an installed position juxtaposed against a mounting surface (102). At least one light source interface (109, 110) that requires mains electricity is contained within this base. This base further comprises an access port (111) formed therein which, when opened while the base is mounted in an installed position on the mounting surface, provides end user access to electrical conductors for the light source interface(s) as well as the mains electricity (104, 105). This base then also further comprises a lockable cover (112) that is configured and arranged to selectively and reversibly seal the access port to deny end user access to the electrical conductors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2011
    Assignee: HeathCo LLC
    Inventors: Ronald Edward Anglikowski, David Scott Bullard, William Calvin Raper, Jeremy Lee Prichard
  • Publication number: 20110222291
    Abstract: A lighting fixture is disclosed that includes an integrated junction box (J-box). The integration of the J-box substantially facilitates the electrical wiring of such lighting fixtures. It also operates as a heat sink to dissipate unwanted thermal energy from the light source and ballast. The lighting fixture includes a ballast for generating a drive signal for the light source. At least a portion of the ballast may be situated within the J-box. The lighting fixture may also include, between the light source and the emitting end of the fixture, at least one diffuser, a reflector, and a lens. The lighting fixture may include swivelable clamps and a support ring for securing the fixture onto a support member, such as a ceiling. For thermal control, the lighting fixture may further include a heat sink thermally coupled to the light source, and cooling fans thermally coupled to the heat sink.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2010
    Publication date: September 15, 2011
    Inventor: Chunghang Peng
  • Patent number: 8007142
    Abstract: A lamp includes a lamp head, a lamp rod and a fastening device fixing the lamp head onto the lamp rod. The fastening device includes a tube-shaped lamp seat extending from the lamp head, a tightening device disposed in the lamp seat, a connecting device connecting the tightening device to the lamp seat, and a locking device mounted to the lamp seat. The tightening device includes an inner face and an outer face opposite to the inner face. The inner face of the tightening device and an inner face of the lamp seat sandwiching an end of the lamp rod therebetween. The tightening device can move along a radial direction of the lamp seat. The locking device presses the tightening device toward the end of the lamp post to urge the tightening device to tightly press the lamp rod.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 24, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2011
    Assignees: Fu Zhun Precision Industry (Shen Zhen) Co., Ltd., Foxconn Technology Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Chin-Long Ku, Qing-Hai Ruan
  • Patent number: 8002447
    Abstract: A lighting fixture includes a modular lamp assembly and a lighting fixture comprising a mounting plate and lamp holder affixed to the mounting plate. The lamp holder has flexible retaining members which extend away from the mounting plate. The retaining members have respective securing means to secure the modular lamp assembly at a fixed angle relative to the mounting plate. A flange on the lamp holder guides an electrical cord. This arrangement allows safe and convenient replacement of the modular lamp assembly. A skirt affixed to the mounting plate protects the lamp holder and modular lamp assembly and provides an aesthetically pleasing appearance. The lighting fixture may be readily mounting to hardscape or wooden construction. A strain relief for the electrical cord in the lighting fixture includes an elastic plug and stopper molded to the cord as a single body, and fits into a hole in the flange.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2011
    Inventor: Anthony Patti
  • Publication number: 20110194287
    Abstract: Vehicle-mounted auxiliary lighting systems adapted to provide primary or auxiliary vehicle lighting using light emitting diodes (LEDS) are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 21, 2011
    Publication date: August 11, 2011
    Inventors: Antony C. Georgitsis, Nicholas B. Irwin, Joseph Biro
  • Patent number: 7993038
    Abstract: In a light-emitting device including a base body portion which is configured by integrally forming a reflection case and a terminal holding portion provided at the rear portion of the reflection case and lead members to be inserted into the base body portion, portions of the lead members extracted outside of the base body portion are bent along the terminal holding portion to form a pair of connection portions to be connected to the pattern of a wiring board, respectively, a plurality of radiation plates are provided at the lead member. The plurality of the radiation plates are extracted from the same surface (lower surface) of the base body portion. Since the plurality of radiation plates are provided, at the time of being the radiation plates, the base body portion is prevented from being applied with an excessive force and the damage of the base body portion can be prevented.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2011
    Assignees: Toyoda Gosei Co., Ltd., Panasonic Corporation
    Inventors: Hideki Kokubu, Toshimasa Hayashi, Kenichi Koya, Michio Miyawaki
  • Patent number: 7993037
    Abstract: A recessed light fixture is provided with a movable junction box. The light fixture has a frame for supporting a lamp housing and lamp socket. A plurality of connection areas are also provided along the frame. A junction box is removably attached to any one of the connection areas using a connection piece.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2011
    Assignee: Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V.
    Inventor: John Jeffrey Buse
  • Patent number: 7993039
    Abstract: A lighting fixture having a housing with a main body, and a primary light source disposed beneath a cover secured thereto with a latching mechanism. The light fixture may include a reflector suspended above the main body on a pair of struts. The latching mechanism is engaged by pivoting at least one exterior wall of the housing to provide tool-less access to the light source. In an alternative embodiment, the main body attaches to a mounting arm and a wall mount housing with a secondary adjustable light source.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2011
    Assignee: Hubbell Incorporated
    Inventors: Robert R. Nankil, Nora N. Onofrio
  • Publication number: 20110188255
    Abstract: An LED lamp includes a heat sink including a base and a plurality of fins extending from the base, an LED module mounted on a bottom face of the base, an envelope covering the LED module, and a lamp housing defining a cavity. An annular receiving groove is recessed from the bottom face of the base. The LED module is attached on the bottom face of the base and surrounded by the receiving groove. The envelope includes a recessed body and an engaging flange around the recessed body. The heat sink, the LED module and the envelope are received in the cavity. The fins of the heat sink extend outwardly through the lamp housing and are exposed in an outer environment. A gasket is received in the receiving groove and tightly sandwiched between the base and the flange.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 31, 2010
    Publication date: August 4, 2011
    Applicants: FU ZHUN PRECISION INDUSTRY (SHEN ZHEN) CO., LTD., FOXCONN TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: XING-GUI HUANG, CHIN-CHUNG CHEN, XIU-YI ZHANG
  • Patent number: 7988342
    Abstract: Systems and methods for installing row-mounted suspended light fixtures. Each of a row of suspended light fixtures includes brackets disposed on opposite ends of the fixture. Each bracket includes a slot configured to slidably receive an adjustment clip coupled to a support member, such as a ceiling cable or pendant. Each adjustment clip includes first and second segments disposed at a non-zero, acute angle relative to one another such that a space separates the first and second segments. The space is configured to receive a portion of one or more brackets associated with the adjustment clip, proximate the bracket slot(s). An operator can install the light fixtures by positioning a fastener through each adjustment clip, outside the bracket slot(s). He also can adjust an alignment and balance of one or more of the light fixtures by sliding one or more of the adjustment clips along the slot(s) associated therewith.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2011
    Assignee: Cooper Technologies Company
    Inventor: Christopher J. Pahl
  • Patent number: 7972043
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a built-in light fixture to be fitted in a suspended ceiling or similar, with a mounting ring (4) insertable into an opening in the ceiling and fixable by holding elements (6) and a light unit (3) which is attached in particular releaseably to the mounting ring (4), wherein fixed to the mounting ring (4) is a support frame (13) which defines a mounting space for the light unit (3) and has on its upper side facing away from the mounting ring (4) attachment means (18) for fixing the light unit (3) onto the support frame (13).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2011
    Assignee: BA*RO GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventor: Bernhard Schutte
  • Patent number: 7967487
    Abstract: A lamp assembly for a motor vehicle includes a housing receiving at least one light source. The housing includes a covering pane and including first and second fixing arrangement for releasably securing the lamp to the vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2011
    Assignee: Jaguar Cars Limited
    Inventors: David Ballinger, Simon Andrew Whorlow
  • Patent number: 7963681
    Abstract: A race track lighting system comprising a plurality of fixtures mounted in spaced relationship to one another on the infield side of the track and projecting light outwardly and downwardly onto the track surface from relatively low poles. Each fixture is asymmetric so as to provide a strong cut-off preventing light from being projected into the eyes of oncoming driver, but a divergent pattern in the direction of traffic flow so as to blend the light from one fixture with the light from an adjacent fixture for the purpose of promoting uniformity in the lighting intensity. The lamp is offset in the fixture and a blocker strip is placed in from of the lamp to prevent direct, uncontrolled light from reaching the track.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 21, 2011
    Assignee: Qualite Sports-Lighting, Inc.
    Inventor: Jeffrey L. Hammel
  • Patent number: 7950833
    Abstract: A fluorescent luminaire has a luminaire housing, a lens frame positioned within the luminaire housing, the lens frame having a first side frame member and a second side frame member connected to a first end frame member and a second end frame member, a flexible plastic lens having a length, wherein a distance between the first and second side frames is less than the length of the plastic lens and, wherein the lens curves from the flat orientation to a curved orientation when seated between the first and second side frames corresponding to curvature of the first and second end frames.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2011
    Assignee: Genlyte Thomas Group LLC
    Inventors: Roy B. Crane, William Fabbri
  • Publication number: 20110110106
    Abstract: There is provided a light fixture for mounting to a ceiling, wall or the like, which comprises a pot having a peripheral edge abutting the area adjacent a hole made in the ceiling or wall. A hook and a bolt cooperate to secure the pot to the ceiling or wall. Rotating the bolt causes the hook to move into an abutting engagement with the rear surface of the ceiling, the latter thus being contacted, on the outside, by the peripheral edge of the pot and, on the inside, by that portion of the hook engaging the rear surface of the ceiling.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 3, 2009
    Publication date: May 12, 2011
    Inventors: Benoit Dupuy, Pascal Lecluze, Jayson Auger
  • Publication number: 20110109833
    Abstract: A backlight unit 12 includes cold cathode tubes 17, a chassis 14, a stand 30, a stand mount 40, a power circuit board 61, an image processing circuit board 62 and a control circuit board 63. The chassis 14 houses the cold cathode tubes 17. The stand 30 holds the chassis 14. The stand 30 is mounted to the stand mount 40. The stand mount 40 is fixed to a surface of the chassis 14 located on a side opposite from the cold cathode tubes 17. The power circuit board 61, the image processing circuit board 62 and the control circuit board 63 are directly fixed to the stand mount 40.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 8, 2009
    Publication date: May 12, 2011
    Applicant: SHARP KABUSHIKI KAISHA
    Inventor: Kentaroh Kamada
  • Publication number: 20110103065
    Abstract: A specialized lighting fixture comprised of a main housing and a front bezel, wherein a pair of multifunctional clip elements are mounted in the bezel and serve to secure and position therein one or more filters and a reflector, such that the filters and reflector can be installed and removed as a unit with the bezel to facilitate changeovers. The multifunctional clip elements also include elements for mounting the bezel to the main housing with a quick, fractional rotation of the bezel, providing a secure detent action for retention of the bezel. The bezel includes support surfaces that function, together with the multifunctional clip elements to accurately position the reflector with respect to the bezel and the bezel with respect to the main housing, for achieve an optimum level of operating efficiency of the fixture.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 2, 2009
    Publication date: May 5, 2011
    Inventors: David M. Cowan, Petar Miskovic
  • Patent number: 7922372
    Abstract: A combined LED street lamp (100), comprises a lamp body and a LED bulb (107); the lamp body comprises a head portion (101), a middle portion (102), and a tail portion (103); a first gasket (104) is set between the head portion (101) and the middle portion (102), a second gasket (105) is set between the tail portion (103) and the middle portion (102); the head portion (101) and the tail portion (103) connect to the middle portion (102) with fasteners; the middle portion (102) is a profile which has the same cross section in different position along its length direction. Products with different size can be made by the same group of moulds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2011
    Assignee: Dongguan Kingsun Optoelectronic Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Xuliang Li
  • Patent number: 7909487
    Abstract: A retrofit can lighting system is disclosed. The retrofit can lighting system may be configured to be mounted in an opening in a ceiling above a plane of the ceiling, wherein an existing fixture ceiling ring is proximate the opening and also is above the plane of the ceiling. The system may include a lighting can, and a plurality of spring clips configured to couple between the lighting can and the ceiling ring. Each spring clip may include a can engaging portion configured to couple to the lighting can, a retainer clip engaging portion extending outwardly with respect to the can engaging portion, a fixture engaging portion configured to engage a portion of the ceiling ring, wherein the fixture engaging portion is angled upwardly with respect to the retainer clip engaging portion, and a hook portion configured to engage a portion of the ceiling ring, wherein the hook portion extends outwardly and downwardly with respect to the fixture engaging portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2011
    Assignee: Keyser-Group
    Inventors: Patricia Venetucci, Lawrence J Labedz, William Carter
  • Patent number: 7909230
    Abstract: An attaching construction includes a first member having a circular tubular welding portion at a distal end and, at a rear end thereof, a holding portion which is integral with the welding portion. The attaching construction includes a second member having an annular first positioning rib, and an annular second positioning rib inside the first positioning rib. The welding portion is positioned within the first positioning rib, and the welding portion is friction welded in place within the first positioning rib while the first member is rotated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2011
    Assignee: Koito Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Yoshiaki Aiso
  • Publication number: 20110063869
    Abstract: A portable attachable and removable light mounting device comprising: a body, a light housing space, an access opening and cover, fasteners for securing the access cover, mounting points for mounting the device on a carrier, and a light enclosed within the body. A construction of commonplace materials used in the shipment of over-dimensional freight via commercial trucking to achieve compliance with safety lighting standards. The device comprises a main body having an interior space large enough to accommodate an emergency light, and a plurality of attachment points inset from each corner and midway along the long sides through which fasteners may be attached.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 20, 2010
    Publication date: March 17, 2011
    Inventor: Jamie T. Zoellner
  • Publication number: 20110051428
    Abstract: A light emitting diode (LED) light engine is provided. According to one embodiment of the invention, the LED light engine includes a housing; an LED mounting board secured within the housing, the LED mounting board including one or more LED electrically connected to the LED mounting board, the LED mounting board configured to receive power from a power source to power the one or more LED; and a heat bridge conductively coupling the LED mounting board to the housing, wherein the heat bridge is configured to conduct heat from the LED mounting board to the housing, wherein the housing is configured to dissipate heat. The heat bridge may take one of several different configurations. A lighting assembly may be provided for securely mounting one or more LED light engines.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 3, 2009
    Publication date: March 3, 2011
    Applicant: Hong Kong Applied Science and Technology Research Institute Co. Ltd.
    Inventors: Yang Liu, De Liang Ding, MIng Lu
  • Patent number: 7883245
    Abstract: An illuminating spotlight having a spotlight housing and a spotlight device connected to the spotlight housing, in particular a protective screen, spotlight lens or reflector, is provided. The lateral edge of the spotlight device is connected to the spotlight housing via spring elements arranged in a distributed fashion. The spring elements having a fastening lug that is connected to the spotlight housing and from which there are angled away two spring arms which bear against the lateral edge of the spotlight device and are designed to be resilient in a radial direction of the spotlight housing. Spring stops of resilient design are project in an axial direction of the spotlight housing which bear against at least one surface of the spotlight device from the spring arms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 8, 2011
    Assignee: Arnold & Richter Cine Technik GmbH & Co. Betriebs KG
    Inventor: Erwin Melzner
  • Patent number: 7874696
    Abstract: A wall luminaire is described having a housing intended for the reception of the electrical components and having at least one light permeable element mounted to the housing whose special feature consists of the fact that light generated by a plurality of LEDs with an associated optical system or by a fluorescent lamp arrangement is guided in bundled form between two surfaces which are disposed in the sidelight region of the light beam.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 25, 2011
    Inventor: Hartmut S. Engel
  • Publication number: 20110007514
    Abstract: The present invention provides various embodiments for apparatuses and methods of manufacturing low profile housings for electronic and/or optoelectronic devices. Some embodiments provide low profile housings with a hollow casing comprising a first surface, second surface, and at least one lateral side surface. The housing is substantially light-diffusive. At least one cap is provided for sealing an end of the casing, with the at least one cap being sized to account for variations in the casing. At least one light emitting device, such as an LED, may be mounted within the casing. A mounting means may be included for mounting the housing. In another embodiment, a low profile housing with a first casing and second casing surrounding a majority of the first casing may be provided. At least one light emitting device, such as a double-sided printed circuit board with a plurality of LEDs, may be provided in the first casing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 9, 2010
    Publication date: January 13, 2011
    Inventors: Thomas C. Sloan, Bruce Quaal
  • Patent number: 7866856
    Abstract: A lamp housing which contains an accommodating apparatus for a burner or a lamp with a glass vessel, a lamp base and contact pins for supplying current, and a lampholder with sockets for connection to the contact pins, is provided. The accommodating apparatus containing clamping jaws, which can be connected to the lamp base in a force-fitting and/or interlocking manner, engage at least partially around the lamp base, are articulated, via lever arms, on the lamp housing or a lampholder mount, which is fixed to the housing and is connected to the lamp housing, and can be adjusted by means of an adjusting device, which has at least one adjusting element, which is arranged between the lever arms and pushes the lever arms apart from one another for opening the clamping jaws into an opening position, in which the lamp base is released, and brings the lever arms together for closing the clamping jaws into a locking position, in which the lamp base is fixed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 11, 2011
    Assignee: Arnold & Richter Cine Technik GmbH & Co. Betriebs KG
    Inventors: Anton Hundhammer, Klaus-Dieter Stegmaier
  • Publication number: 20110002122
    Abstract: The invention relates to a dual-purpose spot lamp with a photoelectric switch, which can be used outdoor, including a burner component and back plane component, wherein, the photoelectric switch is fixed on the burner component, the burner component and back plane component are joined with a screw joint structure, the back plane component is fixed on a fixture at the using place, and the sensor window of the photoelectric switch faces obliquely upward. When the lamp is used as a wall lamp, the back plane component is a wall-hanging fixation plate and used as a floor lamp. The back plane component mainly includes a pointed plug and swath board. The lamp provided by the invention has a simple and reasonable structure and is easy to install and especially suitable for outdoor use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 8, 2009
    Publication date: January 6, 2011
    Inventor: Frank Tsao
  • Patent number: 7854527
    Abstract: A combination under-cabinet LED fixture and raceway is comprised of an upper housing member to which either a lower housing member may be secured thereto to create an LED fixture or to which a raceway cover may be secured thereto to create a raceway. A modified form of the invention comprises an upper housing member and a lower housing member with the lower housing member being selectively reversibly inserted into the upper housing member to form either a raceway or an LED fixture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 21, 2010
    Inventor: Kenneth E. Anderson
  • Publication number: 20100315823
    Abstract: A light-emitting device pressure ring structure includes a mounting base for mounting, a circuit board accommodated in the mounting base and having electrode pins connectable to an external power source, a holder member insertable in the mounting base, a light-emitting unit fixedly mounted in the holder member with a bottom heat sink thereof suspending outside the holder member and tubular electrodes thereof connectable to the electrode pins of the circuit board for power input, and a pressure ring cap detachably threaded onto the mounting base to hold down the holder member and to keep the heat sink of the light-emitting unit outside the mounting base for quick dissipation of waste heat from the light-emitting devices of the light-emitting unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 24, 2010
    Publication date: December 16, 2010
    Inventors: Hsuan-Chih LIN, Hong-Long Chen
  • Publication number: 20100302778
    Abstract: A light fixture comprising a mounting housing comprising a junction box and a first connector component and a light housing comprising at least one light emitting diode contained within the light housing and electrically coupled to a second connector component complementary to the first connector component.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 29, 2010
    Publication date: December 2, 2010
    Applicant: ALLANSON INTERNATIONAL INC.
    Inventors: Faiek DABIET, Wayne LEE, Mahsa AJILIAN, Horea TRIFU
  • Patent number: 7827714
    Abstract: A lighting unit adapted to be mounted to a vertical member, preferably a pole for use at a checkout counter in a retail service location. The lighting unit includes a substantially polygonal housing secured to the pole. The housing typically includes at least three sides, a top, and a base; the top may have slots to promote ventilation. An opening is formed in the first side of the housing and defines a receiving location for the pole, situated between the top and base of the housing. A clamp plate is releasably engageable with the first side of the housing spans the opening adjacent to the pole, and releasably engages the pole to provide for easy vertical adjustment of the housing relative to the pole. Each flange can advantageously include at least one set of teeth for enhancing the gripping strength of the clamp plates and penetrating the vertical member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 9, 2010
    Assignee: Hubbell Incorporated
    Inventors: Carol A. Howard, Daniel W. Marconi
  • Publication number: 20100277929
    Abstract: A horticulture light system comprising a housing, glass retention rails, gasket, glass sheet, and threaded fasteners. The housing constructed of no more than three portions of sheet metal, defining an interior space therein and having an open end towards the plants, the housing interior space constructed and arranged for containing a grow lamp and reflector to project a pattern of light out the open end of the housing at the plants, the open end including a rectangular sealing face for mating with the gasket, the gasket sealing the glass surface to the rectangular sealing face when compressed by the glass retention rails. The glass retention rails also constructed from sheet metal, easily formed into a L shape, attached by common threaded screws, and as tightened, compressively secure the glass to the gasket and housing. Loosening the threaded screws removes the compressive force, unsealing the glass from the housing, making for easy glass removal, facilitating maintenance and cleaning.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 4, 2009
    Publication date: November 4, 2010
    Applicant: IP HOLDING LLC
    Inventors: Craig Hargreaves, Darrin McDonald
  • Publication number: 20100277894
    Abstract: Various lighting devices and related methods are provided. In one example, a lighting device includes a cradle comprising two support members. The lighting device also includes a main body comprising a light source, a housing, and two mounting members attached to substantially opposite sides of the housing. The main body is adapted to be selectively connected to the cradle in response to a user inserting the mounting members in the support members. The main body is adapted to be selectively disconnected from the cradle in response to the user removing the mounting members from the support members. The mounting members are adapted to rotate relative to the support members while the mounting members are in the support members to permit the main body to rotate relative to the cradle to adjust an angle of light emitted by the light source.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 1, 2009
    Publication date: November 4, 2010
    Inventor: Paul Y. Kim
  • Patent number: 7824081
    Abstract: The disclosure herein describes a helicoidal system for securing a recessed light fixture assembly into an opening in a ceiling, wall or the like; the assembly comprises a light reflector having an upper collar and a light reflector support for mounting the light reflector into the opening of the ceiling, wall or the like. The light reflector support has an upper member that engages the upper part of the light reflector and has a helicoidal bearing surface to receive lugs provided on the light reflector whereby rotation of the light reflector, once received in the light reflector support, enables engagement in one rotational direction, and disengagement in an opposite rotational direction, of the light reflector to and from the reflector support.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 2, 2010
    Assignee: Éclairage Contraste
    Inventors: Marc Pelletier, Jacques Mercier, Jayson Auger
  • Publication number: 20100265724
    Abstract: A weather resistant road light comprises a top cover and a ballast mounting surface disposed on a top surface of the top cover. The ballast mounting surface defines a ballast compartment lower surface. At least one wire aperture seat is disposed on the ballast mounting surface. A ballast is mounted to the at least one wire aperture seat. Wires from the ballast pass through the wire aperture seat. A ballast compartment cover covers the ballast compartment. The ballast compartment cover fits over the top of the ballast mounting surface disposed on the top cover. At least one securing member secures the ballast to the ballast mounting surface. A bottom tray mates with the top cover, and the bottom tray has a lens opening. A reflector assembly has a socket for receiving a bulb. The reflector assembly is mounted on the bottom tray.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 17, 2009
    Publication date: October 21, 2010
    Inventor: Kevin Yang
  • Publication number: 20100254146
    Abstract: Light fixtures including a housing that acts as a heat sink, and additionally includes structure to selectively position the light fixture at different orientations. In certain embodiments, the light fixture includes a housing, a light source, and a bracket. Set of fins may protrude from the housing, and flanges may protrude from the bracket. In use, the flanges engage ribs on the housing to support the lighting fixture. By altering the engagement between the flanges and ribs, the light fixture may be re-positioned within the bracket in a number of different orientations, creating a number of light distribution options for the light fixture.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 2, 2010
    Publication date: October 7, 2010
    Inventor: Forrest S. McCanless
  • Publication number: 20100246194
    Abstract: A lighting fixture having a housing with a main body, and a primary light source disposed beneath a cover secured thereto with a latching mechanism. The light fixture may include a reflector suspended above the main body on a pair of struts. The latching mechanism is engaged by pivoting at least one exterior wall of the housing to provide tool-less access to the light source. In an alternative embodiment, the main body attaches to a mounting arm and a wall mount housing with a secondary adjustable light source.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 27, 2009
    Publication date: September 30, 2010
    Inventors: Robert R. Nankil, Nora N. Onofrio
  • Patent number: 7798690
    Abstract: A headlamp including a metal bracket and a plurality of light source units 50, each unit having a light source, being mounted on the metal bracket 20, and being disposed within a lamp chamber. Irradiation light patterns of the light source units 50 are combined together to form a predetermined light distribution pattern. Each of the light source units 50 includes a resin shade 58, which is fastened to the bracket 20 by a fastening portion and is disposed forwardly of the light source, and a resin lens 52 connected to the shade 58. Part of the fastening portion is made of metal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 21, 2010
    Assignee: Koito Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Shigeyuki Watanabe, Tetsuaki Inaba
  • Publication number: 20100226137
    Abstract: An LED lamp comprises a supporting base, a number of heat dissipation structures, a number LEDs and a transparent envelope covering the heat dissipation structures and the LEDs therein. Each heat dissipation structure comprises a bottom plate and a lateral plate extending upwardly from the bottom plate. The bottom plates are mounted on a top surface of the supporting base and surround a regular shaped zone on the top surface of supporting base. The lateral plates spacingly surround the regular shaped zone. The lateral plates each comprises an inner surface facing the regular shaped zone and an outer surface facing away from the regular shaped zone. The LEDs each are mounted on the outer surface of the lateral plate of each heat dissipation structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 17, 2009
    Publication date: September 9, 2010
    Applicants: FU ZHUN PRECISION INDUSTRY (SHEN ZHEN) CO., LTD., FOXCONN TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: XIN-JIAN XIAO, SHIH-HSUN WUNG
  • Publication number: 20100208472
    Abstract: A hanger bar assembly for a recessed luminaire is disclosed. The hanger bar assembly includes a first hanger bar member having a first attachment structure disposed on an end thereof, and a second hanger bar member having a second attachment structure disposed on an end thereof, the second hanger bar member being adjacent to the first hanger bar member. The first and the second attachment structures each include a first wall having a first fastener aperture and a second wall having a second fastener aperture, the first and second fastener apertures being formed about a common central longitudinal axis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 28, 2010
    Publication date: August 19, 2010
    Applicant: Cooper Technologies Company
    Inventor: Grzegorz Wronski
  • Patent number: 7771094
    Abstract: Electrical fixtures, such as junction boxes or recessed luminaires, include mounting brackets that support the fixtures from structural members while fasteners, such as screws or nails, are driven through the mounting brackets, thereby facilitating mounting the fixtures. Each of the mounting brackets has a general U-shape that includes at least three generally planar sides. The top side is generally perpendicular to the other two sides, and the top side connects the other two sides and together. The three sides define (in cross-section) a structural member receiver opening. An inside dimension of the structural member receiver opening is such that bracket fits snugly around at least a portion of a commonly sized wood or metal structural member, such as a furring strip or joist, used in ceiling construction. In one embodiment, two of the sides of the structural member receiver opening define an acute dihedral angle to hood around the edge of a metal furring strip.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 10, 2010
    Inventor: John A. Goode
  • Patent number: 7771083
    Abstract: Retrofitting lighting fixtures (e.g., HID based lighting fixtures) using a pin mounted PL style fluorescent based energy efficient light assembly and methods of installing retrofitting lighting fixtures are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 10, 2010
    Assignee: Groom Energy Solutions
    Inventors: John F. Troller, Jonathan M. Guerster, Robert J. Kirby, Mark Wedell
  • Patent number: 7762695
    Abstract: A light fixture coupling system includes a plurality of lamp housings, a plurality of elongated wireways, and a mounting plate. The plurality of elongated wireways each includes a proximal end and a distal end, each of the distal ends coupled with a corresponding lamp housing. The mounting plate is positioned within each of the proximal ends, is used to couple each of the proximal ends together relative to one another, and is configured for being used to selectively move the proximal ends away from the mounting plate to align the proximal ends relative to one another.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 27, 2010
    Assignee: Group Dekko, Inc
    Inventor: Geza T. Lanczy
  • Patent number: 7757369
    Abstract: A fluorescent light fixture is suspended by a longitudinally extending trapezoidal pendant bracket/stabilizer. The trapezoidal pendant bracket/stabilizer includes a horizontally extending top brace and a pair of obliquely extending arms extending downward in opposite directions from the top brace in a trapezoidal crossection. Each obliquely extending arm has a flat, horizontally and outwardly extending attachment foot extending longitudinally along a flat top surface of the fluorescent lamp fixture, wherein each attachment foot is attached to the flat top surface of the fluorescent lamp fixture. The horizontally extending top brace is attachable to a ceiling mounted fastener, such as a toggle hanger or other downwardly extending fastener.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 20, 2010
    Inventors: Charles E. Kassay, Suzanne M. Pane, Marc A. Kassay, John Peter Kassay
  • Patent number: 7752790
    Abstract: A lighted display device that includes components that are over molded or encased in a polymer gel. The polymer gel exhibits a high surface coefficient of friction such that the gel has a tacky surface and allows the display device to cling to a surface of any orientation. The polymer gel is clear or translucent such that the over molded components, which include light emitting components, can back or front light a display. The polymer gel can be flat on its sides or include three dimensional protrusions or inclusions on the surfaces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 13, 2010
    Inventors: Daryl A. Michael, Jennifer L. Michael