With Closure Patents (Class 362/375)
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Publication number: 20090237945Abstract: A backlight module, a base used therein, and a manufacturing method thereof are provided. The backlight module includes a base and a slice-shaped circuit. The base has a back plate including a plate portion and a mezzanine portion. The mezzanine portion is parallelly offset from the plate portion, and the initial position of the mezzanine portion becomes an opening on the plate portion. Because the mezzanine portion is parallelly offset from the plate portion, a containing space is formed between an inner side of the mezzanine portion and the plane of the plate portion. A side of the mezzanine portion and a side of the plate portion corresponding to the opening together form a first slit. The slice-shaped circuit is inserted into the containing space through the first slit and stays between the plate portion and the mezzanine portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 24, 2009Publication date: September 24, 2009Applicant: AU OPTRONICS CORPORATIONInventors: Lin-Wei Chiu, Kuo-Kang Tseng, Hong-Ming Chen, Chih-Kang Tung
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Patent number: 7572038Abstract: A retrofit canopy luminaire assembly adapted for downward illumination and having a housing with inwardly-directed ledges near the lower edges of the housing. The luminaire has at least two support brackets secured to at least one of the ledges; a face plate removably secured to the brackets on the lower side of the housing; and a hanging tether attached to one of the brackets and to the face plate. The face plate is adapted to hold lighting fixture components. When the face plate is removed from the brackets, the face plate hangs freely held by the tether to allow free access to the inside of the luminaire.Type: GrantFiled: September 14, 2007Date of Patent: August 11, 2009Assignee: Ruud Lighting, Inc.Inventors: Brian L. Kinnune, Wayne Guillien
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Patent number: 7553052Abstract: A light source unit mounting structure includes a light source unit, including a reflector for reflecting light of a light source on a concave reflecting surface to give a directivity; and a lamp holder, on which the light source unit is mounted by securing an opening edge part of a light emission opening of the reflector to the lamp holder. An annular flange portion around the light emission opening of the reflector mounted on a bearing surface provided at the lamp holder is elastically pressed by two pressers fastened by screws to the lamp holder, so that the flange portion is elastically pressed and retained in a thickness direction between the pressers and the bearing surface.Type: GrantFiled: March 29, 2007Date of Patent: June 30, 2009Assignee: Funai Electric Co., Ltd.Inventor: Masakazu Suzuki
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Publication number: 20090161350Abstract: A lamp that can be used in a refrigerated or cold environment where an overall light output measured on a target plane is not significantly reduced due to condensation or fog includes a housing including a translucent cover, an LED disposed in the housing, and an anti-fog film. The LED is disposed in the housing with relation to the translucent cover such that light from the LED passes through the cover. The anti-fog film is disposed on at least one of the surfaces of the translucent cover.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2007Publication date: June 25, 2009Applicant: Lumination LLCInventors: Mathew Sommers, William David Sekela, Garald P. O'Hara, JR.
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Patent number: 7524078Abstract: An in-grade light fixture has a lamp compartment having an open upper end with a lens cover covering the open upper end. The lens cover may have a joint connection to permit travel from an open configuration to a closed configuration. A junction box is adjacent to the lens cover along an upper portion of the compartment. If a ballast is utilized for proper supply of power to the lamp, a ballast compartment is adjacent an open lower end of the lamp compartment. A hydraulic isolation chamber extends vertically downward from the junction box to the sealed ballast compartment. The hydraulic isolation chamber is filled with a potting material and prevents wicking of moisture into the ballast compartment.Type: GrantFiled: January 18, 2008Date of Patent: April 28, 2009Assignee: Genlyte Thomas Group LLCInventors: Matthew Pressel, Lew Waltz
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Publication number: 20090091930Abstract: A light fixture comprises a housing configured to store a plurality of light bulbs therein, wherein at least one of the light bulbs is located in a non-illumination position within the housing. The light fixture may also comprise an openable door such that at least one light bulb is coupled to the door. The light fixture may also comprise an actuatable mechanism that releases the light fixture from a fixed position when actuated to enable variable positioning of the light fixture.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 4, 2007Publication date: April 9, 2009Inventor: Max Alan Probasco
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Patent number: 7510307Abstract: A luminaire adapted to being mounted at the top of a post having a design reducing maintenance costs. The luminaire has a capital with a globe mounted thereon forming an optical chamber, the capital has a front access area with a front access door hingedly attached thereto and optionally has a tool-less latch capable of holding the front access door over the front access area. The capital has an opening in a top portion thereof into the optical chamber, optionally, a relamping module extends from the inside of the capital, through the opening and up into a central portion of the optical chamber and has a lamp socket thereon. The relamping module may be removed without manipulation of the globe or globe roof. The luminaire may also have electrical gear within the capital attached to a tray wherein the tray is removably attached to an internal portion of the capital. The globe and globe roof may remain stationary during typical maintenance processes such as relamping or maintenance of electrical gear.Type: GrantFiled: January 25, 2008Date of Patent: March 31, 2009Assignee: Genlyte Thomas Group LLCInventor: Eric Haddad
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Patent number: 7500765Abstract: A light fixture allows individual light bulbs to be arranged in compact fashion to maximize the number of bulbs per given area in the fixture. To facilitate replacement or exchange of the bulbs, the bulbs are mounted in alternating succession on a pair of separately movable supports, reorientation of which serves to remove the bulbs from the tight packed arrangement, to one in which the bulbs are sufficiently separated from one another to allow hand access for removal and installation of the bulbs. A distinct aspect of the aforementioned feature of the invention independent of the movable supports resides in the ability to utilize two of more of the fixtures to multiply the light produced. Advantageously, the fixtures can be arranged in direct physical series, side by side, or to form an array extending in orthogonal directions.Type: GrantFiled: January 3, 2006Date of Patent: March 10, 2009Inventor: Lawrence I. Wechsler
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Patent number: 7490955Abstract: An LED lamp includes a lamp seat, a lampshade and a plurality of LED modules. The lamp seat defines a groove thereof. The lampshade covers the lamp seat and forms a protrude portion slidably engaged in the groove of the lamp seat. The LED modules are received in the lamp seat for emitting light out from the lampshade.Type: GrantFiled: December 27, 2007Date of Patent: February 17, 2009Assignee: Foxsemicon Integrated Technology, Inc.Inventor: Chih-Ming Lai
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Publication number: 20090027902Abstract: The invention relates to improvements to swimming pools, in particular to providing extra facilities to a deck box, such as those commonly used to provide power to underwater swimming pool lights. The improvement comprises the provision of a facility to illuminate the lid area of a deck box, by providing an internal light source and a lid which may be translucent or transparent. The invention also extends to providing a kit of parts for converting an existing deck box into a deck box in accordance with the teachings of the invention.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 4, 2005Publication date: January 29, 2009Applicant: APPLEYARD LEESInventors: Allan Fielding, Douglas Burnham
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Patent number: 7482633Abstract: A multi-source optical transmitter includes a substrate of semiconductor material and a plurality of semiconductor optical sources suitable to provide optical signals having respective wavelengths defining base colors for the formation of colored images in said visualization device. The sources are arranged according to a matrix pattern on one face of the substrate.Type: GrantFiled: December 19, 2005Date of Patent: January 27, 2009Assignee: STMicroelectronics S.r.l.Inventor: Guido Chiaretti
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Publication number: 20090021951Abstract: Disclosed is a three-piece light emitting diode lamp. The lamp comprises a lamp holder that encapsulates and seals various connectors and connections. A removable light emitting diode is inserted into contact sockets so that the light emitting diode can be easily replaced. Various techniques are used to provide proper polarity for placement of the light emitting diode in the contact sockets. A lens cover is engaged in a ring cavity between an inner annular wall and an outer annular wall that seal and hold the lens cover to the lamp holder and provide a watertight seal.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 12, 2008Publication date: January 22, 2009Inventor: Jing Jing Yu
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Publication number: 20090003004Abstract: A backlight module and a manufacture method thereof are provided. The backlight module includes a frame body and an optical plate. The frame body includes a first material frame and a second material frame, and the second material frame is embedded in the first material frame and the strength of the second material frame is higher than that of the first material frame. The first material frame enwraps part of the second material frame to form at least one connection part, and the optical plate is disposed in the frame body and is connected with at least one connection part.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 10, 2008Publication date: January 1, 2009Applicant: AU OPTRONICS CORPORATIONInventors: Chun-Yuan Chen, Hsu-Sheng Hsu, Chih-Wei Chen
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Publication number: 20080259604Abstract: A detachable lamp assembly comprises a joint installed to an electric wire; one end of the joint having insertion holes; two sides of the insertion holes being formed with respective buckling grooves; a lamp body having a bulb therein; a periphery of the bulb being formed with a frame, a bottom end of the bulb being formed with a plug; two sides of the plug have respective buckle units; a lateral side of the lamp body having a switch and a receptacle with a plurality of receptacle holes; and two buckle units; each buckle being movably installed to the lamp body; a front end of each buckle unit having a buckle; when the buckle unit being combined to the buckling groove of the joint; and the buckle serving to fix the buckle unit to the joint.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 18, 2007Publication date: October 23, 2008Inventor: Tzi-Chen Huang
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Patent number: 7434968Abstract: A method and apparatus for installing an LED lamp module into a light such as a traffic signal light. The LED lamp module includes a plurality of LEDs for producing light. The traffic signal light includes a housing, a door assembly removably or movably attached to the housing and having an aperture for passing the light, and a securing bracket having a first end secured to the door assembly and a second end secured to the LED lamp module, for maintaining an alignment between the door assembly and the LED lamp module.Type: GrantFiled: September 8, 2006Date of Patent: October 14, 2008Assignee: Leotek Electronics CorporationInventor: Chen-Ho Wu
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Patent number: 7419282Abstract: This lighting fixture is made up of a translucent front plate (2) and a recessed body (1) made from a high-resistance translucent material with ultraviolet protection, which has a general tubular configuration and includes an inner transversal wall (11) that separates a rear cavity (12), designed for housing the lighting elements (3), from a front cavity (13), in which the front plate is mounted. This translucent front plate (2), made from tempered glass or polycarbonate has at least one cut (21) on its side surface for lodging part of the material that makes up the recessed body (1) while such recessed body is being formed.Type: GrantFiled: March 23, 2005Date of Patent: September 2, 2008Inventor: Friedemann Hoffmann
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Publication number: 20080192495Abstract: An electronic apparatus installed outdoors includes a cabinet body having an opening that houses components constituting the electronic apparatus, a lid body that closes the opening, a printed circuit board unit on which electronic components are mounted, and a block made from an opaque material that has a plurality of holes and is disposed between the printed circuit board unit and the lid body. The printed circuit board unit has a plurality of LED's that indicate operating states of the electronic apparatus. The lid body has a window portion covered with a transparent material having a larger area than a region where the LED's are arranged, so that the window faces the region. The block is disposed so that light emission from the plurality of LED's can be observed from the outside of the electronic apparatus through the respective plurality of holes and the window portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 31, 2007Publication date: August 14, 2008Applicant: FUJITSU LIMITEDInventors: Yasuhisa Kanemaru, Takahisa Yoshizumi, Haruki Hirata, Mitsuru Etou, Makoto Kawakami
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Publication number: 20080175009Abstract: An edge-emitting light-emitting diode comprises a base, a frame, and at least three chips. The base has a recessed cup on the front side. The angles of the edge of the base are ranged from 3 degrees to 45 degrees. The frame is fixed on the recessed cup of the base. These chips are electrically connected to the frame inside the recessed cup. A depth between the upper edges of the chips and a top surface of the recessed cup is ranged from 0.3 mm to 3 mm. As a result, the edge-emitting light-emitting diode provides the function of light mixing and provides superior lighting effect.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 19, 2007Publication date: July 24, 2008Inventors: Ching-Huei Wu, Ming-Shiun Wu
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Patent number: 7387410Abstract: A luminaire assembly including a hinge member connected to a structure, a support member, a light source, and an outer shell. The support member is secured to the hinge member to be pivotable between a lighting position, in which electrical components are concealed, and a maintenance position, in which the electrical components are exposed. The light source is supported on a front side of the support member and is operational in the lighting position. The outer shell is secured to the hinge member such as to be pivotable between a closed position, in which the outer shell conceals the light source while being able to allow light from the light source to pass therethrough, and an opened position, in which the outer shell allows access to the light source. A hinge member and method for accessing the electrical components are also presented.Type: GrantFiled: September 7, 2005Date of Patent: June 17, 2008Assignees: C.E.I.T. Corp., C.E.I.T. EnterprisesInventor: Michel Sibout
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Patent number: 7380966Abstract: A photographic light diffusing device is provided. A flexible, transparent cowl is adapted to be mounted on a photographic light source, the cowl including a plurality of ribs and an opening through which the photographic light source is visible when the cowl is mounted on the photographic light source. The cowl elastically deforms to fit onto the photographic light source. A removable, flexible cover is placed over the opening of the cowl.Type: GrantFiled: November 23, 2005Date of Patent: June 3, 2008Assignee: Gary Fong, Inc.Inventor: Gary M. Fong
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Publication number: 20080123353Abstract: A food emulator used for congratulating, more particularly to a decoration emulator which is provided with an acoustic-optic effect to generate a shiny decoration and to play congratulation songs, is primarily composed of a housing of a food decoration, wherein a surface of the housing is provided with a patterned optical block, and an interior of the housing is provided with an illuminating device and a voice device. Through a control by a working circuit, the acoustic-optic effect can be generated to be scattered out from the emulator, thereby acting as congratulation and a presentation, as well as a decoration and a daily appliance in a normal condition.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 29, 2006Publication date: May 29, 2008Inventor: Fong-Ku Liu
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Patent number: 7364328Abstract: An open/shut structure for a street lamp with plasma lighting system, comprising: a body having a fixed plasma lighting system; a cover that is installed to be removable from said body in order to be shielded from the outside by accommodating said plasma lighting system in said body; and an open/shut unit capable of opening and closing said cover according to the lengthwise direction of said body.Type: GrantFiled: January 13, 2006Date of Patent: April 29, 2008Assignee: LG Electronics Inc.Inventors: Seok-Yeong Lee, Yong-Seog Jeon
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Patent number: 7354182Abstract: A lighting assembly 10 which is adapted to be operatively placed within a portion or rim of a wheel, such as rims 802, 804, and which selectively generates light signals 800 or which is adapted to be integrally and operatively placed within a rim of a wheel, such as rims 802, 804.Type: GrantFiled: April 21, 2005Date of Patent: April 8, 2008Inventor: Kurt Wilson Bartels
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Patent number: 7341359Abstract: Disclosed herein is a lighting device using a cold cathode fluorescent lamp (CCFL), which has reduced size and volume and concentrates light from the CCFL, thus enhancing its luminance. The lighting device includes a casing which is open on a surface thereof, thus having an open part, with an ON/OFF switch button which protrudes through a sidewall of the casing and is used to turn on or off the lighting device. A reflective plate is inserted into the casing through the open part, with a circuit board provided on a predetermined position of the reflective plate. A CCFL is inserted into the reflective plate and electrically connected to the circuit board with a cover assembled with the casing and receiving the CCFL between the casing and the cover. A socket is assembled with each end of the casing that supports both the CCFL and the cover, and is electrically connected to the circuit board.Type: GrantFiled: July 27, 2005Date of Patent: March 11, 2008Assignee: Kumho Electric, Inc.Inventors: Jae-Sung Hwang, Han Hur, Min-Su So
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Patent number: 7322720Abstract: A luminaire adapted to being mounted at the top of a post having a design reducing maintenance costs. The luminaire has a capital with a globe mounted thereon forming an optical chamber, the capital has a front access area with a front access door hingedly attached thereto and optionally has a tool-less latch capable of holding the front access door over the front access area. The capital has an opening in a top portion thereof into the optical chamber, optionally, a relamping module extends from the inside of the capital, through the opening and up into a central portion of the optical chamber and has a lamp socket thereon. The relamping module may be removed without manipulation of the globe or globe roof. The luminaire may also have electrical gear within the capital attached to a tray wherein the tray is removably attached to an internal portion of the capital. The globe and globe roof may remain stationary during typical maintenance processes such as relamping or maintenance of electrical gear.Type: GrantFiled: June 19, 2006Date of Patent: January 29, 2008Assignee: Genlyte Thomas Group, LLCInventor: Eric Haddad
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Patent number: 7314295Abstract: The invention relates to a ceiling light with an oblong light housing. The above comprises a dished upper piece (1), provided with brackets (5), for mounting at least one fluorescent tube (6), fixings (8) and clamps (9), for the corresponding electrical ballast devices and cables and fixing elements for securing the upper piece (1) to a ceiling board (17) and a transparent lower piece (2), provided with detachable clip elements (12), for connection to the upper piece (1). The upper piece (1) and the lower piece (2) are moulded from hard elastic plastic and pivotably connected to each other along a longitudinal edge by means of a so-called integral hinge (3).Type: GrantFiled: July 26, 2003Date of Patent: January 1, 2008Inventors: Jean-Jacques Legat, Didier Girard
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Publication number: 20070291496Abstract: A method of forming a filled via with an optically transmissive material and a resulting product. The method comprises drilling a via in a panel and filling the via with an optically transmissive material. The method can also be used to create a light transmissive section of a housing. A light source directed to one side of the via is seen through the optically transmissive material so as to be visible to a viewer viewing a surface at the second side of the via.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 1, 2007Publication date: December 20, 2007Applicant: ELECTRO SCIENTIFIC INDUSTRIES, INC.Inventors: Michael S. Nashner, Jeffrey Howerton
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Publication number: 20070285931Abstract: A backlight module includes a reflective plate, at least one optical plate, a plurality of light sources, two reinforcement frames and a plurality of fixing members. The reflective plate includes a base defining at least one first locking portion, and two opposite sidewalls. The optical plate is disposed on the sidewalls. The light sources are positioned between the optical plate and the base. Each reinforcement frame includes at least one second locking portion corresponding to the first locking portions. The second locking portions of the two reinforcement frames and the first locking portions of the two sidewalls are assembled together by a plurality of fixing members such that the at least one optical plate is fixed on the sidewalls.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 8, 2006Publication date: December 13, 2007Applicant: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.Inventor: SHAO-HAN CHANG
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Patent number: 7287882Abstract: A lock includes a main body, a shining device, and a switch; the main body has a holding portion on one side thereof, which is formed with a through hole; the shining device is held in the holding portion of the main body, and it includes a power source, and a light emitting element; the light emitting element is held in the through hole of the holding portion of the main body such that light emitted from it will travel outside the main body; the switch is connected to the shining device for turning on/off the power for the light emitting element.Type: GrantFiled: October 19, 2005Date of Patent: October 30, 2007Assignee: Jaeyou Co., Ltd.Inventor: Cheng-Tao Tsai
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Patent number: 7258468Abstract: The present invention provides an assembling structure for replaceably assembling a lamp to an image output device. The image output device includes a housing and a lens. The housing includes a first surface having an opening. The lens is positioned on the first surface. The structure of the present invention includes a body being movably disposed within the housing via the opening and a cover corresponding to the opening. The cover is positioned at a first position for covering the opening, and, as the cover is moved to a second position, the opening is exposed allowing the body to move into or move out of the housing through the opening.Type: GrantFiled: October 27, 2004Date of Patent: August 21, 2007Assignee: Benq CorporationInventors: Chih-Kang Peng, Wen-Chung Ho, Li-Kuan Wong, Chang-Chien Li
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Publication number: 20070171660Abstract: An apparatus and method according to which a lens is coupled to a lighting apparatus.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 25, 2006Publication date: July 26, 2007Applicant: Cooper Technologies CompanyInventors: Jeremy Wilkinson, Jerold Tickner
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Publication number: 20070139921Abstract: A method and apparatus for installing an LED lamp module into a light such as a traffic signal light. The LED lamp module includes a plurality of LEDs for producing light. The traffic signal light includes a housing, a door assembly removably or movably attached to the housing and having an aperture for passing the light, and a securing bracket having a first end secured to the door assembly and a second end secured to the LED lamp module, for maintaining an alignment between the door assembly and the LED lamp module.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 8, 2006Publication date: June 21, 2007Inventor: Chen-Ho Wu
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Patent number: 7210827Abstract: The pendant style luminaire split design incorporates generally a housing split into sections, a first section of the housing is attached to the top member located at the mounting arm while the second section of the housing is attached to the lens frame. The second section swings about a hinge between the first section and the lens frame. In the open position of the luminaire, the design allows for the convenience of “hands free” maintenance of both the lamp and the electrical component assembly of the luminaire at the same time. A sealed optical chamber is created, since neither the lens nor lens frame is needed to be separated from the reflector to gain access to the lamp.Type: GrantFiled: June 19, 2006Date of Patent: May 1, 2007Assignee: Genlyte Thomas Group, LLCInventor: Eric M. Haddad
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Patent number: 7204618Abstract: A light assembly has at least one pane having at least one translucent portion and at least one insert having at least one translucent portion. A retaining means retains the at least one insert relative to the at least one pane, and at least one electrically powered light source emits light that passes through the translucent portions of the at least one pane and of the at least one insert. A rechargeable electrical power source provides electrical power to the light source, and a solar-energy system recharges the electrical power source.Type: GrantFiled: August 11, 2005Date of Patent: April 17, 2007Assignee: World Factory, Inc.Inventors: Gregory G. Kuelbs, Gustav P. Kuelbs, Scott A. Plasek, Chad H. Jones
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Patent number: 7202613Abstract: Described herein are lighting units of a variety of types and configurations, including linear lighting units suitable for lighting large spaces, such as building exteriors and interiors. Also provided herein are methods and systems for powering lighting units, controlling lighting units, authoring displays for lighting units, and addressing control data for lighting units.Type: GrantFiled: February 6, 2003Date of Patent: April 10, 2007Assignee: Color Kinetics IncorporatedInventors: Frederick M. Morgan, Kevin J. Dowling, Ihor A. Lys, Brian Roberge, Brian Chemel, Jeff Hyer, Michael K. Blackwell, John Warwick
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Patent number: 7172321Abstract: A lampshade-fixing seat structure including a fixing seat for fixing a lampshade. The fixing seat is substantially bowl-shaped and has a circumferential wall with a predetermined height. The lampshade is formed with an annular groove having outer rims. The lampshade-fixing seat structure further includes more than two stopper leaf springs. Each of the stopper leaf springs has a fixed section fixed on inner face of the circumferential wall of the fixing seat. The stopper leaf spring further has a first stopper section inward obliquely extending from the fixing section and a second stopper section obliquely extending from one end of the first stopper section in reverse direction. The first and second stopper sections of the stopper leaf spring resiliently abut against the outer rims of the annular groove of the lampshade to locate the lampshade in the fixing seat.Type: GrantFiled: January 31, 2006Date of Patent: February 6, 2007Inventor: Ming-Chi Tseng
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Patent number: 7160007Abstract: A license plate light includes a bottom base, an intermediate member, a support frame, a light base and a light cover. The bottom base is fixed with an automobile body or the license plate, and the intermediate body is fixed on the bottom base. The support frame is fixed on the intermediate member, and the light base is supported on the support frame at an intermediate height, having a circuit board with plural LED fixed and sealed in the interior hollow of the light base to make them waterproof. The light cover closes the rear side of the support frame and the light base. The support frame and the bottom base are positioned in an acute angle to let the LED in the light base incline downward so that the light of LED may shine slantingly downward through a lens to shoot on a license plate positioned under the license plate light.Type: GrantFiled: May 11, 2005Date of Patent: January 9, 2007Assignee: Lucidity Enterprise Co., Ltd.Inventor: Ko-Chuh Pan
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Patent number: 7147341Abstract: A light assembly for a refrigerator drawer includes a light source assembly, a reflector and a lens assembly keyed one to another for positioning, and secured to each other as a preassembled unit. The preassembled light assembly is snap fit into an opening in a panel of the drawer.Type: GrantFiled: August 4, 2005Date of Patent: December 12, 2006Assignee: Illinois Tool Works IncInventors: David R. Nowak, Richard R. Herzog
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Patent number: 7140739Abstract: A light source device (411) has a lamp body (411A) including a light source lamp, a reflector (417) and an anti-explosion glass (418), and a lamp housing (411B) for accommodating the lamp body (411A). A plurality of projections (411B8) protruding along an optical axis of a light beam irradiated by the light source lamp are formed on the lamp housing (411B). Further, the reflector (417) has an approximately concave cross section and a positioning surface (417C) that touches the projections (411B8) of the lamp housing (411B) to locate the lamp body (411A) relative to the lamp housing (411B) is provided on a distal side of the concave section. The positioning surface (417C) is continuously flush.Type: GrantFiled: January 20, 2004Date of Patent: November 28, 2006Assignee: Seiko Epson CorporationInventors: Yasunori Ogawa, Shinsuke Ito
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Patent number: 7134780Abstract: A frame for a backlight module includes a stable case (21), a movable case (22) and connecting elements. The stable case has a bottom plate (210) and at least three sidewalls (211) connected to the bottom plate, and the movable case has a back rim (221) and two side rims (222) connected thereto. The movable case is slideably connected with the stable case by the connecting elements. The frame is compact, and which can be used for light guide plates with different sizes.Type: GrantFiled: March 22, 2004Date of Patent: November 14, 2006Assignee: Hon Hai Precision Ind. Co., Ltd.Inventor: Kun-Jung Tsai
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Patent number: 7114833Abstract: A halogen light fixture for mounting under a cabinet and over a counter surface, as in a kitchen, has a housing of continuous cross section between opposite end caps adaptable to fixtures of varying lengths, a rapidly accessible wiring compartment by tool free removal of a single partition, and an air flow path through the fixture housing including a heat shield arrangement for effective heat dissipation and cooler operation of the fixture.Type: GrantFiled: April 3, 2003Date of Patent: October 3, 2006Assignee: Troy-CSL Lighting, Inc.Inventors: Mark A. Pickett, Maer Skegin, Scott Searle
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Patent number: 7052169Abstract: A backlight module. The backlight module comprises a first frame, a cover, a lamp, a light guide plate, and a second frame. The cover comprises a hinge and a fastener. The cover is connected to the first frame by the hinge. The lamp is disposed in an opening formed by the first frame and the cover. The light guide plate is disposed near the lamp to guide light therefrom. The second frame is disposed on the back of the light guide plate. The second frame comprises a connection port receiving the fastener.Type: GrantFiled: April 29, 2004Date of Patent: May 30, 2006Assignee: Toppoly Optoelectronics Corp.Inventors: Che-Kuei Mai, Yi-Hung Tsai
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Patent number: 7048414Abstract: A light fixture cover system and method is disclosed in which the selectively detachable cover is also a unitary structure including a body having a peripheral sealing lip that fits over any corresponding industry standard outside light fixture. The sealing lip of the cover has at least one laterally extending tab member to assist in removing the cover from the fixture. The cover portion is preferably made from a resilient polymeric material suitable for both winter and summer weather conditions in addition to being impervious to the heat generated by the electrical bulb or bulbs contained it the light fixture.Type: GrantFiled: July 2, 2003Date of Patent: May 23, 2006Inventor: Martin Thomas Weber
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Patent number: 7044623Abstract: A thru-hull fitting assembly is connected to the forward end of a hollow lamp housing for mounting to a hole in the hull of a vessel in a water-tight fashion. An HID or other lamp is mounted in the lamp housing and is surrounded by a reflector which may have an outer elliptical section and an inner parabolic section. A protective transparent window extends across the forward end of the lamp housing and is sealed thereto. The window may be made of sapphire to provide improved heat dissipation and to resist scratching during hull cleaning and breakage due to thermal shock and wave slap. A circuit may be connected to the lamp to provide over-heat protection, leak detection, as well as fault and power status indicators. Alternate embodiments utilize a solid light pipe or a hollow reflective tube to convey light from the lamp to the protective window.Type: GrantFiled: November 21, 2003Date of Patent: May 16, 2006Assignee: DeepSea Power & LightInventors: Mark S. Olsson, Zachary B. Simmons, Jeffrey A. Prsha, Ronan T. Gray, Ray Merewether
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Patent number: 7040795Abstract: A Christmas tree stand has a base for supporting the stand above a ground level and a shell having a lateral surface. The shell is disposed atop the base so as to define an inner volume and the shell houses electrical components within the inner volume. The shell has a plurality of holes disposed on a top portion of the lateral surface that provide ventilation between the inner volume and an outside environment. Further, the shell has a flange overhanging the top portion of the lateral surface so as to shield the holes. A base may also be provided for the Christmas tree stand including an elevated surface and a support structure for supporting the elevated surface above the ground level. Finally, the elevated surface may define one surface of the inner volume. Other thermodynamically efficient configurations are provided. Certain safety mechanisms are provided in relation to modular electronics platforms.Type: GrantFiled: November 17, 2003Date of Patent: May 9, 2006Assignee: NCP CorporationInventor: Salvatore J. Puleo, Sr.
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Patent number: 7036968Abstract: A vehicular lamp including a resin-made plain outer cover that covers the lamp body. The plain outer cover has an interior lens step (cylindrical step) formed in a region that faces a gap between an extension element (or a reflector) installed in the lamp body and the inner surface of a leg portion of the outer cover. The lens step optically reduces the gap between the leg portion and the extension element (or a reflector) and thus optically magnifies the leg portion of the outer cover, allowing the lamp to have a sense of stateliness and a sense of luxury seen in the lamp that uses a glass-made outer cover.Type: GrantFiled: September 8, 2003Date of Patent: May 2, 2006Assignee: Koito Manufacturing Co., Ltd.Inventor: Naruhiro Michiba
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Patent number: 7033042Abstract: An emergency flashlight has a flashlight body, and a holder supporting the body. The body includes a receiving section that stores small batteries, an electric lighting section, and a lower covering section. The holder includes a holder body section fixed to a structure such as a wall, a support section extending from the holder body section, and a protecting section horizontally extending from the holder body section. A cap is pivotally supported by opposite ends of the support section through a hinge shaft. A transverse through slot is formed on the receiving section included in the flashlight body. A partition plate is placed on the support section of the holder in a location corresponding to the through slot, wherein the partition plate separates the battery circuit when the flashlight body is placed in the holder.Type: GrantFiled: December 5, 2003Date of Patent: April 25, 2006Assignee: Safeline Co., LTDInventor: In-Teak Lim
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Patent number: 6991351Abstract: An illumination system has a mounting plate, a plurality of thermally conductive circuit boards in thermal contact with the mounting plate, a plurality of light emitting diodes electrically and thermally communicating with the circuit board strips, an optical lens formed as a translucent dome covering the circuit boards and light emitting diodes, and a lamp base operatively coupled to the mounting plate and circuit boards. The light emitting diodes receive power from an external electrical source entering the system through the base and the circuit boards.Type: GrantFiled: December 15, 2003Date of Patent: January 31, 2006Assignee: TWR Lighting, Inc.Inventor: John T. Petrick
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Patent number: 6979107Abstract: A lighting fixture having a housing with a base and an opposing openable end, and a flange spaced-apart from an edge at the openable end that extends radially from an exterior surface of the housing. A reflector defines a dished cavity and seats on the edge of the housing, thereby defining a recess between an edge portion of the reflector and the flange. A light source is received within the housing. A light transmissive cover received on the housing has a tab received in the recess for guiding the rotation of the cover thereon.Type: GrantFiled: August 13, 2003Date of Patent: December 27, 2005Assignee: Lusa Lighting, Inc.Inventor: Sanford H. Benensohn
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Patent number: 6964504Abstract: A lighting system for direct wiring a plurality of light fixtures is disclosed. The lighting system is particularly well suited for use with portable electric luminaires as classified by Underwriters Laboratories. The lighting system includes a wire modular box that is configured to receive a supply wire from the building or facility where the system is being installed. The wire modular box includes one or more output receptacles. Each light fixture in the system includes a first receptacle and a second receptacle. Cables are then used to electrically connect the wire modular box with the light fixtures.Type: GrantFiled: April 1, 2003Date of Patent: November 15, 2005Assignee: Hubbell IncorporatedInventor: Ron Newbold