Supports Patents (Class 362/382)
  • Publication number: 20140029272
    Abstract: An illumination device 1701 is provided which includes a light emitting portion 1703; an LED 1715 disposed within said light emitting portion; a threaded connector module 1705 adapted to rotatingly engage said illumination device to a source of electricity; a heat sink 1759 disposed between said light emitting portion and said connector module; and a synthetic jet ejector 1709 disposed between said light emitting portion and said connector module.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 19, 2013
    Publication date: January 30, 2014
    Applicant: Nuventix, Inc.
    Inventors: Raghavendran Mahalingam, Samuel N. Heffington, Stephen P. Darbin, Daniel N. Grimm
  • Publication number: 20140029273
    Abstract: An LED connector has an LED component and a heat sink. The heat sink includes a plurality of conductors having mounting pads. The conductors are formed from an electrically and thermally conductive material. The LED component is mounted to the mounting pads. The conductors define both electrical circuits and thermal heat sinks for the LED connector.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 25, 2012
    Publication date: January 30, 2014
    Applicant: Tyco Electronics Canada ULC
    Inventors: Kazukiro Goto, Dragos Luca, Andras Gyimes, Boguslaw Bombski
  • Patent number: 8636380
    Abstract: A lighting module (1; 7; 11; 31; 41; 61; 71; 81; 91; 97; 109; 115), comprising: a circuit board (2), on which are mounted at least one component (3; 12; 22; 32; 42; L; 92; 99; 108; 116; 119) and at least one attachment element; (5; 98), wherein the at least one attachment element (5; 98) is fastened on the at least one component (3; 12; 22; 32; 42; L; 92; 99; 108; 116; 119) mounted on the circuit board (2) in a locking manner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2014
    Assignee: OSRAM GmbH
    Inventors: Klaus Burkard, David Dussault, Peter Sachsenweger
  • Publication number: 20140022799
    Abstract: The present invention provides a novel cup-shaped heat dissipater (100) having the outer cup bottom of the cup-shaped heat dissipater formed as a planar or convex or concave surface for accommodating the electric luminous body (200), so the heat can be dissipated to the exterior from the surface of the heat dissipater (100), and with the enlarged heat dissipation surface formed in the cup-shaped inner recessed structure of the heat dissipater (100) opposite to the installation location of the electric luminous body (200), the heat can also be directly dissipated through the larger heat dissipation area, furthermore, flow guide holes allowing airflow to pass are formed on the heat dissipater (100) for performing heat dissipating convection through the heat dissipating fluid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 20, 2012
    Publication date: January 23, 2014
    Inventor: Tai-Her YANG
  • Publication number: 20140022775
    Abstract: The toilet bolt finial night light provides a moisture-proof cover for the anchor bolts of the toilet having a low-power illumination and automatic light sensing switch capability. The toilet bolt finial night light automatically illuminates in a low ambient light environment, and automatically reverts to no illumination when the ambient light of the environment is a bright level. Additionally, the toilet bolt finial night light has a manual ON/OFF switching capability, which overrides the light sensor switch. In addition, the toilet bolt finial night light has translucent and interchangeable tops for providing selecting decorative embellishments. This permits many decorative options. For example, thematic or seasonal ornamentations can be used.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 18, 2012
    Publication date: January 23, 2014
    Inventor: KRISTA L. BOSTIC
  • Publication number: 20140022802
    Abstract: The present invention provides a novel cup-shaped heat dissipater (100) having the outer and/or inner surface of the cup-shaped heat dissipater served for accommodating the electric luminous body (200), so the heat can be dissipated to the exterior from the surface of the heat dissipater (100), and with the enlarged heat dissipation surface formed in the cup-shaped inner recessed structure of the heat dissipater (100) opposite to the installation location of the electric luminous body (200), the heat can also be directly dissipated through the larger heat dissipation area, furthermore, flow guide holes allowing airflow to pass are formed on the heat dissipater (100) for performing heat dissipating convection through the heat dissipating fluid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 8, 2013
    Publication date: January 23, 2014
    Inventor: Tai-Her Yang
  • Publication number: 20140022801
    Abstract: The present invention provides a cup-shaped heat dissipater having heat conductive rib and flow guide hole, in which the outer cup bottom of the cup-shaped heat dissipater (100) is formed as a planar or convex or concave surface for accommodating the electric luminous body (200), so with the heat dissipation surface formed opposite to the cup-shaped inner recessed structure of the heat dissipater (100) and with the heat conductive rib structure (310) connecting between the inner periphery of the cup-shaped inner recessed structure of the heat dissipater (100) and the heat source zone having its bottom being installed with the electric luminous body (200) and the solid or tubular central column (103), the heat in the central heat source zone can be dissipated to the periphery through the surface of the heat conductive rib structure (310) and the surface of the heat dissipater (100).
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 20, 2012
    Publication date: January 23, 2014
    Inventor: Tai-Her YANG
  • Publication number: 20140022800
    Abstract: The present invention utilizes the outer cup bottom of the cup-shaped heat dissipater (100) having heat conductive rib therein being formed as a planar or convex or concave surface for accommodating the electric luminous body (200), and the enlarged heat dissipation surface formed in the cup-shaped inner recessed structure of the heat dissipater (100) opposite to the installation location of the electric luminous body (200) can directly dissipate the heat through the larger heat dissipation area; moreover, with the heat conductive rib structure (310) connecting with the inner periphery of the cup-shaped inner recessed structure of the heat dissipater (100) and the heat source zone having its bottom being installed with the electric luminous body (200), the heat in the central heat source zone can be assisted to be dissipated to the surrounding through the annular surface of heat dissipater (101).
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 20, 2012
    Publication date: January 23, 2014
    Inventor: Tai-Her YANG
  • Publication number: 20140022788
    Abstract: The invention discloses a novel LED (light-emitting diode) light bulb which comprises a light holder, a light cover and an LED light-emitting body, wherein the LED light-emitting body is composed of an LED light and a driving circuit board; the LED light is electrically connected with the driving circuit board; the driving circuit board is electrically connected with the light holder; the LED light-emitting body is installed in the light cover; and the light cover is installed on the light holder. The LED light bulb is simple in structure, has high universality, is energy saving and electricity saving, is convenient to maintain, has a long service life, is economical and practical, and is suitable for popularization and using.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 17, 2012
    Publication date: January 23, 2014
    Applicants: Dong Guan Apsun Lighting Technology Co., Ltd., Glocal International Ltd.
    Inventors: Yifan DAN, Vincent HUI
  • Publication number: 20140022798
    Abstract: The present invention provides a heat dissipation device having lateral-spreading heat dissipating and shunting heat conductive structure, in which the central area of heat conductive interface of the heat dissipation device (100) where a heat generating unit being disposed is installed with a close-loop shunting heat conductive structure, so the heat at the central area of the heat generating unit (101) can be conducted to a distal heat dissipating segment (104) for being dissipated to the exterior, thereby through working with the heat dissipation operation of the heat dissipation structure at the periphery of the heat generating unit (101) and leaded to the distal heat dissipating segment (104), the temperature distribution at the central area and the peripheral area of the heat generating unit (101) can be more even.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 20, 2012
    Publication date: January 23, 2014
    Inventor: Tai-Her YANG
  • Publication number: 20140016317
    Abstract: A light source having curved convex forward and rearward facing surfaces having a one-piece fixture body with a compartment including at least one light source positioned to direct light from the compartment in a forward direction towards a removable lens and a transparent media that removably couples to the compartment and secures the removable lens positioned between the at least one light source and the transparent media.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 16, 2012
    Publication date: January 16, 2014
    Applicant: JST PERFORMANCE, INC. DBA RIGID INDUSTRIES
    Inventor: Stephen P. Adams
  • Publication number: 20140016324
    Abstract: An illuminant device includes a housing, an circuit layer, at least a light emitting diode (LED) die, a driving circuit element, a plurality of electrical elements and an conductive connector. The housing has a supporting part and a platform-part connected to a side of the supporting part. The circuit layer is placed on the platform-part. The LED die is placed on the platform-part and electrically connected to the circuit layer. The driving circuit element is placed on the platform-part and electrically connected to the circuit layer. The electrically elements are placed on the platform-part and electrically connected to the circuit layer. The conductive connector is connected to another side of the supporting part.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 12, 2012
    Publication date: January 16, 2014
    Inventor: Ting-Kuo HSIN
  • Publication number: 20140016333
    Abstract: A device comprising a mounting portion, said mounting portion having a substantially flat surface and a receiver portion, said receiver portion integrally formed with said mounting portion and having a predetermined height and depth. The device includes at least one magnet disposed on said receiver portion such that a fixture having a portion of substantially equal height and depth as the receiver portion, said fixture comprised of at least a portion of ferromagnetic material may be inserted and held securely in place by the receiver. Some embodiments include a fastening means on the mounting portion. The fixture may be a luminaire.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 12, 2013
    Publication date: January 16, 2014
    Inventor: Scott S. YU
  • Publication number: 20140016319
    Abstract: Discrete flexible pixel assemblies can be hermetically sealed from the environment and can comprise unitary, self-contained replaceable modules which enable efficient, economical production of large scale, free-form electronic displays, signs and lighting effects for outdoor use. The method and means for producing hermetically sealed discrete flexible pixel assemblies can include encapsulation means, exterior encasement means, and cable connector means.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 16, 2013
    Publication date: January 16, 2014
    Applicant: Daktronics, Inc.
    Inventors: Brett David Wendler, Eric Steven Bravek, Erich J. Grebel
  • Publication number: 20140016332
    Abstract: At least one stress concentration factor is arranged in a bending position of forming the protrusion structure on a surface of the backplane. Then, a shape of the protrusion structure is formed by stamping. In the present disclosure, because the bending position during stretching the protrusion structure is firstly configured with a plurality of stress concentration factors in the stretching process of the protrusion structure, when the protrusion structure is stretched, stress concentration occurs in the position with the stress concentration factors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 23, 2012
    Publication date: January 16, 2014
    Inventors: Lifeng Wang, Yuchun Hsiao, Yajun Yu, Yanxue Zhang
  • Publication number: 20140016331
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a platform provided with an USB (Universal Serial Bus) hub and an USB power source. The USB hub on the platform enables connecting communication devices such as a computer mouse, and the like; while the USB power source on the platform enables connecting electric appliance products which use an USB as the power source connection. Moreover, the present invention enables charging cell phones, tablet computers, bluetooth earphones, and flashlights, as well as stable use of an USB camera.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 10, 2012
    Publication date: January 16, 2014
    Inventor: Shao-Chieh TING
  • Publication number: 20140009946
    Abstract: In order to extend the life and reduce the fitting complexity involved, what is proposed is: the light-emitting unit comprises a plurality of individual identical cooling apparatus/light-emitting means modules (3), which are connected for form clusters (5), wherein each cooling apparatus/light-emitting means module (3) comprises a ceramic carrier body (1), which has, on one or more of its surfaces, sintered metallization regions (7), said metallization regions (9) forming a printed circuit board, to which one or more LEDs (2) is/are electrically conductively connected.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 27, 2012
    Publication date: January 9, 2014
    Applicant: CERAMTEC GMBH
    Inventors: Alexander Dohn, Roland Leneis, Alfred Thimm, Peter Stingl, Matthias Eschle
  • Publication number: 20140009947
    Abstract: A panel light frame is revealed. Each of two ends of a second frame strip is inserted between a pressing end surface and a top end surface of a first frame strip. A front edge of the second frame strip is leaning against the pressing end surface of the first frame strip and an outer end surface of the second frame strip is leaning against the top end surface of the first strip. Thus connection end surfaces of the first and the second frame strip are connected to and positioned by each other. Thereby light from light emitting modules is shielded by the connection end surfaces for preventing light leakage. Moreover, the first and the second frame strips are against, supported and positioned by each other and this makes the connection of the frame strips more convenient. The panel light frame has higher practical value.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 5, 2012
    Publication date: January 9, 2014
    Applicant: KENMOS TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.
    Inventor: CHIN-LIN CHEN
  • Patent number: 8624483
    Abstract: A fixture and socket assembly is provided for replaceable and flexible panel lighting device. Preferably, perimeter edges of the flexible light source devices which may be arranged into a matrix or panel are mechanically and electrically connected to socket contacts provided at desired locations on the first surface of the fixture, which makes mechanical and electrical engagement with associated conductive portions or surface contacts on rear surfaces of the flexible light source devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2014
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Thomas Alexander Knapp, Deeder Aurongzeb
  • Publication number: 20140003068
    Abstract: A lighting assembly includes a cooling system configured to enable the dissipation of a large amount of energy in the form of heat generated by a light source. Heat is dissipated without heating surrounding components, such as the one or more power supply units and device electronics. The cooling system is configured as a gravity feed system that does not require a powered fluid pump. In some embodiments, the cooling loop is configured as a thermal siphon that uses a boiling fluid to transport heat between the evaporator and the radiators. In some embodiments, the evaporator also functions as a device chassis, which reduces the overall part count. In some embodiments, the light source is a plurality of LEDs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 18, 2013
    Publication date: January 2, 2014
    Inventors: Jordon Musser, Chris Stratas
  • Publication number: 20140003063
    Abstract: A method and system is provided which a lamp packaging, shipping, and/or display device including a shell comprising a support column and base receptacle, a base support and a backplane support. The support column terminates above the lamp but allows access to the shade attachment area for fitting the lamp with various lamp shades without removing the lamp from the packaging. The support column also provides support for the lamp and for stacking of multiple units during shipment, storage, or display.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2012
    Publication date: January 2, 2014
    Applicant: Design Solutions International Inc
    Inventor: Bruce A. Monaghan
  • Publication number: 20140003056
    Abstract: A silicon-based thermal energy transfer apparatus that aids dissipation of thermal energy from a heat-generating device, such as an edge-emitting laser diode, is provided. In one aspect, the apparatus comprises a base portion and a support portion. The base portion is made of silicon and includes a first primary surface. The first primary surface includes at least first and second V-notch grooves thereon. The support portion is made of silicon and includes at least first and second edges that are interlockingly received in the first and second V-notch grooves when the support portion is mounted on the base portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 6, 2013
    Publication date: January 2, 2014
    Inventors: Gerald Ho Kim, Jay Eunjae Kim
  • Patent number: 8616716
    Abstract: A LED display screen includes a case, a LED display module and a front assembling system. The case has a front opening. The LED display module is received in the case via the front opening, including a supporting base, a LED display unit mounting in front of the supporting base, and a LED shade shading in front of the LED display unit. The front assembling system has a base channel, a display unit channel and a shade channel. The front assembling system includes a still member, a supporting member and a supporting member. The still member mounts behind the supporting base. The supporting member is provided on the case. The supporting member includes a body and a head. The body is inserted through the mounting hole to engage with the supporting member. The head is hidden inside the base channel to combine the LED display unit with the supporting base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2013
    Inventor: Zhongliang Zheng
  • Publication number: 20130343054
    Abstract: A light emitting apparatus includes at least a light emitting module, and the light emitting module comprises a supporting element, a flexible circuit board and at least a light emitting element. The supporting element has a first surface and a second surface which are opposite to each other. The flexible circuit board includes a first light emitting portion and at least an electrical connection portion. The light emitting portion is disposed on the first surface of the supporting element, and the electrical connection portion is bent to the side of the second surface of the supporting element. The light emitting element is disposed at the light emitting portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 21, 2013
    Publication date: December 26, 2013
    Inventor: CHIA-HO YANG
  • Publication number: 20130343066
    Abstract: An exemplary laser instrumentation bracket includes a support structure providing a recess configured to receive a collar of a laser housing. The laser housing has a main body extending axially through an aperture of the support structure when the recess receives the collar.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 22, 2012
    Publication date: December 26, 2013
    Inventors: Witt C. Guinn, John J. Korzendorfer, David J. Sander, Kelly A. Vanston
  • Publication number: 20130343067
    Abstract: A light emitting device includes a package and a light emitting element. The package includes a resin portion and at least one lead frame arranged in the resin portion. The at least one lead frame has at least one protrusion which is surrounded by the resin portion and which has an upper surface exposed from the resin portion. The light emitting element is mounted on the upper surface of the at least one protrusion and is electrically connected to the at least one lead frame. At least a half area of the upper surface is covered with the light emitting element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 27, 2013
    Publication date: December 26, 2013
    Applicant: NICHIA CORPORATION
    Inventor: Satoshi OKADA
  • Publication number: 20130343068
    Abstract: Disclosed are a light emitting device package, and a display apparatus and a lighting system having the same. The light emitting device package includes a body having a recess, a light emitting device received in the recess, and a lead frame connected to the light emitting device. The lead frame includes a bottom frame formed on a bottom surface of the recess, a first side-wall frame formed on a side wall of the recess, and a second side-wall frame formed on a side wall of the recess and bent at a predetermined angle. The second side-wall frame includes a side-wall portion positioned on the side wall of the recess and a protrusion portion bent from the side-wall portion, and the protrusion portion of the second side-wall frame is positioned on a top surface of the body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2013
    Publication date: December 26, 2013
    Inventor: Sung Ho PARK
  • Publication number: 20130335982
    Abstract: A lamp structure includes a case, a fixing base, a heat dissipation tube, a lighting module and an insulating sleeve. The fixing base is disposed at the case and comprises a carrier, and the lighting module is disposed on the carrier. The heat dissipation tube is coupled to the fixing base, and a heat dissipation space is defined between the heat dissipation tube and the case. The insulating sleeve is coupled to the fixing base. The heat produced by the lighting module can be conducted to the heat dissipation tube and the heat dissipation space through the fixing base to increase heat dissipation efficiency of the lamp structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 26, 2012
    Publication date: December 19, 2013
    Applicant: TAIWAN FU HSING INDUSTRIAL CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Shun-Ho Wu, Chih-Cheng Huang
  • Publication number: 20130335978
    Abstract: An LED lamp assembly includes a heat-sink base having insertion notches equiangularly and radially located at a flat inner wall thereof, and a plurality of radiation fins arranged in a radial array, each radiation fin having a plug portion disposed at a top side thereof and respectively inserted into one respective insertion notch of the heat-sink base and fixedly secured thereto using a stamping technique, a lampshade fastened to the radiation fins at the top side, and an insulative connector fastened to the radiation fins at the bottom side.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2012
    Publication date: December 19, 2013
    Inventor: Tsung-Hsien Huang
  • Publication number: 20130335983
    Abstract: A power assembly may comprise a track that includes one or more conductive plates and one or more mechanical connection plates, wherein the track is powered from a power source; and a power connector assembly that connects to the track, wherein the one or more conductive plates connect to the power assembly providing a power connection, and further wherein the one or more mechanical connection plates connect to the power assembly providing a mechanical connection. The power connector assembly may be configured to provide low voltage power through the track to a low voltage power device. The power assembly may include a configuration of mechanical connections and conductive material arranged in such a way as to provide power and/or signal distribution to a mating device, such as to a set of LED modules, other lighting sources, or powered track devices for use with a merchandise display system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 24, 2013
    Publication date: December 19, 2013
    Inventors: Robert Nicieja, David S. Breslow, John W. Swafford, JR.
  • Publication number: 20130334974
    Abstract: Providing a lighting device wherein provisions are made to be able to provide a sufficiently high dielectric strength while retaining the required heat-sink property even when a module substrate with a plurality of LED elements mounted thereon is reduced in size. A lighting device includes a module substrate on an upper surface of which are mounted a plurality of LED elements, a heat-sink member, having a raised portion, for dissipating heat generated by the plurality of LED elements, and an insulating sheet formed with an opening and interposed between a portion of the lower surface of the module substrate and the heat-sink member, and wherein the raised portion is formed so as to be located via the opening in close proximity to the lower surface of a region where the plurality of LED elements are mounted on the module substrate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 30, 2013
    Publication date: December 19, 2013
    Applicants: CITIZEN ELECTRONICS CO., LTD., CITIZEN HOLDINGS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Ryo TAMURA, Takashi AKIYAMA
  • Publication number: 20130336008
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an edge-type lighting device using an LED light source which has high light-emitting efficiency regardless of thermal expansion of a light guide plate. An LED light source (3) is disposed on an edge of a light guide plate (2) so as to be movable in the normal line direction (±n) of the edge (2c) of the light guide plate. A slide member (7) is slidably disposed on the rear surface of the LED light source. A spring (8) is disposed in a frame member (4) on the rear surface of the slide member. Thus, the LED light source can always be pressed toward the edge of the light guide plate regardless of the thermal expansion of the light guide plate. Because the spring has a simple structure, the lighting device can be compact compared to the case where a coil spring is used.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2012
    Publication date: December 19, 2013
    Applicants: KOWA COMPANY, LTD., TECHSIGN LIGHT PANEL CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Seog Joon Kim, Mee Suk Rho, Taek Kyu Kim, Kazuhiro Kashiwago, Isao Koike, Kunitoshi Shimizu, Akira Ikemoto
  • Publication number: 20130329438
    Abstract: An illumination device includes: a sheet-shaped, flexible illumination panel including on its surface a light emitting face being configured to emit light when supplied with electrical power; a main body including a mounting face whereon the illumination panel is to be mounted; and an installation cover to be installed on the main body and including a pressing region pressing the light emitting face of the illumination panel against the mounting face of the main body. With the illumination device, it is possible to achieve desired light distribution characteristics of the sheet-shaped illumination panel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 9, 2012
    Publication date: December 12, 2013
    Applicant: KONICA MINOLTA, INC.
    Inventors: Junya Wakahara, Nobuya Miki, Masatoshi Yoneyama, Naoki Masazumi, Yasuhiro Honda
  • Publication number: 20130329423
    Abstract: A lighting fixture has a lighting fixture body in which a light device is mounted, the lighting fixture body including a positional information transmission part that transmits positional information of the lighting fixture to a wireless terminal; a terminal information reception part that receives identification information of the wireless information and the positional information from the wireless terminal that has received the positional information; a terminal information transmission part that transmits the identification information and the positional information to a management server which manages a position of the wireless terminal; and a voltage conversion part that converts a voltage supplied by an external power source and supplies the converted voltage to the positional information transmission part, the terminal information reception part and the terminal information transmission part.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 31, 2013
    Publication date: December 12, 2013
    Applicant: RICOH COMPANY, LTD.
    Inventor: SHIN KUSAKARI
  • Publication number: 20130322095
    Abstract: A light source assembly includes a light source, a seat, and a wire structure. The seat includes an electrical pin electrically connected to the light source. The wire structure includes a connecting wire. The connecting wire includes a wire and a protecting pipe. The protecting pipe is made of high-temperature resistance material and sleeved on one end of the wire. The end of the wire sleeved with the protecting pipe is connected to the electrical pin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 24, 2013
    Publication date: December 5, 2013
    Applicants: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD., PREMIER IMAGE TECHNOLOGY(CHINA) LTD.
    Inventors: KAI HUANG, CHI-CHAO LUO
  • Publication number: 20130322096
    Abstract: An LED (Light-Emitting Diode) lighting apparatus includes a lamp cover, a circuit board, a lighting window and a fastening cover. The lamp cover includes button holes. The circuit board is fastened at a bottom of the lamp cover. The lighting window covers the circuit board. The fastening cover is fastened to the lamp cover. The circuit board and the lighting window are arranged between the lamp cover and the fastening cover. The fastening cover includes clips inserted in the button holes of the lamp cover, thereby the fastening cover and the lamp cover being assembled.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 16, 2013
    Publication date: December 5, 2013
    Applicants: FOXCONN TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD., CHAMP TECH OPTICAL (FOSHAN) CORPORATION
    Inventors: YOU-XUE LIU, QIAN-JIN CAI, SHIH-HSUN WUNG
  • Publication number: 20130322100
    Abstract: Highly visible detented light mounts for trucks or trailers have light fixtures of selected configurations coupled by rotatable arms to rigid, tubular stands. Each stand is axially biased to a rigid, tubular spring housing by an internal core-drilled fastener that coaxially secures an internal spring. The stand and spring housing can have different lengths and configurations. A pair of friction washers, one on the stand and the other on the housing, mutually abut. Protrusions on one washer register with corresponding dimples or depressions on another washer to cause a detent effect. The housing and the stands may in each embodiment be torsionally displaced against friction caused by the spring biased washers that interfit to form radially spaced-part semi-fixed “detented” positions. Various washer configurations are proposed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 5, 2012
    Publication date: December 5, 2013
    Inventor: Terry W. Lowry
  • Publication number: 20130322085
    Abstract: A heat dissipation module for LED lamp includes a heat-sink base, radiation fins radially mounted around said heat-sink base, each radiation fin having a first mounting device at a top end thereof and a second mounting device at a bottom end thereof, a first locating frame attached to the top ends of the radiation fins and fastened to the first mounting devices of the radiation fins by respective first rivets, and a second locating frame attached to the bottom ends of the radiation fins and fastened to the second mounting devices of the radiation fins by respective second rivets.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 1, 2012
    Publication date: December 5, 2013
    Inventors: CHIN-SHENG WEN, YUNG-KUN CHEN
  • Publication number: 20130322093
    Abstract: The present disclosure describes a downlight apparatus that includes a downlight component. A wireform housing may be disposed on an outer surface of the downlight component. A self-locking retention wireform may be coupled to the wireform housing. The self-locking retention wireform may include a locked arrangement, with the locked arrangement including a pre-loaded spring force secured by at least one locking mechanism of the self-locking retention wireform. The self-locking retention wireform may also include an unlocked arrangement, with the unlocked arrangement operable to secure the downlight component within the downlight fixture.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 1, 2012
    Publication date: December 5, 2013
    Inventors: Keisuke Ono, Anthony J. Gutierrez
  • Publication number: 20130322071
    Abstract: A lamp including a lamp-stand, a lamp-shell and a lamp shade is provided. The lamp-stand has an assembling portion, a helix portion, an accommodation space and a plurality of dotting dents, the helix portion is located under the assembling portion, the accommodation space is located in the assembling portion and the helix portion, and the dotting dents are disposed surrounding the assembling portion. The lamp-shell has a thread portion and a plurality of pricks, in which the helix portion of the lamp-stand fits the helix portion of the lamp-shell by screwing, the pricks are pricked into the assembling portion and located in the dotting dents. The layout of the dotting dents enables the interference amount produced by the pricks pricked into the assembling portion is smaller, which is able to maintain the structure completeness of the lamp-stand and advance the assembling yield of the lamp employing the lamp-stand.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 25, 2013
    Publication date: December 5, 2013
    Applicants: Kinpo Electronics, Inc., Cal-Comp Electronics & Communications Company Limited
    Inventor: YI-WEI CHANG
  • Publication number: 20130322062
    Abstract: A recessed lighting system is provided. The recessed lighting system a universal light module to emit light through a light transmissive cover, a plurality of trims wherein each trim has the same means for attaching to the light module and the same size opening that aligns with the light transmissive cover of the module, but have different flange widths; and a plurality of different size recessed lighting fixture housings that each include an annular cavity to receive the light module attached to one of the trims. Each of the cavities is differently sized and is coupled to the trims using support brackets on the trims.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 31, 2012
    Publication date: December 5, 2013
    Inventor: Michael D. Danesh
  • Patent number: 8596838
    Abstract: A display module having one or more outer walls configured to house an array of optical component stacks, where the one or more outer walls are configured to support a transparent support structure spanning the array of optical component stacks, and where an upper portion of the one or more outer walls in contact with the transparent support structure is tapered.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2013
    Assignee: Zebra Imaging, Inc.
    Inventors: Angelo Fancello, Meagan Gonzalez Noble, Tizhi Huang, Mark E. Lucente
  • Publication number: 20130315797
    Abstract: A light beam guided liquid delivery device, including: a liquid delivery device; a light beam generator; and a bracket coupling the light beam generator to the liquid delivery device such that a beam of light is selectively delivered approximate to a tip of the liquid delivery device. The bracket couples the light beam generator to the liquid delivery device at a first attachment point. The bracket includes one or more hinges at the first attachment point for varying the orientation of the light beam generator. Optionally, the bracket also couples the light beam generator to the liquid delivery device at a second contact point. The bracket includes a support member at the second contact point for varying the orientation of the light beam generator. Optionally, the support member is translatable with respect to the one or more hinges along a length of the bracket.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2013
    Publication date: November 28, 2013
    Applicant: THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT CHARLOTTE
    Inventors: David A. CARR, Jennifer W. WELLER
  • Publication number: 20130314930
    Abstract: An object has fiber optics or other light emitting portion, the operation of which is triggered by temperature, sound, fingerprint or motion. In preferred embodiments the light emitting portion cooperates with a non-light emitting portion to enhance the ornamental design, and in especially preferred embodiments a portion of the ornamental design appears to be moving by virtue of triggering of different bundles of fiber optics.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 24, 2012
    Publication date: November 28, 2013
    Applicant: INKOLOGY, INC.
    Inventor: Barry Silberman
  • Publication number: 20130314931
    Abstract: A light emitting semiconductor element includes at least two electrically conductive units, at least a light emitting semiconductor die and a light transmitting layer. A groove is located between the two electrically conductive units. The light emitting semiconductor die is cross over the electrically conductive units. The light transmitting layer covers the light emitting semiconductor and partially fills within the groove for linking the electrically conductive units.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 5, 2012
    Publication date: November 28, 2013
    Applicant: DELTA ELECTRONICS, INC.
    Inventors: Li-Fan LIN, Ching-Chuan SHIUE, Wen-Chia LIAO, Shih-Peng CHEN
  • Publication number: 20130314921
    Abstract: An explosion-proof lamp with a heat dissipation mechanism includes a lamp base, a heat dissipater and a lighting module. The heat dissipater further includes a heat dissipation body having a foundation and a column block extended from the foundation; wherein the cross-sectional size of the foundation is greater than the one of the column block. A fastening means is provided between the foundation and the lamp base such that the foundation is fastened onto the lamp base via the fastening means. The lighting module is secured onto the column block. With such novel design, the heat dissipation effect of the explosion-proof lamp is advantageously improved.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 25, 2013
    Publication date: November 28, 2013
    Applicant: TOP HI-TECH CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Chang-Nan CHEN
  • Patent number: 8591049
    Abstract: A photographic system includes a first light grid including a plurality of cells, and a first alignment feature disposed on the first light grid. The system further includes a bezel including a retainer for retaining at least the first light grid, and an alignment feature for aligning at least the first light grid within the light grid retainer, wherein the first alignment feature of the first light grid aligns with the alignment feature of the bezel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 26, 2013
    Assignee: ExpoImaging, Inc.
    Inventors: Erik Sowder, John B. Baker
  • Publication number: 20130301273
    Abstract: A device for thermal management of an electronic component includes an inner shell dimensioned to house an electrical circuit and a thermally conductive metal outer shell. The metal outer shell has a thickness less than 6.3246 mm; a first closed end having a first diameter and dimensioned to support an electronic component operably connected to the electrical circuit; and a second end having a second diameter, wherein the first diameter is greater than the second diameter. The inner shell is at least partially within the outer shell. The outer shell is comprised of a single metal sheet. The thinnest portion of the outer metal shell is less than or equal to 0.75 times the thickest portion of the outer metal shell.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Publication date: November 14, 2013
    Applicant: ALCOA INC.
    Inventors: Edmund Chu, Kelly Whitaker-Weiler, J.R. Bushik, Jeffrey Shoup, Narsimhan Raghunathan, Luis Fanor Vega, Jason Bely, Gary L. Myers, Gary L. Hunker, Barry E. Soxman, Anthony J. Fedusa, Robert E. Dick, Darl G. Boysel, Eileen M. Kenzevich
  • Patent number: 8579477
    Abstract: An electronic device is provided. The electronic device includes a body, a light source, a light shutter, and a light transmissive net structure. The body has a cavity therein. The light source is disposed in the cavity. The light shutter is disposed over the light source, wherein the light shutter includes a light transmissive pattern therein. The light transmissive net structure is disposed over the cavity and covers the light shutter. In use, light emitted from the light source would pass through the light transmissive pattern to the light transmissive net structure, thereby displaying an image corresponding to the light transmissive pattern onto the light transmissive net structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2013
    Assignee: Inventec Corporation
    Inventors: Chun-Chi Lin, Liang-Chieh Tseng, Chun-Wen Wang
  • Publication number: 20130294057
    Abstract: An awareness ribbon novelty lamp assembly provides an illuminated awareness novelty in low light conditions. The lamp assembly includes a three-dimensional, awareness ribbon construction and a cap assembly. The awareness ribbon construction is constructed from a light-penetrative material and defines an awareness ribbon shape. The upper end of the ribbon construction includes an assembly-receiving aperture intermediate anterior and posterior ribbon portions. The cap assembly includes an aperture-closing construction and a light assembly. The light assembly is receivable in the assembly-receiving aperture, and the closing construction caps the assembly-receiving aperture. The light assembly provides illumination internally to the awareness ribbon construction for enabling onlookers to readily visualize the ribbon construction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 3, 2013
    Publication date: November 7, 2013
    Inventor: Richard J. Schwartz