Electromagnetic Operator Controls Movable Light Support Patents (Class 362/386)
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Patent number: 12098808Abstract: The present invention relates to a decorative lamp, including a lamp cap and a light-emitting assembly. The light-emitting assembly includes a conductive wire frame and a light-emitting device. The conductive wire frame includes two long wires and a short wire; a rectangular frame is formed between the long wires and the short wire; and the light-emitting device is mounted on one long wire; and one of the long wires communicates with the electrode contact, and the other one communicates with the threaded tube. The decorative lamp has the effects of supporting the light-emitting device and conducting electricity, and is unnecessarily provided with a separate supporting frame, thereby having a simple and reasonable structure and reducing the production cost.Type: GrantFiled: September 15, 2022Date of Patent: September 24, 2024Inventor: Lidan Ruan
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Patent number: 11796142Abstract: A spot lamp, including a lamp body, a light source, a surface ring and a rotation connector, which is characterized in that the spot lamp includes a main body portion and an adjusting installation portion, which are separable from each other, the main body portion includes the lamp body, the light source and a first magnetic connection portion, and the adjusting installation portion includes the surface ring, the rotation connector and a second magnetic connection portion, the main body portion and the adjusting installation portion are connected by mutual attraction of the first magnetic connection portion and the second magnetic connection portion.Type: GrantFiled: November 29, 2021Date of Patent: October 24, 2023Assignees: SUZHOU OPPLE LIGHTING CO., LTD., OPPLE LIGHTING CO., LTD.Inventors: Yueping Wang, Jingchun Zhang, Shitao Deng
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Patent number: 11506351Abstract: A highly simulated electronic candle includes a simulated casing, a battery holder, a circuit board, a wick wire, and a flame front. A top of the simulated casing is depressed downwards to form a first groove, and an epoxy resin is injected into the first groove to form a simulated wax oil layer. The battery holder is arranged at an inner bottom end of the simulated casing. The circuit board is electrically connected to the battery holder. The wick wire is electrically connected to the circuit board and extending upwards through the simulated wax oil layer. The flame front is fixedly connected to a top end of the wick wire. The highly simulated electronic candle has a high simulation degree, simulates a wax oil dripping or a flame reflection of a real candle after burnt.Type: GrantFiled: March 23, 2022Date of Patent: November 22, 2022Assignee: Chang Zhou Man Mei Industrial Co., Ltd.Inventor: Lei Guo
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Patent number: 11480191Abstract: A fan includes a motor, a rotatable hub coupled to the motor, and at least one fan blade. The at least one fan blade includes a first end coupled to the rotatable hub, a second end, a leading edge, a trailing edge, a passage extending from the first end to the second end, and a winglet attached to the second end. At least one flexible strap extends through the passage of the at least one fan blade. The flexible strap is coupled at a first end to the rotatable hub and coupled at a second end to the winglet, such as to an inner portion thereof within the passage.Type: GrantFiled: September 24, 2020Date of Patent: October 25, 2022Assignee: DELTA T, LLCInventors: Jason H. Fizer, Michael S. Fay, Matthew Mattingly, Richard W. Fizer
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Patent number: 10980187Abstract: A lighting system for an indoor growing facility comprises a plurality of lighting units suspended above a growing are and a height adjustment controller operable to selectively raise each lighting unit, wherein a vertical position of each lighting unit with respect to plants positioned in the growing area under each lighting unit is adjustable to maintain a generally consistent separation between the light emitting face of each lighting unit and a top of plants positioned under each lighting unit.Type: GrantFiled: February 12, 2020Date of Patent: April 20, 2021Assignee: Omachron Intellectual Property Inc.Inventor: Wayne Ernest Conrad
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Patent number: 10798879Abstract: A lighting system for temporal, irradiance-controlled photoacclimation includes a photoacclimation controller configured to generate control signals based on a photoacclimation schedule, a user interface configured to receive user input to the photoacclimation controller, the photoacclimation schedule based on the user input, a plurality of luminaires configured to emit light suitable for photosynthesis in plants at a plurality of different selectable levels of light output, and a communications network via which the control signals are provided to the plurality of luminaires, the luminaires adjusting the light output in response to the control signals.Type: GrantFiled: June 27, 2019Date of Patent: October 13, 2020Assignee: Fluence Bioengineering, Inc.Inventors: Steven Graves, Gregory Hovagim, M. Travis Higginbotham
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Patent number: 10439611Abstract: A surgical light including a light housing having at least one light source therein and a handle assembly extending from the light housing, with the handle assembly including a knob and a cover. The handle assembly is rotatably connected to the light housing. The cover covers the knob. Engaging the cover in a first mode and rotating the knob alters a first characteristic of light emitted from the at least one light source. Engaging the cover in a second mode and rotating the knob alters a second characteristic of light emitted from the at least one light source.Type: GrantFiled: February 9, 2016Date of Patent: October 8, 2019Assignee: Stryker CorporationInventors: James K. Alexanderson, Wojciech K. Timoszyk, Vikas Kumar, Sudhanshu Mehta, Robert L. York
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Patent number: 9829171Abstract: A vehicle lighting device component that comprises a component body having at least one fastening means for fastening the component. The device has a bearing element secured to the body that is separate from the fastening means, and comprises a bearing surface. The vehicle lighting device component is intended to bear against the bearing surface when it is fastened. The bearing element and the body are designed such that the bearing surface is able to move with respect to the body. The device also comprises a damper that is able to damp a movement of the body to move it toward or away from the bearing surface.Type: GrantFiled: April 16, 2015Date of Patent: November 28, 2017Assignee: Valeo VisionInventors: Jean-Claude Puente, Christine Roucoules, Vanesa Sanchez, Stephan Sommerschuh
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Publication number: 20140362592Abstract: Disclosed is a portable electric candle having a lamp pendulating and rotating simultaneously, including: a lamp unit (10) having a lamp (12), a weight (18), and a permanent magnet (19), wherein the lamp unit (10) can perform a pendulating motion using both a magnetic force and a repulsive force and repeats the pendulating motion using a restoring force; a rotator (20) including a cylindrical base (22), an inner container body (24), a contact terminal (26), the electromagnet (27), a magnetized body (28), and a power supply terminal part (29); a rotator housing (30) for inducing a rotation of the rotator (20) therein; and a motion selecting switch (102) for selecting a motion of the lamp (12) so as to perform one of a rotating motion and a pendulating motion selectively or to perform both the rotating motion and the pendulating motion simultaneously.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 10, 2012Publication date: December 11, 2014Inventor: Chong Ceul LEE
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Patent number: 8905584Abstract: A lighting fixture comprising a stationary housing and a mobile housing carried by the stationary housing is provided. The lighting fixture also includes a lens carried by the mobile housing, a first rotation mechanism operatively connected to the connection rod, and a second rotation mechanism carried by the encasing member. The connection rod may protrude at least partially through the backing of the mobile housing. The first rotation mechanism may be configured to rotate the mobile housing about a first rotational axis, and the second rotation mechanism is configured to rotate the mobile housing about a second rotational axis. The mobile housing is configured to rotate about the first rotational axis such that portions of the lens are selectively positionable below a plane defined by a lower surface of the encasing member.Type: GrantFiled: February 12, 2013Date of Patent: December 9, 2014Assignee: Lighting Science Group CorporationInventors: Fredric S. Maxik, Robert R. Soler, David E. Bartine, Mark Andrew Oostdyk, Addy S. Widjaja, Matthew Regan, Valerie A. Bastien, Ran Zhou
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Patent number: 8764252Abstract: A moving light which has an electronic brake that automatically engages when power is released, to prevent movement of a moving head of a light whenever the power is released.Type: GrantFiled: August 27, 2013Date of Patent: July 1, 2014Assignee: Production Resource Group, LLCInventor: Nigel Evans
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Patent number: 8733985Abstract: An example includes a lamp system couplable to a vertical structure and a horizontal structure, the system including a base including a first electrical contact couplable to a power source, a motor coupled to the base, the motor couplable to the power source, a cord coupled to the motor, with the motor configured to extend and retract the cord with respect to the base and a lamp socket coupled to the cord, the lamp socket including a second electrical contact mateable to the first electrical contact to electrically couple the lamp socket to the power source, wherein the base is hingedly couplable to a hinge plate, with a proximal portion of the hinge plate to be hinged to a side of the base in a vertical-mount configuration, with the cord extending through a channel located on a distal end of the hinge plate.Type: GrantFiled: August 10, 2012Date of Patent: May 27, 2014Assignee: GLS Innovations, L.L.C.Inventor: Greg Lyle Storm
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Patent number: 8641228Abstract: A track-mounted decorative lighting system comprises a track system, a light string, and a motorized lighting cartridge. The track system comprises a flexible track with an inverted “T”-shape profile mounted by a user in a desired configuration upon a structure. The motorized lighting cartridge comprises a gear-type drive system which deploys or retracts the light string through the track. A user may use a hand-held remote controller to activate the internal motor to drive the lights out into position along the track system upon the structure. The lighting system provides a means to add additional light strings and light cartridges to obtain a greater length of deployed lighting. The motor withdraws the deployed lights back into the cartridge for storage. The lighting system further provides a hook embodiment onto which a user may secure existing string-type lighting while still utilizing the deployment and retraction functions.Type: GrantFiled: February 7, 2012Date of Patent: February 4, 2014Inventors: Dale R. Drake, Raymond Drake, III
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Publication number: 20140009949Abstract: A moving light which has an electronic brake that automatically engages when power is released, to prevent movement of a moving head of a light whenever the power is released.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 27, 2013Publication date: January 9, 2014Applicant: PRODUCTION RESOURCE GROUP L.L.CInventor: Nigel Evans
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Patent number: 8602610Abstract: An artificial candle has a delicate glowing shroud or sock that can flutter like a candle flame, and the shroud may surround a “wick” that can be seen through the shroud to glow. Such a diaphanous shroud can be actuated by a fan, air pump, solenoid or conductor, which can be provided adjacent to the shroud or distanced from the shroud, for example in a central body of a chandelier. The wick may be lighted by a light emitting diode (LED), and the shroud can include fluorescent material that absorbs and reradiates some of the light from the wick. The wick and the shroud can be coupled to a shaft that simulates a wax candle body. A standard threaded fitting can be provided so that the artificial candle can thread into a socket to replace a light bulb.Type: GrantFiled: December 8, 2011Date of Patent: December 10, 2013Inventor: Mark A. Lauer
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Publication number: 20130258684Abstract: An apparatus and a method of using at least one of a distance sensor and a light intensity sensor to adjust the distance between an artificial light source and plant canopy to control light intensity at the plant canopy is disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2013Publication date: October 3, 2013Inventors: Yang Yang, Frank Burroughs, Kristen Curlee
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Patent number: 8517577Abstract: A moving light which has an electronic brake that automatically engages when power is released, to prevent movement of a moving head of a light whenever the power is released.Type: GrantFiled: June 29, 2009Date of Patent: August 27, 2013Assignee: Production Resource Group, LLCInventor: Nigel Evans
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Patent number: 8517580Abstract: The present invention relates to a headlight for a motor vehicle having a light source, which is arranged in a reflector, for emission of light beams in a light outlet direction, having a masking apparatus (1) which has a mask (2) which can be moved to a first position in order to mask out at least a portion of the light beams, and which can be moved to a second position in which the mask (2) is moved at least partially out of the light beams, wherein the movement of the mask (2) can be produced by an actuator unit (3) which has at least one magnet coil (4) and a magnet yoke (5) in order to form a magnetic flux circuit. According to the invention, a hinged armature (6) is provided, is held in an articulated manner on at least a part of the magnet yoke (5) and is in the form of part of the mask (2), such that the hinged armature (6) carries out a folding movement, and produces the movement of the mask (2), when current is passed through the magnet coil (4).Type: GrantFiled: October 23, 2009Date of Patent: August 27, 2013Assignees: Hella KGaA Hueck & Co., Technische Universität llmenauInventor: Ralf Keilig
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Patent number: 8469558Abstract: A light source assembly (10) includes a light source (12) and a base (14) to which the light source is detachably attachable. The base is adapted to orient the light source to a plurality of positions when the light source is mounted thereon. The light source comprises a battery mounted therein for providing power thereto, at least when the light source is disconnected therefrom. The base is also adapted for being powered by the battery and/or by an alternative power source. The light source is adapted to be operational both when mounted on the base and when disconnected therefrom. The light source assembly may further comprise a mounting plate for attachment thereof, for example, to a building or an external surface of a vehicle.Type: GrantFiled: March 1, 2006Date of Patent: June 25, 2013Assignee: Angelight Ltd.Inventor: Doron Carmi
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Publication number: 20120286688Abstract: The current inventive technology relates to methods and apparatus for a providing an energy efficient and durable landscape lamp. The lamp can retract when not in use to prevent damage. The high efficiency retractable landscape lamp of this invention may be powered by conventional distributed low voltage or by a solar photovoltaic (PV) source. In some embodiments the lamp may be powered by low voltage, it may be individually interchangeable with a conventional low voltage landscape lamp or may be installed in a low voltage lighting complete system. This lamp may house the electrical components and gearmotor in an upper dry compartment making it reliable in outdoor installations, even in wet environments. This invention can also relate to operation without the need for unreliable limit switches for the raising and lowering of the lamp.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 4, 2012Publication date: November 15, 2012Applicant: CATAPULT ENGINEERING, LLCInventor: Robert M. Porter
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Patent number: 8235558Abstract: An artificial candle has a delicate glowing shroud or sock that can flutter like a candle flame, and the shroud may surround a “wick” that can be seen through the shroud to glow. Such a diaphanous shroud can be actuated by a fan, air pump, solenoid or conductor, which can be provided adjacent to the shroud or distanced from the shroud, for example in a central body of a chandelier. The wick may be lighted by a light emitting diode (LED), and the shroud can include fluorescent material that absorbs and reradiates some of the light from the wick. The wick and the shroud can be coupled to a shaft that simulates a wax candle body. A standard threaded fitting can be provided so that the artificial candle can thread into a socket to replace a light bulb.Type: GrantFiled: December 13, 2010Date of Patent: August 7, 2012Inventor: Mark A. Lauer
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Patent number: 8186857Abstract: The current inventive technology relates to methods and apparatus for a providing an energy efficient and durable landscape lamp. The lamp can retract when not in use to prevent damage. The high efficiency retractable landscape lamp of this invention may be powered by conventional distributed low voltage or by a solar photovoltaic (PV) source. In some embodiments the lamp may be powered by low voltage, it may be individually interchangeable with a conventional low voltage landscape lamp or may be installed in a low voltage lighting complete system. This lamp may house the electrical components and gearmotor in an upper dry compartment making it reliable in outdoor installations, even in wet environments. This invention can also relate to operation without the need for unreliable limit switches for the raising and lowering of the lamp.Type: GrantFiled: May 12, 2011Date of Patent: May 29, 2012Inventor: Robert M. Porter
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Patent number: 8157426Abstract: A high mast lighting system, comprising a mast, a pole plate disposed within the mast and a winch assembly coupled to the pole plate, wherein at least a portion of the winch assembly extends through an opening in the pole plate.Type: GrantFiled: October 16, 2008Date of Patent: April 17, 2012Assignee: CHM Industries, Inc.Inventors: Thomas Ginsburg, Scott Engberg
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Patent number: 8154164Abstract: A system and method for device suspension and wireless power transmission are disclosed. According to one embodiment, an apparatus, comprises a suspended object having a wireless receiving circuit. A wireless transmission circuit is configured to transmit power to the wireless receiving circuit housed in the suspended object. A magnetic stabilization mechanism is beneath and not in contact with suspended object. A circuit is configured to magnetically control a position of the suspended object.Type: GrantFiled: February 23, 2011Date of Patent: April 10, 2012Inventor: Jeff Lieberman
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Patent number: 8096684Abstract: The device for influencing a light beam includes a primitive element and a housing which is arranged at a rotatable arm and which is rotatable with respect to the primitive element by means of one of the several drive units, and into which a light source for generating a light beam may be introduced, wherein at least one control electronics for operating the device is arranged in the rotatable arm or in the housing.Type: GrantFiled: March 28, 2007Date of Patent: January 17, 2012Assignee: GLP German Light Products GmbHInventors: Markus Salm, Udo Kuenzler
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Publication number: 20110228545Abstract: The current inventive technology relates to methods and apparatus for a providing an energy efficient and durable landscape lamp. The lamp can retract when not in use to prevent damage. The high efficiency retractable landscape lamp of this invention may be powered by conventional distributed low voltage or by a solar photovoltaic (PV) source. In some embodiments the lamp may be powered by low voltage, it may be individually interchangeable with a conventional low voltage landscape lamp or may be installed in a low voltage lighting complete system. This lamp may house the electrical components and gearmotor in an upper dry compartment making it reliable in outdoor installations, even in wet environments. This invention can also relate to operation without the need for unreliable limit switches for the raising and lowering of the lamp.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 12, 2011Publication date: September 22, 2011Applicant: CATAPULT ENGINEERING, LLCInventor: Robert M. Porter
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Publication number: 20110178583Abstract: A scanning mechanism to scan a light source, such as a low-level laser, to create a desirable energy distribution on a treatment area. The light source may include multiple light beam generators, each having a different wavelength and each having a different energy distribution. The scanning mechanism can be programmable to scan in different patterns in accordance with a desired treatment.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 14, 2011Publication date: July 21, 2011Inventors: Yonatan Gerlitz, Michael Schlosser
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Patent number: 7967483Abstract: Wireless network used to control multiple lights, includes multiple different networks for different purposes, and interference prevention mechanisms.Type: GrantFiled: July 5, 2010Date of Patent: June 28, 2011Assignee: Production Resource Group, LLCInventor: Robin Lee
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Patent number: 7963058Abstract: The invention relates to a device and method of its use to temporarily or permanently display decorations, signs or lighting. The device is especially suited for displaying from a structure, such as under the eave of a house. The inventive device is capable of conveniently rotating an attached display or lighting arrangement in and out of view, at will. It is particularly useful for the permanent display of holiday decorations, including string-lights and to display them during the holidays but remove them from sight during the remainder of the year.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2008Date of Patent: June 21, 2011Assignee: Holiday Today, LLCInventors: Alan Manning Kinzel, Donald John Kinzel
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Publication number: 20110080748Abstract: A lamp seat structure capable of adjusting light source sensing direction includes a connecting seat and a lampshade, or includes a connecting seat and a light bulb. The connecting base includes a base, a metallic lid, a cylinder, and a circuit modular board which are connected with an outer metallic conducting rod and an inner metallic conducting rod so as to be screwed to a light holder. A blocking board is located between a limit light trough of the cylinder and a light sensor of the circuit modular board. The circuit modular board is disposed under a partition. The circuit modular board is provided with a plurality of light emitting diodes for illumination. Alternatively, the circuit modular board is disposed and located on the partition, and a lower end of the cylinder is formed with an inner metallic threaded section for connecting with the light bulb. The lamp of the present invention is capable of sensing light and dark to turn on/off the lamp automatically.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 6, 2009Publication date: April 7, 2011Inventors: Tsun-Yu Huang, Cheng-Yi Huang
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Patent number: 7909475Abstract: An apparatus for rotating a lamp set is provided. The apparatus includes: a motor; a shaft which is rotatable by the motor and includes screw threads formed thereon; a sliding unit which includes a hole having screw threads formed therein that are engaged with the screw threads of the shaft and an insertion ball, the sliding unit being movable along the shaft upon rotation of the shaft; and a holder unit which includes a groove, the insertion ball being inserted into the groove.Type: GrantFiled: November 7, 2008Date of Patent: March 22, 2011Assignees: SL Seobong, SL LightingInventors: Sang-Woo Jeon, Young-Ho Son
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Publication number: 20110015492Abstract: The present disclosure provides a device for the automated illumination of a surgical sight and methods of use thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 7, 2010Publication date: January 20, 2011Applicant: Optimus Services, LLCInventor: John R. Mangiardi
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Publication number: 20110002131Abstract: Wireless network used to control multiple lights, includes multiple different networks for different purposes, and interference prevention mechanisms.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 5, 2010Publication date: January 6, 2011Applicant: PRODUCTION RESOURCE GROUP, L.L.C.Inventor: Robin Lee
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Patent number: 7850346Abstract: An artificial candle has a delicate glowing shroud or sock that can flutter like a candle flame, and the sock may surround a “wick” that can be seen through the sock to glow. Such a diaphanous sock can be actuated by a fan, air pump, solenoid or conductor, which can be provided adjacent to the sock or removed from the sock, for example in a central body of a chandelier. Light can emanate from the wick from a light emitting diode (LED), and the sock can include fluorescent material that absorbs and reradiates some of the light from the wick. The wick and the sock can be coupled to a shaft that simulates a wax candle body. A standard threaded fitting can be provided so that the artificial candle can thread into a socket to replace a light bulb.Type: GrantFiled: August 22, 2007Date of Patent: December 14, 2010Inventor: Mark A. Lauer
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Patent number: 7819561Abstract: A retractable light fixture apparatus has a fixture housing for mounting in or to the wall of a building or under the eave of a building. A lamp housing and lamp is hinged to the fixture housing and is movable from a closed to an open position by an electric motor and from an open to a closed position by a gas spring. An electric brake holds the lamp housing in an open position against the gas spring whenever electric power is applied thereto.Type: GrantFiled: September 21, 2007Date of Patent: October 26, 2010Inventor: Daniel G. Puglisi
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Patent number: 7775691Abstract: A retractable light is provided with a light to extend and retract in a housing. A motor for driving a sprocket is mounted in the housing or light assembly and a gear rack is mounted in the other. The gear rack has a series of apertures so that debris is conveyed into the apertures. Another embodiment provides a housing with a first guide member, connected to a light assembly by a second guide member. A motor and a gear are mounted in one of the housing and light assembly. A gear rack is mounted in the other of the housing and the light assembly. In another embodiment, a rechargeable battery is powered by a solar cell with a first circuit for powering the motor with a first voltage and a second circuit for powering the light source with a second voltage that is less than the first voltage.Type: GrantFiled: August 10, 2007Date of Patent: August 17, 2010Assignee: Innovative Solar Lighting LLCInventors: James William Burgei, Jr., Martin Barnaby, Asaf Itzhak Salama
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Patent number: 7748878Abstract: Wireless network used to control multiple lights, includes multiple different networks for different purposes, and interference prevention mechanisms.Type: GrantFiled: May 15, 2007Date of Patent: July 6, 2010Assignee: Production Resource Group, Inc.Inventor: Robin Lee
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Publication number: 20100097813Abstract: A high mast lighting system, comprising a mast, a pole plate disposed within the mast and a winch assembly coupled to the pole plate, wherein at least a portion of the winch assembly extends through an opening in the pole plate.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 16, 2008Publication date: April 22, 2010Applicant: CHM INDUSTRIES, INC.Inventors: Thomas Ginsburg, Scott Engberg
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Publication number: 20100067244Abstract: A system for controlling a motorized track light system constrained to travel along a track has a control unit coupled to a motor that causes the track light system to move along the track, a plurality of stop sensors strategically disposed along the track, a sensor activation device located on the track light system, the sensor activation device positioned to interface with the stop sensors, and a light sensor for detecting ambient light of a preset level. The system detects a preset level of ambient light, initiating power to the motor of the track light system, moving the lights along the track until the activation device interfaces with a first of the plurality of stop sensors, stopping movement of the track light system along the track for a preset period of time, and at the end of the preset time period, the electrical power is restored to the motor moving the track light assembly along the track to the next of the plurality of stop sensors.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 28, 2009Publication date: March 18, 2010Inventor: Brent A. Cartwright
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Publication number: 20100053982Abstract: A handle has a grip part rotatably journaled between two end positions and is provided with a sensor which detects one of the end positions.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 25, 2009Publication date: March 4, 2010Applicant: Berchtold Holding GmbHInventors: Peter Klaus, Martin Winkler
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Patent number: 7654710Abstract: The present invention is an improved emergency luminaire, which is recess-mounted flush within a wall or ceiling aperture, having an enclosure, a panel, a light source, a means for rotating the panel from the closed position to the open position and a means for rotating the panel from the open position to the closed position. The means for rotating the panel from the closed position to the open position includes a single-directional motor. Upon electrical power failure to the primary lighting source in the room, the single-directional drive motor is activated causing the panel to rotate 180 degrees from a closed position to an open position, thereby exposing the light source to view. Substantially simultaneously with the panel opening, power stored in batteries are connected to the light source, causing it to illuminate. When the primary electrical power is restored, the light source is extinguished and the single-directional drive motor is activated returning the panel to its closed position.Type: GrantFiled: May 26, 2006Date of Patent: February 2, 2010Assignee: Evenlite, Inc.Inventors: Thomas J. Williams, Robert A. Flieder, Adrian V. Pavitt
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Publication number: 20100008097Abstract: A headlamp in an automobile, which is rotatable about a yaw axis when negotiating a bend, has a controller for controlling the rotary movement. In order to improve the illumination of a roadway lying in front of an automobile, the controller may take into account a driving profile.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 6, 2007Publication date: January 14, 2010Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS, INC.Inventors: Justus Illium, Torsten Kanning
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Publication number: 20100002446Abstract: Multiple axis control for a lamp inside a reflector. At least multiple axes of control are made without increasing a length of the optical axis.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 29, 2009Publication date: January 7, 2010Applicant: PRODUCTION RESOURCE GROUP L.L.CInventor: James Bornhorst
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Publication number: 20090323363Abstract: A moving light which has an electronic brake that automatically engages when power is released, to prevent movement of a moving head of a light whenever the power is released.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 29, 2009Publication date: December 31, 2009Applicant: PRODUCTION RESOURCE GROUP L.L.CInventor: Nigel Evans
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Publication number: 20090273937Abstract: A luminaire assembly comprising at least one magnetron, a least one microwave-powered bulb, a luminaire reflector, at least one waveguide, and a radio-frequency screen assembly is provided. The radio-frequency screen assembly, the radio frequency gasket, and the luminaire reflector are configured to form a microwave cavity that can accommodate a microwave-powered bulb. The at least one waveguide is configured to couple energy from the at least one magnetron to the microwave-powered bulb. The radio-frequency screen accommodates at least one latching structure. The at least one latching structure is configured to sufficiently compress or to release the radio-frequency screen and the luminaire assembly. In another embodiment, a radio-frequency screen assembly comprises a frame which comprises an opening defined by a plurality of edges. The frame comprises a planar portion and further comprises a ridge at one of the edges that extends in a direction perpendicular to the planar portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 1, 2008Publication date: November 5, 2009Inventors: Curt Harper, George Jarrard, Kevin Lascola, Matthew Schroeder, David A. Sprankle, Charles H. Wood
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Patent number: 7484858Abstract: A light head is mounted on a common base, and includes a light source in a mounting base. The base is mounted on a collapsible elongated pole, and the pole is for mounting on an outside wall of a carrying case. There is a carrying handle for the case, an electrical power outlet mounted on a wall, base or lid of the case and for plugging in an electrical wire to power the light head. The interior of the case is for locating a rechargeable battery, and the battery when charged, supplies power to the power outlet such that the light head can be powered. Recharging can be via either a 12V DC automobile or a 110 AC power supply. The carrying handle is extendible; and retractable, and in the retraction mode is essentially within the general perimeter space of the case. The case includes a pair of pulley wheels, the wheels being for facilitating the moving of the case.Type: GrantFiled: February 19, 2008Date of Patent: February 3, 2009Assignee: Pelican Products, Inc.Inventors: Kevin Deighton, Greg Rhoads
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Patent number: 7476006Abstract: A lighting system includes multiple extendable and retractable light units. Each light unit includes a housing with inner and outer sleeves, which are telescopically interconnected. A drive assembly is located in each housing for extending and retracting the inner sleeve whereby a luminaire mounted in the inner sleeve can be selectively elevated. The housings are adapted for flush-mounting in the ground with their inner sleeves retracted. The lighting system can include a centralized control subsystem for collectively and individually operating the individual light units.Type: GrantFiled: July 12, 2006Date of Patent: January 13, 2009Inventor: Kenneth A. Hinds
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Patent number: 7470036Abstract: A light head is mounted on a common base, and includes a light source in a mounting base. The base is mounted on a collapsible elongated pole, and the pole is for mounting on an outside wall of a carrying case. There is a carrying handle for the case, an electrical power outlet mounted on a wall, base or lid of the case and for plugging in an electrical wire to power the light head. The interior of the case is for locating a rechargeable battery, and the battery when charged, supplies power to the power outlet such that the light head can be powered. Recharging can be via either a 12V DC automobile or a 110 AC power supply. The carrying handle is extendible; and retractable, and in the retraction mode is essentially within the general perimeter space of the case. The case includes a pair of pulley wheels, the wheels being for facilitating the moving of the case.Type: GrantFiled: March 28, 2007Date of Patent: December 30, 2008Assignee: Pelican Products, Inc.Inventors: Kevin Deighton, Greg Rhoads
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Publication number: 20080247179Abstract: A three-dimensional stage representation method and system are disclosed, for moving a plurality of illumination devices up and down independently. The method comprises the steps of: identifying a device to be operated from input containing information on length of a reel wire from an elevator device to an illumination device and brightness of an LED and generating an indication signal to the device to be operated; transmitting the generated indication signal to the elevator device if the device to be operated is the elevator device; operating the reel; transmitting the generated indication signal to the illumination device if the device to be operated is the illumination device; operating the LED; forming a three-dimensional object using all of the LEDs by operating each of the devices; and forming a dynamic three-dimensional object using all of the LEDs by repeating all of the above-mentioned steps.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 1, 2008Publication date: October 9, 2008Applicant: ISA CO., LTD.Inventor: Kiyoshi Isayama
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Patent number: 7431483Abstract: An illuminating lamp having a grip, a transparent sleeve, being attached to the front end of the grip, and three lamp receptacles side by side being provided in the transparent sleeve, wherein an intermediate lamp is fixed in the transparent sleeve, and the pivot axis on the tail ends of the left and right lamp receptacle out of the bottom surface of the transparent sleeve whereby the left and right lamp receptacle is capable of rotating in the transparent sleeve; two driven gears engaged with each other are fit on the pivot axis, one of the two driven gears being engaged with a transmission gear; and a rotor provided between the transparent sleeve and the grip, on the inner wall of the rotor being provided with a teeth to engage with the transmission gear; wherein when the rotor rotates, the transmission gear will be driven by the teeth on the inner wall of the rotor, and the transmission gear will sequentially transmit the force to drive the two driven gears to rotate, and simultaneously the left and rightType: GrantFiled: November 6, 2007Date of Patent: October 7, 2008Inventor: Shih-Lin Lee