Clamp Or Hook Patents (Class 362/396)
  • Publication number: 20140063786
    Abstract: A backlight module and a backlight lamp guide for the backlight module. The backlight lamp guide (5) comprises: a fixed base (3); a lamp clamping portion (2) provided on a first side of the fixed base (3); and a snap-fit structure (4) provided on a second side of the fixed base (3) opposite to the first side, wherein the snap-fit structure (4) comprises a snap-fit resilient structure (44); when the snap-fit structure (4) and a back cover (7) are snap-fitted, the snap-fit resilient structure (44) is elastically deformed, to exert an elastic retaining force on the back cover (7) in a direction away from the fixed base (3). The snap-fit resilient structure (44) facilitates a sufficient snap-fit of the snap-fit structure (4) with the back cover (7) of a backlight module.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 6, 2013
    Publication date: March 6, 2014
    Inventor: Wenbo Sun
  • Patent number: 8641248
    Abstract: A holder of lighting device is provided for receiving a lighting unit of the lighting device to be inserted and retained therein. The lighting unit includes an insertion portion that is insertable into the holder. The holder includes a clamp section, which defines a receiving and retaining space, and a base, which extends outwards and downwards from the clamp section. The clamp section includes a plurality of pawls that circumferentially surrounds a center of the receiving and retaining space and is engageable with and thus resiliently clamps the insertion portion of the lighting unit. The base can be stably positioned on a flat surface and the pawls resiliently clamp the insertion portion of the lighting unit so that the stability of positioning the lighting unit can be improved.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2014
    Assignee: Dafun Design Consultant Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Yu Ta Chen
  • Publication number: 20140029276
    Abstract: A modular illumination assembly is provided such that it can be attached to a structural element. The modular illumination assembly includes an attachment member for securing the modular illumination assembly to the structural element. The modular illumination assembly also includes a first support member having a first end and a second end, such that the first end is connected to the attachment member. Further, the first support member extends from the first end in a substantially perpendicular direction to the attachment member. The modular illumination assembly also includes a second support member that is pivotably connected to the second end of the first support member, such that the second support member can rotate about the second end of the first support member. Furthermore, the modular illumination assembly includes a light source that is provided on either of a first surface or a second surface of the second support member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 30, 2012
    Publication date: January 30, 2014
    Inventor: Felipe Leon
  • Patent number: 8636398
    Abstract: A room lamp for a motor vehicle, including a lamp assembly having a resin clip; a vessel having an opening; and a reinforcing member. The resin clip is engaged with a peripheral edge of the reinforcing member through the opening of the vessel to integrally attach the lamp assembly, the vessel and the reinforcing member. The resin clip has an inverted U shape, is made of an elastic member and includes a base part, an inverted U shape part and a lock. The resin clip has a protruding piece in a lower part of the lock, a side protruding piece formed in a lower part side of the protruding piece which is located in an engaging recessed part of an opening peripheral edge of the vessel which has a clip abutting surface when the resin clip is engaged with the peripheral edge of the reinforcing member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2014
    Assignee: Yazaki Corporation
    Inventor: Shingo Chiba
  • 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: 20140016309
    Abstract: An illumination device having a pole mount, a light support that extends from the pole mount, a lighting unit is connected to the pole mount, and a solar panel assembly is mounted to the lighting unit. The pole mount is adapted to be fitted to poles having different diameters. In another embodiment an illumination apparatus is provided having a pole mount and a lighting assembly, and the pole mount has a first clamp half and a second clamp half. A hinge joins the first half and the second clamp half together and the first clamp half and the second clamp half are movable from an open clamp position to a closed clamp position. When in the closed clamp position the pole mount clamp defines a pole opening. A first light support extends from the first clamp half and a light emitting assembly is supported by the first light support.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 12, 2013
    Publication date: January 16, 2014
    Inventor: Gary L. Toner
  • Patent number: 8622593
    Abstract: This invention relates generally to an illumination system that is configured for attachment to a hard hat or the temple arm portion of a pair of eyeglasses. The illumination system includes a light source and a multi-axis pivot assembly to permit directional adjustment and focus of a beam of light. An adapter clip is provided to facilitate attachment to the temple arm portion of the eyeglasses. The adapter clip includes a plurality of grooves positioned between two flexible side portions to allow the clip to be slid along the temple arm to a desired position and snapped into a locked position. The illumination system is fully adjustable in terms of light intensity and direction of the light beams.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2014
    Assignee: Sight Saver, LLC
    Inventor: Michael Cristoforo
  • Patent number: 8622596
    Abstract: A lamp assembly to be attached with a reinforcement through an opening formed in a roof panel is provided. A clip to be locked with the reinforcement is provided in the lamp assembly. The clip includes a base portion connected to the housing, an inverted U-shape portion connected to the base portion, a lock connected to the inverted U-shape portion, a projecting piece projected from a lower end of the lock, an extension portion extended further downwards from the projecting piece, and a side projecting piece formed on a side surface of the extension portion at a lower portion. A front projecting piece which faces the side projecting piece with a space provided therebetween is formed on the housing. The side projecting piece comes in contact with the front projecting piece in a state where the clip is locked on a circumferential edge of an opening of the reinforcement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2014
    Assignee: Yazaki Corporation
    Inventor: Tetsuro Takasaki
  • Publication number: 20130343069
    Abstract: The present disclosure belongs to the field of liquid crystal displays (LCDs), and more particularly relates to a packing device of a backlight module including a fixing frame, a rotating shaft, and a clamping piece which can rotate around the rotating shaft. The rotating shaft is fixed to the fixing frame. The clamping piece includes an upper arm and a lower arm, and the upper arm and the lower arm are respectively used for clamping upper and lower surfaces of the backlight module. When an opening formed by surrounding the upper arm and the lower arm is upward, one edge of the backlight module can be put above the lower arm. Then, the backlight module is slowly put down, and the lower arm of the clamping piece rotates around the fixing shaft under stress.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 9, 2012
    Publication date: December 26, 2013
    Inventors: Yicheng Kuo, Shihhsiang Chen, Gang Yu, Gege Zhou, Jiaqiang Wang
  • 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: 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: 20130301282
    Abstract: An electrically isolating lamp assembly comprises a clamp ring, a lamp end, and a socket, wherein the lamp end is positioned within the clamp ring and the lamp end can be rotated, relative to the clamp ring, between locked and unlocked positions. In the unlocked position, lamp end shoulders are radially non-aligned with clamp ring flanges, and a locking peg is restrained, by the clamp ring flange, from being inserted completely within a locking peg channel in the lamp end, whereby the socket is restrained from fully engaging the lamp end; in the locked position, the lamp end shoulders are radially aligned with the clamp ring flanges, and the locking peg is inserted completely within the locking peg channel, whereby the socket can fully engage the lamp end, and wherein the lamp end is restrained by the locking peg from being rotated to the unlocked position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 9, 2012
    Publication date: November 14, 2013
    Applicant: ATG R&D LTD
    Inventors: CHRIS ORRITT, RICHARD JOSHI
  • Patent number: 8568001
    Abstract: A socket assembly includes a light emitting diode (LED) package having an LED printed circuit board (PCB) with an LED mounted thereto. The socket assembly also includes a clamp for holding the LED package to a support structure. The clamp includes a base that is configured to be mounted to the support structure such that the base engages the support structure. The clamp also includes a spring finger that extends from the base such that the base and the spring finger define a unitary body of the clamp. The spring finger is configured to engage the LED PCB of the LED package and apply a clamping force to the LED PCB that acts in a direction toward the support structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2013
    Assignee: Tyco Electronics Corporation
    Inventors: Christopher George Daily, Matthew Edward Mostoller, Ronald Martin Weber
  • Publication number: 20130265785
    Abstract: An exemplary lamp seat assembly includes a supporting member and a chassis. The supporting member includes receiving portion for receiving a light source therein and a plurality of clips. The chassis includes a holder for electrically connecting the light source and a power source and a main body mounted on the holder. The holder is a screw type bulb base. The main body includes a hollow cover, a plurality of baffling portions and a plurality of supporting portions formed on an inner surface of the cover. The supporting member abuts against the supporting portions and the clips clasp the baffling portions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 7, 2012
    Publication date: October 10, 2013
    Applicant: FOXSEMICON INTEGRATED TECHNOLOGY, INC.
    Inventors: MIN-JET LUI, SUNG-HSIANG YANG, WEI-CHUN YEH
  • Patent number: 8550671
    Abstract: A clamp structure includes a first board portion, a second board portion connected to a lateral side of the first board portion in an elastically deformable manner, and a third board portion connected to the other lateral side of the first board portion opposite to the second board portion in an elastically deformable manner. The third board portion and the second board portion are disposed on the same side of the first board portion for clamping two surfaces of a base, and the first board portion contacts against a light bar for fixing the light bar on the other surface of the base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2013
    Assignee: Wistron Corporation
    Inventors: Tien-Yu Yeh, Ying-Te Kuo
  • Publication number: 20130258686
    Abstract: A light and associated mounting body is disclosed which is suitable for mounting on straps of different widths. In a particular embodiment the body can be mounted to the strap, for example a collar or the like, without removing the collar from the object it is attached to.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 28, 2013
    Publication date: October 3, 2013
    Applicant: The Flewelling Ford Family Trust
    Inventor: TIMOTHY D.F. FORD
  • Patent number: 8545041
    Abstract: A mounting clip for attaching objects, such as flashlights to an article, such as a hat or belt, includes a clip portion dimensioned for attaching the clip to the article and an object mounting portion formed with the clip portion. Objects of different widths are removably yet snugly grasped within the object mounting portion. The clip portion includes upper and lower members defining a slot for receiving the article through a lip of the slot and frictionally securing the clip to the article.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2013
    Assignee: MSB Incorporated
    Inventor: Kenneth J. Brown
  • Patent number: 8540405
    Abstract: Light fixtures providing improved installation features and methods for installing such light fixtures are described herein. The light fixture may include a light fixture housing that forms a cavity and has a first end, a second end, and a connection means located at either the first end or second end of the housing. The connection means connects the light fixture housing to another light fixture housing. The light fixture further includes a light tray located in the cavity of the light fixture housing below the connection means. The light tray is hand-bendable to provide access to the interior components of the light fixture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 24, 2013
    Assignee: Cooper Technologies Company
    Inventors: Jeffrey Robert Beck, Vladimir T. Boulii
  • Patent number: 8534882
    Abstract: An illumination lamp comprising: a cover including an engagement portion; a functional member including a light emitting element and a mounting portion, the light emitting element covered by the cover while the engagement portion is engaged with the mounting portion; and a designed member including a cover holder and a lock, the lock locking the functional member, and the cover holder holding the cover.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2013
    Assignee: Yazaki Corporation
    Inventors: Haruhito Ohtsuka, Ryohei Konishi, Yusuke Yoshizoe, Ryohei Ochiai
  • Patent number: 8523400
    Abstract: A light-emitting diode (LED) streetlight structure, which includes a light-emitting module, a power module, and a lamppost. The light-emitting module is disposed on side of the power module; the lamppost is disposed on the other side of the power module and corresponds to the light-emitting module. A heat-dissipating structure is disposed on the surface of a housing of the power module. The heat-dissipating structure corresponds to a power supply in the power module, and can dissipate the heat generated by the power supply and reduce the temperature thereof. Accordingly, heat dissipation of the power supply is enhanced, and hence increasing its lifetime.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2013
    Assignee: Optotech Corporation
    Inventors: Wan-Chih Lin, Yi-Ming Tai, Cheng-Wei Yang, Chia-Wen Wu, Shun-Chih Chen
  • Publication number: 20130208446
    Abstract: A lighting unit for a large electrical household appliance includes a base part configured to receive a luminous element and having positive engagement elements, and a top part configured for attachment to the base part through displacement of the top part longitudinally in a connection plane relative to the base part. The top part has in displacement direction a front region which is provided with two gripping hooks for engagement with the positive engagement elements of the base part, with the gripping hooks engaging below the positive engagement elements.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 25, 2011
    Publication date: August 15, 2013
    Applicant: BSH Bosch und Siemens Hausgeräte GmbH
    Inventors: Alexander Heinrich, Matthias Wiedenmann
  • Publication number: 20130201701
    Abstract: A socket assembly includes a light emitting diode (LED) package having an LED printed circuit board (PCB) with an LED mounted thereto. The socket assembly also includes a clamp for holding the LED package to a support structure. The clamp includes a base that is configured to be mounted to the support structure such that the base engages the support structure. The clamp also includes a spring finger that extends from the base such that the base and the spring finger define a unitary body of the clamp. The spring finger is configured to engage the LED PCB of the LED package and apply a clamping force to the LED PCB that acts in a direction toward the support structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 3, 2012
    Publication date: August 8, 2013
    Applicant: TYCO ELECTRONICS CORPORATION
    Inventors: Christopher George Daily, Matthew Edward Mostoller, Ronald Martin Weber
  • Patent number: 8490936
    Abstract: The present invention provides a decorative light hanging system for presenting a lighted outline of a building structure, and includes a decorative lighting strand, a plurality of releasable magnetic alignment holder pairs each pair comprising oppositely charged magnetic disks including a first disk attached to the building structure and a second disk with a conduit mount attached thereon for receiving the decorative lighting strand therein, and a hanger for positioning and aligning the second disks upon the corresponding first disks.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2013
    Inventor: Lance Rinck
  • Patent number: 8491168
    Abstract: A clip for quickly hanging strings of decorative lights with magnetic base lamp sockets on a home or building. The clip has a ferrous metal base with a hole in the center and a plurality of spaced-apart retaining tabs around the perimeter of the base extending a predetermined distance away from the base. Each of the plurality of spaced-apart retaining tabs has a groove on each side of the tabs to reduce weight. The clip is attached to wood with a screw or a nail or attached to metal or glass with a glue, epoxy or double sided adhesive tape.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2013
    Inventor: Robert James Cooper
  • Patent number: 8485690
    Abstract: A decorative light string clip device is provided for holding a string of lights in a desired configuration on a tree branch or other elongated support structure. The device includes an arcuate member having a pair of spaced free ends. The arcuate member has an outer perimeter edge extending between the free ends. A plurality of notches is provided in the member. Each of the notches extends inwardly from the outer perimeter edge of the member. The notches are radially positioned in spaced relationship around the member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2013
    Inventors: Virginia Garcia, Valerie Garcia
  • Publication number: 20130163262
    Abstract: A lamp assembly comprises a lamp body, a bracket, and a securing member. The lamp body comprises a leg. The lamp body is arranged on the bracket. The securing member is mounted on the bracket and capable of moving relative to the bracket to press or away from the leg of the lamp body to achieve an assembly of the lamp body to the bracket or a disassembly of the lamp body from the bracket. The lamp body includes a plurality of light emitting diodes as a light source.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 28, 2012
    Publication date: June 27, 2013
    Applicant: FOXSEMICON INTEGRATED TECHNOLOGY, INC.
    Inventors: SUNG-HSIANG YANG, WEI-CHUN YEH, CHENG-CHAO CHAO
  • Patent number: 8469322
    Abstract: A system for displaying a strand of lights on a residence or building using an elongated member which attaches to a standard gutter or an eave of the building. The member can be made of metal and has a number of spaced apart hooks for securing a portion of the strand of lights. The system can include a plurality of vertically spaced clips located on a downspout or other structure of the building which secure a portion of the strand of lights or an electric wire such as an extension cord. Additionally, a mesh gutter guard can be utilized with the system and attached to the elongated member. The guard spans the width of the gutter and can be tucked under the drip edge of the roof or under shingles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2013
    Inventor: Randy Oxley
  • Patent number: 8465182
    Abstract: A recessed light fixture has a plurality of fasteners for securing a can or top hat of the recessed light fixture to a substrate, e.g., sheetrock ceiling and/or open frame mounting plate. Each of the plurality of fasteners comprise a clevis bracket, a clevis hook having perpendicular tabs that rotatably attach the clevis hook to the clevis bracket. When the recessed light fixture is inserted into an opening of the substrate, the clevis hooks rotate out of the way into slots in a wall of the recessed light fixture can. Once the clevis hooks clear the substrate, the clevis hooks rotate back through the wall of the recessed light fixture can. Then the clevis brackets are slideably moved toward the substrate, whereby gripping portions of the clevis hooks will engage the substrate and thereby hold the recessed light fixture to the substrate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 18, 2013
    Assignee: Cooper Technologies Company
    Inventors: Jared Michael Davis, Russell Bryant Green
  • Publication number: 20130148366
    Abstract: A clip for holding decorative lights has a clamp portion and a light holding portion connected by a bridge. The light holding portion and the bridge lie in a common plane and are formed as a unitary plastic body. The clamp portion has a leg tapered at one end and a second end which is connected to a bridge portion that holds the bridge and is connected to a clamping arm forming a corner which has an opening. A hook is provided on the end of the arm which defines a space of sufficient size to receive a rope light. The arm and the hook are sized and configured so that the leg and the hook can engage opposite surfaces of the roofing shingle. The light holding portion can be broken away from the clamp portion. Then the two pieces can be connected together in a different configuration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2011
    Publication date: June 13, 2013
    Applicant: ADAMS MFG. CORP.
    Inventors: William E. Adams, IV, Wililam E. Adams
  • Publication number: 20130148367
    Abstract: A set of interchangeable keying members for keying a body that is mountable on mounting rails having keying features of different sizes and shapes, wherein the members of the set may each comprise: a key body for being disposed in a recess of the body and having a keying feature that corresponds to the keying feature of the mounting rail for engaging the keying feature of the mounting rail when the body is mounted thereto. The size, or shape, or position, or a combination thereof of the keying feature of each of the keying members of the set of keying members may be different and correspond to a keying feature of a mounting rail.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 11, 2013
    Publication date: June 13, 2013
    Applicant: STREAMLIGHT, INC.
    Inventor: Streamlight, Inc.
  • Patent number: 8444288
    Abstract: A charger plate having illuminated members. The charger plate includes a base, a raised portion, a rim and a circuit. The base is positioned substantially at a center of the charger plate and includes a first plurality of light emitting sources (LES) that outputs light from the base. The raised portion is substantially opaque and circumferentially surrounds the base. The rim circumferentially surrounds the raised portion and includes a second plurality of LES that outputs light from the rim. The circuit may independently control color and brightness associated with the first plurality of LES and the second plurality of LES. The base may include a reflective portion operable to reflect light from the first plurality of LES. The base and the rim may include a light pipe each for distributing the light emitted from their respective LES. The circuit may be powered via power inductive magnets instead of a battery.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2013
    Inventor: Margo Leal
  • Publication number: 20130120995
    Abstract: A semiconductor light-emitting element mounting module includes a metal conductor plate including anode and cathode terminal contacts on one side, wherein an anode and a cathode of a semiconductor light-emitting element is connectable to the anode and cathode terminal contacts, respectively; a metal thermal radiator member provided separate from the metal conductor plate; and a surface-insulation portion which covers the surfaces of the metal conductor plate and the thermal radiator member while exposing at least a part of the thermal radiator member and the anode and cathode terminal contacts. A clasping member is provided on the surface-insulation portion and projects from the one side of the metal conductor plate. The clasping member can come into contact with a light-receiving member, which receives light that is emitted from the semiconductor light-emitting element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 9, 2012
    Publication date: May 16, 2013
    Inventor: ATSUSHI SATO
  • Publication number: 20130114275
    Abstract: This invention relates generally to an illumination system that is configured for attachment to a hard hat or the temple arm portion of a pair of eyeglasses. The illumination system includes a light source and a multi-axis pivot assembly to permit directional adjustment and focus of a beam of light. An adapter clip is provided to facilitate attachment to the temple arm portion of the eyeglasses. The adapter clip includes a plurality of grooves positioned between two flexible side portions to allow the clip to be slid along the temple arm to a desired position and snapped into a locked position. The illumination system is fully adjustable in terms of light intensity and direction of the light beams.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2012
    Publication date: May 9, 2013
    Inventor: Sight Saver, LLC
  • Patent number: 8434894
    Abstract: A lighting apparatus includes a body portion, a conduit coupled to the body portion, and one or more illumination components coupled to the body portion, where the one or more illumination components are in electrical communication with the conduit. A lighting apparatus kit is also disclosed. A daisy-chained lighting apparatus assembly is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2013
    Assignee: Goal Zero LLC
    Inventors: Robert Emmett Workman, Norm Krantz
  • Publication number: 20130100674
    Abstract: A lighting device may be provided to include a heat sink which includes a receiving recess and a top surface including a hole; a light source module which includes a substrate disposed on the heat sink, a light emitting device disposed on the substrate and a pad disposed on the substrate; a power supplier which is disposed in the receiving recess of the heat sink and includes a projection outputting a power signal for driving the light source module; and a connector which is coupled to the hole of the heat sink, includes a contacting part electrically connected to the pad of the light source module, and is electrically connected to the projection of the power supplier.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 6, 2012
    Publication date: April 25, 2013
    Inventors: Ji Hoo Kim, Tae Young Choi, Do Hwan Kim, Sung Ku Kang, Chan Hyung Jung
  • Publication number: 20130094230
    Abstract: A system for supporting and leveling a light fixture having a fixture body supporting one or more light sources, and connectors on the fixture body, and a pair of V-shaped hanger rods, where each hanger rod has an apex area and first and second ends, and the first and second ends are each configured to be coupled to one of the connectors. A pair of suspension rods are each configured to engage an overhead structure. A pair of spring clip brackets each having a slot and an aperture are releasably and adjustably secured along the length of one of the suspension rods, and also have a receptacle with a locking tab that receives and retains the apex area of one of the hanger rods.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 18, 2011
    Publication date: April 18, 2013
    Inventors: Neal R. Verfuerth, Kenneth J. Wetenkamp
  • Publication number: 20130094212
    Abstract: There is disclosed a lighting that has an electronic module capable of repaired and replaced easily and efficiently and that can prevent foreign substances from being drawn therein, with enhanced spatial utilization.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 16, 2012
    Publication date: April 18, 2013
    Inventor: Jongpil KIM
  • Patent number: 8408743
    Abstract: An LED module includes a light bar and a fixing device. The light bar includes a supporting plate and a circuit board mounted on the supporting plate. The circuit board has a plurality of light emitting diodes thereon. The supporting plate includes a first tongue and a second tongue respectively extending from two opposite ends thereof. The fixing device includes a substrate to support the light bar, a fastening piece and a tenon fixing respectively the two ends of the light bar on the substrate. The fastening piece includes a seat fixed on the substrate and a locking arm connecting to the seat. The first tongue of the light bar is embedded in the tenon, and the second tongue of the light bar is received in a space defined between the seat and the locking arm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2013
    Assignee: Foxsemicon Integrated Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Te-Sheng Chen, Sung-Hsiang Yang
  • Patent number: 8408733
    Abstract: An illuminating device may be used, for example, as a portable illuminator, book light and travel light. The illuminating device may include a head, a pair of rails and a base. The illuminating device may be manipulated into numerous positions including extended and retracted positions such that the light source may be positioned in a variety of positions relative to the base which may include a clip for securing structure the illuminating device to a variety of structures including books, magazines, tables, e-readers and bags, to name a few.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2013
    Assignee: Sol-Light, LLC
    Inventors: David Nelson, Wai-ming Law
  • Publication number: 20130077326
    Abstract: A lamp holder for holding a source of LED light includes a lamp holding component that is sized and arranged to securely receive the source of LED light. Keyed openings, engageable with fasteners associated with the mounting surface, are used to releasably attached the lamp holding component to the mounting surface and to urge the source of LED light against the mounting surface once the lamp holding component is attached thereto. Electrical contacts carried by the lamp holding component, provided to engage corresponding electrical contacts of the source of LED light, are also arranged to urge the source of LED light against the mounting surface when the lamp holding component is attached to the mounting surface. The lamp holding component also includes resiliently mounted holding elements for releasably holding the source of LED light in an accessible location.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2012
    Publication date: March 28, 2013
    Applicant: IDEAL INDUSTRIES, INC.
    Inventors: Alan E. Zantout, Dennis M. Breen, IV, Benjamin D. Swedberg
  • Patent number: 8403513
    Abstract: A pool light adapter ring for retrofitting a pool light in a pool wall niche. The adapter ring has a pair of interlocking hooks to allow the ring to be compressed to a first, compressed state, inserted into a wall niche and then relaxed to a second, rigid state. The adapter ring has mounting brackets attached to the ring for receipt of a pool light or other device. The adapter ring also has a plurality of anchor screws for securing the adapter ring inside the niche. Further, some embodiments may include a grounding screw for attaching the grounding wire from the pool light.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2013
    Assignee: Custom Molded Products, Inc.
    Inventor: William J. Drury
  • Publication number: 20130058110
    Abstract: The lamp seat structure includes an annular seat and a frame. The annular seat is composed of a cylinder and a plurality of fins radially disposed on an outer surface of the cylinder, in which each of the fins has an engagement protrusion. The frame is formed with a flange. The frame is assembled with the annular seat by engaging the flange with the engagement protrusion, and the engagement protrusion is deformed by the flange to fasten each other.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 26, 2012
    Publication date: March 7, 2013
    Inventors: Shyh-Ming Chen, Chia-Hsiang Chen, Tian-Lin Wu
  • Publication number: 20130051039
    Abstract: A lighting device may be provided that includes: a light source including: a member which includes a first placement portion and a second placement portion; a light source module which is disposed in the first placement portion; and a first terminal which is disposed in the second placement portion and is electrically connected to the light source module; and a heat sink including: a first receiver in which the second placement portion of the member is disposed; a second receiver in which a circuitry is disposed; and a second terminal which is disposed corresponding to the first terminal of the light source.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 24, 2012
    Publication date: February 28, 2013
    Inventors: Byeong Guk Min, Jae O Kwak, In Soo Park, Seung Kyun Hong
  • Patent number: 8376569
    Abstract: A flashlight includes a lamp head configured to emit light; a lamp head holder including a lower base, an upper base and a first pivot mount supported by the upper base, the upper base being rotatably connected to the lower base such that the upper base and the lower base are rotatable relative to each other about a first axis of rotation, and the lamp head being rotatably connected to the pivot mount such that the lamp head is rotatable relative to the upper base about a second axis of rotation defined by the pivot mount; and a clamp pivotably connected to the lower base of the lamp head holder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2013
    Assignee: Stanley Black & Decker, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas Pelletier, Karl Vanderbeek, Brian McNeill
  • Publication number: 20130039079
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a traveling light track that satisfies the need for easily relocating a hanging swag light to multiple positions. A traveling light track having features of the present invention comprises an elongated cylindrical shaped tube with a slotted channel suspended from a ceiling, inside of which the actual light chain would be mounted via a swag hook. Thus, sliding the swag hook along the length of the cylindrical tube could relocate the swag light.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 13, 2012
    Publication date: February 14, 2013
    Inventor: TOM LUTZKE
  • Patent number: 8371730
    Abstract: A light for use with a floating object, like a boat, has a body, the body having a flange and a light bulb extending therefrom, a lens, and a switch for activating and deactivating the bulb, the switch being disposed between the lens and the body. A mounting bracket attaches to the body and has an arm for cooperating with the flange such that the body may be disposed at varying angles relative to the arm, a first clamp attaching to the arm and a second clamp attaching to the first clamp such that the mounting bracket may be clamped to an item on the floating object.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 12, 2013
    Inventor: Brian J. Mitchell
  • Publication number: 20130033877
    Abstract: A light head, light device, assembling method of light head and light device are provided. The light device includes a light head and a third unit. The light head includes a first unit, a second unit, a cable, a fixing sheet, a first pin, a conducting sheet, and multiple second pins. The first unit has a side surface, a bottom surface, a pair of slots, and a protrusion portion. The slots are on the bottom surface. The second unit encircling the first unit exposes the protrusion portion. The fixing sheet electrically connected to a first conducting terminal of the cable is inserted into the slots. The first pin inserts into the protrusion portion to make the cable contact the first pin and the protrusion portion. The conducting sheet is under the second unit. The second pins make the conducting sheet, the first and second units assembled together.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 3, 2012
    Publication date: February 7, 2013
    Applicants: KINPO ELECTRONICS, INC., Cal-Comp Electronics & Communications Company Limited
    Inventor: Hsien-Chang Wu
  • Patent number: 8360606
    Abstract: According to one embodiment, a light-emitting device includes a ceramic substrate, a plurality of light-emitting elements, and pressure member. The substrate includes a first surface in contact with a thermally radiative member, a second surface positioned in a side opposite to the first surface, and an outer circumferential surface which bridges outer circumferential edges of the first surface and the second surface. The light-emitting elements are mounted on the second surface of the substrate. The pressure member elastically press the substrate toward the thermally radiative member. A gap is provided between the pressure member and the outer circumferential surface of the substrate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2013
    Assignees: Toshiba Lighting & Technology Corporation, Kabushiki Kaisha Toshiba
    Inventors: Haruki Takei, Seiko Kawashima, Tsuyoshi Oyaizu, Yasunori Yamaguchi
  • Patent number: 8348482
    Abstract: A pendant light assembly having a decorative globe with an internal light chamber, formed integrally of blown glass. The chamber is formed by reheating a portion of the blown glass globe and applying a partial vacuum to draw the glass inwardly. A secondary layer of glass inside the light chamber differs from the glass of the main globe in transparency, translucency and/or color; for example, the outer globe may be clear and the inner light chamber may be translucent to diffuse the light from the light source therein. The globe is suspended by a lighting assembly on the end of an electrical cord that is mounted to the lip of the opening into the internal light chamber. The connector assembly includes a clip mounted to the lighting element, having a plurality of flexible lobes that can be depressed to pass through the opening, and a cap threadingly mounted to the lighting element that can be tightened down to clamp the edges of the clip beneath the lip of the opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 24, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 8, 2013
    Assignee: Bocci Design & Manufacturing, Inc.
    Inventor: Omer Arbel
  • Publication number: 20120314433
    Abstract: An apparatus having a base, and legs coupled to the base extending there from for releasably engaging the spiral portion of a CFL along the outer circumference thereof, such that the legs are spaced from each other about the outer circumference of the CFL. Two of the legs opposite each about the CFL circumference each have at least one region enabling engagement to one of the two wire loops of a typical incandescent bulb clip from which a lampshade is supportable.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 10, 2011
    Publication date: December 13, 2012
    Inventors: Brian K. Winchester, Christine M. Winchester