Magnetic Patents (Class 362/398)
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Patent number: 12098822Abstract: A light box structure includes a bracket and a board. The bracket is in an arc shape and has a first surface and a second surface opposite to each other. The board has a plurality of magnetic positioning posts. The magnetic positioning posts have at least two different heights. The board is attracted and attached on the first surface of the bracket through the magnetic positioning posts.Type: GrantFiled: December 30, 2022Date of Patent: September 24, 2024Assignee: AUO CORPORATIONInventors: Li-Yuan Liao, Chien-Hsin Lin, Ming-Chun Hsu, Yu-Chin Wu
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Patent number: 12042463Abstract: The present invention is a modular platform for assembling a device for miscellaneous applications, comprising a base to which either a plugin and/or an overlay may be attached, each serving specific functionality including cleaning, back scratching, massaging, scrubbing (with a surface adapting to body contours as per one embodiment), applying lotion/medication, etc. The base has a pipe-like hollow handle through which a normal or telescopic elongated reach arm may be fastened. Alternatively, handle endings may be fitted with an insert connectable to a matching reach arm. An example configuration is a ball/socket joint insert allowing free multi-axial rotation of a matching reach arm. Having the handle/device in between reach arms gives more control over directionality, coverage, and pressure over the target body area yielding more effective function. Included as a matter of illustration not limitation are: adaptive, massager, and general-purpose embodiments.Type: GrantFiled: June 6, 2022Date of Patent: July 23, 2024Inventor: Waleed S Nema
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Patent number: 11739921Abstract: A modular lighting device may mounted into architectural finished surfaces such as ceilings, walls and floors. The device comprising an adjustable mounting mechanism that allows the lighting device to be fitted to various sized openings in a surface. One version of the modular lighting device includes a plate for receiving a lamp fitting, three mounting brackets, and a locking ring for restraining the mounting brackets to the plate, wherein the modular lightning device is configured such that it can be fitted to different sized openings via radial adjustment of the mounting brackets.Type: GrantFiled: June 17, 2020Date of Patent: August 29, 2023Assignee: Fischer Lighting Holding ApSInventor: Stig Elmvang
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Patent number: 11649953Abstract: Apparatus and methods for deployment of fixtures. The apparatus may include a system for controlling deployed fixtures. The system may receive user commands different devices in different formats. The fixtures may be independently addressable. The fixtures may be magnetically supported by a fixture support. A brace may join two or more fixture supports without reducing space available to support fixtures. The brace may join a fixture support to a fixture support accessory. An accessory may include a variable-angle junction. The fixture may include articulating joints for controlling the direction of a beam. The fixture may include a lens having an electrically controllable beam spread angle. The fixture may be stowable in the fixture support. The fixture may be slidable along a cord to adjust a height of the fixture. The fixture may include an extendable ring. The system may coordinate motions of the fixtures to follow a target. The fixture may include an elongated board.Type: GrantFiled: May 10, 2021Date of Patent: May 16, 2023Assignee: Wangs Alliance CorporationInventors: Peter Vancorenland, Michael Sabolcik
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Patent number: 11614223Abstract: In a general aspect, an illumination assembly includes an article including a body having a first magnetic element with at least one electrically conductive surface. The illumination assembly also includes a light assembly including a housing, a second magnetic element, a light source, and a power source. A first terminal of the light source is electrically connected with a first terminal of the power source. The light assembly also includes a first electrical contact disposed on the housing and electrically coupled with a second terminal of the light source. The light assembly also includes a second electrical contact disposed on the housing and electrically coupled with a second terminal of the power source. Magnetically coupling the light assembly with the article, via the first magnetic element and the second magnetic element, electrically couples the first electrical contact with the second electrical contact to energize the light source.Type: GrantFiled: October 25, 2021Date of Patent: March 28, 2023Inventor: James Haug
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Patent number: 11441765Abstract: A device between connect device for connecting between multiple modular LED structures includes a node, which connects to a modular LED wall, at one end and has the other end which receives power and/or video. In between the first and second ends have a spherical surface. A node linking structure has suction cups that connected the spherical surface and allow changing angles between the different node so that the LED modular devices can have different angles in between them.Type: GrantFiled: October 8, 2019Date of Patent: September 13, 2022Assignee: Production Resource Group, LLCInventor: Frederic Opsomer
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Patent number: 11441725Abstract: A stand assembly for holding handheld electronic devices in a multitude of positions or locations having a first section with a curved end magnetically attached to second section having and indented surface. The first section also attaches to a surface, the second section either is contiguous with a portable electronic device, a carrying case, or other item; or has a means to attach to another surface. A high-friction elastomeric material, or similar friction producing material, helps to secure the first and second sections together, or the second section against another flat magnetic surface.Type: GrantFiled: February 19, 2019Date of Patent: September 13, 2022Assignee: Nite Ize, Inc.Inventors: Frank Vogel, Paul Turner
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Patent number: 11437755Abstract: According to one embodiment, a controller may include a user interface that is operable to receive input from a user to control an electronic system to which the controller may be coupled either directly or indirectly. The user interface may comprise an interface housing to which the user interface is coupled, the interface housing having a front portion and a rear portion, the front portion of which may contain the user interface. A controller housing may be coupled to the rear portion of the interface housing, the controller housing having a smaller perimeter than the interface housing. The controller housing may be comprised of at least one sidewall and a rear wall. At least one magnet may be coupled to the controller housing. The magnet(s) may be operable to hold the controller in position using magnetic force when the controller housing is inserted into a mounting receptacle.Type: GrantFiled: October 11, 2019Date of Patent: September 6, 2022Assignee: HOME THEATER DIRECT, INC.Inventor: Brian R. Wines
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Patent number: 11248945Abstract: A fuel storage system has a tank access chamber with improved monitoring, servicing and maintenance capabilities. In particular, the chamber includes a sump monitored by a liquid sensor whose proper function can be automatically checked remotely, e.g., via an electronic controller or remote manual operation. In cases where such a check indicates a need for physical inspection of the sump sensor, the present system provides for sensor removal and installation by service personnel from a location outside the tank access chamber. Thus, the present system facilitates regular inspection and routine or unplanned maintenance without the need for a person to physically enter the tank access chamber.Type: GrantFiled: July 8, 2016Date of Patent: February 15, 2022Assignee: FRANKLIN FUELING SYSTEMS, INC.Inventors: Lee B. Markham, John R. West, William S. Nelson, Paul Ridge
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Patent number: 11221038Abstract: Disclosed are methods and apparatuses for creating hypermobile joints; hypermobile magnetic joints; super hypermobile joints; and super hypermobile, super magnetic joints. Joints can be simple magnetic, where one ferromagnetic element is a permanent magnet and the other is not; or super magnetic, where both are permanent magnets. Super hypermobile magnetic joints are created with two enclosures, joined magnetically and free to rotate around the other, with ferromagnetic elements inside the enclosures magnetized. As the moments of the magnetic domains of the enclosed magnetized ferromagnetic elements align parallel to each other inside each enclosure, as well as to the moments of the magnetic domains of the other magnetized ferromagnetic elements inside the other enclosure, the resulting magnetic attraction/attachment brings the enclosures together completing the joint. The frictional forces on the surfaces of the enclosures maintains the positions of the enclosures, and thus the joint.Type: GrantFiled: May 8, 2018Date of Patent: January 11, 2022Inventor: Dennis C Simmons, Sr.
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Patent number: 11185208Abstract: A multi-layer sponge assembly is disclosed which contains a metallic disk that mates with a separate metallic element to allow the sponge to be elevated in a suspended position to dry.Type: GrantFiled: February 16, 2021Date of Patent: November 30, 2021Assignee: Munchkin, Inc.Inventors: Steven Bryan Dunn, Matthew Joseph Saxton, Kwok Ping Kuen
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Patent number: 11118764Abstract: A light emitting apparatus includes a light source, a unitary formed heatsink with a plurality of heat dissipating fins, and a walled enclosure that retains a light source and comprises an opening that terminates at a surface substantially perpendicular to the walled enclosure. The light source is coupled to one of the enclosure wall/s and the surface, the opposite side of the heat sink retaining the light source is a side of the apparatus that is mechanically and/or electromechanically coupled to a support structure, at least one adjacent side of the walled enclosure has a plurality of heat dissipating fins, unitarily formed with the heat sink, that extend outwardly beyond the wall's perimeter, at least one fin extends upwardly beyond the light source toward the illuminated space, and at least one through openings enable the flow of free air across at least two fins.Type: GrantFiled: January 26, 2021Date of Patent: September 14, 2021Assignee: Lighting Defense Group, LLCInventor: Daniel S. Spiro
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Patent number: 11004366Abstract: An illumination display platform is provided. The platform includes an illumination source, like an LED strip, that provides lighting effects in connection with an art element and a panel system when the art element and panel system are in electrical and magnetic communication with one another. The illumination display platform permits tool-free assembly and disassembly.Type: GrantFiled: September 21, 2020Date of Patent: May 11, 2021Assignee: Tectonics Industries, LLCInventor: Christian Tan
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Patent number: 10898998Abstract: A magnetic mount for a power tool to secure the power tool to a ferrous surface includes a substantially u-shaped bracket including a spaced apart pair of mounting arms each having a base end and an opposite distal end, a rigid cross-member joining the pair of mounting arms at the base ends, a mounting head on each distal end of the pair of mounting arms, at least one magnet mounted on the cross-member, wherein the pair of mounting arms are disposed in a first direction from the cross member and the magnet is disposed in a second direction substantially opposite to the first direction, from the cross member, and wherein the mounting heads are adapted for mounting to at least one side of the power tool.Type: GrantFiled: August 28, 2019Date of Patent: January 26, 2021Assignee: Unique Construction Products Inc.Inventor: Kristopher James Hurst
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Patent number: 10835033Abstract: A system for magnetically securing an electronics enclosure proximate a surface of a separate structure. The system includes a mounting apparatus that has a first surface, a second surface, and an interface structure that is constructed and arranged to allow the mounting apparatus to be secured to the surface of the separate structure, with the first surface of the mounting apparatus closer to the surface of the separate structure than is the second surface of the mounting apparatus. One or more magnets are fixed to one or both of the mounting apparatus and the electronics enclosure such that the one or more magnets are arranged to magnetically couple the electronics enclosure to the mounting apparatus.Type: GrantFiled: September 10, 2019Date of Patent: November 17, 2020Assignee: Bose CorporationInventors: Darryl John Bryans, Benjamin Lippitt, Marc Brandon Happes, Daniel T. Lynch
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Patent number: 10783810Abstract: An illumination display platform is provided. The platform includes an illumination source, like an LED strip, that provides lighting effects in connection with an art element and a panel system when the art element and panel system are in electrical and magnetic communication with one another. The illumination display platform permits tool-free assembly and disassembly.Type: GrantFiled: March 18, 2020Date of Patent: September 22, 2020Assignee: Tectonics Industries, LLCInventor: Christian Tan
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Patent number: 10684001Abstract: A detachable flood light assembly includes a security light and motion detection system having a central attachment arm with a twist locking mechanism securing the flood light to the arm. An extendable pole is in mechanical communication with the arm. At the distal end of the pole is a magnetic coupling which permits the detachable flood light assembly to be removably positioned upon a base which in turn is positioned upon a surface normally inaccessible to a user absent other means.Type: GrantFiled: August 7, 2019Date of Patent: June 16, 2020Inventor: Michael E. Beckman
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Patent number: 10670238Abstract: A magnetic module includes a circular truncated cone reflector. There is a mounting area on the top of the reflector, and the lens which filtrates the light from the LED and an optional honey comb installed at the mounting area. One or more pillars are around the circular truncated cone reflector. There is a mounting hole on the top of each pillar and a magnet on each mounting hole. The circular truncated cone reflector connects with a LED lighting front ring. The LED lighting front ring covers the circular truncated cone reflector, and the magnetic material of the LED lighting front ring and the magnet come together. The magnetic module is easy to install and replace because of the magnetic elements. The invention may be incorporated into a pendant, down light, or track light.Type: GrantFiled: October 11, 2018Date of Patent: June 2, 2020Assignee: Dongguan Zhao He Lighting Co., Ltd.Inventor: Ming Feng Shih
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Patent number: 10492602Abstract: A system for magnetically securing an electronics enclosure proximate a surface of a separate structure. The system includes a mounting apparatus that has a first surface, a second surface, and an interface structure that is constructed and arranged to allow the mounting apparatus to be secured to the surface of the separate structure, with the first surface of the mounting apparatus closer to the surface of the separate structure than is the second surface of the mounting apparatus. One or more magnets are fixed to one or both of the mounting apparatus and the electronics enclosure such that the one or more magnets are arranged to magnetically couple the electronics enclosure to the mounting apparatus.Type: GrantFiled: January 26, 2017Date of Patent: December 3, 2019Assignee: Bose CorporationInventors: Darryl John Bryans, Benjamin Lippitt, Marc Brandon Happes, Daniel T. Lynch
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Patent number: 10386049Abstract: The present invention relates generally to lighting systems, and more particularly to a freely adjustable, exchangeable and configurable lighting system that can be reconfigured, mounted and positioned in multiple independent configurations to provide task lighting to illuminate a specific area. The present invention relates more specifically to a reconfigurable lighting system employing surface connection means, support means and adjustment means to enable a task lighting element to be mounted to any desired vertical or horizontal surface, fixture or edge thereof. The present invention also relates more specifically to a magnetically enabled coupling and adjustment means that enables a task lighting element to be positioned at a selected rotational or angular orientation by hand, yet maintain its position against the force of gravity.Type: GrantFiled: May 8, 2017Date of Patent: August 20, 2019Assignee: Vode Lighting, LLCInventors: Scott S Yu, Rick Wong
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Patent number: 10378753Abstract: A light-emitting cooling fan includes a base, a bracket arranged above the base, an impeller located in between the base and the bracket, a light source disposed on the bracket, a reflector disposed on a hub of the impeller and a light guiding member. The light source points downward to the hub of the impeller. The reflector is disposed underneath the light source, and configured for reflecting light from the light source in a radial direction of the hub. The light guiding member is disposed underneath the light source, and configured for receiving the light from the reflector and leading the light to travel along the radial direction of the hub to outside of the hub and then hit one of fan blades of the impeller. In this way, rotation of the impeller transfers the light into a halo visual illusion for human eyes.Type: GrantFiled: August 23, 2018Date of Patent: August 13, 2019Assignee: GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.Inventors: Shun-Chih Huang, Tai-Chuan Mao
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Patent number: 10215386Abstract: A light directing apparatus is disclosed. The light directing apparatus including a light mounting fixture, a ball joint including a ball stud having a round head on a first end and a stud shaft on a second end in which the stud shaft mounted to the light mounting fixture and a magnetic housing magnetically coupling the ball joint and the magnetic housing by a magnetic force of the magnetic housing such that the magnetic housing has a concave mount surface to accommodate the round head of the ball joint therein allowing the ball joint to move freely within the concave opening such that the light mounting fixture is rotatable in a 360 degree range around the ball joint and movable 180 degrees in a latitudinal and a longitudinal direction. The light directing apparatus further includes a moveable arm affixed to the magnetic housing by a sleeve mount.Type: GrantFiled: December 26, 2017Date of Patent: February 26, 2019Inventor: Todd Zimmerman
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Patent number: 10174934Abstract: A rotary power tool includes a tool housing and a lighting system. The tool housing has a main body portion and a nose portion, which includes a nose cap. The lighting system includes a lighting system housing mounted on the tool housing and defining a battery compartment, a light source, and at least one battery disposed in the battery compartment. The at least one battery is operably connected to the light source to supply electrical current to the light source.Type: GrantFiled: December 10, 2015Date of Patent: January 8, 2019Assignees: Robert Bosch Tool Corporation, Robert Bosch GmbHInventors: Bradley D. Padget, Joseph S. Scaduto, Julio Camacho, Jaime Moreno
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Patent number: 9951913Abstract: The invention relates to a light fixture (1) comprising an elongated carrier element (5), at least one lighting module (20), which can be detachable secured to the carrier element (5), and means for supplying power to the lighting module (20), said means comprising contacts arranged on the carrier element (5) or on one of the device carriers (50) held by the carrier element (5). In said light fixture, spring contacts (41) constitute at least some of the contacts.Type: GrantFiled: March 3, 2015Date of Patent: April 24, 2018Assignee: ZUMTOBEL LIGHTING GMBHInventors: Sascha Skergeth, Michael Kohler, Thomas Kottek, Cristian Olariu, Norbert Peter, Sebastian Schubnell, Daniel Steurer
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Patent number: 9709258Abstract: A lighting system including modules containing LEDs or other electroluminescent devices and loosely constrained magnetic structures at least partially contained within cavities in the module substrate that are connected to fixtures under magnetic force. The loosely constrained magnetic structures accommodate mechanical variations in the system and provide a method to connect modules mechanically, electrically and thermally to different fixtures or positions in fixtures without tools. The relatively short distance separating magnetic structures provides high connection forces with the use of relatively small magnets. Magnets and electrical contacts are not located directly between the LED subassembly and the fixture, which provides higher thermal conductivity pathways to remove heat from the LEDs. Biasing members may be used to increase thermal contact. Magnetic structures may, but are not required, to conduct electricity.Type: GrantFiled: February 11, 2014Date of Patent: July 18, 2017Assignee: APEX TECHNOLOGIES, INC.Inventors: Charles Albert Rudisill, Daniel John Whittle
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Patent number: 9673575Abstract: The invention is an electrically conductive wall hook. The invention is a means to provide power to an object that is being stored in a hanging position. The invention is made up of two parts. The first part is a housing attached to an object to be stored that contains an opening. The second part is a hook attached to a wall. Both the housing and the hook contain electrical conductors. When the hook is fitted securely inside the opening of the housing, the object is suspended from the hook, and the electrical conductors within the housing and the hook mate with each other. The electrical conductor inside the hook is attached to electrical power so that electrical power is provided to the object that is suspended from the hook.Type: GrantFiled: September 27, 2016Date of Patent: June 6, 2017Inventors: David R. Hall, Joseph Blanch, Andrew Priddis, Johnathan Conley
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Patent number: 9614322Abstract: Electrical connectors use magnetic repulsion for orienting themselves in the right polarity and magnetic attraction for holding together. When inserted into the ends of a conduit, a pair of these electrical connectors can transfer electricity through the conduit. Each electrical connector includes a housing with top and bottom surfaces and a fixed and a movable terminal both of which are recessed below the top surface of their respective, parallel passages. A spring controls terminal movement. Each terminal carries an electrical contact. A torus-shaped magnet surrounds the contact of the contact in the movable terminal so that its magnetic field energizes that contact. The magnets in movable terminals of each electrical connector are oriented in the same way so movable terminals of electrical connectors repel each other but fixed terminals attract movable terminals from their passages and into the passages of the fixed terminals so that two electrical connectors lock together.Type: GrantFiled: March 8, 2016Date of Patent: April 4, 2017Assignee: Christmas Northeast, Inc.Inventor: James W. Gibboney, Jr.
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Patent number: 9372050Abstract: A magnetic gun barrel attachment is provided. The magnetic gun barrel attachment includes a body. The body includes an outer surface, a front end, and a rear end. A plurality of concave channels may be formed on the outer surface from the front end to the rear end. The concave channels each include a different radius of curvature. Therefore, each concave channel may be a different size, and may thereby fit on different sized barrels of a various amount of guns. A flashlight s attached to the body. The flashlight includes a flashlight head disposed at the front end of the body. At least one magnet is disposed within the body in between the plurality of channels to attract and attach to the barrel of the gun. The magnetic gun barrel attachment may further include a tactical rail.Type: GrantFiled: October 15, 2014Date of Patent: June 21, 2016Inventor: Colton Gill Franklin
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Patent number: 9360193Abstract: A light-emitting diode (LED) tube has a tube and at least one LED tube fastener. Each of the at least one LED tube fastener has a body and a magnetic core. The body has at least one insertion leg formed on a bottom thereof and connected to a top wall of the tube. The magnetic core is mounted in a top portion of the body to be magnetically attached to a lamp fixture when the LED tube is mounted on the lamp fixture such that the at least one LED tube fastener holds and supports the LED tube and the LED tube is not bent due to a weight thereof.Type: GrantFiled: August 20, 2014Date of Patent: June 7, 2016Assignee: LUXUL TECHNOLOGY INCORPORATIONInventors: Cheng-Hung Pan, Yung-Ta Hung, Cheng-Hsien Chen
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Patent number: 9341361Abstract: A light emitter with a radiation exit surface including a housing part with a receptacle, at least one organic optoelectronic device, arranged in the receptacle, and at least one cover part joined to the housing part, wherein the device is mounted between the cover part and the housing part.Type: GrantFiled: August 6, 2012Date of Patent: May 17, 2016Assignee: OSRAM Opto Semiconductors GmbHInventors: Karsten Diekmann, Steven Rossbach, Britta Göötz, Kok Eng Ng, Sok Gek Beh, Mardiana Binti Khalid, Boon Liang Yap, Shahrol Izzanni Abdul Manaf
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Patent number: 9222653Abstract: A luminaire carried by a lighting fixture, having a generally concave-shaped housing defining an optical chamber and an aperture, and a plurality of lighting devices each having a heat sink, a light source, and a magnetic attachment member. Each lighting device may be positioned about the inner surface of the housing. The magnetic attachment member may magnetically bind a lighting device to pads proximate to ferromagnetic material in the housing. Light emitted by the light source may enter the optical chamber and pass through the aperture in a generally orthogonal direction in relation to the orientation of the device. Electrical power may be delivered by one or more power supply units of either an external or an on-board type, and by using either inductive or conductive coupling. Network interfaces may enable communication of control instructions among a multiple controllers located either within a single luminaire or distributed among multiple luminaires.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2013Date of Patent: December 29, 2015Inventors: Eric Holland, Mark Penley Boomgaarden, Eric Thosteson
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Patent number: 9200789Abstract: A magnetic pivot connector structure is provided. The structure comprises a magnetic socket and a magnetic plug. The magnetic socket includes negative and positive grooves at the center. A magnet is disposed on one side of the positive and negative grooves. The positive and negative grooves are connected electrically to a first member. The magnetic plug comprises positive and negative shafts disposed aside. An iron member is disposed on one side of the positive and negative shafts. The positive and negative shafts are connected electrically to a second member. When the magnetic plug is connected electrically to the magnetic socket. The magnet attracts the iron member, which connects electrically the first and second members. Then the positive shaft is used as the axle center and the negative shaft rotates around the negative groove. Thereby, the first and second members are connected pivotally and rotate with respect to each other.Type: GrantFiled: May 8, 2014Date of Patent: December 1, 2015Inventor: Chih-Te Yang
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Patent number: 9146009Abstract: A solar lighting apparatus includes a controlling portion, having a first conjugating surface, a button with a plurality of lights, and electrodes hidden in the controlling portion; and an energy collecting portion, having a second conjugating surface, a solar panel to absorb sunlight, and corresponding receiving holes to receive the electrodes of the controlling portion, wherein a magnetic force is generated between the controlling portion and the energy collecting portion to tightly bind these two portions, and the electrodes are attracted out from the controlling portion by the magnetic force to plug into the receiving holes to form an energy conversion circuit to convert solar energy collected by the solar panel to other forms of energy.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2012Date of Patent: September 29, 2015Assignee: IP Power Holdings LimitedInventor: Shou Qiang Zhu
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Patent number: 9016908Abstract: Provided is an illumination device including a light emitting portion including a light source, an intermediate portion connected to the light emitting portion, a supporting portion connected to the intermediate portion and supporting the light emitting portion and the intermediate portion; a connecting portion connecting the light emitting portion and the intermediate portion to be rotatable with respect to each other, and another connecting portion connecting the intermediate portion and the supporting portion to be rotatable with respect to each other. The light emitting portion, the intermediate portion, and the supporting portion connected to the connecting portions may rotate with respect to each other based on the connecting portions to form a three-dimensional (3D) shape, and may be arranged in a single plane when the light emitting portion, the intermediate portion, and the supporting portion are unfolded based on the connecting portions.Type: GrantFiled: April 20, 2012Date of Patent: April 28, 2015Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.Inventors: Joong Hun Jin, Ju Saeng Kim
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Publication number: 20150109804Abstract: Apparatuses and methods for installing light modules are described. One such apparatus includes a light emitting diode (LED) module including one or more LEDs, a printed circuit board (PCB), and a connector. The apparatus further includes a holder for retaining the LED module and a magnet attached to the lower surface of the holder. The apparatus may then be attached to a surface by the magnet.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 2, 2014Publication date: April 23, 2015Inventor: Esmail Khalid Parekh
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Patent number: 9010972Abstract: An organic light emitting display device is disclosed which includes a magnet inserted into a bottom cover. The magnet is used to combine an organic light emitting display panel with a support means which is used to support the organic light emitting display panel and includes an upper cover, the bottom cover and a side cover. A sealing member included in the organic light emitting display panel is fastened to the bottom cover by a magnetic force of the magnet. As such, it is easy to separate the organic light emitting display panel and the support means from each other when a fault is generated in any component. In accordance therewith, the manufacturing process can be simplified and the faulty component can be easily replaced with a normal component. As a result, the manufacturing costs of the organic light emitting display device can be reduced.Type: GrantFiled: September 24, 2013Date of Patent: April 21, 2015Assignee: LG Display Co., Ltd.Inventor: Gi Hyon Jung
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Publication number: 20150078003Abstract: A lamp includes: a lamp circuit board, wherein two power input/output terminals are respectively provided on two side of the lamp circuit board; a lighting element, wherein the lighting element is mounted on the lamp circuit board for being driven and lightened; a plurality of magnetic parts connected to the lamp circuit board, so as to detachably and magnetically attaching the lamp circuit board by the magnetic parts, wherein the magnetic part is connected to the lamp circuit board by a bolt and a nut, and a spring is placed between the bolt and the nut for supporting; and a connecting wire comprising a cable and two plugs respectively mounted at two ends of the cable, wherein one of the plugs is connected to a power supplier and the other plug is connected to the power input/output terminal for supplying the lamp.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 17, 2014Publication date: March 19, 2015Inventor: Limin Yang
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Publication number: 20150070892Abstract: The invention relates to a lighting system comprising at least one base member and at least one lighting device, the lighting device being able to be brought into functional connection with at least one supporting structure by means of the base member, and the base member comprising at least one first connecting member and the lighting device comprising at least one second connecting member that is able to be brought into function connection with the first connecting member, an attractive magnetic force also being able to be generated between the first connecting member and the second connecting member, and to a lighting device and a base member.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 17, 2014Publication date: March 12, 2015Inventor: Carsten Florian WITSCH
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Patent number: 8967824Abstract: Systems and apparatuses are disclosed for a portable light having a modular base. In one embodiment, a portable light having a modular base comprises a housing portion and a modular base portion. The housing portion may comprise a light source, power source, and lens. The modular base portion may comprise a mounting portion, and the modular base portion is configured to removably connect to the housing portion. The housing portion is further configured to operatively connect to the modular base portion through a deformable fabric, such that the housing portion is rotatable relative to the modular base portion when the housing portion is operatively connected to the modular base portion through a deformable fabric.Type: GrantFiled: May 15, 2012Date of Patent: March 3, 2015Inventors: Charles Hootman, Paul Harrison, Abraham Alexander, Christopher Hawker, Jessica Ann Moreland
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Patent number: 8944648Abstract: A fixture accessory assembly includes a fixture having an accessory retaining member, the accessory retaining member receiving an accessory cartridge, the accessory cartridge releasably positioned within the fixture by a magnetic force.Type: GrantFiled: October 18, 2007Date of Patent: February 3, 2015Assignee: Genlyte Thomas Group LLCInventor: Scott Dupre
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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: 8905572Abstract: A portable light includes an elongated housing having a longitudinal axis, a light source positioned within the elongated housing, and an attachment member movably coupled to the elongated housing to hang the portable light from a support structure. The attachment member is movable to a first position, in which the attachment member generally extends from the elongated housing in a direction parallel to the longitudinal axis, and to a second position, in which the attachment member generally extends from the elongated housing in a direction perpendicular to the longitudinal axis.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2013Date of Patent: December 9, 2014Assignee: Milwaukee Electric Tool CorporationInventors: Gareth Mueckl, Timothy Janda, Wade F. Burch, Kyle Harvey
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Patent number: 8888332Abstract: Apparatus and methods of attaching accessories to LED lamps and for providing active accessories in LED lamps are disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: June 4, 2013Date of Patent: November 18, 2014Assignee: Soraa, Inc.Inventors: Wilfred Martis, Frank Shum, Artem Mishin, Zinovy Dolgonosov
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Publication number: 20140334166Abstract: A magnetic pivot connector structure is provided. The structure comprises a magnetic socket and a magnetic plug. The magnetic socket includes negative and positive grooves at the center. A magnet is disposed on one side of the positive and negative grooves. The positive and negative grooves are connected electrically to a first member. The magnetic plug comprises positive and negative shafts disposed aside. An iron member is disposed on one side of the positive and negative shafts. The positive and negative shafts are connected electrically to a second member. When the magnetic plug is connected electrically to the magnetic socket. The magnet attracts the iron member, which connects electrically the first and second members. Then the positive shaft is used as the axle center and the negative shaft rotates around the negative groove. Thereby, the first and second members are connected pivotally and rotate with respect to each other.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 8, 2014Publication date: November 13, 2014Inventor: CHIH-TE YANG
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Patent number: 8882313Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: September 5, 2012Date of Patent: November 11, 2014Assignee: Delta Electronics, Inc.Inventors: Li-Fan Lin, Ching-Chuan Shiue, Wen-Chia Liao, Shih-Peng Chen
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Publication number: 20140313708Abstract: A lighting apparatus and method is disclosed for illuminating a surface using solid-state light emitting diodes (LEDs). The lighting apparatus consists of a plurality of LEDs arranged in an array form, a base for mounting the LEDs, an electrical power supply, and a fixing means for attaching said lighting apparatus to a surface to provide an upward lighting. In some embodiments disclosed in the invention, the base has a shaped surface. In other embodiments, a lensing means is provided. In some embodiments, the LEDs are mounted at an angle. According to the present invention, a method for providing an upward lighting to a surface using LEDs is provided, wherein the lighting apparatus is attached near the bottom of the surface to be illuminated and the angle between the plane of said surface and the center of the light beam from the LEDs is less than 45 degrees.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 22, 2014Publication date: October 23, 2014Inventor: Yihao Cheng
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Patent number: 8851717Abstract: The invention relates to a directable magnetic mount (10) for a light emitter (20). The invention also relates to a light source (200), to a base (40) and to an illumination system (100). The directable magnetic mount comprises interface means (30) configured for conducting thermal energy away from the light emitter to a heat sink (40), and comprises a magnetic connector (50) configured for magnetically connecting the directable magnetic mount to the base. The magnetic connector is configured for thermally interconnecting the interface means and the heat sink. The interface means is configured for being thermally connected to the heat sink at a plurality of orientations of the interface means with respect to the heat sink. Each of the plurality of orientations of the interface means comprises a different emission direction of the light emitter.Type: GrantFiled: February 17, 2010Date of Patent: October 7, 2014Assignee: Koninklijke Philips N.V.Inventor: Stefan Marcus Verbrugh
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Patent number: 8845123Abstract: Apparatus for mounting accessories to guns. Some embodiments provide gun mounts each including a body and a magnet to magnetically couple the mount to the gun. The bodies are shaped and dimensioned to mechanically retain the accessories (which can be flash lights). The magnets are mechanically coupled to the bodies (and can be an integral portion thereof) and cause magnetic fields. Given the shapes and dimensions of the bodies, the positions of the magnets relative to the bodies and relative to the barrels of the guns when the bodies abut the barrels, the magnetic field strengths are within a range sufficient to releasably and magnetically couple the magnets and the barrels. In some embodiments the magnetic field strengths are sufficient to limit the ranges of motion of the mounts relative to the guns during the shock created by firing the gun.Type: GrantFiled: March 12, 2013Date of Patent: September 30, 2014Assignee: Defender Innovations, Inc.Inventor: Steven Marlin Fridley
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Publication number: 20140268698Abstract: Reflector designs for a large area panel light source create induced draft cooling means adjacent to the panel light source. The panel light source has a wavelength conversion element on a solid-state light source for emitting light of a first and second wavelength to form a broader emission spectrum of light from the panel light source. Magnetic elements make electrical connection between the fixture contacts and the light source contacts on the panel light source for a light fixture.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2013Publication date: September 18, 2014Inventors: Scott M. Zimmerman, William R. Livesay, Richard L. Ross, Eduardo DeAnda
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Patent number: RE49436Abstract: A light directing apparatus is disclosed. The light directing apparatus including a light mounting fixture, a ball joint including a ball stud having a round head on a first end and a stud shaft on a second end in which the stud shaft mounted to the light mounting fixture and a magnetic housing magnetically coupling the ball joint and the magnetic housing by a magnetic force of the magnetic housing such that the magnetic housing has a concave mount surface to accommodate the round head of the ball joint therein allowing the ball joint to move freely within the concave opening such that the light mounting fixture is rotatable in a 360 degree range around the ball joint and movable 180 degrees in a latitudinal and a longitudinal direction. The light directing apparatus further includes a moveable arm affixed to the magnetic housing by a sleeve mount.Type: GrantFiled: February 25, 2021Date of Patent: February 28, 2023Inventor: Todd Zimmerman