Magnetic Patents (Class 362/398)
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Patent number: 8827510Abstract: The invention relates to an electromagnetic suction element (3) comprising a light source (10) consisting of a prismatic electromagnet (6) housing in a profiled element having a U-shaped section with ends that are closed by end caps (8) each having a shoulder (8a). Said suction element is characterized in that the end cap at the end of the suction element at least comprising the light source consists of a translucent material.Type: GrantFiled: June 8, 2010Date of Patent: September 9, 2014Assignee: Digit Societe par Actions SimplifieeInventor: Jacob Benhammou
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Patent number: 8783935Abstract: An organic light emitting diode lighting apparatus is disclosed. The apparatus includes: a light emitting panel including an organic light emitting diode, a receiver receiving the light emitting panel, a cover coupled with the receiver to cover a front edge of the light emitting panel, at least one permanent magnet disposed on the receiver or the cover, and at least one of electromagnet disposed on the receiver or the cover member.Type: GrantFiled: March 2, 2012Date of Patent: July 22, 2014Assignee: Samsung Display Co., Ltd.Inventors: Jae-Goo Lee, Doo-Hwan Kim, Min-Woo Lee
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Publication number: 20140153265Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: February 11, 2014Publication date: June 5, 2014Applicant: APEX TECHNOLOGIES, INC.Inventors: Charles Albert Rudisill, Daniel John Whittle
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Publication number: 20140153227Abstract: 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.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 8, 2013Publication date: June 5, 2014Applicant: Goldeneye, Inc.Inventors: Scott M. Zimmerman, Karl W. Beeson, William R. Livesay, Richard L. Ross
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Patent number: 8727586Abstract: To provide a lighting device where a light-emitting body including light-emitting elements whose light-emitting regions are spread out in a plane or light-emitting elements in which a plurality of light-emitting regions are arranged in a plane can be exchanged easily. To provide a lighting device in which a terminal of the light-emitting body can be electrically connected to a contact of a mounting portion easily. A light-emitting body including light-emitting elements whose light-emitting regions are spread out in a plane or light-emitting elements in which a plurality of light-emitting regions are arranged in a plane may be fixed by a magnetic force so that a terminal of the light-emitting body is in contact with the contact of the mounting portion.Type: GrantFiled: November 4, 2011Date of Patent: May 20, 2014Assignee: Semiconductor Energy Laboratory Co., Ltd.Inventor: Kenichi Wakimoto
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Publication number: 20140126199Abstract: Retrofit systems and methods are disclosed for lighting installations, and in particular, to retrofit systems and methods used to retrofit troffer-style lighting installations with LED light sources. Retrofit systems can be used with different light fixtures, but those described are particularly adapted for use with troffer-style fixtures. These retrofit systems can provide the same amount of light as traditional light fixtures already do, for example 1600-4000 lumens or more. The retrofit systems can be used with many different light sources but are particularly well-suited for use with solid state light sources or light engines, such as those utilizing LEDs. Some embodiments of the present invention comprise a mechanical mounting system for installing an LED light engine within an existing lighting system housing or pan, such as a troffer pan, without penetrating the ceiling plenum.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 8, 2013Publication date: May 8, 2014Applicant: CREE, INC.Inventors: SHAWN HEETER, Vasavi Mandavilli, Mitchell Huang, Mark Edward Dixon, Kurt W. Wilcox, Nicholas W. Medendorp, JR.
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Patent number: 8651711Abstract: 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: August 17, 2011Date of Patent: February 18, 2014Assignee: Apex Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Charles A. Rudisill, Daniel John Whittle
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Patent number: 8616739Abstract: A vandal resistant lighting fixture including a base with a first side wall and a flange extending from the first side wall; a cover having a second side wall having interior and exterior peripheries and a cap extending from the second side wall, the cap having an opening through which light from an illumination source may pass; a securing mechanism rotatably securing the cover to the base when the cover is rotated in a first direction relative to the base to a secured position; and/or a magnetically operable latching mechanism having latched and unlatched positions. With the cover in the secured position, the latching mechanism prevents rotation of the cover in a second direction opposite the first direction when the latching mechanism is in the latched position. A corresponding magnetic key may be configured to provide a magnetic force to toggle the latching mechanism between the latched and unlatched settings.Type: GrantFiled: June 8, 2011Date of Patent: December 31, 2013Assignee: Koninklijke Philips N.V.Inventor: Carlton Bruce Plunk
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Patent number: 8616731Abstract: A stage light fixture is provided with a main body extending along a longitudinal axis and having an outer surface; a light source arranged inside the main body at a first end of the main body and suitable to emit a light beam substantially along the axis; and with an objective lens arranged at a second end of the main body; the main body is provided with a plurality of inserts to fix to the outer surface, by means of a magnetic coupling, a filter suitable to intercept the light beam which crosses the objective lens; the inserts are made of a magnetic material and/or of a metallic material suitable to be attracted by a magnetic material.Type: GrantFiled: December 15, 2009Date of Patent: December 31, 2013Assignee: Clay Paky S.p.A.Inventors: Pasquale Quadri, Angelo Cavenati
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Patent number: 8608353Abstract: A lighting apparatus having a base support member defining an inner cavity portion and configured to have an outer multi-dimensional quadric surface. A mounting member is magnetically coupled to the base support member, the mounting member being configured and operative to be movable about an outer surface of the base support member. A lighting appliance is configured to mount a lighting element wherein the lighting appliance is magnetically coupled to the mounting member, the lighting appliance is further configured and operative to be movably positionable about the magnetic mount member.Type: GrantFiled: July 1, 2011Date of Patent: December 17, 2013Inventor: Nicolas Girard
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Patent number: 8550654Abstract: A lighting assembly includes a receptacle having a bore, a lighting device having a light source, a retention mechanism, and a switch recessed within the bore of the receptacle. The retention mechanism may be configured to removably retain at least a portion of the lighting device within the bore of the receptacle. The switch may be configured to provide electrical energy to the light source in response to axial movement of at least a portion of the lighting device toward the base of the bore.Type: GrantFiled: February 3, 2011Date of Patent: October 8, 2013Assignee: Safeseeker Inc., LLCInventor: Mark C. Olsen
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Patent number: 8545066Abstract: A light includes a magnetic base; a light housing having a plurality of LEDs and a DC power source; and a frictional pivot connection between the magnetic base and the light housing.Type: GrantFiled: June 2, 2011Date of Patent: October 1, 2013Assignee: Ullman Devices CorporationInventors: Edward S. Coleman, Qiu Jianping
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Patent number: 8540404Abstract: A flashlight with an extendable and retractable cord is provided, and the flashlight comprises: a housing with an internal cavity leading to an aperture, a light bulb, a power source, an extendable and retractable cord scrollably received within a portion of the internal cavity of the housing, one end of the cord is attached to a portion of the internal cavity of the housing and the second end extending through said aperture and being connected to an attachment device.Type: GrantFiled: February 24, 2012Date of Patent: September 24, 2013Assignee: IBT Holdings, LLCInventors: Glenn Robinson, Michael Garcia
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Patent number: 8536772Abstract: An organic light emitting diode (OLED) tile device for illumination includes: a rear surface cover having a plurality of conductive rear surface cover magnets which are electrically connected to an anode layer and a cathode layer of an OLED tile for illumination and pass a current to the OLED tile, and coupled to a rear surface of the OLED tile; and a front surface cover having a plurality of front surface cover magnets and integrally coupled to the rear surface cover and the OLED tile for illumination.Type: GrantFiled: August 28, 2012Date of Patent: September 17, 2013Assignee: Silicon Works Co., Ltd.Inventors: Sun Young Kim, Yong Sun Choi
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Patent number: 8523398Abstract: A lighting device having a housing incorporating an electrical circuit, a light source and a source of power with a gravity controller. The gravity controller regulates the power applied to the light source in response to the relationship between the position angle and the tilt angle of the lighting device with respect to the vertical. The lighting device has a storage orientation wherein the light source is non-energized and a transporting or use orientation wherein the light source is energized. A plurality of lighting devices are mounted on a storage bracket in a non-energized orientation. A plurality of lighting devices are mounted on a carrier having a changeable orientation, wherein the lighting devices are energized during transporting and non-energized during storage.Type: GrantFiled: September 20, 2011Date of Patent: September 3, 2013Inventor: Kevin F. McDermott
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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: 8490936Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: May 2, 2012Date of Patent: July 23, 2013Inventor: Lance Rinck
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Patent number: 8491168Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: February 25, 2011Date of Patent: July 23, 2013Inventor: Robert James Cooper
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Patent number: 8459606Abstract: A display magnetic hanger system provides a hanger support that may be repeatedly attached and removed at desired locations on a structure using a remote installation tool to install the hanger support and to install items for display on the hanger support. The installation of the hanger support is to a pre-installed magnet location marker at the desired location(s) on a structure. The desired location may be out of reach of the user desiring to display an item but the system and display item is easily installed using the long-handled remote installation tool.Type: GrantFiled: July 26, 2010Date of Patent: June 11, 2013Inventors: Tony Gaspar, Todd Evenson, Gregory Powell
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Publication number: 20130128597Abstract: A magnetic retainer includes a body, a magnetic member, a plate and a light unit. The body has a space for receiving objects and the magnetic member is connected to the bottom of the body to attract the objects. The plate has a concaved portion for receiving the objects and is rotatably connected to the body. When the light unit is rotated to a first position relative to the plate, the light emitting member faces outside of the plate. When the light unit is rotated to a second position relative to the plate, the light emitting member faces the concaved portion of the plate.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 9, 2013Publication date: May 23, 2013Inventor: Man-Chi Chang
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Patent number: 8436521Abstract: A lamp device includes a lamp, a socket, two magnetic electrodes, and two electrode boxes. The lamp comprises a bulb portion, a stem portion, and two magnetic contacts. The socket has a receptacle portion configured to accept the lamp. The two magnetic electrodes are disposed in the receptacle portion. Each of the two electrode boxes encloses each of the two magnetic electrodes. The magnetic electrode is free to move in the electrode box, and the magnetic electrode makes an electrical contact all the time. The lamp device may further comprise a guiding groove and an insulating wall. The guiding groove may be provided on a bottom surface of the lamp between the two magnetic contacts.Type: GrantFiled: March 21, 2011Date of Patent: May 7, 2013Inventor: Henry Hyunbo Shim
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Patent number: 8425082Abstract: A magnetic detachable multi-functional LED lamp includes a power source lamp seat and a luminous lamp unit. The power source lamp seat is provided with a plurality of magnetic units, while the luminous lamp unit is fixed with plural magnetic sucking members respectively corresponding with the magnetic units of the power source lamp seat. By so designing, the luminous lamp unit of the LED lamp can be attracted and fixed on the power source lamp seat by magnetic function of the magnetic units provided on the power source lamp seat, facilitating components of the LED lamp to be assembled, dissembled and replaced, attaining effects of energy saving and carbon reduction, lessening electronic waste and promoting green environmental protection.Type: GrantFiled: April 6, 2011Date of Patent: April 23, 2013Assignee: Ceramate Technical Co., Ltd.Inventor: Robert Wang
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Patent number: 8398256Abstract: 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: January 19, 2011Date of Patent: March 19, 2013Assignee: Defender Innovations, Inc.Inventor: Steven Marlin Fridley
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Patent number: 8393762Abstract: A magnetic lampshade frame assembly comprises: a frame device, including upper and lower frames; a hood device, including a hood, a connecting strip separately formed at upper and lower positions of an internal side of the hood, and an external side of the connecting strip being fixed to the hood, and an internal side of the connecting strip being magnetically coupled to the upper frame or the lower frame, and at least one of the connecting strip and the upper frame or at least one of the connecting strip and the lower frame is made of a magnetic material, so as to achieve the effects of saving the material of the lamp, assembling or disassembly a lampshade quickly and conveniently, avoiding damages of a lampshade, providing a secured connection between the hood and the frame, and improving the texture to enhance the added value of the lamp product.Type: GrantFiled: July 6, 2011Date of Patent: March 12, 2013Inventor: Wilson Wu
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Publication number: 20130044501Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: August 17, 2011Publication date: February 21, 2013Inventors: Charles A. Rudisill, Daniel John White
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Patent number: 8371728Abstract: The present invention relates to a control module (30) for a lighting system, which lighting system (10) comprises a base module (11) with at least two parallel electrodes (16) and at least one light module (20) coupled with said electrodes (16), said control module comprising: a controller (30) adapted to control at least one parameter of the at least one light module (20), and a holding member (28) adapted to removably hold said control module in engagement with said electrodes (16) of said lighting system (10). It also relates to a lighting system and a light module (20) for such a lighting system.Type: GrantFiled: February 7, 2008Date of Patent: February 12, 2013Assignee: Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V.Inventors: Dirk Hente, Joseph Hendrik Anna Maria Jacobs
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Publication number: 20130010482Abstract: An organic light emitting diode (OLED) lighting apparatus includes an OLED lighting module, and a socket board for mounting the OLED lighting module, wherein the OLED lighting module includes a substrate body including an emission region and a sealing region surrounding the emission region, an OLED on the substrate body, a sealant on the sealing region of the substrate body, and including a conductive member electrically coupled to the OLED, a printed circuit board (PCB) bonded to the substrate body by the sealant for sealing and covering the OLED, and including external input terminals electrically coupled to the conductive member, and an affixing unit on the external input terminals, and wherein the socket board has a supporting unit coupled to the affixing unit for attaching the OLED lighting module thereto.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 19, 2012Publication date: January 10, 2013Inventor: Sung-Jin Choi
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Patent number: 8348492Abstract: A magnetic track and lighting system is described. The present magnetic luminaire attaches to a track through magnetic connectors and provides easy mobility of the luminaires on the track without necessary mechanical attachment mechanisms. The magnetic luminaire incorporates the utilization of LED sources and provides in its design cooling and heat dissipation by the interface between the magnetic luminaire and the track.Type: GrantFiled: May 6, 2009Date of Patent: January 8, 2013Assignee: Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V.Inventors: Alejandro Mier-Langner, John Fiegener
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Patent number: 8317374Abstract: A modularly constructed hand held, utility light is described and taught having a sealed electrical module and a separately attached handle module. In one embodiment. module includes two half shells that when assembled and attached to the electric module. Various embodiments of the handle module may comprise an articulation mechanism configured to allow the user to manipulate the direction of the light provided by the utility light by rotating the utility light in at least one direction. The articulation mechanism may comprise one or more of a ball and socket joint, a ratchet mechanism, or any other suitable device configured to allow a user to manipulate the direction of the light provided by the modular utility light. In another embodiment, the handle module may comprise a strap configured to facilitate cord management and/or allow a user to hang the modular utility light above a work area.Type: GrantFiled: November 17, 2009Date of Patent: November 27, 2012Assignee: Multiway Industries (HK) Ltd.Inventor: Paul A. Hedrick
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Patent number: 8308323Abstract: A light clip is disclosed comprising: a base; a magnet attached to the base; two or more strand engagement members extending from the base, wherein a space is defined between the two or more strand engagement members, and the space is of sufficient size so that a bulb socket may be positioned between two or more strand engagement members; and a groove defined in each of the strand engagement members; the groove configured to engage a cord.Type: GrantFiled: September 17, 2010Date of Patent: November 13, 2012Inventor: Darryl Holland
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Patent number: 8303142Abstract: An LED worklight having a center core and a first panel and a second panel coupled to the center core. The first panel includes a first array of LEDs mounted to a first circuit board disposed within a first opening formed within the first panel and a first lens disposed over the first array of LEDs. The second panel includes features similar to the first panel. The second panel is rotatable around the center core from a 0 degree closed orientation to about a 360 degree orientation, and is positionable at any intermediate angle therebetween. The LED worklight includes a retractable hook for mounting to an elevated object. The LED worklight also includes at least one magnet to mount the LED worklight to vertical/vertically angling surfaces. The array of LEDs mounted to the first panel and the second panel can be controlled independently of one another.Type: GrantFiled: May 17, 2011Date of Patent: November 6, 2012Assignee: Cooper Technologies CompanyInventors: Christopher Michael Bryant, James Richard Christ
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Patent number: 8256917Abstract: Five embodiments of security safe light modules are disclosed which provide dedicated, low-power light modules for illuminating, on demand, the combination lock of security safes and, particularly, the combination lock of a security safe designed to store firearms. Several embodiments are designed to magnetically or adhesively adhere to the outer surface of the steel access door of a safe immediately above the combination lock dial or keypad, while others are designed to be permanently sandwiched between the outer surface of the access door and the combination lock which is secured to the door's outer surface with screws accessible from the inside of the safe. All embodiments include a housing preferably made of polymeric structural resin, a 3-volt lithium coin cell, a light emitting diode, and a switch. Certain embodiments provide a timed circuit which automatically shuts off power to the LED.Type: GrantFiled: April 26, 2010Date of Patent: September 4, 2012Inventors: Michael W. Gammell, Ricky Lynn Brittain, C. Russell Shaw
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Patent number: 8240894Abstract: A lighting system with removable light modules mounted on a frame by an attractive force between magnetic material of the light module and magnetic material of the frame such that a light module may be installed on, removed from, or relocated on the frame manually without tools or permanent electrical connection. The frame may be one-, two-, or three-dimensional, and it may provide an aesthetic appearance even when the lighting system is not illuminated. The light modules may employ incandescent, quartz-halogen, LED, or fluorescent light sources. Particularly, in LED embodiments, the magnetic materials serve the dual functions of mounting and heat sinking. The lighting system may be utilized as a sign, signaling device, or a building block in larger lighting systems. The lighting system has a wide variety of applications and provides a user with improved ability to control the quantity, direction, and characteristics of the emitted light.Type: GrantFiled: October 4, 2010Date of Patent: August 14, 2012Assignee: OSRAM SYLVANIA Inc.Inventors: John P. Sanroma, John D. Mitchell, Jr.
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Patent number: 8240891Abstract: A lamp arrangement with a lamp housing with at least one housing surface having at least one module connecting device, and at least one module set including at least two housing connecting modules. The housing connecting modules have a correspondingly configured connecting device for connection to the module connecting device.Type: GrantFiled: March 28, 2007Date of Patent: August 14, 2012Assignee: Rittal GmbH & Co. KGInventors: Sandor Albert, Horst Seibel
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Patent number: 8240867Abstract: An LED lamp for an aquarium is disclosed, wherein a shade mounted therein with an LED lamp pipe, a grooved edge of the shade is formed thereon a front slide groove and a rear slide groove, the front slide groove is inlaid therein with a lamp pipe clamp, the rear slide groove is inlaid therein with at least two magnetic blocks; by taking advantage of the magnetic attraction of the two magnetic blocks and the outer magnetic attraction blocks provided outside of the aquarium, the entire LED lamp pipe can be fixed at any position in the aquarium, and can suit various aquariums of different sizes to provide illumination.Type: GrantFiled: October 4, 2010Date of Patent: August 14, 2012Assignee: Eiko Electric Products Corp.Inventor: Yu-Chin Wang
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Patent number: 8231239Abstract: The present invention is a portable illuminated display device. The device includes a plurality of light emitting diodes (LEDs) that provide light to the device, a substrate that is lit by the LEDs, a plurality of batteries that power the display, an image that includes a message or other indicia and a color insert that can change the LEDs light color. The device also includes a core with an electronics component, a light panel that receives the light from the LEDs and provides a homogenous area of light, a cover with a cover surface, a casing with a back lid, a front lid and an opening between the lids, a vertical and horizontal attachment point, a on and off push button and a metal plate and a plurality of magnets to allow a user to attach the device.Type: GrantFiled: September 1, 2010Date of Patent: July 31, 2012Inventor: Terrence Peter Hickey
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Publication number: 20120176799Abstract: A lighting device providing an easy installation in a roof or a wall, having a small number of pieces is disclosed. The lighting device comprises at least a holding body (1) having a main axis (A) and at least one opening (4), comprising at least one magnetic band called “fixed band” (5) including at least one first magnetic element having a first polarity, and body (6) arranged to hold at least one light source, said light body being capable of moving with respect to the holding body relative at least to the main axis, comprising at least one magnetic band called “mobile band” including at least one second magnetic element having a second polarity opposite the first polarity, wherein said mobile band faces at least a part of the fixed band during at least a part of the motion of the light body with respect to the holding body.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 9, 2010Publication date: July 12, 2012Applicant: KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS ELECTRONICS N.V.Inventor: Sebastien Burguburu
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Patent number: 8187006Abstract: A flexible magnetic interconnect is disclosed. In one embodiment, an apparatus includes a module having a recess therein. A magnetic structure is moveable within the recess and a flexible circuit cooperates with the module to retain the magnetic structure within the recess. Movement of the magnetic structure is caused by magnetic attraction between the magnetic structure and an external magnetic structure. The flexible circuit includes a compliant contact, which changes shape by movement of the magnetic structure.Type: GrantFiled: February 2, 2010Date of Patent: May 29, 2012Assignee: Apex Technologies, IncInventors: Charles Albert Rudisill, Daniel John Whittle
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Patent number: 8186858Abstract: An illuminating structure for a hand tool contains a lamp comprised of a light seat, an illuminating set, a cover member, and two magnetic members, wherein the light seat includes a receiving portion disposed on a top surface thereof to receive the illuminating set, and includes a plurality of holes mounted on two sides thereof and communicating with the receiving portion, includes a slot mounted on a bottom surface thereof to receive the magnetic members, and the slot includes two bores fixed on two sides thereof individually and communicating with the receiving portion to connect with the illuminating set; the illuminating set is used to make light; the cover member is covered to the receiving portion; the magnetic member is a magnet made of metal material to conduct electricity and fixed to the slot so as to contact with the electrode conducting piece of the illuminating set.Type: GrantFiled: April 9, 2010Date of Patent: May 29, 2012Inventor: Ming-Nan Chen
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Publication number: 20120113657Abstract: To provide a lighting device where a light-emitting body including light-emitting elements whose light-emitting regions are spread out in a plane or light-emitting elements in which a plurality of light-emitting regions are arranged in a plane can be exchanged easily. To provide a lighting device in which a terminal of the light-emitting body can be electrically connected to a contact of a mounting portion easily. A light-emitting body including light-emitting elements whose light-emitting regions are spread out in a plane or light-emitting elements in which a plurality of light-emitting regions are arranged in a plane may be fixed by a magnetic force so that a terminal of the light-emitting body is in contact with the contact of the mounting portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 4, 2011Publication date: May 10, 2012Inventor: Kenichi Wakimoto
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Patent number: 8172436Abstract: A battery powered rotating LED lighting assembly with a magnetic base, a housing and a pivot post attached to the housing. The lighting assembly housing is supported by the pivot post, which is supported by a support assembly in the base.Type: GrantFiled: December 1, 2009Date of Patent: May 8, 2012Assignee: Ullman Devices CorporationInventors: Edward S. Coleman, Qiu Jianping
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Publication number: 20120087141Abstract: The trouble light simply incorporates a magnet on the rear of a standard trouble light The magnet allows the lamp to be positioned in numerous stable positions. The old light with the hook was almost impossible to position correctly.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 27, 2009Publication date: April 12, 2012Inventor: Wilfred P. Rancourt
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Publication number: 20120075857Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: February 17, 2010Publication date: March 29, 2012Applicant: KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS ELECTRONICS N.V.Inventor: Stefan Marcus Verbrugh
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Patent number: 8128264Abstract: The present invention provides a light fixture assembly. In one embodiment, the assembly includes a light bulb socket with an opening at one end for accommodating C7/C9 light bulbs and at least one opening at the second end. The socket includes a conductor that places a light bulb into electrical contact with electrical wires inserted through the side of the socket. The assembly also includes a base attached to the second end of the socket. The base includes a wire clamp that fits through the opening in the second end of the socket and holds the electrical wires in contact with the conductor. Retaining clips on the base apply a retaining force against the socket to hold the base in place. A strong magnet is embedded in the base, thereby allowing the assembly to be mounted magnetically to metal surfaces.Type: GrantFiled: May 8, 2009Date of Patent: March 6, 2012Inventor: Shawn Michael Genenbacher
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Publication number: 20120014120Abstract: A lighting apparatus having a base support member defining an inner cavity portion and configured to have an outer multi-dimensional quadric surface. A mounting member is magnetically coupled to the base support member, the mounting member being configured and operative to be movable about an outer surface of the base support member. A lighting appliance is configured to mount a lighting element wherein the lighting appliance is magnetically coupled to the mounting member, the lighting appliance is further configured and operative to be movably positionable about the magnetic mount member.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 1, 2011Publication date: January 19, 2012Inventor: Nicolas Girard
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Patent number: 8079724Abstract: The combined spotlight caution light apparatus provides the advantages of both a spotlight and a caution light. Both lights are housed one above the other within the transparent circular dome. The apparatus provides the advantage of removably mounting each needed light to a vehicle, without brackets, vehicle modifications, or hardware or electrical harness invasion. The apparatus provides the advantages of rotating caution light warning. And, the apparatus separates and combines controls for the spotlight and caution light with the control within the connecting wire that plugs into the vehicle cigar lighter.Type: GrantFiled: July 1, 2009Date of Patent: December 20, 2011Inventor: Curtis D. Klaver
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Publication number: 20110305028Abstract: A light support assembly includes a circular body having a slot at one end for receiving a light string therein which is secured by a cap at the one end. A magnet is mounted in a cavity at an opposite end of the body. An applicator holds the body during mounting of the light support assembly to a building or other structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 14, 2011Publication date: December 15, 2011Inventor: Travis Lloyd SCOTT
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Publication number: 20110286225Abstract: An LED lighting device that allows easy attachment, replacement, and cleaning of a lighting apparatus, as compared to a fluorescent lamp, is provided. An LED lighting device 100 includes an LED lighting apparatus 140, and a holder 110 including a holding portion (left holding portion 120 and right holding portion 130) that holds two end portions of the LED lighting apparatus 140 and supplies commercial alternating- or direct-current power to the LED lighting apparatus 140. The state of the LED lighting apparatus 140 relative to the holder 110 can be, in addition to a normal holding state and a separated state, a semi-holding state in which the LED lighting apparatus 140 is held with its one end portion (left end portion 150) being held by the holder 110 (left holding portion 120) and the other end portion (plug 160) being removed from the holder 110.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 10, 2009Publication date: November 24, 2011Applicant: Sharp Kabushiki KaishaInventors: Katsuyuki Konishi, Masanori Watanabe
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Patent number: 8061866Abstract: An automatic luminous device whose use does not require an external manual switch, which is substituted by another internal automatic switch, which activates the device only when it is placed on a sufficiently dense metal surface, nor does it require a connecting cable to an external power source, which is replaced by a preferably rechargeable battery. It was designed as an emergency light for police vehicles, and as a back-up light and is fitted with a base or casing (1) and a translucent shade (2), which, when coupled together, form a single body. Externally, the base of the casing (1) is fitted with two or more permanent magnets (3) in order to block the said casing (1), when it is placed on a sufficiently dense metal platform (4).Type: GrantFiled: June 8, 2006Date of Patent: November 22, 2011Assignee: Torre & Torre Innovacion, S.L.Inventors: Luis Carlos Torre Sarmiento, Julio César Gonzalez Alvarez
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Publication number: 20110261573Abstract: A magnetic holder for a lamp comprising: a magnetic base, where magnetic base is capable of being mounted onto a metal surface; and a hollow cylindrical device, where the cylindrical device provides a mechanism for insertion of a solar-powered light and the cylindrical device is mounted on the base by an attachment mechanism, where the cylindrical device extends above the top surface of the magnetic base. In one particular embodiment the attachment mechanism may include a bolt and the mechanism for insertion includes a cap. The base of the magnetic holder may mount in either a horizontal or a vertical position.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 21, 2011Publication date: October 27, 2011Inventor: CHARLES COX