Body Member With Plural Radial Arms (e.g., Chandelier) Patents (Class 362/405)
  • Patent number: 11452264
    Abstract: A grow light for stimulating plant growth is presented herein. The grow light includes a plurality of primary light modules with LEDs fixedly mounted to a support assembly and spaced a distance away from a plant canopy, and one or more secondary light modules movably or pivotally mounted to an end of one or more of the primary light modules. A positioning assembly is disposed interconnected light modules for manually or automatically movably disposing the secondary light modules into different angular positions relative to the plant. A height adjustment assembly is also include to movably position the light assembly, such as the plurality of primary light modules or the secondary light modules in a vertical direction. Additional features can be included, such as positioning sensors, environmental sensors, CO2 delivery systems, water cooling systems, ground wire interconnections, and light frequency control.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2022
    Assignee: Growgenics LLC
    Inventors: Richard A. Genga, Jr., Hamid Pishdadian
  • Patent number: 11274817
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the technical field of plant lighting, in particular to a panel type combined plant lamp, at least including a panel lamp. Any end of the panel lamp is provided with a rotating connection part, the joint of the rotating connection part and the panel lamp is provided with a slide sleeve plate, the slide sleeve plate includes a pulling plate and a bottom plate, the bottom plate is fixedly connected to the panel lamp or the rotating connection part, the pulling plate is fixedly connected to the panel lamp or the rotating connection part, the thickness of the panel lamp is 3 to 40 mm, the slide sleeve plate is internally provided with a slide groove along the length direction, both sides of the slide groove are provided with openings.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 15, 2022
    Assignee: FUJIAN SANAN SINO-SCIENCE PHOTOBIOTECH CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Chanjuan Wu, Shaoqing Lin, Wenfa Wang
  • Patent number: 11032976
    Abstract: A light fixture includes a housing, a controller, and a lighting module. The housing defines a first and second portions. The second portion defines a window. The controller is at least partially disposed within the first portion. The lighting module is at least partially disposed in the second portion. The lighting module includes a submount, a plurality of light emitting diodes, a lens cover, an encapsulating material, and a protective coating. The plurality of light emitting diodes is coupled with the submount and is configured to project light through the window. The lens cover includes an exterior surface and overlies the plurality of light emitting diodes and the submount such that the lens cover and the submount define an interior therebetween. The encapsulating material substantially fills the interior. The protective coating is provided over the exterior surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 15, 2021
    Assignee: HGCI, Inc.
    Inventor: Dengke Cai
  • Patent number: 10551049
    Abstract: A lighting fixture includes a lamp support, a lamp arm on the lamp support, a lamp cup shell defining an installation seat at an end of the lamp arm, a lamp shade configured to be supported on the lamp cup shell, and an LED bulb configured to extend into the installation seat. The LED bulb includes a heat sink, an LED lamp panel on the heat sink including LEDs on a base board, a light transmitting cover covering the LED lamp panel, a bottom case assembly on the heat sink including an LED power drive module electrically coupled to the LED lamp panel, and electrical connection members for electrically coupling the LED bulb to the lamp cup shell. A screw press ring is configured to attach the LED bulb to the lamp shade, and mechanical installation members are configured to detachably couple the LED bulb to the lamp cup shell.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2020
    Assignee: Gardenia Industrial Limited
    Inventor: Zhu Shi
  • Patent number: 10174929
    Abstract: A lighting fixture includes a lamp support, a lamp arm on the lamp support, a lamp cup shell defining an installation seat at an end of the lamp arm, a lamp shade configured to be supported on the lamp cup shell, and an LED bulb configured to extend into the installation seat. The LED bulb includes a heat sink, an LED lamp panel on the heat sink including LEDs on a base board, a light transmitting cover covering the LED lamp panel, a bottom case assembly on the heat sink including an LED power drive module electrically coupled to the LED lamp panel, and electrical connection members for electrically coupling the LED bulb to the lamp cup shell. A screw press ring is configured to attach the LED bulb to the lamp shade, and mechanical installation members are configured to detachably couple the LED bulb to the lamp cup shell.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 8, 2019
    Assignee: Gardenia Industrial Limited
    Inventor: Zhu Shi
  • Patent number: 9927104
    Abstract: A lighting fixture is disclosed. The lighting fixture includes at least one lamp cup shell, a lampshade configured to be supported on the at least one lamp cup shell, and an LED light bulb configured to be coupled to the at least one lamp cup shell and extend up through an opening in a bottom of the lampshade. The LED light bulb includes a heat sink having a base and series of cooling fins arranged around the base. The cooling fins define external threads. The LED light bulb also includes an LED light board on the heat sink and a translucent cover covering the LED light board. The LED light board includes at least one LED light. The lighting fixture also includes a compression ring configured to threadedly engage the external threads of the heat sink to couple the LED light bulb to the lampshade.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 27, 2018
    Assignee: Gardenia Industrial Limited
    Inventor: Hing Chuen Allan Kwong
  • Patent number: 9407853
    Abstract: In general, in one aspect, the invention relates to a method for presenting weather data. The method includes displaying a first weather video panel comprising a first video element and a second weather video panel comprising a second video element, where the first video element and the second video element are synchronized, and receiving an instruction to add a third weather video panel. The method further includes, in response to receiving the instruction to add a third weather video panel, displaying the third weather video panel comprising a third video element, and restarting the first weather video panel and the second weather video panel, where after the restarting, the first video element, the second video element, and the third video element are synchronized.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2016
    Assignee: Vimov
    Inventors: Amr Ramadan, Ahmed Fouad, Osama Abd El Karim
  • Patent number: 8794784
    Abstract: The recessed can lampshade accessory is able to be configured for use with an existing recessed can that is mounted on a ceiling. The recessed can lampshade accessory includes a plurality of arm supports that each includes an attachment clip on a distal end. The attachment clip enables the respective support arm to clip onto the recessed can fixture, and from which the arm support extends downwardly in order for a lamp shade to attach thereon. The lamp shade is suspended below the recessed can in order to diffuse light directed therefrom, and which also resembles a lamp shade.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 5, 2014
    Inventors: Darren V. Maloney, Meanie A. Maloney
  • Patent number: 8517553
    Abstract: A fan light apparatus comprises: a ceiling mount disk; a light frame, coupled to the ceiling mount disk; a lamp, fixed onto the light frame; a fan installing case, installed to the bottom of the light frame; a fan motor, installed in the fan installing case; a vane, pivotally coupled to the fan motor spindle; a support, movably coupled to an internal side of the bottom of the fan installing case; a wind-guide fan motor, fixed to the center of the support; a wind-guide vane, sheathed on a spindle of the wind-guide fan motor; a latch, pivotally coupled to the spindle of the wind-guide fan motor for supporting the wind-guide vane; and an anion generator, installed in a space between the vane and the wind-guide vane.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2013
    Assignee: Superiorlite Corporation Limited
    Inventors: Charles Lan, Guo-You Liu
  • Patent number: 8491149
    Abstract: A decorative light in the form of a candelabrum, chandelier, or sphere, the candelabrum and chandelier having a plurality of artificial flower blossoms, each with an LED. A control circuit is electronically connected to each LED and has electronic circuitry to cause each LED to illuminate at a preselected time each day, remain illuminated for a predetermined interval, and then extinguish.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2013
    Assignee: Exhart Environmental Systems, Inc.
    Inventor: Margaret Weiser
  • Patent number: 8434900
    Abstract: A ring-shaped illuminating apparatus with variable projection angle includes a fixing ring, a plurality of swing plates and a plurality of light elements. The fixing ring is connected to the camera. The swing plates each have a fixing end pivotally connected to the fixing ring and a free end away from the fixing end. The swing plates can change their status from an opened status to a closed status. While in the closed status, the free ends of the swing plates are close to each other. While in the opened status, the free ends of the swing plates are away from each other. Each of the swing plates has an inner face and an outer face opposite to the inner face. The inner faces of the swing plates face to each other in the closed status. The light elements are respectively arranged on the inner faces of the swing plates.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2013
    Assignee: Lumos Technology Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Chih-Yi Yang
  • Patent number: 8424833
    Abstract: A suspension device (10) with a carrier segment (12) and with at least one extension arm (14) that can be mounted pivotably thereon for moving in space devices (16, 18) that can be mounted thereon. The carrier segment (12) has a base part (24) for mounting the suspension device (10) at a mounting site. The suspension device has one or more quick-release rod modules (26) that can be detachably connected with the base part (24). The quick-release rod module (26) or each quick-release rod module (26) has a bus module (32), which contacts either a bus module (32) of a quick-release rod module (26) already embraced by the suspension device (10) or a contact device in the base part (24) when a quick-release rod module (26) is mounted on the suspension device (10).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2013
    Assignee: Dräger Medical GmbH
    Inventors: Sven Müller, Christian Elsenbach, Carsten Timm, Hanno Kretschmann
  • Patent number: 8272769
    Abstract: A modular lighting fixture (10) is provided with a plurality of arms (16) branching off a central support (14) wherein they are inserted pressure-wise starting from the respective bottom ends. The central support comprises a containment body (18) wherein a plate (20) is arranged, with concentric seats (22,24) for as many spiral electrical conductors (22?, 24?) surmounted by a cylindrical plate (26) of insulating material wherein a plurality of through seats (28) with circular plan or wells is peripherally obtained, starting from a plane (30), wherein the bottom ends of arms (16) are inserted, provided with the electrical cables (42) for powering a lighting body connected to the opposite top end of the same arms. The bottom end of the arms is made integral to a sleeve (40) provided, along the base perimeter, with a vertical notch (40?) intended for coupling with a projection (52) protruding from the outer side surface of a cylindrical body (48), whereon the sleeve is fitted pressure-wise.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 15, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 25, 2012
    Inventor: Paolo Bassani
  • Patent number: 8182107
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for providing a luminaire employing at least one Light Emitting Diode (LED) device as the light source and a metal beverage container as the luminaire housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2012
    Assignee: LED Transformations, LLC
    Inventors: John William Curran, Shawn Patrick Keeney
  • Patent number: 8021019
    Abstract: A lighting device includes a cover, a cap, a central post having opposite ends coupled to the cover and the cap respectively, and a plurality of first and second frames. The cover and the cap both form a plurality of circumferentially distributed slots opposite to each other. The first and second frames have ends respectively fit into the slots of the cover and the cap and each frame carries at least one light-emitting diode. As such, a light-emitting diode lighting device that is hollow, light-weighted, and exhibiting excellent heat dissipation is formed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2011
    Assignee: Power Data Communications Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Chien-Yuan Chen, Ying-Te Chuang, Yi-Sheng Chen
  • Publication number: 20110199775
    Abstract: A modular lighting fixture (10) is provided with a plurality of arms (16) branching off a central support (14) wherein they are inserted pressure-wise starting from the respective bottom ends. The central support comprises a containment body (18) wherein a plate (20) is arranged, with concentric seats (22,24) for as many spiral electrical conductors (22?, 24?) surmounted by a cylindrical plate (26) of insulating material wherein a plurality of through seats (28) with circular plan or wells is peripherally obtained, starting from a plane (30), wherein the bottom ends of arms (16) are inserted, provided with the electrical cables (42) for powering a lighting body connected to the opposite top end of the same arms. The bottom end of the arms is made integral to a sleeve (40) provided, along the base perimeter, with a vertical notch (40?) intended for coupling with a projection (52) protruding from the outer side surface of a cylindrical body (48), whereon the sleeve is fitted pressure-wise.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 15, 2011
    Publication date: August 18, 2011
    Inventor: Paolo Bassani
  • Patent number: 7950833
    Abstract: A fluorescent luminaire has a luminaire housing, a lens frame positioned within the luminaire housing, the lens frame having a first side frame member and a second side frame member connected to a first end frame member and a second end frame member, a flexible plastic lens having a length, wherein a distance between the first and second side frames is less than the length of the plastic lens and, wherein the lens curves from the flat orientation to a curved orientation when seated between the first and second side frames corresponding to curvature of the first and second end frames.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2011
    Assignee: Genlyte Thomas Group LLC
    Inventors: Roy B. Crane, William Fabbri
  • Patent number: 7891848
    Abstract: A lighting assembly and associated methods are provided. An example of an embodiment of a lighting assembly includes a lighting fixture base and a plurality of elongate decorative elements each having a male fitting connected to the proximal end portion of the decorative elements. The attached male fittings, formed of a ferromagnetic material, are each configured to be inserted into a female fitting. The lighting assembly also includes a corresponding plurality of female fittings each connected to separate portions of the lighting fixture base. Each female fitting can include a magnet positioned within a portion of a male fitting-receiving recess, adjacent the proximal end portion of the female fitting. The combination of male and female fittings is such that when inserted into a female fitting, each male fitting is magnetically coupled to one of the female fittings to releasably connect its associated decorative element to the lighting fixture base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 22, 2011
    Assignee: Maxim Lighting International, Inc.
    Inventor: Jacob Sperling
  • Patent number: 7824084
    Abstract: A lighting fixture includes a support frame and a plurality of elongated, light-enhancing, decorative elements. Each of the decorative elements has a proximal portion, a distal portion and a curvilinear central axis extending therebetween. The proximal portions of the decorative elements are rigidly affixed to the support frame. The distal portions of the affixed decorative elements are unsupported and curve away from the support frame. The support frame may include elongated arms, and the decorative elements may be affixed to the support frame via the arms. The decorative element may be fabricated of crystal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 2, 2010
    Assignee: Blumberg Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: Mark McDowell
  • Patent number: 7806568
    Abstract: Reconfigurable lighting fixtures, household apparatuses and household fixtures include fixed components and a plurality of removable and interchangeable decorative adornments. The adornments each include at least one magnet that magnetically couples the adornment to a portion of the fixture or apparatus. Some or all of the set of interchangeable adornments may be interchanged to provide the fixtures or apparatus with a different appearance. The adornments may be of different shapes, sizes, and colors and they may be coupled to various non-fixed locations. The adornments may include multiple pieces coupled together and to the magnet using wire, string, chain or metal links. The fixtures or apparatus may be easily disassembled and reassembled by removing and replacing the adornments for cleaning or to change the appearance thereof. The fixture/apparatus may be a chandelier, candle holder, sconce, lamp, bobeche, tract lighting, ceiling fan, curtain rod, lampshade and the like.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 5, 2010
    Assignee: Magnificent Trimmings, Inc.
    Inventor: Colleen Nielson
  • Publication number: 20100227499
    Abstract: A device for facilitating the maintenance of an electrified fixture hung from the ceiling. The fixture is in the form of a multi-part mounting bracket, a first part of the mounting bracket being affixed to the fixture and the second part of the mounting bracket being affixed to the ceiling A cable is affixed to the first part of the mounting bracket and to a winch for selectively paying out withdrawing the cable for selectively lowering the first part of the mounting bracket and the fixture and for selectively separating the first and second parts of the mounting bracket.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 9, 2009
    Publication date: September 9, 2010
    Inventors: Anthony Ramos, Ron Bianco
  • Patent number: 7645055
    Abstract: A luminaire assembly includes a housing having a first end and a second end, one of the first end and the second end having a threaded connection, a glass lens and a collar assembly connected to said lens, the collar assembly threadably connected to the housing. A luminaire lens mounting assembly, further may include a first lens connected to a housing, a belt connected to the housing, at least one arm extending from the belt, and, a second lens surrounding at least one of the housing and the first lens, the at least one arm extending through the second lens.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 12, 2010
    Assignee: Genlyte Thomas Group, LLC
    Inventors: James N. Neeld, Paul J. Shapiro, Margaret L. Hetfield, Richard Meyer
  • Publication number: 20090111322
    Abstract: A quick connect and disconnect device for attaching and detaching an arm (30) of an electrical fixture with a base (22) of the electrical fixture is provided. The device includes a first connection plug (24) attached to the base (22) of the electrical fixture. The first connection plug (22) has an electrical receptacle (42) disposed therein. The device also includes a second connection plug (36) attached to the arm (30) of the electrical fixture. The second connection plug (36) has an electrical protrusion (32) extending therefrom. The electrical protrusion (32) is dimensioned and configured for insertion into the electrical receptacle (42). Furthermore, the device includes a cap (52) positionable about the first and second connection plugs (24, 36) to thereby attach the arm (30) of the electrical fixture to the base (22).
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2005
    Publication date: April 30, 2009
    Inventor: Ran Roland
  • Patent number: 7513646
    Abstract: A luminaire optical system comprises a ballast housing, a reflector having an upper end and a lower end, the ballast housing connected to the reflector, a plurality of lamp assemblies each having a base and a lamp portion, the lamp in electrical communication with the base at a single end, the base disposed downward and radially outward of said lamp.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 7, 2009
    Assignee: JJI Lighting Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Catone, Robert Kloepple, Dan Skillington
  • Patent number: 7455433
    Abstract: A light fixture, comprising a base, a plurality of arms wherein at least one of the plurality of arms is preassembled to the base and can rotate relative to the base to reduce packaging volume and an external support abutting the plurality of arms when in an in-use configuration, wherein the support prevents inward radial movement of the plurality of arms toward a central vertical axis of the light fixture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 5, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 25, 2008
    Assignee: The L.D. Kichler Co.
    Inventors: Bruce Raymond Pazula, Kenneth J. Nicholas
  • Patent number: 7273302
    Abstract: A collapsible chandelier comprises a central body and a set of arms with light fixtures at their outer ends connected to said central body by a respective set of connection bosses. Said connection bosses comprise T-shaped pairs of intersecting sleeves; the horizontal section of which penetrates said central body and the vertical section of which houses an end of one of said arms. The ends of said arms are slotted to permit the passage of electrical wiring through said arms and bosses into said central body. When said arms are aligned and said bosses tightened, said arms project in a fixed manner radially away from said control body, and when said bosses are loosened, said arms may be partially rotated to collapse said chandelier for shipment or storage. A positioning notch and nub provide the means to properly orient and fix the arms into position when said boss is tightened.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 2005
    Date of Patent: September 25, 2007
    Inventor: Chou Shih Bin
  • Patent number: 7264379
    Abstract: A lighting fixture where the lighting fixture does not require a single ballast, but instead uses the ballast incorporated in a plethora of efficient light elements. The lighting fixture is used where high bay or low bay lighting may be used, but incorporates multiple light sources to provide an equivalent light intensity. The multiple light sources can be multiple fluorescent, LED, or other efficient light sources to provide a less expensive cost of operation and installation. The higher efficiency lights could be standard socket type fluorescent bulbs that are easily available. The higher efficiency lights would also create less heat that would further reduce the air conditioning or cooling costs for the buiding.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 2005
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2007
    Inventor: Sandoval Ruben
  • Patent number: 7261444
    Abstract: Arrangements and methods for connecting and mounting decorative ornaments, for example, beads, crystals, or gems, are disclosed. The arrangements and methods are particularly useful in mounting ornaments in decorative fixtures, such as chandeliers. In one aspect, an arrangement is provided that includes a first ornament having two mounting apertures and a second ornament having at least one mounting aperture; and at least one connector for connecting the first ornament to the second ornament whereby when hung the two apertures of the first ornament are laterally disposed from each other. Multiple pre-formed connectors are disclosed for use in connecting ornaments, such as ornament chains. Mounting hooks, mounting devices, and mounting arrangements are also provided for attaching ornaments to a support. Aspects of the invention may be used for large fixtures, such as large chandeliers, to minimize or prevent the twisting of long chains of ornaments and to support the loading of larger ornaments.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2007
    Assignee: Schonbek Worldwide Lighting, Inc.
    Inventors: George Bayer, Andrew J. Schonbek, Carl Tavano, Daniel Tucker
  • Patent number: 7243886
    Abstract: Arrangements, braces, and methods for supporting an arm of an ornamental fixture, for example, chandeliers, are provided. The arrangements and braces include elongated elements having first ends adapted to be mounted to a support, a second free end, and a platform located between the first end and the second end for supporting the arm of the fixture. Aspects of the invention may be used to support fragile arms of chandeliers, for example, glass arms. Aspects of the invention allow for the use of longer arms, for example, for use in chandeliers over 10 feet in diameter, or for arms having higher loadings, for example, having heavier or more numerous ornaments and light fixtures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2007
    Assignee: Schonbek Worldwide Lighitng Inc.
    Inventors: George Bayer, Andrew J. Schonbek, Daniel Tucker
  • Patent number: 7226192
    Abstract: An expanding structure of a lamp comprises a seat; a plurality of supporting frames rotatably installed to a periphery of the seat; one end of each supporting frame being connected to the seat and other end of the supporting frame being connected to a respective lamp body; a stand tube extending from an upper end of the seat; a lead passing through an interior of the stand tube; a plurality of adjusting wires extending from a periphery of the stand tube; one end of each adjusting wire being connected to the supporting frame near the lamp body. A ring encloses the stand tube; the ring includes a connecting portion and a clamping portion; the connecting portion encloses around the stand tube. A motor is installed to the retainer. At least one pull wire is installed between the motor and the ring.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2007
    Assignee: Seed Lighting Design Co., Ltd
    Inventor: Meiric Chen
  • Patent number: 7220027
    Abstract: A modular lighting fixture includes an elongated support and a plurality of objects such as crystals attachable to and suspendable from the support. A plurality of the modular lighting fixtures may be readily assembled and attached to or supported from a ceiling in various configurations such as being spaced-apart, in an elongated curtain, in a rectangle, and/or in a zigzag configuration. In one embodiment, the support includes an elongated upper member having a first width and a first length, an elongated lower member having a second width and a second length and being spaced-apart from the upper member, and wherein the first length equals the second length and the first width is greater than the second width. In another embodiment, an elongated modular lighting fixture includes a plurality of cable grips connected to the support for hanging the plurality of objects from the support.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2007
    Assignee: Boyd Lighting Fixture Company
    Inventors: Todd B. Rugee, John D. Stone
  • Patent number: 7217014
    Abstract: A reconfigurable chandelier includes fixed components and a plurality of removable and interchangeable decorative adornments. The adornments each include at least one magnet that magnetically couples the adornment to a portion of the chandelier. Some or all of the set of interchangeable adornments may be interchanged to provide the chandelier with a different appearance. The adornments may be of different shapes, sizes, and colors. The adornments may include multiple pieces coupled together and to the magnet using wire, string, chain or metal links. The chandelier may be easily disassembled and reassembled by removing and replacing the adornments for cleaning or to change the appearance of the chandelier.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2007
    Assignee: Magificent Trimmings, Inc.
    Inventor: Colleen Nielson
  • Patent number: 7131753
    Abstract: This invention provides a high-output industrial light fixture that employs a plurality of commercially available fluorescent light sources in an array of adjustable arm assemblies each housing one or more light sources (fluorescent bulbs) in an associated reflector box or other source housing structure. By adjusting the arm assemblies, a more-precise spread of light onto the target surface can be achieved. Arm mounting brackets can be provided with one or more locking positions to facilitate multi-position angular placement of each individual arm. A plurality of arm assemblies can be provided around a center housing or hub, each directed outwardly in a radial direction from a central point or axis of the center housing/hub. Each arm's source reflector box/source housing structure can be located to project light either downwardly or upwardly and can be angled at a plurality of angular adjustment positions with respect to the center housing in each of the upward and/or downward positions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2006
    Assignee: Edwards Enterprises, LLC
    Inventor: Richard D. Edwards, Jr.
  • Patent number: 7097332
    Abstract: A housing for a light fixture comprising a body having a sidewall with a plurality of fin-engaging elements and at least one fin removably engaged with at least one of the fin-engaging elements, thereby providing great design adaptability at modest cost. Preferably, one fin differs from another fin in character such as in shape, color, material or indicia displayed on the surface of the fin. A method is also provided for fabricating a light fixture with selective and exchangeable fins whereby selected placement of the fins around the sidewall is possible.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 5, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2006
    Inventor: Gabor Vamberi
  • Patent number: 7090367
    Abstract: A rotating light fixture and method of creating the same is provided. A plurality of members, such as strings and rods, are attached to a rotational device. Each member has a plurality of light sources connected to it. The plurality of members can expand upon rotation to form a canopy shape, or the plurality of members can itself define a canopy shape. Upon rotation, the light fixture has the appearance of a translucent solid shape.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2006
    Inventor: Frederick J. Eversley
  • Patent number: 7086762
    Abstract: A collapsible chandelier comprises multiple lamp arms pivotally attached to the central frame of the lamp so that they are moveable between use positions and a storage position in which an overall dimension of the chandelier is reduced. The attaching portions of these support arms are in the form of hollow conduit sections, whereby the structural integrity of lamp is enhanced.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2006
    Assignee: The L.D. Kichler Co.
    Inventor: Kenneth J. Nicholas
  • Patent number: 7040784
    Abstract: A wiring box for artistic lamp constructed to include a lamp main body and a plurality of plugs, wherein, the lamp main body encompasses a housing, a conducting ring and a plurality of conducting sockets. The present invention is characterized in that each of the conducting sockets is configured with conducting copper strips, and a base of each of the conducting sockets is provided with a fastening portion. The conducting copper strips thereby realize an electrical conductance with the conducting ring. Conducting clips are further configured on each of the plugs, moreover, each of the plugs is provided with a clip fastening structure. The lamp main body and the plugs effectuate rapid connecting and effectiveness of realizing the electrical conductance, and provide a fixtural configuration that will not fall apart while achieving objective of convenient packaging and storage of the artistic lamp.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2006
    Assignee: Pascal Products Company Ltd.
    Inventor: Chason Yen
  • Patent number: 7036954
    Abstract: A modular candleholder assembly includes a first candleholder including an elongated plate having a top side having a plurality of wells extending therein. A rod is attached to a bottom side of the plate and has a free end defining a threaded male coupler. A second candleholder has a generally same shape of the first candleholder and a smaller size than the first candleholder. The second candleholder includes an elongated panel having a top side with a plurality of wells extending therein. A pole is attached to and extends downwardly from a bottom side of the panel. The pole has a free end defining a threaded male coupler. Each of a plurality of bases has a top wall each having a threaded aperture extending therein that is adapted for receiving a threaded male coupler. Each of the bases has a different size. Candles may be selectively positioned in the wells.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 2, 2006
    Inventors: D. T. Thomas Cordle, Cynthia J. Cordle
  • Patent number: 6979108
    Abstract: An adaptor kit or system for use with conventional can light fixtures to adapt the can light fixture for use as a hanger assembly for ceiling fans, for example, includes a spider plate that is hung onto the can height adjustment screws and a mounting plate to which a cross-bar or other mounting hardware is attached. Adjustment screws are adjusted to control the distance between the spider plate and the mounting plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2003
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2005
    Inventor: Arthur J. Berge
  • Patent number: 6971774
    Abstract: An insertion structure for inserting a lamp rod to a wire winding box comprises a lamp seat and an inserting head. The retaining seat has a flange and a lateral side of the flange is a threaded surface. The threaded surface passes through the via hole of the wire winding box. A hollow slot is formed on threaded surface of the retaining seat. A lateral side of the slot is locked with a reed. An inner side of the reed is punched with an embedded block. The embedded block protruding into the slot of the retaining seat. An interior of the insertion head is fixed with a conductive plug. A lateral side of the insertion head has a bank of teeth for buckling the retaining seat. Thereby, a lamp rod with the insertion structure is detachable from the wire winding box easily for storage and transfer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2003
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2005
    Inventor: Wen-Chang Wu
  • Patent number: 6966678
    Abstract: A foldable ceiling lamp includes a wire connection box and a limiting disk, and a lamp rod. The wire connection box includes an upper cover and a wire connection box body. A gap is formed between the upper cover and the body for being inserted by a supporting plate of the lamp rod. The limiting disk has a plurality of positioning pivotal holes formed on the limiting disk near an edge of the limiting. Each of the positioning pivotal hole is around by a plurality of embedding holes. A bottom of the lamp rod is installed with a plurality of stepped supporting plates. The supporting plates are installed on the positioning pivotal holes of the limiting disk by a pivotal stud. When the supporting plate rotates around the stud, the convex portion of the supporting plate is embedded into one embedding hole. Thus, the lamp rod is rotatable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2005
    Inventor: Bi Hua Hsieh
  • Patent number: 6945806
    Abstract: A folding lamp rod and junction box structure in which the connector block has an access opening in its the top surface and, furthermore, the free extremity of an elastic tab at the side of the access opening extends into the access opening. A matching sawtooth-shaped inset section angles upward from the top surface at the end of the connector block and, furthermore, after the inset section is inserted into the mounting base socket, a spring at the mounting base top surface is pushed slightly upward, the rebound force of the spring then directed against the connector block to retain it while plugged into the mounting base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2005
    Inventor: Pi-hua Hsieh
  • Patent number: 6935765
    Abstract: A suspension lamp includes a switch box, and a wire connection base. The wire connection base includes a main body, a plurality of elastic locking members, a first conductive plate, and a second conductive plate. Thus, the first and second connecting terminals of the power supply wire are inserted into the first and second insertion slots of the main body respectively, and the first and second connecting terminals of each of the electric wires are inserted into the first and second insertion slots of the main body respectively so as to form an electrical connection state, so that the electric circuit of the suspension lamp is connected easily and conveniently, thereby facilitating the operator mounting the suspension lamp.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2005
    Assignee: Dong Guan Bright Yinhuey Lighting Co., Ltd. China
    Inventor: Kevin Hsu
  • Patent number: 6932501
    Abstract: A rapidly-assembled lamp with a detachable lamp rod and lamp seat is disclosed. The lamp seat has a penetrating hole at a position coupled to a via hole of the wire winding box. A side of the penetrating hole is formed with a slot. At a middle section of an inner periphery of the penetrating hole has an annular groove for buckling the lamp rod. A portion of the lamp rod is protruded with a positioning key. A C ring has a tapered shape so as to have a lager diameter opening which exactly protrudes from the surface of the lamp rod. After the lamp rod is inserted into the lamp seat, the inserting portion is inserted into the inserting seat so that the lamp seat is electrically conductive. Thereby, the lamp is detachable for storage and transfer with a smaller volume.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2005
    Inventor: Wen-Chang Wu
  • Patent number: 6929387
    Abstract: A suspension lamp includes a switch box, a wire connection base, a circuit board, a power supply wire, a plurality of protective jackets, a plurality of connecting terminals, and a plurality of electric wires. Thus, the operator only needs to insert each of the connecting terminals into a respective one of the protective jackets so as to form an electrical connection state, so that the electric circuit of the suspension lamp is connected easily and conveniently, thereby facilitating the operator mounting the electric circuit of the suspension lamp.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2005
    Assignee: Dong Guan Bright Yinhuey Lighting Co., Ltd. China
    Inventor: Kevin Hsu
  • Patent number: 6923677
    Abstract: A suspension lamp includes a switch box, a wire connection base, a plurality of connecting terminals, and a plurality of electric wires. The wire connection base includes a support seat, a cap, a spacer, a first circuit board, a second circuit board, and a plurality of protective jackets. Thus, the operator only needs to mount each of the connecting terminals on a respective one of the protective jackets of the wire connection base so as to form an electrical connection state, so that the electric circuit of the suspension lamp is connected easily and conveniently, thereby facilitating the operator mounting the electric circuit of the suspension lamp.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2005
    Assignee: Dong Guan Bright Yinhuey Lighting Co., Ltd. China
    Inventor: Kevin Hsu
  • Patent number: 6918686
    Abstract: An assembled lamp retaining device comprises a lamp seat, a limiting structure and a lamp rod. In the limiting structure, a pin passes through an upper locking hole of the lamp seat, a limiting block and a tension spring above the limiting block so as to confine the limiting block and the tension spring to the lamp seat. A vertical surface of the limiting block is formed with a through hole and a lower end thereof is protruded with a buckling sheet. One end of the buckling sheet is an inclined surface and another end of the buckling sheet is an inclined stepped surface. The tension spring is between two vertical sides of the limiting block. Thereby, the limiting block is positioned; and thus, the lamp rod can be assembled or detached from the lamp seat easily.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2005
    Inventor: Wen-Chang Wu
  • Patent number: 6899442
    Abstract: A surgical theater apparatus for suspending from a ceiling structural member of a hospital includes a central hub mountable to the ceiling structural member to rotate about a rotation axis. The hub has a pivot axis spaced apart from the rotation axis. First and second devices, such as surgical lights, a cameras, and monitors, are mounted to a first end of a first device arm and a first end of a second device arm, respectively. A second end of the first device arm is mounted to the hub for movement about the rotation axis and about the pivot axis. A second end of the second device arm is mounted to the hub for movement about the rotation axis. The pivot axis and the rotation axis are parallel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2005
    Assignee: Hill-Rom Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Charles A. Howell, Jonathan D. Turner, Howard Reed, Richard H. Heimbrock, Scott Manlove, Gary A. Gray
  • Patent number: 6899447
    Abstract: An easily assembled lamp retaining device comprises a lamp seat firmly secured to a lateral side of a wire winding box, and a lamp rod inserted into the lamp seat. A front end of the lamp rod has an inserting block. The lamp rod has a buckling block which inserts into the slot so as to confine the movement of the lamp rod. The lamp rod has a flange. A top of the flange has a limiting hole. A pin is insert into the embedding hole of the embedding block to the limiting hole of the lamp rod so as to limit the lamp rod. The inserting block of the lamp rod inserts into the inserting seat so that the lamp seat is conductive to the lamp rod. Thereby, a user can assemble the lamp rod by inserting it into the lamp seat easily.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2005
    Inventor: Wen-Chang Wu
  • Patent number: 6874917
    Abstract: There is provided an adjustable device for supporting a lighting element of a lighting fixture, and which provides for adjusting the spatial configuration of the lighting fixture by adjusting, in particular, the position of a lamp-holder with respect to a supporting body; the lamp-holder is connected to the supporting body by an electric cable, and by a flexible conducting first rod secured at opposite ends to the lamp-holder and the supporting body; a flexible second rod is fixed to the lamp-holder and to the supporting body by respective attachments; and adjusting means are provided for adjusting the length of the second rod to selectively adjust the distance between the respective attachments and, therefore, the position of the lamp-holder with respect to the supporting body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2005
    Assignee: Metal Spot, S.p.A.
    Inventor: Orazio Spada