Adjustable Light Support Patents (Class 362/418)
  • Patent number: 8021022
    Abstract: A lighting structure adapted to be disposed at an electronic apparatus is provided. The lighting structure includes a lighting module, a first elastic element, a latch, and a second elastic element. The lighting module has a light source and a stopper element. The first elastic element is connected to the lighting module. The latch has an interfering portion for blocking the stopper element and is capable of sliding in the electronic apparatus. The second elastic element is connected to the latch. When the latch is subjected to an external force and slides to deform the second elastic element, the stopper element disengages from the interfering portion, and the first elastic element rotates the lighting module, such that the lighting module is at a different position, and the light source is used to illuminate part of the electronic apparatus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2011
    Assignee: Compal Electronics, Inc.
    Inventors: Kuo-Nan Ling, Wen-Wei Yang, Chih-Lung Hung, Wen-Chuan Su
  • Publication number: 20110211357
    Abstract: A method for producing a flexible light strip having a substrate designed for bending and provided for fitting with light sources, is provided. The method may include singularizing the light strip from an endless intermediate product; and the endless intermediate product having at least one fiberglass composite layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 2, 2009
    Publication date: September 1, 2011
    Applicant: OSRAM GESELLSCHAFT MIT BESCHRAENKTER HAFTUNG
    Inventors: Thomas Preuschl, Steffen Strauss
  • Patent number: 8002449
    Abstract: A light source apparatus, configured to introduce light into an endoscope connected thereto, includes a housing, a plurality of light sources supported movably relative to the housing, the light sources being configured to emit light, a light introducing unit configured to introduce, into the endoscope, the light emitted by an intended one of the light sources which is located in such a position that an optical axis thereof corresponds to an optical axis of the light introducing unit, a detector configured to detect a misalignment between the optical axis of the light introducing unit and the optical axis of the intended light source, and a light source moving unit configured to move the intended light source to such a position that the optical axis of the intended light source corresponds to the optical axis of the light introducing unit when the misalignment is detected by the detector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2011
    Assignee: Hoya Corporation
    Inventors: Yosuke Tashiro, Yuya Masukawa
  • Publication number: 20110199759
    Abstract: A light and support structure apparatus, wherein the light may have beam width adjustment such that the beam may be easily adjusted from a wide beam to more of a spot beam. The light may also be able to switch to a different color beam. The light may utilize standard cylindrical batteries which are inserted into a battery compartment side by side with their positive and negative ends in the same orientation. The light may be mounted upon a tripod or a monopod, and in some embodiments a tripod with flexible legs utilizing ball and socket joint connectors which, when interconnected, form a flexible assembly. Each connector may include a body with a first and second end portion. An external socket engaging surface is provided at one end of the body. The other end of the body has an internal cavity. The socket engaging surface of one connector is snapped into the internal cavity of another to interconnect the connectors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 21, 2009
    Publication date: August 18, 2011
    Inventor: Joeben Bevirt
  • Publication number: 20110164423
    Abstract: A LED lighting apparatus includes a flexible tubular support which houses an electric cable, a lighting head in which a light emitting diode (LED) is mounted, a sleeve fitted on the lighting head and composed of a material that permits it to serve as a heat-sink, a cap which houses said sleeve and said lighting head, the cap and the sleeve being rotatable with respect to the lighting head for movement between a first position in which a focused light beam is provided and a second position in which a diffused light is provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 5, 2011
    Publication date: July 7, 2011
    Inventor: Walter Gadda
  • Publication number: 20110157903
    Abstract: The present invention provides a coupling and methods of use of the coupling. In one aspect the invention provides a coupling for use with a lamp fitting operated by a power supply, which coupling allows mounting/dismounting of the fitting without electrical isolation from the supply said coupling comprising: a) a mounting member having a first electrical connector element with shielded contact points connectable to the power supply, said member being suitable for fixing to a structure; and engageable with said mounting member; b) a holder member suitable for holding a lamp fitting said member having a second electrical connector element able conduct power to a lamp fitting; c) wherein engagement of the first and second members allows the first and second electrical connector elements to come into contact and disengagement allows electrical contact to be broken without exposure of the contact points.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2009
    Publication date: June 30, 2011
    Applicant: 300K ENTERPRISES PTY LTD
    Inventor: Christopher Scott Trewin
  • Patent number: 7967468
    Abstract: A lighting device is disclosed. The lighting device can be battery-powered and can include one or more LEDs within a light assembly. The device also can include a battery compartment, a first frame element, and a second frame element. The light assembly can be supported by the first frame element and free to tilt on a first axis relative to the first frame element. The light assembly can be free to rotate relative to the second frame element on a second axis substantially perpendicular to the first axis. The second frame element can be, for example, a plate configured to be fixedly mounted to a surface, such as a wall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2011
    Inventor: Jonathan E. Levine
  • Patent number: 7963058
    Abstract: The invention relates to a device and method of its use to temporarily or permanently display decorations, signs or lighting. The device is especially suited for displaying from a structure, such as under the eave of a house. The inventive device is capable of conveniently rotating an attached display or lighting arrangement in and out of view, at will. It is particularly useful for the permanent display of holiday decorations, including string-lights and to display them during the holidays but remove them from sight during the remainder of the year.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 21, 2011
    Assignee: Holiday Today, LLC
    Inventors: Alan Manning Kinzel, Donald John Kinzel
  • Publication number: 20110141750
    Abstract: A track lighting fixture comprising a power connector, an adjustable holder shell assembly connected to the power connector to hold a lamp. The adjustable holder shell includes an outer shade, a hollow rotating member, a rotary cap capped on the rotating member and coupled to the rear side of the outer shade for rotating the rotating member, and a sliding member mounted in the hollow rotating member and holding the lamp on the inside and a first guide rod extending inserted into an axial guide groove in the outer shade and a second guide rod inserted through a front notch of the hollow rotating member and movable along a spiral groove around the periphery of the hollow rotating member for causing axial movement of the sliding member and the lamp relative to the outer shade upon rotation of the rotating member by the rotary cap.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 19, 2007
    Publication date: June 16, 2011
    Inventor: Shan Chaing Lin
  • Publication number: 20110134645
    Abstract: A lighting system is described. The lighting system includes a lamp and a first container including a first phase change material thermally connected to the lamp. Heat generated by the lamp during operation is conducted to the first phase change material. The system also includes a second container including a second phase change material thermally connected to the lamp. Heat generated by the lamp during operation is also conducted to the second phase change material, and the second phase change material has a transition point temperature lower than the transition point temperature of the first phase change material of the first container to account for a temperature drop between the second container and the first container. The lighting system also includes a temperature sensor for reducing lamp power if the lamp becomes too hot, and a mounting bracket which may also conduct heat away from the lamp.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 9, 2010
    Publication date: June 9, 2011
    Inventors: Robert Hitchcock, James Kingman, Matthew Weaver, Dustin Cochran, Sanjoy Ghose
  • Publication number: 20110128740
    Abstract: A mount adjustable end cap clamp lock used with an adjustable light source with one or both ends collared by a barrel-type end, which is rotatable within an end cap. The end cap has a mounting surface that works in conjunction with a fastener to secure the lighting system to an object. The clamp pad, which may extend beyond the mounting surface, is slidable relative to the end cap. When the fastener is tightened, the clamp pad slides relative to the end cap to press against the barrel to lock the barrel in angular position and secure the light source from rotating when the fastener is tightened to secure the lighting system to an object. The end cap in conjunction with the clamp pad serves a dual purpose.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 2, 2009
    Publication date: June 2, 2011
    Applicant: ITC, Incorporated
    Inventors: Richard Hartmann, JR., Michael K. VanDuinen
  • Patent number: 7950834
    Abstract: A brake assembly for an adjustable downlight fixture comprises a fixture having a rotational collar assembly, the rotational collar assembly having a first race rotating relative to a second race, a brake assembly connected to one of the first race and the second race, the brake assembly frictionally engaging the other of the first race and the second race.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 4, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2011
    Assignee: Genlyte Thomas Group LLC
    Inventor: Scott Dupre
  • Publication number: 20110122605
    Abstract: A collapsible lighting device has a main body surrounded by a collar whose position is adjustable along the longitudinal axis of the main body. Pivotally connected or hinged legs are attached to the collar and to the main body with struts. When the collar is on one position, the legs deploy outward from the main body to the extent permitted by the struts, thereby allowing the legs to support the collapsible lighting device upright. A lamp head is attached to a member which telescope from the main body. When deployed, the lamp head can be switched on to provide illumination. When the collar is another position, the legs are drawn in toward the main body to form a cylindrical shape. The lam head can be positioned so that when the telescoping member is retracted into the main body, the collar surrounds the exterior of the lamp head, thus protecting the lamp head for transport.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2009
    Publication date: May 26, 2011
    Inventors: Kevin Deighton, Darren Judd
  • Publication number: 20110110099
    Abstract: A gobo support assembly, for a stage lighting fixture, has a disk-shaped gobo; a gobo support having a first seat for housing the gobo; and a gobo carrier wheel rotating about an axis and having a second seat for housing the gobo support; the gobo carrier wheel and the gobo support being connectable in sliding manner in a direction substantially perpendicular to the axis, and being locked mutually by a reversible click-on locking mechanism to hold the gobo support in a given position inside the second seat.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 25, 2009
    Publication date: May 12, 2011
    Inventor: Pasquale Quadri
  • Patent number: 7931388
    Abstract: An adjustable illumination apparatus includes an illumination source having a housing carrying an illuminatable element. A mount is adapted to surround an imaging system lens. An extensible and retractable support has first and second ends mounts the illumination source to the mount. First and second connections movably couple the first and second ends of the support to the mount and the illumination source. The support includes one or more telescoping legs or a cross link bar assembly. In one aspect, the apparatus includes multiple illumination sources. The connections allow each illumination source to be independently positioned relative to other illumination sources. The illuminatable elements in each illumination source may be independently controlled.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2011
    Assignee: Aven Tools, Inc.
    Inventors: Bakir Kanpurwala, Charles Zhang
  • Publication number: 20110085331
    Abstract: A variety of lighting apparatuses are described that utilize reflection as a basis for lighting a desired area.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 11, 2010
    Publication date: April 14, 2011
    Inventors: Irwin Kotovsky, Serge Cornelissen, Robert Cornelissen
  • Publication number: 20110080750
    Abstract: A T-bar mounting bracket assembly for a luminaire fixture frame having a bracket, a clip vertically adjustable relative to the bracket, the clip extending through an opening in the bracket, a fastener extending through the bracket and the clip and, the fastener spaced from a location where the clip passes through the opening.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2010
    Publication date: April 7, 2011
    Applicant: GENLYTE THOMAS GROUP, LLC
    Inventors: MARK O. JONES, GRAHAM M. RIPPEL, MICHAEL S. O'BOYLE, CRAIG S. NEVERS
  • Patent number: 7918585
    Abstract: A foldable, rechargeable light emitting diode (LED) pocket light is disclosed. The light includes a first compartment, a second compartment and a hinge element. The first compartment has a housing, a plurality of LED lights, a rotatable hinge, and a hook for hanging the light. The second compartment includes a housing, a member for receiving the rotatable hinge and a power source. The light also includes an activating member and circuitry for activating the LED lights.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2011
    Assignee: Walter R. Tucker Enterprises, Ltd.
    Inventor: Mark Tucker
  • Patent number: 7914176
    Abstract: In a first embodiment the invention is for use with a light-fixture assembly for elongate light tubes of the type that includes (a) an elongate support frame and (b) a cross-structure at each of the opposite ends thereof and has at least one lamp holder thereon. The improvement of the embodiment wherein the cross-structures each include at least one folding arm movable between a stowed position substantially parallel with the support frame and a deployed position substantially perpendicular to the support frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2011
    Assignee: Ruud Lighting, Inc.
    Inventors: John Stanley, Don Miletich, Wayne Guillien
  • Patent number: 7901114
    Abstract: A positioning apparatus for theatrical lighting equipment. In particular, an apparatus that allows an operator to control the direction of the light beam from a lighting fixture and simultaneously control an iris attached to the lighting fixture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2011
    Inventor: Thomas E. Lok
  • Publication number: 20110051435
    Abstract: Disclosed is a luminaire mounting apparatus configured for usage with a mounting surface on or in proximity to a work station, the luminaire mounting apparatus including a mounting base configured for association with the mounting surface, at least one support arm associated with and extending from the mounting base, and at least one luminaire and at least one workstation resource being supported by the at least one support arm, wherein the at least one luminaire and the at least one workstation resource are disposed in proximity to the work station.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 1, 2010
    Publication date: March 3, 2011
    Applicant: SYLVAN R. SHEMITZ DESIGNS INCORPORATED
    Inventors: David R. Pfund, Allison K. Schieffelin, Joseph Mancinelli, Wooyeon Cho, Irving Schaffer
  • Publication number: 20110051437
    Abstract: An Articulating Lamp. The lamp has a superior, sleek, aesthetic profile, while also providing robust functionality and articulation. The lamp includes at least one joint that combines the functionality of allowing an arm of the lamp to articulate and rotate, as well as allowing the joint to be pulled apart and plugged back together. Each articulating hinged or pivoting joint transmits electrical power between the adjoining members without the use of exposed wiring. There are a variety of structural options regarding the lamps base or attachment mechanism, including a weighted base, a clamp, a through-table mount, or a wall mount. Available versions of this sleek lamp include a variety of arm and joint configurations so that the lamp can serve a wide range of installations and applications, while using a standardized group of components.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 2, 2009
    Publication date: March 3, 2011
    Inventors: Kenneth Ng, Edmund Ng
  • Publication number: 20110038064
    Abstract: Flexible arms with structural features revealed by embodiments (22), (26), (30), (34), (38), (50), and (52). Flexible arms have cross sections perpendicular to the longitudinal axis that are elongated in the vertical direction, cross sections being longer in size vertically than horizontally. The above flexible arms are referred generically as novel arms (38). Structures of novel arms (38) derive from the detailed analysis of forces and torques exerted on loaded arms at work. To provide full adjustments of the arms in three dimensions, novel arms (38) are joined linearly with circular arms (46) into combined arms (54) as shown in several exemplifying applications. Other specific applications may employ arms (38) alone. Novel arms (38) and (54) have increased weight-bearing and reduced footprints compared to the prior art.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 27, 2010
    Publication date: February 17, 2011
    Inventor: Ilo Kristo Xhunga
  • Patent number: 7866856
    Abstract: A lamp housing which contains an accommodating apparatus for a burner or a lamp with a glass vessel, a lamp base and contact pins for supplying current, and a lampholder with sockets for connection to the contact pins, is provided. The accommodating apparatus containing clamping jaws, which can be connected to the lamp base in a force-fitting and/or interlocking manner, engage at least partially around the lamp base, are articulated, via lever arms, on the lamp housing or a lampholder mount, which is fixed to the housing and is connected to the lamp housing, and can be adjusted by means of an adjusting device, which has at least one adjusting element, which is arranged between the lever arms and pushes the lever arms apart from one another for opening the clamping jaws into an opening position, in which the lamp base is released, and brings the lever arms together for closing the clamping jaws into a locking position, in which the lamp base is fixed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 11, 2011
    Assignee: Arnold & Richter Cine Technik GmbH & Co. Betriebs KG
    Inventors: Anton Hundhammer, Klaus-Dieter Stegmaier
  • Publication number: 20100315812
    Abstract: A light emitting diode (LED) lamp includes a base, a connecting member and a lamp body. The base defines therein an opening receiving the connecting member. The connecting member is pivotally connected to the base. The lamp body has an annular holder at a bottom thereof and an LED module received in the annular holder and exposed outside through bottoms of the base and the connecting member. The annular holder is received in the connecting member and pivotally connected to the connecting member. The connecting member is rotatable relative to the base about a first axis, while the lamp body is rotatable relative to the connecting member about a second axis perpendicular to the first axis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 21, 2009
    Publication date: December 16, 2010
    Applicants: Fu Zhun Precision Industry (Shen Zhen) Co., Ltd., Foxconn Technology Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: YOU-XUE LIU
  • Patent number: 7845830
    Abstract: An adjustable lighting device includes a light source, a reflector for reflecting light from the light source, a coil of nonlinear thread coiling around the reflector, and a driving member engaging with the coil of nonlinear thread. The driving member is adapted to drive the coil of nonlinear thread to rotate thereby adjusting the position of the reflector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 7, 2010
    Assignee: Beam Matrix Limited
    Inventor: Daniel Pak Ming Chan
  • Publication number: 20100277108
    Abstract: A portable illumination device having a flexible arm housing with an integrally formed LED lamp that is attachable to an object. The flexible arm may include a head portion housing an LED lamp, the head portion being unitarily formed in the flexible arm as a single integral unit at the time of manufacture. The flexible arm may be comprised of a non-slip material, such as rubber, to aid in positioning the flexible arm to a desired position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 23, 2010
    Publication date: November 4, 2010
    Inventor: Joseph A. McDonnell
  • Patent number: 7824079
    Abstract: The invention provides a diffuser for a portable light tower that has an envelope of fire resistant material designed to diffuse light situated on a frame forming a generally spherical structure that can be opened and closed by use of a pulley and cable system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 2, 2010
    Assignee: Multiquip, Inc.
    Inventors: Jonathan Cuppett, Mary Hidalgo
  • Patent number: 7815336
    Abstract: A portable lighting device, such as a flashlight, having a rotatable band disposed around the exterior of the flashlight is disclosed. Rotational movement of the band is converted to lateral movement of the light emitting element within the flashlight. The structural integrity of the flashlight is not compromised when the rotatable band is rotated around the flashlight to adjust the width of the projected pattern of light.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 19, 2010
    Assignee: Eveready Battery Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Kang Woon Au, Siu Bong Ng, Wing On Tang
  • Patent number: 7810945
    Abstract: An adjustable light connection comprising a flexible member having a first end and a second end, a contact base connected to the first end of the flexible member, a mounted socket connected to the second end of the flexible member, and an electrical connection disposed within the flexible member and having a first end connected to the contact base and a second end connected to the mounted socket. The contact base is engageable with a light socket and the mounted socket is engageable with a light bulb.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2010
    Inventor: Randy J. Mize
  • Patent number: 7806550
    Abstract: A lighting system has a sealable housing with a lamp cavity, a junction box and a partition wall there between with the junction box being laterally from beneath a lens opening. The system further includes a closure to close an access port in the partition wall which includes a conical wall with a circular plate truncating the wall. The plate extends across the bottom of the housing and a vertically extending sealing flange receives the closure. A ballast assembly is also located from beneath the lens opening. A formed seal is positioned about a lens which extends inwardly to capture optic components beneath the lens. A locking ring is restrained from compressing against the mounting flange of the lens. A lighting system employing an LED board array and LED power control includes a heat sink beneath the board array extending downwardly to a radiator for transfer of heat from the array downwardly to the lamp cavity for dissipation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 27, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 5, 2010
    Assignee: ABL IP Holding LLC
    Inventors: Glenn M. Tyson, Richard M. Schuler, Michael P. Leonhardt
  • Publication number: 20100246196
    Abstract: The described systems 200 provides a simplified slide system for longitudinal movement of optical light modulators 102 for automated luminaires 12 employing expansion and contractions slots 125, 126 which allow for precise smooth movement over a range of temperatures.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2010
    Publication date: September 30, 2010
    Inventor: PAVEL JURIK
  • Publication number: 20100246197
    Abstract: The present invention provides an illumination device for illuminating a periphery of equipment such as an image display device, including: a plurality of illumination parts on which a light source is mounted; and a support part for supporting the plurality of illumination parts, so that a different area of the periphery of the equipment is irradiated with light from the plurality of illumination parts.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2008
    Publication date: September 30, 2010
    Applicant: SHARP KABUSHIKI KAISHA
    Inventors: Fujio Takahashi, Takashi Kaneko, Yasutaka Wakabayashi, Takatomo Matsumi
  • Publication number: 20100208475
    Abstract: The invention provides a system and method for maintaining removable, rotatable gobo holders in place on a fixed baseplate within an effects lighting fixture. In the first preferred embodiment, a gobo platform includes a rotatable baseplate having at least one aperture and at least one removable, rotatable gobo holder including points of active retention configured to retain the removable, rotatable gobo holder on the rotatable baseplate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 23, 2008
    Publication date: August 19, 2010
    Applicant: AMERICAN DJ SUPPLY, INC.
    Inventors: Kenneth L. Sherman, Charles Davies, Toby Velazquez
  • Patent number: 7766508
    Abstract: A light emitting diode (LED) lighting fixture for achieving a desired illumination pattern includes a panel and one or more LEDs attached to a surface of the panel. One or more of the LEDs may be mounted at an angle to the surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 3, 2010
    Assignee: CREE, Inc.
    Inventors: Russell George Villard, Yuming Chen, Lawrence Maurice Roberts, Jr., Nicholas W. Medendorp, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20100188863
    Abstract: A holder (10) for removably mounting and positioning a tool (12) such as a flashlight (16) to an object (14), such as an emergency cot, and method thereof are disclosed. The holder comprises a base (20) and an elastic retaining strap (22) to facilitate a quick mounting to the object. The holder further includes elastic retainers (56, 58) to facilitate hands-free positioning of the tool in any desired direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 30, 2007
    Publication date: July 29, 2010
    Applicant: FERNO-WASHINGTON, INC.
    Inventor: Scott Andrew West
  • Patent number: 7753570
    Abstract: To provide protection to the wiring of a light source provided on a ring member which is movably attached to a display screen of a display device, a plurality of connector is arranged on a connecting member where an end of a FPC wiring, which supplies electricity to a light source provided on the ring member and an end of a FFC wiring are connected to, and together with the connecting member a cover is connected to a moving member which has a covering board provided with a fixing pieces which fixes the end of each FPC and FFC wiring to the connecting board.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 13, 2010
    Assignee: Yazaki Corporation
    Inventors: Hideaki Kageyama, Yoshiyuki Furuya, Satoshi Saotome
  • Patent number: 7748878
    Abstract: Wireless network used to control multiple lights, includes multiple different networks for different purposes, and interference prevention mechanisms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 6, 2010
    Assignee: Production Resource Group, Inc.
    Inventor: Robin Lee
  • Patent number: 7736024
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for keeping a high intensity discharge arc tube relatively horizontal in a light fixture regardless of aiming orientation of the light fixture towards a target. In one aspect, the light source is mounted in an independently pivotal yoke in the light fixture. A gearing arrangement automatically proportionally pivots the light source relative to any pivoting motion of the fixture over a range of motion such that a selected light source orientation can be approximately maintained regardless of aiming orientation of the fixture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 15, 2010
    Assignee: Mucso Corporation
    Inventors: Myron K Gordin, Timothy J. Boyle
  • Patent number: 7717586
    Abstract: A foldable, rechargeable light emitting diode (LED) pocket light is disclosed. The light includes a first compartment, a second compartment and a hinge element. The first compartment has a housing, a plurality of LED lights, a rotatable hinge, and a hook for hanging the light. The second compartment includes a housing, a member for receiving the rotatable hinge and a power source. The light also includes an activating member and circuitry for activating the LED lights.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 18, 2010
    Assignee: E-Z Red Company
    Inventor: Mark Tucker
  • Publication number: 20100118555
    Abstract: An illumination apparatus includes an adapter configured to be detachably and electrically connected to a socket and configured to convert alternating power into driving power; a light emitting device illumination part including a light emitting device that is configured to be detachably and electrically connected to the adapter and to emit light according to the driving power from the adapter; and an illumination direction controller that controls an illumination direction of the light emitting device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 9, 2009
    Publication date: May 13, 2010
    Inventor: Young Hwan Lee
  • Publication number: 20100118556
    Abstract: A lighting system provides a lighting fixture elevationally adjustable from an energized configuration to a bulb-replacement configuration wherein the bulbs can be replaced, such as without using a ladder. The lighting fixture is retained by a slide to a slot. When a user releases the slide, it can be directed toward the user until the user can access the light fixture, replace one or more bulbs, and then return the fixture to its predetermined elevation for normal use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 12, 2009
    Publication date: May 13, 2010
    Inventor: Charles R. Long
  • Publication number: 20100118539
    Abstract: A searchlight is provided featuring a searchlight having a searchlight assembly and a searchlight control circuitry module. The searchlight assembly has a central axis and includes a ramped insert and a light source socket arrangement. The ramped insert is configured with an angled surface that is oblique in relation to the central axis. The light source socket arrangement is configured to receive a bulb or light source for providing the light beam, is also configured with a corresponding angled surface that is also oblique in relation with to the central axis, and is also configured to respond to an applied force and rotate so as to move axially along the central axis in relation to the ramped insert.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 4, 2009
    Publication date: May 13, 2010
    Applicant: ITT MANUFACTURING ENTERPRISES, INC.
    Inventors: Kevin Joseph LEARY, Samuel HINCKLEY, Robert KING, Kenneth J. LeBLANC
  • Publication number: 20100110396
    Abstract: A circuit board is attached in a displaceable manner to a lamp holder. When the lamp holder is attached to a holder housing, ends of pins extending from the holder housing are inserted into holes of the circuit board. At the time, the circuit board is guided and corrected for a positional shift by inclines at ends of the pins. Accordingly, a connector on an under surface of the circuit board is opposed to a connector on a circuit board in the holder housing side, whereby the two connectors can be properly connected.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 4, 2009
    Publication date: May 6, 2010
    Applicant: SANYO ELECTRIC CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Toshimasa KANBARA, Taichi YOSHIMURA
  • Publication number: 20100097816
    Abstract: A lamp position adjustment device includes a base plate, a supporting frame, a lamp holder, a first positioning mechanism, and a second positioning mechanism. The first positioning mechanism is disposed between the lamp holder and the supporting frame and between the lamp holder and the base plate to enable the lamp holder to move in a first direction relative to the supporting frame. The first direction is substantially parallel with one side of a light incident surface of an integration rod. The second positioning mechanism is disposed between the lamp holder and the base plate to enable the lamp holder to rotate about an axis parallel to the first direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 15, 2009
    Publication date: April 22, 2010
    Inventors: Jung-Chi CHEN, Jih-Ching CHANG, Chih-Hui CHANG
  • Publication number: 20100097815
    Abstract: A lamp includes a lamp pole, a lamp head and a locating slide. The lamp pole includes a connector. The lamp head includes a lamp body and a catch sleeve. The connector extends into the catch sleeve. The locating slide is engaged and sandwiched between the connector of the lamp pole and the catch sleeve. The locating slide is movable on the connector along a length direction thereof. A screw extends through the catch sleeve and screws into the locating slide to connect the locating sleeve and the catch sleeve together. When the locating slide together with the screw is moved from a first position to a second position, an elevation angle of the catch sleeve and accordingly the lamp body is varied.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 3, 2009
    Publication date: April 22, 2010
    Applicants: FU ZHUN PRECISION INDUSTRY (SHEN ZHEN) CO., LTD., FOXCONN TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: GUANG SONG, LI HE
  • Patent number: 7690822
    Abstract: A lighting fixture swivel joint for pivoting an upper conduit having a fixture head disposed at an upper end thereof downward with respect to a lower conduit generally includes an upper swivel joint member and a lower swivel joint member rotatably coupled to the upper swivel joint member about a plane of rotation. The upper swivel joint member includes an upper conduit receptacle defined by a longitudinal axis and being adapted to receive a lower end of the upper conduit, whereby the upper conduit is coaxially aligned with the longitudinal axis. The plane of rotation is disposed at an angle of between zero degrees (0°) and thirty degrees (30°) with respect to the longitudinal axis of the upper conduit receptacle of the upper swivel joint member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 6, 2010
    Assignee: Thomas & Betts International, Inc.
    Inventor: Rick W Kauffman
  • Patent number: 7665862
    Abstract: A light emitting diode (LED) lighting fixture for achieving a desired illumination pattern includes a support plate and a plurality of panels connected to the support plate. Each panel has an array of LEDs mounted to a planar surface thereof, and each of the panels is rotatable in at least two dimensions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2010
    Assignee: Cree, Inc.
    Inventor: Russell George Villard
  • Publication number: 20100027279
    Abstract: A lamp socket has a mover and a supporter. At an open position, the supporter supports the mover so that the mover does not prevent a lamp from being moved to or from a mounting position along a specified direction. When the lamp can be moved from the mounting position along the specified direction, the supporter supports the mover so that the contacts do not make contact with lamp pins, respectively. At the close position, the supporter supports the mover so that the mover prevents the lamp from being moved from or to the mounting position along the specified direction. If the mover is at the close position, and the lamp is in a posture by which it can be moved from the mounting position along the specified direction in case of the open position, the supporter supports the mover so that the contacts make contact with the pins, respectively.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 22, 2008
    Publication date: February 4, 2010
    Inventors: Ryusuke Kotera, Satoru Uehara
  • Patent number: 7651250
    Abstract: A retractable lighting apparatus for the upper surface of a roof of a vehicle includes at least one lighting member adapted to be raised or lowered relative to the upper surface of the roof, and a device for effecting the raising and lowering of the lighting apparatus. The lighting apparatus has its own upper surface and a base component into which at least one telescopic component can be retracted.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 26, 2010
    Inventor: James William Griffin