Having Plural Diverse Motions Patents (Class 362/419)
  • Patent number: 11920759
    Abstract: A yoke for a suspension system for a medical lamp comprises a rigid yoke member having a first end and a second end, a first revolving joint-component fixed to the first end, wherein the first revolving joint has a first rotation axis, and a second revolving joint-component fixed to the second end, wherein the second revolving joint has a second rotation axis. The first rotation axis is included in a plane and the second rotation axis intersects the plane or is included in the plane, and the first rotation axis and a projection, onto the plane, of the second rotation axis intersecting the plane or the second rotation axis included in the plane enclose an angle (?) of more than 0 degrees and less than 90 degrees.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2024
    Assignee: TRUMPF MEDIZIN SYSTEME GMBH + CO. KG
    Inventors: Martin Haenel, Lars Hanuschka
  • Patent number: 11815244
    Abstract: The present gate light apparatus includes an adapter bracket having a front side and a rear side. On the front side, the bracket engages a housing having a motion detector, photo sensor, and light source. On the rear side, the bracket engages two support members of a gate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 2022
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2023
    Assignee: Regalo International, LLC
    Inventors: Mark A. Flannery, Gary T. Schultze, Matthew A. Willms
  • Patent number: 11774075
    Abstract: A luminaire includes a luminaire mechanism, a stepper motor, an absolute multi-turn rotational position sensing system, and a control system. The stepper motor moves the luminaire mechanism. The absolute multi-turn rotational position sensing system includes absolute rotational sensors that detect absolute positions of a cam indexer on the motor shaft and an indexer wheel coupled to the cam indexer. The indexer wheel rotates by a predetermined amount in response to one full rotation of the cam indexer. The control system determines an absolute position of the luminaire mechanism based on information from the absolute rotational sensors relating to the positions of the cam indexer and the indexer wheel. The control system receives a commanded position for the luminaire mechanism and causes the stepper motor to move the luminaire mechanism to the commanded position based on the absolute position of the luminaire mechanism.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2023
    Assignee: Robe Lighting s.r.o.
    Inventors: Pavel Jurik, Jindrich Vavrik, Josef Valchar
  • Patent number: 11598514
    Abstract: A downlight apparatus includes a base housing, a light module and a rotation shaft. The base housing has an inner hemisphere surface. The light module has an exterior hemisphere surface. The light module has a light source emitting a light. The rotation shaft has a first end fixed to the light module. The base housing has a shaft hole for the rotation shaft to pass through and rotate in the shaft hole. The rotation shaft has a second end attached to the base housing. A rotation axis of the rotation shaft is aligned with a radial direction of the exterior hemisphere surface for changing a light direction of the light by rotating the light module along the rotation shaft.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2023
    Assignee: XIAMEN LEEDARSON LIGHTING CO., LTD
    Inventors: Jinfu Chen, Zhenyu Tang, Shuxing Gao, Yongzhe Dong
  • Patent number: 11466826
    Abstract: The present gate light apparatus includes an adapter bracket having a front side and a rear side. On the front side, the bracket engages a housing having a motion detector, photo sensor, and light source. On the rear side, the bracket engages two support members of a gate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 5, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2022
    Assignee: Regalo International, LLC
    Inventors: Mark A. Flannery, Gary T. Schultze, Matthew A. Willms
  • Patent number: 11402081
    Abstract: A lighting device assembly includes a light source attached to a heat sink member to emit light in a first direction. A support structure supports the heat sink member in a pivotally adjustable orientation about an adjustment axis, to allow adjustment of the first direction. A drive mechanism selectively drives the heat sink member to pivotally adjust the orientation of the heat sink member about the adjustment axis to change the first direction. The drive mechanism includes a drive screw having, a collar threaded to the drive screw to move linearly along the drive screw axis as the drive screw is rotated, and at least one strut to transfer linear movement of the collar to pivotal movement of the heat sink member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2022
    Assignee: Troy-CSL Lighting Inc.
    Inventors: Ty Hargroder, Kenneth Moore, Jacob Hawkins
  • Patent number: 11148581
    Abstract: A regulating assembly for a light source and a lighting and/or signaling device, an adjusting device, a lighting device and a motor vehicle, a bezel device, and a gas guiding device and a lighting and/or signaling device containing the same are provided in the present disclosure. The regulating assembly and the adjusting device are used to adjust the lighting and/or signaling module in the lighting device provided in the housing of the lighting device. The bezel device and the gas guiding device may be used for the lighting and/or signaling device. The regulating assembly comprises a supporting frame coupled in a displaceable manner to the light source, a fixed regulating portion which is rotatable, and horizontal and vertical regulating portions in a form of a ball-headed screw-thread part. The adjusting device includes an adjusting screw, a slider and a base; and the bezel device includes a top bezel having a flat plate-like body and a main bezel including a first bezel and a second bezel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 19, 2021
    Assignee: FOSHAN ICHIKOH VALEO AUTO LIGHTING SYSTEMS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Daihua Li, Sishui Hu, Zhenchao Chen
  • Patent number: 11142117
    Abstract: A regulating assembly for a light source and a lighting and/or signaling device, an adjusting device, a lighting device and a motor vehicle, a bezel device, and a gas guiding device and a lighting and/or signaling device containing the same are provided in the present disclosure. The regulating assembly and the adjusting device are used to adjust the lighting and/or signaling module in the lighting device provided in the housing of the lighting device. The bezel device and the gas guiding device may be used for the lighting and/or signaling device. The regulating assembly comprises a supporting frame coupled in a displaceable manner to the light source, a fixed regulating portion which is rotatable, and horizontal and vertical regulating portions in a form of a ball-headed screw-thread part. The adjusting device includes an adjusting screw, a slider and a base, and the bezel device includes a top bezel having a flat plate-like body and a main bezel including a first bezel and a second bezel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2021
    Assignee: FOSHAN ICHIKOH VALEO AUTO LIGHTING SYSTEMS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Daihua Li, Sishui Hu, Jinjin Pei
  • Patent number: 11118763
    Abstract: Disclosed is a system comprising an illumination component, an electrical apparatus, a cable configured to be mechanically connected to the illumination component, a winch configured to wind and/or unwind the cable, and a connector device comprising a bearing and configured to mechanically connect the illumination component to the cable in such a manner that, in a connected state, at least part of the illumination component is rotationally decoupled from the cable via the bearing. The system is configured to supply power and/or data to the illumination component via the cable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 14, 2021
    Assignee: DARK MATTER GMBH
    Inventor: Johannes Langbein
  • Patent number: 11113995
    Abstract: An electronic device including a large display region and with improved portability is provided. An electronic device with improved reliability is provided. An information processing device includes a first film, a panel substrate, and at least a first housing. The panel substrate has flexibility and a display region, and the first film has a visible-light-transmitting property and flexibility. The first housing includes a first slit, the panel substrate includes a region positioned between the first film and a second film, the first slit has a function of storing the region, and one or both of the panel substrate and the first film can slide along the first slit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 7, 2021
    Assignee: Semiconductor Energy Laboratory Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Toshiyuki Isa, Akio Endo, Yosuke Tsukamoto, Jun Koyama
  • Patent number: 10976034
    Abstract: A foldable lamp includes a lamp body, a supporting unit and a connecting device. The connecting device includes a first connecting unit and a second connecting unit. The supporting unit includes a first supporting structure and a second supporting structure. The first supporting structure is rotatably connected with the lamp body through the first connecting unit. The second supporting structure is rotatably connected with the first supporting structure through the second connecting unit. The lamp is placed on a horizontal or hung on a hanger through the second supporting structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 13, 2021
    Assignee: Ningbo Futai Electric Limited
    Inventor: Fujun Qiu
  • Patent number: 10960808
    Abstract: A regulating assembly (1) for a light source and a lighting and/or signaling device, an adjusting device (1200), a lighting device and a motor vehicle, a bezel device (3000), and a gas guiding device and a lighting and/or signaling device containing the same are provided. The regulating assembly (1) and the adjusting device (1200) are used to adjust the lighting and/or signaling module in the lighting device provided in the housing of the lighting device. The bezel device (3000) and the gas guiding device may be used for the lighting and/or signaling device. The regulating assembly (1) comprises a supporting frame (10) coupled in a displaceable manner to the light source, a fixed regulating portion (11) which is rotatable, and horizontal and vertical regulating portions (12,13) in a form of a ball-headed screw-thread part (121).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 30, 2021
    Assignee: FOSHAN ICHIKOH VALEO AUTO LIGHTING SYSTEMS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Daihua Li, Sishui Hu, Xiaozhong Guo
  • Patent number: 10823394
    Abstract: A wall lamp assembly includes a wall seat, and a wall lamp removably mounted on the wall seat. The wall lamp includes a housing, an acoustics device, a protective covering, a cover module, a primary lighting, a secondary lighting, and a charging battery. The charging battery is electrically connected with the acoustics device, the primary lighting, and the secondary lighting. The wall seat includes a wall washer, a drive power supply electrically connected with the wall washer, and a photosensitive device electrically connected with the wall washer. The drive power supply is electrically connected with the charging battery when the wall lamp is placed on the wall seat. Thus, when the wall lamp is removed from the wall seat, the wall lamp is used individually, thereby enhancing the versatility of the wall lamp assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 3, 2020
    Assignee: Dong Guan Jia Sheng Lighting Technology Co., Ltd. China
    Inventor: Kevin Hsu
  • Patent number: 10793058
    Abstract: An adjuster adjusts the position of a fog lamp, headlamp, or other form of adjustable, automotive lamp. The adjuster includes a side-opening retainer screw interface. The side-opening retainer allows the adjuster to provide clutching throughout travel. In addition, a distal end of the retainer includes a set of retainer snap fingers and a separate set of spring fingers. The snap fingers and spring fingers allow for a strong, elastic connection to a lamp mating panel and allow the retainer to securely connect to lamp mating panels of various thicknesses.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 6, 2020
    Assignee: Asyst Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Scott T. Fladhammer, Michael B. Grimm
  • Patent number: 10514724
    Abstract: A foldable display of a computing device includes a back stiffening layer, a transparent frontplate layer, a transparent cover window layer, and an OLED display layer disposed between the back stiffening layer and the transparent frontplate layer. The OLED display layer characterized by a Young's modulus that is lower than the Young's modulus of the transparent frontplate layer and that is lower than the Young's modulus of the back stiffening layer; a neutral plane of the foldable display is located within the OLED display layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 24, 2019
    Assignee: GOOGLE LLC
    Inventors: William Riis Hamburgen, Kiarash Vakhshouri
  • Patent number: 10446062
    Abstract: A flexible display screen structure includes an outward curving zone arranged between a first display zone and a second display zone and the three zones commonly possess and share a common flexible substrate. Each of the first display zone and the second display zone are provided with commonly arranged array pixel circuits, while the outward curving zone is only provided with a metallic connection line for connection between the array pixel circuit of the first display zone and the array pixel circuit of the second display zone and a flexible organic layer covering the flexible organic layer of the metallic connection lines so as to reduce metal wires or lines arranged in the outward curving zone to allow the first display zone and the second display zone to be outwardly curvable through the outward curving zone.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2019
    Assignee: WUHAN CHINA STAR OPROELECTRONICS TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Shuang Li, Liang Sun
  • Patent number: 10390444
    Abstract: A display device reduces or minimizes a stress received by a display panel in a folded state. The display device includes a display panel including a bendable area; and a panel support portion combined to the display panel and including a multi-joint member to support the bendable area, and the multi-joint member includes a plurality of joint portions sequentially arranged in a first direction and combined to each other to rotate with respect to one another, and at least one of the joint portions includes an elastic plate at an edge of a support side arranged toward the bendable area.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2019
    Assignee: Samsung Display Co. Ltd.
    Inventors: Sung Chul Choi, Han Sun Ryou, Man Sik Myeong
  • Patent number: 10268238
    Abstract: A foldable display of a computing device includes a back stiffening layer, a transparent frontplate layer, a transparent cover window layer, and an OLED display layer disposed between the back stiffening layer and the transparent frontplate layer. The OLED display layer characterized by a Young's modulus that is lower than the Young's modulus of the transparent frontplate layer and that is lower than the Young's modulus of the back stiffening layer; a neutral plane of the foldable display is located within the OLED display layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2019
    Assignee: GOOGLE LLC
    Inventors: William Riis Hamburgen, Kiarash Vakhshouri
  • Patent number: 9884691
    Abstract: A helicopter search light includes at least one first light source, with the at least one first light source in operation providing a spot light functionality of the helicopter search light, at least one second light source, with the at least one second light source in operation providing a flood light functionality of the helicopter search light, and a switching circuit having a first switching state, with only the at least one first light source being switched on and the helicopter search light providing a pure spot light functionality in the first switching state, and a second switching state, with only the at least one second light source being switched on and the helicopter search light providing a pure flood light functionality in the second switching state.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 6, 2018
    Assignee: GOODRICH LIGHTING SYSTEMS GMBH
    Inventors: Anil Kumar Jha, Christian Schoen, Andre Hessling von Heimendahl
  • Patent number: 9016908
    Abstract: Provided is an illumination device including a light emitting portion including a light source, an intermediate portion connected to the light emitting portion, a supporting portion connected to the intermediate portion and supporting the light emitting portion and the intermediate portion; a connecting portion connecting the light emitting portion and the intermediate portion to be rotatable with respect to each other, and another connecting portion connecting the intermediate portion and the supporting portion to be rotatable with respect to each other. The light emitting portion, the intermediate portion, and the supporting portion connected to the connecting portions may rotate with respect to each other based on the connecting portions to form a three-dimensional (3D) shape, and may be arranged in a single plane when the light emitting portion, the intermediate portion, and the supporting portion are unfolded based on the connecting portions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 28, 2015
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Joong Hun Jin, Ju Saeng Kim
  • Patent number: 9004728
    Abstract: A light assembly that includes a mounting frame on which a light engine is mounted so as to direct light through the mounting frame opening and out of an opening in the ceiling. The light assembly is designed to permit the light engine to be rotated and tilted, in some embodiments without the need for tools.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2015
    Assignee: ABL IP Holding LLC
    Inventor: Paul Gregory Thompson
  • Patent number: 8960976
    Abstract: A mounting apparatus for adjustably positioning a lighting device. The mounting apparatus includes a mounting bracket having an ear and a first indicator associated with the ear. The mounting apparatus also includes a second indicator adapted to be coupled to the lighting device for conjoint rotational movement about a rotational axis with respect to the mounting bracket. The second indicator and the lighting device may be selectively rotated about the rotational axis such that the second indicator is located in a desired position with respect to the first indicator whereby the lighting device is located in a desired measured orientation with respect to the mounting bracket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 24, 2015
    Assignee: Vision Motor Sports, Inc.
    Inventors: Anthony C. Georgitsis, Joseph Biro, Nicholas B. Irwin
  • Publication number: 20150023030
    Abstract: A foldable light-emitting device is provided. Furthermore, a light-emitting device which can be developed is provided. The light-emitting device includes a light-emitting panel having flexibility, two support panels which support the light-emitting panel, and arms which are connected to the respective panels to be rotatable. Furthermore, the light-emitting device has a structure in which the two support panels, which are apart from each other and connected to the two arms that are connected to be rotatable, support the light-emitting panel. Accordingly, the light-emitting device can be folded so that the two support panels are apart from each other.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 15, 2014
    Publication date: January 22, 2015
    Inventor: Yosuke TSUKAMOTO
  • Patent number: 8925884
    Abstract: A mounting assembly for securing a fixture in a desired orientation. The assembly includes a fulcrum and an opposing structure each secured with respect to the fixture and positioned to receive a support member therebetween. The fulcrum defines a fulcrum plane and is positioned to pivotably engage one side of the support member. The assembly also includes at least one adjustable engager separately secured to the opposing structure for engaging the support member at position spaced from the fulcrum plane such that, when the support member is received between the fulcrum and the engager, adjustment of the engager holds the fixture in the desired orientation. In some embodiments, the fixture is a luminaire.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 6, 2015
    Assignee: Cree, Inc.
    Inventors: Russell Steven Schultz, Don Miletich
  • Publication number: 20150003084
    Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for calibrating equipment, such as a lighting fixture. A kinematic model of the lighting fixture is obtained. Test points, which include a pair of a corresponding control signal and an output are collected. These can be collected using a tracking system. The test points are then used to update the kinematic model of the lighting fixture. The process of updating the kinematic model can include the use of a Kalman filter. The calibration is then verified and may be re-calibrated. These methods can also be used to calibrate other equipment, for example, lasers, light projectors showing media content, audio speaker, microphones, cameras, and projectile equipment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 4, 2013
    Publication date: January 1, 2015
    Inventor: Justin Eichel
  • Publication number: 20140362593
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a lighting device enabling arbitrary distribution of light, which includes: a hollow receptacle having a cover to be opened or closed; a pivot part mounted in a fixing hole provided in the bottom of the receptacle so as to be tilted and pivoted; a light module part connected through an adjustment shaft to the pivot part, the light module part being tilted and pivoted by the pivot part so as to control the distribution of light; and a fixing part for adjusting the pivot part to be fixed or to be tilted and pivoted. The present invention enables a plurality of light modules to be separately adjusted to control the distribution of light, and provides fixing means for fixing the positions of the light modules thus adjusted, so that the distribution of light may be controlled regardless of the installed position of the lighting device, thereby preventing light from penetrating into surrounding buildings.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 22, 2014
    Publication date: December 11, 2014
    Inventor: Duk Yong Kim
  • Patent number: 8905583
    Abstract: Adjustable light emitting diode lighting assembly, kit and system and method of assembling an adjustable light emitting diode lighting assembly. The adjustable light emitting diode lighting assembly comprises a mounting can adapted to be mounted in a housing and an upper locking ring adapted to be mounted to the mounting can. A lower base ring is spaced-apart from the upper locking ring. An adjustable collar coupled to the upper locking ring and the lower base ring and interposed therebetween is provided for adjustably supporting a light emitting diode module over a plurality of light distribution angles. Conductive, radiative and/or convective heat sinks are provided for removing heat produced by the light emitting diode module to maintain luminous efficiency and service life of the light emitting diode module.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 9, 2014
    Inventor: Jack Guy Dubord
  • Publication number: 20140321126
    Abstract: Provided is an article comprising a flexible circuit comprising a polymeric dielectric layer having first and second major surfaces, one or both of the first and second major surfaces having a conductive layer thereon, wherein at least one conductive layer comprises an electrical circuit configured to power one or more light emitting semiconductor devices located on the flexible circuit, wherein the flexible circuit is shaped to form a three dimensional structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2012
    Publication date: October 30, 2014
    Inventors: Alejandro Aldrin II Agcaoili Narag, Ravi Palaniswamy, Arokiaraj Jesudoss, Justine A. Mooney
  • Patent number: 8845150
    Abstract: A luminaire that has multiple removable handles thereon, and can operate in multiple different modes, including a mode where a manual follow spot can occur. To operate in the manual follow spot mode, the luminaire is placed into a free moving mode in which it can be moved, and then the luminaire is moved using the removable handles to manually place the luminaire in a desired location. Then, the luminaire is commanded to remain in that desired location by turning on breaks or the like. In the manual movement mode, movement of the luminaire is manually controlled and not remotely controlled and all of at least color, gobo, beam size and other parameters are remotely controlled.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 30, 2014
    Assignee: Production Resource Group LLC
    Inventors: Rusty Brutsche, James Bornhorst, Steve Washington, Russell Mahaffey, David Friedersdorff, Ted Samuelson
  • Patent number: 8840272
    Abstract: A target lighting apparatus having a tray seating one or more light bulbs connected to a deflector, which is attached to one or more shock-absorbing arms, such that the deflector blocks the tray from any projectiles and the shock-absorbing arms absorb the impact of projectiles that come in contact with the deflector. In some embodiments, the tray, the one or more light bulbs, the deflector and the one or more shock-absorbing arms form a second frame which is adjustably connected to a base frame such that the second frame can slide from the back of the base frame to the front of the base frame and can rotate about an axis along the front of the base frame from a closed position to an open position. The one or more light bulbs are powered by a battery pack. The battery pack may be solar charged by solar panels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 23, 2014
    Inventor: Jon Manning
  • Publication number: 20140268755
    Abstract: A variety of lighting apparatuses are described that utilize reflection as a basis for lighting a desired area.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 30, 2014
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Inventors: Irwin Kotovsky, Serge Cornelissen, Robert Cornelissen
  • Patent number: 8833962
    Abstract: A portable pocket light, comprising three sections; (1) a main body containing an electric circuitry board, battery compartment, and a power switch; (2) a lamp section containing a light source, a lens, and a means for rotatably attaching said lamp section to the main body and facilitating rotation of said lamp section in a 300 degree arc about the an extended axis of said main body, and (3) a sheath section comprising two prongs, and an axial means for rotating said main body an unimpaired 360 degrees within the confines of the two sheath prongs. The two prongs further facilitate a self-standing base by means of which the pocket light may rest on a surface and provide stable, adjustably aimed illumination in a plurality of directions and orientations. The pocket light is fabricated with an integral spring-loaded clip which enables temporary attachment of the pocket light to the brim of a wearer's cap, a shirt pocket, or other stable object.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 16, 2014
    Inventor: Wai-Shing Peter Ko
  • Patent number: 8820985
    Abstract: The adjustable device includes a bracket configured for connection to a substrate, a lamp housing configured for supporting a lamp, and an adjustment system adjustably coupling the lamp housing to the bracket, the adjustment system defining a plurality of different selectable positions of the lamp housing relative to the bracket. The adjustment system enables translation and rotation of the lamp housing relative to the bracket to move the lamp housing between the plurality of selectable positions relative to the bracket. The adjustment system includes a locking system to secure the lamp housing in each of the selectable positions relative to the bracket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 2, 2014
    Assignee: Cooper Technologies Company
    Inventors: Amos Tam, Grzegorz Wronski, Huang Rongxiu
  • Patent number: 8801226
    Abstract: A portable lighting system having an elongated support member, retractable legs, retractable light assemblies, and multiple mounting members that slidably move along the support member to cause the legs and light assemblies to move from a retractable position to an extended and support position and back.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 12, 2014
    Inventor: Michael Moore
  • Publication number: 20140192543
    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: February 16, 2014
    Publication date: July 10, 2014
    Applicant: Pelican Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Kevin DEIGHTON, Darren JUDD
  • Patent number: 8764255
    Abstract: A semi-rigid electronic device is disclosed that includes a flexible panel and a housing. The housing may have a physical dimension L, such as length, height, or a diagonal. The minimum bending device radius of the device along the dimension L may be L/pi when held at an edge. The bending radius increases the more rigid the device. The housing, electronic components, and display may each contribute to the flexibility of the overall device. The housing and/or the flexible panel may also include one or more ribs to constrain movement of the semi-rigid device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 1, 2014
    Assignee: Universal Display Corporation
    Inventors: Michael Hack, Emory Krall, Ruiqing Ma, Prashant Mandlik
  • Patent number: 8721124
    Abstract: A retractable lamp assembly is provided for illuminating at least a portion of a work surface from a wide range of heights and angles by way of extendable shafts and pivot joints. The lamp may be stowed in a retracted or lowered configuration when not in use, in which a substantial portion of the extendable structure is stowed inside of a housing that is located substantially below the work surface, to provide a generally unobtrusive configuration. An upper cover serves as a light reflector when the lamp is in use, and may serve as a cover positioned at or near the work surface when the lamp is stowed. Optionally, the lamp assembly includes include power and data and wire management capabilities for use at the work surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 13, 2014
    Inventors: Norman R. Byrne, Robert L. Knapp, Randell E. Pate, Timothy J. Warwick, Peter Stathis
  • Publication number: 20140085912
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a luminaire having a base assembly and a lighting assembly. The luminaire further includes an adjustment arm having a first portion pivotally connecting to a first one of the assemblies. The adjustment arm has a second portion pivotally connecting to and being moveable relative to a second one of the assemblies along a defined path. The adjustment arm has an elongate opening positioned between the first and second portions. The luminaire includes an adjustment member adjustably connected to and selectively moveable from a first position adjacent to the first one of the assemblies to a second position spaced-apart from the first one of the assemblies. The adjustment member operatively connects to and engages with the adjustment arm via the elongate opening of the adjustment arm.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 24, 2012
    Publication date: March 27, 2014
    Applicant: Dasal Industries Ltd.
    Inventors: Norm David, Russ Jensen, He (Henry) Zhang
  • Publication number: 20140029276
    Abstract: A modular illumination assembly is provided such that it can be attached to a structural element. The modular illumination assembly includes an attachment member for securing the modular illumination assembly to the structural element. The modular illumination assembly also includes a first support member having a first end and a second end, such that the first end is connected to the attachment member. Further, the first support member extends from the first end in a substantially perpendicular direction to the attachment member. The modular illumination assembly also includes a second support member that is pivotably connected to the second end of the first support member, such that the second support member can rotate about the second end of the first support member. Furthermore, the modular illumination assembly includes a light source that is provided on either of a first surface or a second surface of the second support member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 30, 2012
    Publication date: January 30, 2014
    Inventor: Felipe Leon
  • Publication number: 20130315797
    Abstract: A light beam guided liquid delivery device, including: a liquid delivery device; a light beam generator; and a bracket coupling the light beam generator to the liquid delivery device such that a beam of light is selectively delivered approximate to a tip of the liquid delivery device. The bracket couples the light beam generator to the liquid delivery device at a first attachment point. The bracket includes one or more hinges at the first attachment point for varying the orientation of the light beam generator. Optionally, the bracket also couples the light beam generator to the liquid delivery device at a second contact point. The bracket includes a support member at the second contact point for varying the orientation of the light beam generator. Optionally, the support member is translatable with respect to the one or more hinges along a length of the bracket.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2013
    Publication date: November 28, 2013
    Applicant: THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT CHARLOTTE
    Inventors: David A. CARR, Jennifer W. WELLER
  • Patent number: 8585266
    Abstract: A device for the adjustable fixing of a headlamp with a housing in a body opening of a motor vehicle, with at least one lower fixing point arranged in a lower region, in the vertical direction, of the housing and with at least one upper fixing point arranged in an upper region, in the vertical direction, of the housing, wherein a tab of the housing is connected to a support part at the upper or lower fixing point via a holder which runs transversely to the beam direction of the headlamp and can be displaced along a first adjustment direction (Y), wherein the holder is mounted such that it can be displaced with respect to the support part in the first adjustment direction (Y) via a guide, and wherein the holder is assigned a blocking device for fixing the holder in the first adjustment direction (Y).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2013
    Assignee: HPBO GmbH
    Inventors: Dirk Kersting, Andre Schmidt
  • Patent number: 8579478
    Abstract: This invention relates generally to an illumination system and, more particularly, to an illumination system that is configured for attachment to the frame portion of a pair of eyeglasses. The illumination system includes a light source and a multi-axis pivot assembly to permit directional adjustment and focus of a beam of light. An adapter clip is provided to facilitate attachment to the temple arm portion of the eyeglasses. The adapter clip includes a plurality of grooves positioned between two flexible side portions to allow the clip to be slid along the temple arm to a desired position and snapped into a locked position. The illumination system is fully adjustable in terms of light intensity and direction of the light beams.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2013
    Assignee: Sight Saver, LLC
    Inventor: Michael Cristoforo
  • Patent number: 8562187
    Abstract: Embodiments of a base for a lamp are shown and described, said base including a base member, having an attachment member adapted to attach a combined adjustable arm and lamp to the base member, wherein said base member has a mass sufficient to support the combined adjustable arm and lamp in all possible orientations; at least one outlet module housed in the base member; and a printed circuit board disposed within the base member, said printed circuit electrically connected to a household power outlet, said printed circuit board adapted to electrically connect the at least one outlet module to the household power supply, and wherein said printed circuit board includes a transformer adapted to transform the household power supply into an output power suitable for powering the lamp, and wherein the transformer is electrically connected to the lamp.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 22, 2013
    Inventor: Ole Falk Smed
  • Patent number: 8511870
    Abstract: A method and apparatus involve a radiation source assembly that outputs radiation along an output path of travel, and that has a support section configured to facilitate support of the assembly so that a position of the assembly can be adjusted approximately pivotally about the output path of travel. According to a different aspect, a method and apparatus involve: generating radiation with a radiation source in a radiation source assembly that is a modular unit; emitting this radiation approximately in a direction; supporting the radiation source near an input port of a radiation guide so that the radiation from the radiation source enters the input port, and so that the radiation source is positionally adjustable toward and away from the input port parallel to the direction; and supplying radiation through the radiation guide from the input port to an output port thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2013
    Assignee: Raytheon Canada Limited
    Inventor: Blaise R. J. Robitaille
  • Patent number: 8511859
    Abstract: A mounting mechanism for a laser or reflector may consist of a gross adjustment mechanism and a fine adjustment mechanism. The gross adjustment mechanism may enable a laser or reflector to be oriented in an approximate orientation and locked in place. The fine adjustment mechanism may enable a fine and precise adjustment to be applied. The mounting mechanisms may include a mounting plate that may mount to the surface of a wall and protect the rest of the mounting mechanism from disruption, but may also allow the fine adjustment mechanism to be tuned. The mounting mechanisms may be used to create a durable yet easily adjustable laser maze amusement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2013
    Inventors: Theodore Bruce Ziemkowski, Patrick Gene Bashor
  • Patent number: 8510074
    Abstract: A moving light test system allows connecting moving lights to an interface board and conveying the lights and orienting and testing the lights while they are attached to the board. The lights can be mechanically and electrically connected to the board, and once connected, can be tested in multiple ways without reconfiguring or removing the lights. The board has a connector that can be plugged in at various locations, and the board can also be handled by mechanical devices. In this way, once the light is connected to the board, it does not need to be re-handled. In addition, lights can be tested in different orientations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2013
    Assignee: Production Resource Group, LLC
    Inventors: Robin Lee, Chris Conti
  • Patent number: 8491150
    Abstract: A solar light assembly includes a plurality of housings each having a light, a frame receiving the plurality of housings, and a solar panel substantially positioned over the frame. Each housing including a face, sides and a lip, such that the face and lip lie in intersecting planes. Each housing is removable from the frame to be rotated and repositioned within the frame. A pole could be used to support the frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2013
    Inventor: Sivert G. Fogerlie
  • Patent number: 8485702
    Abstract: A multi-workstation for use in a work area of a garage having a vertically oriented pole with an upper end and a lower end and a light fixture mounted between the upper end and the lower end of the vertically oriented pole. The light fixture is capable of sliding up and down along the pole, rotating about an axis that is perpendicular to the axis of the pole, moving horizontally toward and away from the pole, and rotating about an axis that is perpendicular to the axis of the pole. Locking means is provided to lock the light fixture at a desired height and angle relative to the pole and mounting means is provided to hold the pole in a vertical position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2013
    Inventor: John T. Payne
  • Patent number: 8480270
    Abstract: A headlamp aiming system is configured to include: a lamp unit; an actuator configured to displace the light axis of the lamp unit; an imaging apparatus configured to acquire the information necessary for adjustment of the light axis; and an ECU configured to control the actuator. By imaging a light distribution pattern formed by lighting the lamp unit with the imaging apparatus, and by controlling the actuator by the ECU such that the deviation between the position of an attention point in a light distribution pattern, obtained from the imaged image information, and the position of a reference point that has been set beforehand becomes the minimum or zero, an attitude of the lamp unit is adjusted such that aiming of the lamp unit can be automatically performed in a self-contained manner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 27, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2013
    Assignee: Koito Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Kiyotaka Mochizuki
  • Patent number: 8469558
    Abstract: A light source assembly (10) includes a light source (12) and a base (14) to which the light source is detachably attachable. The base is adapted to orient the light source to a plurality of positions when the light source is mounted thereon. The light source comprises a battery mounted therein for providing power thereto, at least when the light source is disconnected therefrom. The base is also adapted for being powered by the battery and/or by an alternative power source. The light source is adapted to be operational both when mounted on the base and when disconnected therefrom. The light source assembly may further comprise a mounting plate for attachment thereof, for example, to a building or an external surface of a vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2013
    Assignee: Angelight Ltd.
    Inventor: Doron Carmi