Pivoted Lamp Or Lamp Support Patents (Class 362/427)
  • Publication number: 20130279184
    Abstract: A lighting apparatus includes a light source unit that has a light source, a holding member (supporting frame) that holds the light source unit, and a locking mechanism that locks by the operation of an operating piece in a condition where the light source unit is held by the supporting frame. The locking mechanism is arranged for containing the operating piece inside the lighting apparatus. The operating piece to which an external force is applied is contained in the lighting apparatus in the locking condition. Thus, it is possible to avoid the release of the lock, and prevent the light source unit from being detached by unintentionally applied external force or the like.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 5, 2011
    Publication date: October 24, 2013
    Applicant: SHARP KABUSHIKI KAISHA
    Inventor: Takafumi Yamashita
  • Publication number: 20130265750
    Abstract: A lighting device configured to be held relative to a space extending from an opening in a first surface. A distance between first and second emitters and/or a dimension of a lens is/are larger than a largest dimension of the opening and/or a largest dimension of a power supply. Also, a bracket comprising a body member and at least two mounting clips, the body member configured to be attached to a lighting device, each mounting clip pivotable about respective pivot axes at least from a first position, where a first end region of the clip does not extend farther from an axis of the body member than all portions of the body member, to a second position, where the first end region of the clip extends farther from the axis of the body member than all portions of the body member. Also, a lighting device comprising a removable bracket.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Publication date: October 10, 2013
    Inventors: Paul Kenneth Pickard, Nicholas W. Medendorp, JR., Mark D. Edmond, Dong Lu, Curt Progl, Mark Dixon, Spencer Scott Pratt, Nathan R. Snell, James Michael Lay
  • Publication number: 20130242580
    Abstract: Methods and systems for a solid state lighting device are described. In an embodiment, a device includes a solid state directional light assembly that directionally emits less than omni-directional light, a first rotation mechanism, an Edison base to receive the first rotation mechanism and a secondary movement mechanism, positioned in contact with the light assembly and first rotation mechanism to provide directional positioning of the light assembly. The first rotation mechanism allows for rotation of the solid state directional light assembly while maintaining an electrical connection through the Edison base.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2013
    Publication date: September 19, 2013
    Applicant: TWAYNE DESIGNS LLC
    Inventors: Timothy John STEPHANY, Wayne Rudy TOKKESDAL
  • Patent number: 8534884
    Abstract: A light emitting diode (LED) bulb includes a lamp seat for connecting the LED bulb to an external power source, a rotatable member rotatably connected to the lamp seat, two holders fixed to the rotatable member and a lamp head pivotally connecting with the holders. The rotatable member is rotatable around a first axis. The lamp head is rotatable around a second axis. The second axis is unparallel to the first axis. Thus, an illumination angle of the lamp head can be adjusted with respect to the lamp seat along two planes. An LED module is attached to the lamp head.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2013
    Assignee: Foxsemicon Integrated Technology, Inc.
    Inventor: Min-Jet Lui
  • Patent number: 8529076
    Abstract: An exemplary LED lamp includes a socket, an LED module, a signal receiver, and a signal emitter. The LED module includes a micro-computer processor, a power module and an adjuster electrically connecting with the micro-computer processor and the power module. The LED module is mounted on the adjuster. The signal receiver is mounted on the LED module. The signal receiver receives a signal emitted from the signal emitter and transmits the signal to the micro-computer processor. The micro-computer processor dictates the power module to drive the adjuster to rotate. The LED module rotates following the rotation of the adjuster to change an illumination angle of the LED module.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2013
    Assignee: Foxsemicon Integrated Technology, Inc.
    Inventor: Kuo-Cheng Chang
  • Patent number: 8523400
    Abstract: A light-emitting diode (LED) streetlight structure, which includes a light-emitting module, a power module, and a lamppost. The light-emitting module is disposed on side of the power module; the lamppost is disposed on the other side of the power module and corresponds to the light-emitting module. A heat-dissipating structure is disposed on the surface of a housing of the power module. The heat-dissipating structure corresponds to a power supply in the power module, and can dissipate the heat generated by the power supply and reduce the temperature thereof. Accordingly, heat dissipation of the power supply is enhanced, and hence increasing its lifetime.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2013
    Assignee: Optotech Corporation
    Inventors: Wan-Chih Lin, Yi-Ming Tai, Cheng-Wei Yang, Chia-Wen Wu, Shun-Chih Chen
  • Publication number: 20130214120
    Abstract: A light source support apparatus includes: a base member; a first support member supporting the base member rotatably about a first axis; first and second arm members connected respectively to opposite ends of the base member and extending in a direction parallel to the first axis; and a pair of second support members disposed at respective positions, which are opposite to each other, of the first and second arm members for supporting a sample light source. The pair of second support members is configured to be able to rotate the supported sample light source about a second axis orthogonal to the first axis. At least one of the first and second arm members is configured to be attachable to and detachable from the base member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2013
    Publication date: August 22, 2013
    Applicant: Otsuka Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Otsuka Electronics Co., Ltd.
  • Patent number: 8511861
    Abstract: A table lamp and rotary joint thereof is disclosed. The table lamp including a base body, a lighting member and a frictional rotary joint connecting the lighting member to the base body is disclosed. The rotary joint includes a housing defining a cavity and a rotary portion defining a rotator. The rotator deforms elastically by means of defining a center hole and a slot extending parallel to the axis of the center hole through the rotator. Compressing the rotator into the cavity, the outer surface of the rotator mates tightly to the inner surface of the cavity. Then the rotator rotates frictionally in the cavity and the lighting member can maintain at a desired angle with respect to the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2013
    Assignees: Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (ShenZhen) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Gang Cheng, Meng-Hua He, Jia-Ning Huang, Yu-Tao Chen, Chun-Che Yen, Te-Sheng Jan
  • Patent number: 8511871
    Abstract: A structure of plug-in light string is provided, including a light shell, a separation element, an LED and a plurality of wires. The two metal leads extended from the LED are soldered to respective wires. The top of the separation element presses against the bottom of the LED, and the separation element and the LED are plugged into the light shell. The LED extends partially from the top opening of the light shell, and the separation element is buckled to the light shell to fasten the position of each component. Inside the light shell, the separation element separates the connection segments of the two metal leads and the wires. In this manner, the structure of plug-in light string is constituted to achieve advantages of easy assembly, water-proof effect, safe usage and small size.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2013
    Inventors: Chun-Ming Liu, Uei-Shin Chen
  • 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
  • Publication number: 20130201703
    Abstract: The present invention comprising a base having a base element comprising a mounting surface and at least two edged sides protruding outwards in relation to the mounting surface and where a number of electronic components are mounted at the mounting surface and between the edged sides; a yoke is connected to and rotatable relative to the base and a head is connected to and rotatable relative to the yoke. The head comprises at least one light source generating a light and the base element is formed as one piece molded body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 6, 2013
    Publication date: August 8, 2013
    Applicant: MARTIN PROFESSIONAL A/S
    Inventors: Carsten Dalsgaard, Lars Barslund Kjær, Aleksander Henrik Von Preyss, Niels Jørgen Rasmussen, Uffe Kjærsgaard Toft
  • Publication number: 20130170239
    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 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: July 20, 2012
    Publication date: July 4, 2013
    Inventor: JoeBen Bevirt
  • Patent number: 8449146
    Abstract: A LED lamp assembly for use in a long passage includes an elongated rectangular housing carrying multiple power-output electric connectors, a power-input electric connector and a power switch, a flat rectangular light source having a light-emitting face and selectively fastened to a rectangular top end of housing in one of four angular positions that spaced from one another at 90° angle, and a mounting plate extending perpendicularly from one side of the rectangular end wall of the housing having a plurality a plurality of equiangularly spaced and smoothly arched mounting slots for mounting.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2013
    Assignee: USTA Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Chi-Lin Chen
  • Patent number: 8444302
    Abstract: A pivoting recessed light fixture has a can and junction box mounted on a frame structure. The frame structure is pivotally supported near one of its ends between a pair of telescoping support rails mounted between a pair of support members. The other end of the frame structure is removably attached to each of the support rails so that the frame structure, with its can and junction box, can be pivoted below the rails to allow access for wiring during installation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2013
    Assignee: Interline Brands, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Barboza, Kenneth Knopf
  • Patent number: 8434921
    Abstract: Microprocessor-controlled light emitting diode (LED) arrays are built into an extruded tubular lens within a mast that is connected to a base assembly. A means of mounting, which may be an adjustable clamp, permits the base assembly to be connected to a seat post or other mounting point on a bicycle or other vehicle. The tubular lens allows for substantial dispersion of light, and various light patterns produced by the arrays may be selected and those patterns alternated automatically to achieve greater visibility of the vehicle to surrounding motorists. A handle within the base assembly allows a rider to lower the mast from its vertical operating position easily and pivotally up to 90 degrees parallel to the longitudinal axis of the vehicle frame to facilitate mounting and dismounting the vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2013
    Inventor: Gerald A. Sherwin
  • Patent number: 8430529
    Abstract: An LED worklight includes a center core and a first panel and a second panel coupled to the center core. The first panel includes a first LED die package disposed within a first opening formed within the first panel and a first lens disposed over the first LED die package. The second panel includes features similar to the first panel. The second panel is rotatable around the center core from a zero degree closed orientation to about a 359 degree orientation, and is positionable at any intermediate angle therebetween. The first and second panels each include an attachment mechanism having an elastic band with a hook attached thereto. The attachment mechanisms are used to attach or hang the worklight to or around one or more objects. The attachment mechanisms are stored in the worklight such that the attachment mechanisms do not interfere with its operation when not in use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2013
    Assignee: Cooper Technologies Company
    Inventors: James Richard Christ, Chris Bryant
  • Publication number: 20130100687
    Abstract: A rotation angle regulating device and a rotatable lamp using the same are provided. Through N passive rotating elements used for regulating the rotation angle, the rotation angle of the active rotating element relative to the fixing element is increased, wherein N is a positive integral equal to or more than 1. In addition, each passive rotating element has a first stopper and a second stopper. The active rotating element, when rotating, drives and makes the passive rotating elements rotating on the fixing element, so that the rotation of the lamp can be stopped at any designated angle through the operations of the first and second stoppers of each passive rotating element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 9, 2012
    Publication date: April 25, 2013
    Applicant: LEXTAR ELECTRONICS CORPORATION
    Inventor: Sheng-Ping Chen
  • Patent number: 8419207
    Abstract: A portable light assembly (200) has a light head (26) adapted to be housed in a protective container (12) and to be withdrawn therefrom when required for use. The light head (26) is attached to a swivel bracket (28) and is connected to a battery (25) also housed in the container. The portable light assembly includes mounting means (18) for supporting the light head (26) at locations in need of illumination. A handle (14) is connected to a lid (20) of the assembly, and the handle has a release member (36) for releasing an extension post arrangement (30, 32) from the protective container. This allows the extension post arrangement (30, 32), Nd (20), swivel bracket (28) and light head (26) to be slid upwardly by activating the release member (36) and lifting the handle (14).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2013
    Assignee: Golight Pty Limited
    Inventor: Glenn Smith
  • Patent number: 8419235
    Abstract: A lighting system including a powering rod and a first lighting unit is provided. The powering rod is used for providing power. The first lighting unit includes a housing, a light source, an inner ring body and an outer ring body. The light source is disposed inside the housing. The inner ring body, disposed in the housing, has a hollowed portion for receiving the powering rod and is electrically connected to the powering rod. The outer ring body, disposed on the inner ring body fixed to the housing. The outer ring body is capable of rotating with respect to the inner ring body for rotating the housing. When the outer ring body is rotated to a first position, the first lighting unit is in a first lighting state. When the outer ring body is rotated to a second position, the first lighting unit is in a second lighting state.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2013
    Assignee: Qisda Corporation
    Inventors: Tai-Sheng Chen, Hsun-Li Huang, Mong-Yong Sim, Jiung-Cheng Pan, Ho-Tsung Hsueh, Wen-Ming Wu, Cheng-En Wu
  • Patent number: 8408733
    Abstract: An illuminating device may be used, for example, as a portable illuminator, book light and travel light. The illuminating device may include a head, a pair of rails and a base. The illuminating device may be manipulated into numerous positions including extended and retracted positions such that the light source may be positioned in a variety of positions relative to the base which may include a clip for securing structure the illuminating device to a variety of structures including books, magazines, tables, e-readers and bags, to name a few.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2013
    Assignee: Sol-Light, LLC
    Inventors: David Nelson, Wai-ming Law
  • Patent number: 8408761
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: September 2, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2013
    Assignee: Koncept Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Kenneth Ng, Edmund Ng
  • Patent number: 8408760
    Abstract: A lamp assembly, that has a fixed base, and a yoke which is controlled to move relative to the base to cause a panning motion. The yoke holds a lamp head. The yoke has a bottom portion and a top portion. A lamp head, which includes a light source therein, is coupled to said bottom portion of the yoke. The lamp head moves to form a tilting motion, thereby allowing both pan and tilt. The yoke includes handles thereon, including a first handle on a bottom most portion of said yoke, and a second handle on a top most portion of said yoke. One embodiment has the handles integrated into the yoke, e.g., molded to or recessed into the yoke.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2013
    Assignee: Production Resource Group, LLC
    Inventors: James M Bornhorst, Staci A. Mininger, Timothy W. Terleski
  • Patent number: 8398271
    Abstract: A LED lamp with adjustable beam direction includes a housing, a lamp base attached to one end of the housing for insertion into a lamp socket, a heatsink shaft mounted within the housing, a LED attached to one end of the heatsink shaft, a parabolic or elliptical or multi-facet reflector having a light output front opening and an asymmetric elliptical shaped rear opening, a first actuator for rotating the reflector about the LED, and a second actuator for tilting the reflector about the LED.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 5, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2013
    Inventor: Pak Ming Daniel Chan
  • Patent number: 8371545
    Abstract: An adjustable lamp holder has a mounting structure arrayed about a longitudinal axis. A pair of hollow pivot pillars extends from the mounting structure parallel to the longitudinal axis and a receptacle is positioned on the mounting structure parallel to the longitudinal axis and substantially opposite the pivot pillars. A body with a body axis coaxial with the longitudinal axis has a pair of pivots formed thereon for engaging the pivot pillars. A projection is formed on the body substantially opposite the pivots and an angle adjuster, having a proximal end and a distal end, has the proximal end positioned in the projection and the distal end positioned in the receptacle. Movement of the angle adjuster tips the angle of the lamp.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 12, 2013
    Assignee: Valeo Sylvania LLC
    Inventors: Roger A. Schaefer, Roger L. King, Marcus H. Hess
  • Patent number: 8360621
    Abstract: A lighting fixture has a modular design. A plurality of interconnecting components fit together to impart to the lighting fixture multiple degrees of rotation. This enables the installer or user to effectively move, change, or adjust the area of illumination over time without constraints. A lamp housing is supported by a plurality of tubular arms that have a threaded connection at one end and a slip-fit connection at the other end. These connections enable the arms to be rotated independently of each other. The result is a lighting fixture having multiple degrees of rotation. An enclosed path through the tubular arms and a hinge leads from a J-box to the lamp housing. The enclosed path accommodates electrical wiring to power the lighting fixture, while the hinge enables the lamp housing to rotate about an axis parallel to the mounting surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2013
    Assignee: U.S. Pole Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Henry Avila, Elena Kushinskaya
  • Publication number: 20130021787
    Abstract: A lighting device including at least one light source and a light source body attached to the light source. The light source body rotates for multi-positional lighting.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 21, 2011
    Publication date: January 24, 2013
    Inventor: Matthew D. Noble
  • Patent number: 8353609
    Abstract: A lamp mounting apparatus includes a base, an adjusting portion, and an assembling portion. The adjusting portion includes a first end pivotably connected to the base, and a second end. The assembling portion is pivotably connected to the second end. The assembling portion is configured to have a lamp mounted thereon, and the assembling portion is capable of moving relative to the base by adjusting the adjusting portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 15, 2013
    Assignees: Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (ShenZhen) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Chia-Shin Chou, Zhen-Xing Ye
  • Patent number: 8348483
    Abstract: A portable illumination device includes a base part, a cover, and an illumination unit, wherein the cover is pivotably connected to an end of the base part by a first pivot unit on the cover. The cover includes an opening and the illumination unit is accommodated in the opening. The illumination unit has a board and multiple illumination members on the board. The board is pivotable relative to the cover by a second pivot unit connected therebetween. The second pivot unit is connected to a third pivot unit which allows the illumination unit to be rotated when in use. The base part, the cover and the illumination unit can be folded to a compact body for convenience of carried.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 8, 2013
    Inventor: Hang-John Lin
  • Patent number: 8348480
    Abstract: An adjustable structure for lamp stand, in which a swivel mount is fitted to the upper portion of a base, thereby enabling ends of a first bar support and a telescopic link to be pin connected to the swivel mount, while the other ends are pin connected to a second bar support. A lamp swivel component is disposed on the end of the second bar support. Accordingly, relative positions between the first bar support, the second bar support and the telescopic link can be freely adjusted, while still providing stable support to the structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 8, 2013
    Inventor: Tsung-Chang Chang
  • Patent number: 8337058
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for a high intensity lighting fixture. One aspect, a knuckle for mounting the light fixture by its bulb cone to a cross arm is attached along the side of the bulb cone. This has various potential advantages including decreased effective projected area, protection of watering to the bulb cone, and decreased moment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 18, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2012
    Assignee: Musco Corporation
    Inventors: Myron K. Gordin, Timothy J. Boyle
  • Publication number: 20120314405
    Abstract: An apparatus comprises a rod comprising a first length wise cavity and a second length wise cavity comprising a length wise slot extending to a distal end of the rod. The second length wise cavity is configured for joining to an article promoting fan support. A head member is rotatably joined to the rod for supporting the rod. A handle is rotatably joined to the head member for enabling the head member to rotate about the handle where the rod rotates in a plane generally perpendicular to the handle and for enabling the rod to be rotated to a position generally parallel to the handle. An end cap is joined to the distal end of the rod and closing the first length wise cavity and the second length wise cavity. A light source is configured to fit within the first cavity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 7, 2011
    Publication date: December 13, 2012
    Inventor: Michael B. Culpepper
  • Patent number: 8328398
    Abstract: A flashlight comprising: a rotatable head containing a light source; a pivot in communication with the rotatable head; a center housing rotatably attached to the pivot, where the pivot and the rotatable head rotates at least in a plane that is parallel to the main axis of the center housing, the center housing having a first end that is furthest away from the head; a first leg rotatably attached to the center housing; a second leg rotatably attached to the center housing; a third leg rotatably attached to the center housing; and where all three legs each have generally the shape of a longitudinal third of a hollow cylinder; a sliding sleeve slideably attached to the center housing, and in communication with the first, second and third legs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 11, 2012
    Inventor: Gary Van Deursen
  • Publication number: 20120300481
    Abstract: A lighting apparatus may include a body having a substrate, and a light emitting module with a light emitting diode (LED) mounted to the substrate. A connection member may be provided to the body, and a support member may be mounted to the connection member at a predetermined tilt angle thereto to adjust a light directing angle of the body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 18, 2011
    Publication date: November 29, 2012
    Inventors: Kyunghyun Kim, Yongseog Jeon, Sejoon You, Kyungnam Park
  • Patent number: 8317374
    Abstract: A modularly constructed hand held, utility light is described and taught having a sealed electrical module and a separately attached handle module. In one embodiment. module includes two half shells that when assembled and attached to the electric module. Various embodiments of the handle module may comprise an articulation mechanism configured to allow the user to manipulate the direction of the light provided by the utility light by rotating the utility light in at least one direction. The articulation mechanism may comprise one or more of a ball and socket joint, a ratchet mechanism, or any other suitable device configured to allow a user to manipulate the direction of the light provided by the modular utility light. In another embodiment, the handle module may comprise a strap configured to facilitate cord management and/or allow a user to hang the modular utility light above a work area.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2012
    Assignee: Multiway Industries (HK) Ltd.
    Inventor: Paul A. Hedrick
  • Publication number: 20120293718
    Abstract: Connection reliability of a terminal and other part is improved in a lighting device. A backlight unit includes a cold cathode tube having an outer lead at an end part; a chassis housing the cold cathode tube; and a connector mounted to the chassis and including an insertion path to which the outer lead is inserted, a connection terminal that expands to receive the outer lead inserted to the insertion path, and a restricting portion that is selectively moved in one of a first position and a second position. The restricting portion in the first position allows the outer lead to be inserted to the insertion path and allows the connection terminal to expand to receive the connection terminal. The restricting portion in the second position restricts the outer lead to be inserted to the insertion path and restricts expansion of the connection terminal that holds the outer lead.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2010
    Publication date: November 22, 2012
    Applicant: SHARP KABUSHIKI KAISHA
    Inventor: Satoshi Yoshida
  • Patent number: 8308324
    Abstract: A high bay light including a mounting plate which may be secured to either a vertically disposed support or a horizontally disposed support. One to four LED light modules are secured to the mounting plate and are mounted thereon in such a way to achieve various lighting patterns.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2012
    Assignee: Genessee Stamping and Fabricating, Inc.
    Inventors: John D. Van Horn, Richard I. Grant, Jr., Christopher M. LePage
  • Publication number: 20120281421
    Abstract: A portable illumination device includes a base part, a cover, and an illumination unit, wherein the cover is pivotably connected to an end of the base part by a first pivot unit on the cover. The cover includes an opening and the illumination unit is accommodated in the opening. The illumination unit has a board and multiple illumination members on the board. The board is pivotable relative to the cover by a second pivot unit connected therebetween. The second pivot unit is connected to a third pivot unit which allows the illumination unit to be rotated when in use. The base part, the cover and the illumination unit can be folded to a compact body for convenience of carried.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 6, 2011
    Publication date: November 8, 2012
    Inventor: HANG-JOHN LIN
  • Patent number: 8297806
    Abstract: A searchlight is provided featuring a bezel pull-in retention assembly having a frame and a housing. The frame has a back plate configured with at least one opening to receive a fastening device. The housing is configured with a front end opening for receiving the frame, configured with a back end opening having an outer rim for receiving a seal plate, the seal plate configured to be adapted in the rim of the back end opening, to receive the fastening device and to fixedly couple the frame to the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 4, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2012
    Assignee: Xylem IP Holdings LLC
    Inventors: Kevin Joseph Leary, Samuel Hinckley, Robert King, Kenneth J. LeBlanc
  • Patent number: 8297792
    Abstract: An LED lamp with adjustable projection angle is installed to a lamp pole and includes a fixture, a pivot element, a pressing element, a heat dissipating lamp holder and an LED module. The fixture includes a transverse pipe and a cut groove formed at the transverse pipe. The pivot element is passed through the transverse pipe and pivotally coupled to the fixture. The pressing element is installed to the transverse pipe and provided for reducing the cut groove to press and clamp the pivot element. The heat dissipating lamp holder is mounted to the pivot element. The LED module is installed at the heat dissipating lamp holder, and the transverse pipe is used for adjusting the angle of elevation of the heat dissipating lamp holder and the LED module. Therefore, the road lamp can be adjusted to a required projection range to enhance the use efficiency of the road lamp.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2012
    Assignee: Leader Trend Technology Corp.
    Inventor: Chin-Wen Wang
  • Publication number: 20120268956
    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: Application
    Filed: April 20, 2012
    Publication date: October 25, 2012
    Inventors: Joong Hun Jin, Ju Saeng Kim
  • Patent number: 8287162
    Abstract: A lamp includes a head, a support arm and a base. The head includes a light emitting member. The support arm is rotatably connecting to the head. The support arm includes a first pushing member and a second pushing member. The base includes a moveable contact and a stationary contact. The moveable includes a spring tab. When the support arm is rotated to a first position, the first pushing member abuts against the spring tab to be deformed, and the spring tab connects to the stationary contact. The light emitting member is in a power on state. When the support arm is rotated to a second position, the second pushing member abuts against the spring tab to be deformed, and the spring tab disengages from the stationary contact. The light emitting member is in a power off state.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 27, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 16, 2012
    Assignees: Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (ShenZhen) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Wen-Hsiang Lu, Huai-Shan Gu, Ting Dong, Li-Tao Zhang
  • Patent number: 8277077
    Abstract: Vehicle-mounted auxiliary lighting systems adapted to provide primary or auxiliary vehicle lighting using light emitting diodes (LEDS) are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2012
    Inventors: Antony C. Georgitsis, Nicholas B. Irwin, Joseph Biro
  • Patent number: 8267556
    Abstract: An exemplary lamp includes a first member, a second member, and buckle assemblies securing the first member on the second member. Each buckle assembly includes a connecting member having an end thereof pivotally connected to the second member, a buckle having an end thereof pivotally connected to an opposite end of the connecting member and having an opposite end thereof clasping the first member to the second member, and a knob. Each buckle assembly has a dead point. When the buckle is flapped towards the connecting member and a pivoted end between the buckle and the connecting member passes through the dead point to get close to the second member, the knob extends through the buckle. Then the knob is rotated along a predetermined direction to press on the buckle, thereby preventing the pivoted end from moving away from the second member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2012
    Assignees: Fu Zhun Precision Industry (Shen Zhen) Co., Ltd., Foxconn Technology Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: You-Xue Liu
  • Publication number: 20120230039
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a light effect system for forming a light beam. The light effect system comprises a base support rotatable supporting a light effect support and the light effect support comprises light forming means. The light forming means is adapted to form at least a part of said light beam and at least one actuator is adapted to moved the light forming means in relation to said light beam. The light effect system comprises also rotatable electric connecting means enabling transferring of electric energy between the light effect support and said base support during rotation of said light effect support in relation to said base support.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 10, 2010
    Publication date: September 13, 2012
    Applicant: MARTIN PROFESSIONAL A/S
    Inventors: Claus Hansen Ellevang, Carsten Dalsgaard, Peter Christoffersen Skytte
  • Patent number: 8262265
    Abstract: A lamp device includes a supporting housing connected fixedly to a base disposed on a supporting surface, and having an inclined top surface inclined with respect to the supporting surface. A lamp-mounting housing is connected pivotally to the supporting housing, has an inclined connecting surface parallel to and facing the inclined top surface of the supporting housing, and is rotatable relative to the supporting housing about a pivot axis perpendicular to the inclined top surface of the supporting housing between a first position, where the supporting housing cooperates with the lamp-mounting housing to constitute an upright structure, and a second position, where the supporting housing cooperates with the lamp-mounting housing to constitute a bent structure. A lamp unit is mounted to the lamp-mounting housing such that the lamp unit emits light toward the supporting surface when the lamp-mounting housing is at the second position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 11, 2012
    Assignee: Habitex Corporation
    Inventor: Duan-Cheng Hsieh
  • Patent number: 8262247
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for directing a flashlight is provided. The apparatus comprises: a base; a receptacle mechanically coupled to the base; a clip mechanically coupled to the opposite side of the base capable of securing the apparatus to an article of clothing; and one or more hinges mechanically coupled to the base and receptacle, and optionally one or more straps mechanically coupled to the receptacle for attaching a flashlight to the receptacle. Such apparatus and related methods facilitate directing a flashlight's beam in front of a user while simultaneously securing the flashlight to a user's article of clothing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 11, 2012
    Inventor: David Chen Yu
  • Patent number: 8256937
    Abstract: A drawing assembly for children includes a housing having a drawing surface and an illumination assembly pivotally connected to the housing and movable between a storage position within a recess in the housing, and a deployed position. The illumination assembly includes an illumination source that is positionable to provide illumination to the drawing surface when in the deployed position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2012
    Assignee: Mattel, Inc.
    Inventors: Kyle Bleyle, Ray Cappello, Ken Temple
  • Patent number: 8251558
    Abstract: A vehicular headlamp system and corresponding kit, including (left and right) headlamps and a mode switch (control mechanism) responsive to inputs from a mode switch console or other user interface arrangements, the combination of headlamps and mode switch providing high and low beam on-road illumination and a higher level of illumination for off-road illumination using the same light source in each headlamp as is used for the on-road illumination. Cooperation between a light source driver circuit in each headlamp and the mode switch results in the light source in each headlamp being driven by more or less current, as required by the selected mode. A (daytime) running lights mode of operation may also be provided using the same light source.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2012
    Assignee: Ibis Tek, LLC
    Inventors: David E. Hubert, James M. Helms, Mark R. Barie, Richard P. Lizotte
  • Patent number: 8240895
    Abstract: An LED light fixture includes a post having a fixing bar at a top end thereof, a first lamp mounted on the fixing bar, and a second lamp rotatably mounted on the fixing bar. The first and second lamps are capable of rotating with respect to the fixing bar to change an angle between the first and second lamps, to thereby change an illumination area and intensity distribution of the LED light fixture. In one position, the second lamp overlaps the first lamp, and LED light sources in the first lamp are alternate with those of the second lamp.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 14, 2012
    Assignee: Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Hou-Yao Lin, Sheng-Jung Yu
  • Patent number: RE44196
    Abstract: An adjustable mount for use with light fixtures that are scaled to prevent entry of moisture and contaminants. O-ring seals are utilized to connect and seal the components of the adjustable mount so that it is not a source of moisture or loss of vacuum. The adjustable mount is a knuckle-type mount that connects a light fixture with a junction box or other source of electrical power. The adjustable mount provides a full range of vertical and rotational angles without damaging the electrical wiring that is sealed inside the mount. Frictional connections in the mount allow the lighting angle to be set without the necessity of tightening the set screws which connect the components together.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2013
    Assignee: B-K Lighting, Inc.
    Inventor: Douglas W. Hagen