Pole Or Post Type Support Patents (Class 362/431)
  • Patent number: 7934851
    Abstract: A luminaire is provided with a housing having an attachment element and a LED mounting element. A plurality of LEDs are also provided and are supported by the LED mounting element of the housing. A plurality of reflectors are positioned proximal to the plurality of LEDs and reflect light emitted by the LEDs toward an illumination surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2011
    Assignee: Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V.
    Inventors: Chris Boissevain, Joseph Garcia
  • Patent number: 7926989
    Abstract: An exemplary street lamp for being stalled on the ground includes a light source, a light pervious member and a direction indicator. The light pervious member includes a light incident surface and an opposite light emitting surface for facing the ground. The light source is arranged opposite to the light incident surface. The direction indicator is arranged on the light pervious member for projecting the shadow thereof on the ground to indication a direction at the geographic location of the street lamp.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2011
    Assignee: Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Chia-Ying Wu
  • Patent number: 7922372
    Abstract: A combined LED street lamp (100), comprises a lamp body and a LED bulb (107); the lamp body comprises a head portion (101), a middle portion (102), and a tail portion (103); a first gasket (104) is set between the head portion (101) and the middle portion (102), a second gasket (105) is set between the tail portion (103) and the middle portion (102); the head portion (101) and the tail portion (103) connect to the middle portion (102) with fasteners; the middle portion (102) is a profile which has the same cross section in different position along its length direction. Products with different size can be made by the same group of moulds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2011
    Assignee: Dongguan Kingsun Optoelectronic Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Xuliang Li
  • Patent number: 7918586
    Abstract: An apparatus, method, and system of aiming lighting fixtures. One aspect of the invention mounts a substantially collimated light source on a lighting fixture. The direction of the substantially collimated light source is fixed in a known relationship to the aiming direction of the lighting fixture. By finding the substantially collimated light source either by direct viewing or in a mirror, the aiming direction of the lighting fixture can be derived by using the known the relationship between the substantially collimated light source and the aiming direction of the fixture. Thus, the aiming direction of the fixture can be derived without operating the lighting fixture and can be derived even at relatively remote locations from the lighting fixture. The apparatus and method can be used on one fixture or a plurality of fixtures. It can also be used on one fixture of an array of fixtures to aim the entire array.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2011
    Assignee: Musco Corporation
    Inventor: Myon K. Gordin
  • Patent number: 7914168
    Abstract: A pop-up Christmas tree that is formed by translucent spandex printed fabric member, printed with a graphic of a real Christmas tree, wrapped into a cone shape. An electrically motorized power antenna assembly is located within the hollow trunk of the tree display. A plurality of supporting frames and cords are mounted inside the fabric cone shape. The antenna tip is attached to the internal apex of the fabric cone shape. The base of the cone shape is attached to the perimeter of a molded plastic tree base housing. When the user activates the power antenna via a remote control switch, the tree shape rises from its base housing to instantly form a realistic Christmas tree shape. The walls of the fabric cone shape include apertures that hold standard Christmas lights and hooks for ornaments.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2011
    Assignee: BoPal LLC
    Inventor: Barbara L. Oliva
  • Patent number: 7914182
    Abstract: A decorative light fixture includes a light engine and a shroud. The light engine includes a heat sink and a light source in thermal communication with the heat sink. The shroud covers the light engine to define an air path between an air inlet and an exhaust. The air inlet is disposed vertically below the exhaust. The air path is shaped to direct air over the heat sink and to exit the shroud above the light engine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2011
    Assignee: GE Lighting Soutions, LLC
    Inventors: Matthew S. Mrakovich, Mark J. Mayer, Thomas E. Zink, Timothy Mazies, James T. Petroski
  • Patent number: 7909491
    Abstract: A chain support (10) is provided which includes a substantially planar body (12) which defines a plurality of seats (14) spaced apart in a predetermined configuration, and a plurality of passages (20) from the seats (14) to the edges (18) of the body (12). A plurality of chains (22) may be suspended from the body (12), one from each seat (14), so as to create a curtain (36) of chains (22). The support (10) with chains (22) suspended therefrom may be used as a lampshade (42), curtain, or the like.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2011
    Inventors: Adam Anthony Hoets, Sian Mary-Lyn Eliot
  • Patent number: 7883247
    Abstract: A lighting truss system uses metal truss sections with at least one powered main truss chord between end flanges. A fixture slot is disposed along an outside length of the powered main truss chord. Inside, an extruded aluminum support is positioned inside the powered main truss chord. This supports a pair of power buss bars with insulators that are accessible on one side through the fixture slot. A male-male plug can then be used during assembly on stage for interconnecting exposed open ends of corresponding powered main truss chords between the adjoining end flanges.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 8, 2011
    Inventor: Michael J. Calleja
  • Patent number: 7884283
    Abstract: A security cover for selectively securing an access opening in an enclosure or a utility pole using a padlock with a shackle. The security cover includes a rigid cover, that substantially covers the access opening and has a lock-bar opening formed therethrough. A shroud is fixed about the lock-bar opening on the exterior surface of the rigid cover, and the shroud has an access port for enabling insertion of the padlock between the shroud and the exterior surface of the rigid cover. A lock-bar extends through the lock-bar opening in the rigid cover while the clamp-bar is engaged with the interior of the enclosure. The shackle-hole is accessible through the access port of the shroud.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 8, 2011
    Assignee: Lighting Security Products, LLC
    Inventor: Richard L. Ousley
  • Patent number: 7874126
    Abstract: A service line distribution base (10) comprises a ground anchor (18) having an upstanding cruciform portion adapted to extend into the ground. A cabinet (20) suited to support a utility pole (14) extends upwardly from the ground anchor (18). The cabinet (20) defines and internal space for receiving buried wire conduits (28) incorporated to the cruciform ground anchor (18). The cruciform shape of the ground anchor (18) advantageously permits to incorporate a greater number of wire conduits (28) into the base of a utility pole as compared to conventional concrete bases.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 25, 2011
    Inventor: Paul W. Fournier
  • Publication number: 20100328951
    Abstract: A luminaire system having an elongated throughway utilizing a thermal chimney effect. The thermal chimney effect within the throughway circulates air to remove heat generated from the electrical components of the system. Dissipating heat into the throughway from the electrical components can increase the life expectancy of the lamp and the output of the lamp. The electrical components of the system being entirely sealed and isolated from the throughway results in a permanent air, dust, and water tight seal. The seal can minimize damage to the electrical components of the system as well as prevent the build up of moisture and dust within these sealed components.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 3, 2010
    Publication date: December 30, 2010
    Applicant: GENLYTE THOMAS GROUP LLC
    Inventor: CHRIS BOISSEVAIN
  • Patent number: 7857493
    Abstract: A standing lamp, wall lamp or pole-mounted lamp having a base member unit and a column unit which carries illuminants at least in the region of its free end and whose special feature consists of the fact that the column unit has an at least substantially planar functional surface in which at least one cut-out is provided for the reception of a lighting system, in particular of an LED lighting system, with a presettable light radiation direction; and in that the functional surface extends at a presettable angle with respect to the mounting unit which forms a part of the adjustable angle of the light radiation direction presettable together with the lighting system. The invention is furthermore directed to a floor lamp.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 28, 2010
    Inventor: Hartmut S. Engel
  • Patent number: 7841754
    Abstract: Device and wiring system of present invention allows for conversion of natural gas powered and 110 voltage post lantern lights to 12-volt or 24 volt electric energy by utilizing a copper bulb housing, attached to a stem, being hollow, wherein two center contact wires extend from stem, a third center contact wire being soldered to a copper ring, fitting into bulb housing stem sleeve groove. The soldered center contact wire being utilized for 12 volt wiring, and ignored for 24 volt wiring. Device wires are wired to separate center contact wires extending within post lantern pole, across residential lawns, to a transformer, plugging into a residential type (110 volt) power line. Device replaces previous gas or 110 electric fixture components with utilization of inverted bulb device and invention's wiring procedure, comprising copper ring soldered to center contract wire for 12 volt, and ignoring soldered wire for 24 volts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 30, 2010
    Inventor: Mark A. Young
  • Patent number: 7841734
    Abstract: An LED lighting fixture includes a support structure having a horizontal cross-dimension and a top structure attached to the support structure and extending outwardly beyond the support structure. The top structure has a bottom surface with peripheral portion surrounding a non-peripheral portion. A plurality of LED emitters are positioned on the peripheral portion for emitting light in downward direction substantially outside of the horizontal cross-dimension of the support structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 27, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 30, 2010
    Assignee: Ruud Lighting, Inc.
    Inventor: Kurt S. Wilcox
  • Patent number: 7832898
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a LED street lamp, and more particularly to environmentally friendly LED street lamp. The LED street lamp comprises a main body and a plurality of LED bulbs, wherein the main body comprises a base plate; said base plate comprises two splay flat plate, namely the 1st flat plate and the 2nd plate; the inner side of the 1st flat plate and the 2nd flat plate comprise sunk cavities where the LED bulbs are provided; and the light beams from the LED bulbs at the 1st flat plate and the 2nd plate cross in front of the main body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 16, 2010
    Assignee: Dongguan Kingsun Optoelectronic Co., Ltd
    Inventor: Xuliang Li
  • Patent number: 7828463
    Abstract: A method and apparatus to control a lighting source such as a streetlight and modulate the output of the lighting source so that artificial illumination is reduced when moonlight is available to illuminate the area. The apparatus includes a sensor assembly for detecting moonlight in the night sky, an electronic circuit for processing the sensor signals in combination with moonrise and moonset data, and modulating the power applied to the lighting source in response to the intensity of the incident moonlight.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 9, 2010
    Inventor: Anton Michael Willis
  • Patent number: 7827714
    Abstract: A lighting unit adapted to be mounted to a vertical member, preferably a pole for use at a checkout counter in a retail service location. The lighting unit includes a substantially polygonal housing secured to the pole. The housing typically includes at least three sides, a top, and a base; the top may have slots to promote ventilation. An opening is formed in the first side of the housing and defines a receiving location for the pole, situated between the top and base of the housing. A clamp plate is releasably engageable with the first side of the housing spans the opening adjacent to the pole, and releasably engages the pole to provide for easy vertical adjustment of the housing relative to the pole. Each flange can advantageously include at least one set of teeth for enhancing the gripping strength of the clamp plates and penetrating the vertical member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 9, 2010
    Assignee: Hubbell Incorporated
    Inventors: Carol A. Howard, Daniel W. Marconi
  • 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
  • Publication number: 20100271803
    Abstract: Disclosed is a streetlight having a xenon lamp in that a lamp assembly having a xenon lamp is formed at the existed streetlight, whereby lowering a power consumption and remarkably increasing the period of the lamp change. The present invention is to provide a streetlight having a xenon lamp in that the xenon lamp is formed therein, whereby emitting a lot brighter light with low power consumption. Also, the present invention is to provide a streetlight having a xenon lamp in that a ballast is built in a lamp assembly having the xenon lamp, so that the change of the xenon lamp can be easily performed and the lamp assembly can be easily applied to even the existed streetlight.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2008
    Publication date: October 28, 2010
    Inventor: Poong Gi Jeong
  • Patent number: 7819555
    Abstract: A street lamp includes a lampshade, a light source, a light pervious cover and a camera module. The light source is configured for generating light. The light pervious cover is mounted on the lampshade. A receiving space is defined between the light pervious cover and the lampshade. The light source is received in the receiving space. The lampshade is configured for shielding the light source and directing the light emitted from the light source to illuminate an object. The camera module is received in the receiving space. The camera module includes a lens facing the light pervious cover. The camera module is configured for capturing an image of the object illuminated by the light.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 26, 2010
    Assignee: Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Sheng-Jung Yu
  • Patent number: 7810968
    Abstract: An LED unit is provided with a plurality of vertically oriented LED panels each having a support surface supporting at least one LED. The LED panels may be rotatable about a vertical panel axis. The LED unit may further be provided with a frame that may support the LED panels and the LED panels may be removable from the frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2010
    Assignee: Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V.
    Inventors: Justin M. Walker, Neil Ruberg
  • Patent number: 7810957
    Abstract: An LED lamp assembly includes an LED lamp and a supporting member supporting the LED lamp. The LED lamp includes a plurality of LED modules and a heat sink supporting and cooling the LED modules. The supporting member includes a pair of supporting arms supporting the LED lamp and pivotably engaging with the heat sink of the LED lamp. The heat sink is rotatable relative to the supporting arms of the supporting member to vary an illumination angle of the LED lamp assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2010
    Assignees: Fu Zhun Precision Industry (Shen Zhen) Co., Ltd., Foxconn Technology Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Jun-Hua Zeng, Yong-Dong Chen, Shih-Hsun Wung
  • Patent number: 7806571
    Abstract: An exemplary streetlight system for illuminating a road surface comprises an illuminating device, an infrared detection device and a controlling device. The illuminating device includes a light source. The infrared detection device is configured for detecting whether there are vehicles or passersby on the road surface and generating a detection signal. The controlling device is configured for receiving the detection signal, generating a controlling signal according to the detection signal and sending the controlling signal to the light source, thereby modulating the brightness of the light source.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 5, 2010
    Assignee: Foxsemicon Integrated Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Chun-Wei Wang, Wen-Jang Jiang
  • Patent number: 7798684
    Abstract: A luminaire system having an elongated throughway utilizing a thermal chimney effect. The thermal chimney effect within the throughway circulates air to remove heat generated from the electrical components of the system. Dissipating heat into the throughway from the electrical components can increase the life expectancy of the lamp and the output of the lamp. The electrical components of the system being entirely sealed and isolated from the throughway results in a permanent air, dust, and water tight seal. The permanent seal can minimize damage to the electrical components of the system as well as prevent the build up of moisture and dust within these sealed components.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 6, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 21, 2010
    Assignee: Genlyte Thomas Group LLC
    Inventor: Chris Boissevain
  • Patent number: 7798683
    Abstract: A floor lamp having a hidden first light source intermediate the base and the top of the lamp with an elongated tubular shade enclosing the space within in which the first light source is disposed and defining the outer periphery thereof and obscuring the first light source. A plurality of legs in the form of slat like members having a thickness and a width are equi-angularly disposed and rise from a base. A torchiere is supported at the top of the legs in order to provide illumination by a general area lighting source. The slat like legs define a centrally disposed inner space which receives the first light source, as well as a stem rising from the base and carrying electrical wiring to provide electrical energy to the first light source and the general area light source. A canopy is secured to the upper ends of the slat like legs to maintain them in position to define the centrally disposed inner space.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 24, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 21, 2010
    Assignee: Lamps Plus, Inc.
    Inventor: Dennis K. Swanson
  • Patent number: 7794123
    Abstract: A post structure for installation along a street or road with a base supporting the post structure in a yieldable manner. A coupling joining the base and post structure includes a resilient member urging the post structure into a normal, pre-determined position on the base. An upper end of the base serves as a fulcrum for momentary post structure movement. A modified form of the yieldable support includes a housing with spring and fastener assembly with the housing having inclined surfaces which cooperate with inclined surfaces on the base upper end, insuring return of the tipped post structure back to the pre-determined relationship with the base after momentary displacement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 14, 2010
    Inventor: Anthony J. Newbill
  • Patent number: 7784980
    Abstract: An exemplary outdoor lighting apparatus includes a lighting device and a bird expeller. The lighting device includes a supporting pole, a housing and a light emitting unit. The housing is fixed on the top of the supporting pole. The light emitting unit is received in the housing. The bird expeller includes a sensing unit and an expelling signal generating unit. The sensing unit is configured for sensing a bird that is getting close by or in contact with the lighting device, generating a trigger signal and sending the trigger signal to the expelling signal generating unit. The expelling signal generating unit is configured for generating an expelling signal to expel the bird in response to the trigger signal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 31, 2010
    Assignee: Foxsemicon Integrated Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Chih-Chung Tsao, Wen-Jang Jiang
  • Patent number: 7784981
    Abstract: A solar LED lamp assembly includes a bracket, an LED lamp mounted on a bottom end of the bracket, a solar panel assembly slantwise mounted on a top end of the bracket and electronically connecting the LED lamp, and a reflector sandwiched between the solar panel assembly and the top end of the bracket and oriented towards the LED lamp. The LED lamp includes a heat sink and a printed circuit board mounted with a plurality of LED modules thereon and received in the heat sink.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 31, 2010
    Assignees: Fu Zhun Precision Industry (Shen Zhen) Co., Ltd., Foxconn Technology Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Xin-Jian Xiao, Shih-Hsun Wung
  • Patent number: 7780320
    Abstract: A street lamp system includes a hollow lamp post, an illumination device, a wind turbine, a connecting shaft and a number of fan leaves. The lamp post has an air flowing channel defined therein. The illumination device includes a solid-state light source and a heat dissipation device thermally coupled to the solid-state light source, and is coupled on the lamp post with the heat dissipation device disposed in the air flowing channel. The wind turbine is mechanically coupled to the lamp post to be driven by wind energy to rotate, thereby directing flowing of the air in the channel from the air inlet to the air outlet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 24, 2010
    Assignee: Foxsemicon Integrated Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Chi-Chung Hu, Chih-Ming Lai
  • Publication number: 20100208466
    Abstract: An LED lamp includes a base, a reflector arranged on a top of the base, an LED module attached to the top of the base and surrounding the reflector, an envelope arranged on the top of the base and enclosing the LED module and the reflector, a shield secured on the envelope and covering the reflector and the LED module, and an inserting post fixed on a bottom of the base for facilitating inserting into a foundation to secure the LED lamp thereon. A bottom surface of the shield is coated with a reflecting coating for reflecting light emitted by the LED module.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 14, 2009
    Publication date: August 19, 2010
    Applicants: FU ZHUN PRECISION INDUSTRY (SHEN ZHEN) CO., LTD., FOXCONN TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: QIANG LUO, GUANG YU
  • Patent number: 7775692
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a LED street lamp, and more particularly to LED street lamp which is easy to maintenance. The LED street lamp comprises street lamp pole, lamp body and LED bulbs, said lamp body is mounted on the top of said street lamp pole, said LED bulbs is mounted in said lamp body, wherein the LED street lamp further comprises Power supply adapter and constant current actuating device, said Power supply adapter is mounted at the bottom of said street lamp pole, said constant current actuating device is mounted in said lamp body. The LED street lamp involved in the present invention is easy to maintenance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 17, 2010
    Assignee: Dongguan Kingsun Optoelectronic Co., Ltd
    Inventor: Xuliang Li
  • Patent number: 7770858
    Abstract: A mounting bracket is adapted for mounting a field device, as well as to a field device that for the purpose of attachment to a mounting surface comprises such a mounting bracket. The mounting bracket comprises (a) a first bracket strap which includes a first rotary bearing, (b) a second bracket strap, spaced apart from the first bracket strap by a space, including a second rotary bearing and (c) at least one movable lock on one of the two bracket straps. The rotary bearings are designed to articulate on two opposing sides of a field device that may be arranged in the space so that the field device may be rotated, on an imaginary axis that extends through the space, from a first angle position to a second angle position. The lock is designed to engage the field device in order to in this way resist a torque of the field device in that the lock converts the torque to a pair of forces which is removable by way of one of the rotary bearings and by way of the lock itself.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 10, 2010
    Assignee: Vega Grieshaber KG
    Inventors: Josef Fehrenbach, Klaus Kienzle, Christian Sum, Juergen Motzer, Thomas Deck, Juergen Skowaisa, Holger Sack
  • Patent number: 7765770
    Abstract: A service line distribution base (10) comprises a ground anchor (18) having an upstanding cruciform portion adapted to extend into the ground. A cabinet (20) suited to support a utility pole (14) extends upwardly from the ground anchor (18). The cabinet (20) defines and internal space for receiving buried wire conduits (28) incorporated to the cruciform ground anchor (18). The cruciform shape of the ground anchor (18) advantageously permits to incorporate a greater number of wire conduits (28) into the base of a utility pole as compared to conventional concrete bases.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 3, 2010
    Inventor: Paul W. Fournier
  • Patent number: 7766510
    Abstract: Provided is a cooling structure for a street lamp using light emitting diodes. The cooling structure comprises a heat-dissipating case having an installation portion therein, a printed circuit board installed within the installation portion, one or more light emitting diodes installed under the printed circuit board, a heat transfer unit for transferring heat to be generated from the light emitting diodes to the top of the heat-dissipating case and dissipating the heat to the outside, and reflection plates disposed at the bottom of the heat-dissipating case. The cooling structure is efficiently improved to quickly and rapidly dissipate heat generated from the light emitting diodes during turn-on. With this configuration of the cooling structure, the street lamp is protected from failure and has greatly improved durability. In addition, the light emitting structure is improved to inhibit loss of luminance. Therefore, the energy efficiency of the street lamp can be effectively improved.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 3, 2010
    Assignee: Korea Semiconductor Illumination Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Young Seb Lee
  • Patent number: 7748863
    Abstract: A sign light to illuminate a sign such as a real estate sale sign. The sign light is configured to suspend between the crossarm of a sign post and the sign. The sign light includes a housing, a light source, and sign mounting hardware. The housing allows the sign light to suspend from a crossarm of a sign post. The housing includes an internal compartment. The light source is located within the internal compartment of the housing. The sign mounting hardware is directly coupled to the housing to provide a mounting location for a sign to hang from the mounting hardware. The housing and mounting hardware facilitate suspending the sign light between the crossarm of the sign post and the sign.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 1, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 6, 2010
    Inventors: Jeffrey T. Holman, W. Shane Willard
  • Publication number: 20100139136
    Abstract: A signboard integral with an LED lamp includes a lamp post and a display device mounted in the lamp post. The display device includes a box, a transparent plate mounted on an opened end of the box, a panel mounted on a side of the transparent plate and a luminous member consisting a plurality of LEDs hermetically received in the box and located at another side of the transparent plate. The panel has a plurality of holes representing marks to be shown by the signboard. Light generated by the luminous member radiates through the transparent plate and the holes of the panel to display the marks represented by the holes. The marks could be a company logo, brand, trademark or other information.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 8, 2009
    Publication date: June 10, 2010
    Applicants: FU ZHUN PRECISION INDUSTRY (SHEN ZHEN) CO., LTD., FOXCONN TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: HAI-MING FANG, YONG-DONG CHEN, SHIH-HSUN WUNG
  • Patent number: 7731383
    Abstract: A solar-powered lighting system includes a flexible, wrap-around, preferably self-stick panel of photovoltaic laminate on the outside surface of a light pole. An LED light fixture is connected at or near the top of the pole and has the same or similar diameter as the pole. The LED light fixture has multiple columns and rows of LEDs and an interior axial space for air flow to cool the LEDs. The pole has vents and axial passage(s) for creating a natural updraft through at least a portion of the pole and the light fixture, for cooling of the photovoltaic panel interior surface, the LEDs, and/or other equipment inside the fixture or pole, and batteries provided inside the pole or pole base. A decorative additional fixture, which emulates conventional outdoor light fixtures, may be provided on the lighting system, wherein the decorative additional fixture includes no, or only a minimal, light source.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2010
    Assignee: Inovus Solar, Inc.
    Inventor: Seth Jamison Myer
  • Patent number: 7726853
    Abstract: A lamp hinge includes a first connector and a second connector pivotally connecting with the first connector. The first connector defines a circular groove therein. The second connector has a pivotal portion pivotally engaging the first connector, and a mounting portion connecting with a lamp head of the lamp. The pivotal portion defines a curved groove therein. The mounting portion defines a central hole therein. A plurality of ball bearings are movably sandwiched between the pivotal portion and the first connector and received in the circular groove and the curved groove. The ball bearings separate the first connector from the second connector a space. Two neighboring ball bearings define a gap therebetween, for providing passage of the electric wires of the lamp therethrough. The gap communicates with the central hole of the mounting portion of the second connector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2010
    Assignees: Fu Zhun Precision Industry (Shen Zhen) Co., Ltd., Foxconn Technology Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Hao Li, Yong-Dong Chen, Shih-Hsun Wung
  • Patent number: 7726845
    Abstract: An LED lamp includes a bracket, a heat sink assembly mounted on a top side of the bracket and a plurality of LED modules mounted on a bottom surface of the heat sink assembly. The heat sink assembly has a pair of bottom surfaces. The bottom surfaces form an alary configuration and the LED modules are mounted on the bottom surfaces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2010
    Assignees: Fu Zhun Precision Industry (Shen Zhen) Co., Ltd., Foxconn Technology Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Shi-Song Zheng, Yi-San Liu, Li He
  • Patent number: 7722207
    Abstract: A baluster lighting assembly and method using illuminated intermediate baluster members in which balusters or pickets can be adjustably spaced along a power cord. A plurality of light sources mounted in each of a plurality of balusters or pickets are electrically connected to a power cable through connector housings mounted in each of the balusters or pickets. Each connector housing includes pierce connectors for penetrating the insulation of the power cable and coming into electrical, non-shorting contact with the power cable's live and ground wires along any selected location of the power cable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 25, 2010
    Assignee: Creative Industries, LLC
    Inventor: Richard G Bennette
  • Patent number: 7723612
    Abstract: An apparatus and method is provided for inhibiting theft of electrical wiring through the access opening of an electrical fixture supporting pole, such as a street light pole. Prior to securing the pole to the base, a wire clamping element is placed on the base around the passage for the power supply cable. The electrical power supply cable is clamped to a vertical surface of the clamping element, and the free end of the cable is extended to a location proximate the second opposed vertical surface of the clamping element. The electrical connection cable from the electrical fixture is then attached to the power supply cable, and the pole and the clamping element are secured to the base such that the access opening is positioned to provide access to the connections of the power supply cable and electrical connection cable from the electrical fixture, but access to the clamping device which secures the power supply cable to the first surface is not possible without removing the pole.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 25, 2010
    Inventor: Timothy Earnest Butler
  • Publication number: 20100107521
    Abstract: An impact absorbing pole 5 is disclosed. The pole is formed as a one-piece unit that includes an outer wall 7 and a hollow interior 9 and has a base section 11 for locating the pole below the ground and a pole section 13 for extending upwardly above the ground. The pole is formed so that, in use, the pole can deform above and below ground level when the pole is installed in the ground and is contacted by a vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 14, 2009
    Publication date: May 6, 2010
    Applicant: Saferoads Pty Ltd
    Inventor: Darren J. Hotchkin
  • Patent number: 7708433
    Abstract: A light has a housing of plastic material and a light fixture that is arranged within the housing and that receives at least one light bulb. The housing is made from plates that each have outer edges that are beveled at an angle of 45 degrees and provide contact surfaces where the plates adjoin one another. The plates are glued to one another in the area of the contact surfaces over the entire surface area of the contact surfaces in such a way that the plates are joined flush without the outer edges projecting past one another. The housing has a bottom side provided with a circular cutout, wherein the light fixture projects through the circular cutout into the housing. A member is provided that releasably closes the circular cutout. The member is a base or a closure lid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 4, 2010
    Inventor: Ralf Korn
  • Patent number: 7703939
    Abstract: In an embodiment of a light fixture support assembly for securing a light fixture to a fixed surface, the assembly includes a fixture-support member and a surface-attachment member. The fixture-support member has proximal and distal ends and also includes walls defining a compartment and further defining a first opening at the proximal end of the fixture-support member for communication with the surface-attachment member. The walls further define a second opening for communication with the light fixture. The fixture-support assembly also has a neck portion extending from the proximal end and the neck portion has a flange portion extending from it. The surface-attachment member includes a proximal end attached to the fixed surface and a distal end configured to engage the neck portion, whereby the fixture-support member is supported by the surface-attachment member when the neck portion is inserted into the fixture-support member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 27, 2010
    Assignee: Ruud Lighting, Inc.
    Inventors: Kurt S. Wilcox, Brian L. Kinnune, Russell S. Schultz, Steven R. Walczak
  • Patent number: 7699508
    Abstract: A pole-suspended flag illumination system positions a lighting fixture located in close proximity to a flag on a flagpole to provide illumination to the flag. The lighting fixture can slide up and down the flagpole in unison the flag using the same halyard that is used for the flag, or by other means. Further, flags often rotate about the flagpole as the wind shifts. As such, the lighting fixture can rotate about the flagpole in alignment with the flag so as to maintain illumination on the flag at it rotates. The flag and the lighting fixture may be attached to a reinforced electrical cable that acts as a halyard and raises and lowers them both along the flagpole. Further, the electrical cable can be connected to a power source to power directional lights in the lighting fixture and any other electrical devices on the flagpole.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 20, 2010
    Inventor: Karl Siegfried Schroeder
  • Patent number: 7699507
    Abstract: An optical signaling apparatus for use in highways or roadways (2), particularly in low visibility conditions, wherein a roadway (2) comprises at least one traffic bearing surface (S) with at least one edgeline (3). The apparatus comprises light-emitting means (4) for emitting at least one laser beam (5) and support means (6) designed to be arranged along the roadway (2) for supporting the light-emitting means (4). The apparatus also includes optical means (7) arranged along the roadway (2) for interacting with the beam (5) in such a manner as to selectively conform and project it either in a first direction (D1) which is incident on at least one edgeline (3) to interact therewith, or in a second direction (D2) substantially parallel to the traffic bearing surface (S) to define a substantially continuous optical path that can be viewed by the users, or even in both such directions (D1, D2).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 20, 2010
    Assignee: Astron Fiamm Safety S.p.A.
    Inventors: Thomas Bleiner, Bruno Dussert-Vidalet
  • Patent number: 7695153
    Abstract: The present invention is an umbrella light with an audio module, including a hosing, at least two fastener, at least two turned lights, an audio module and a control module. The fastener provides a better gripper structure with a torsional spring, and the audio module can be arranged with external audio source, which provides people with wonderful melody.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 13, 2010
    Inventor: Sam Tsai
  • Patent number: 7686485
    Abstract: A lighting assembly designed to fit within a rail post. The lamp post assembly focuses light toward the ground to prevent sending light into the night sky or into the eyes of users. The lamp assembly fits within a post to provide an aesthetically pleasing appearance. The lamp assembly can be installed in existing post configurations or installed with a new post. The lamp assembly also hides the wiring necessary for the lamp from view, thus providing a more aesthetically pleasing appearance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 30, 2010
    Assignee: The Crane Group Companies Limited
    Inventors: Steve E. Pever, Timothy C. Rothwell
  • Publication number: 20100067227
    Abstract: Disclosed is a modular light emitting diode (LED) light pod having heat dissipation structures. A reflective optic plate, which may be made in various modular sizes and designs, having a plurality of recesses is seated on an LED board having a plurality of LEDs, such that the plurality of LEDs fit within the plurality optical recesses. The optical recesses serve to collimate light in a desirable manner based on predetermined dimensional ratios of the optical recesses. A heat dissipation system involves a heat sink housing acting in combination with a heat extraction plate having a plurality thermally conductive posts extending perpendicularly from a top and bottom surface, and a heat dissipation plate to create a thermally conductive path for moving heat away from the LED board when the light pod is in use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 16, 2009
    Publication date: March 18, 2010
    Inventor: Lothar E. S. Budike
  • Patent number: 7661838
    Abstract: An improved solar powered decorative light system that can used on cloudy days and does not require the use of individual solar panels associated with each light in a decorative outdoor home holiday display. The improved solar powered decorative light system includes a plurality of decorative outdoor lights each having at least one LED and receiving electrical energy for illumination from a single solar receptor comprised of a double junction amorphous panel set. The decorative outdoor lights may further include replaceable decorative covers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 26, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2010
    Assignee: International Development LLC
    Inventor: Chi Gon Chen