Miscellaneous Attachments And Fittings Patents (Class 362/457)
  • Patent number: 7553053
    Abstract: A vehicle lamp is provided with a lens and a metal wire for a heater. The metal wire is embedded in the lens by thermal wiring. A coating layer is formed on a side of the lens to which the metal wire is distributed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 30, 2009
    Assignee: Koito Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Mitsuyuki Mochizuki
  • Publication number: 20090161375
    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: Application
    Filed: July 22, 2008
    Publication date: June 25, 2009
    Applicants: FU ZHUN PRECISION INDUSTRY (SHEN ZHEN) CO., LTD., FOXCONN TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: HAO LI, YONG-DONG CHEN, SHIH-HSUN WUNG
  • Publication number: 20090109695
    Abstract: A wire fixing frame for fixing at least one wire on a substrate is described. The wire fixing frame includes a main part, a first fixing part, a second fixing part, and an extending part. A wire outlet is defined between the extending part and the first fixed part, and a wire inlet is opposite to the wire outlet. A wire hold space is defined among the main part, the first fixing part, the second fixing part, and the substrate. The wire passes from the wire inlet to the wire outlet through the wire hold space, and the wire is fixed at a position by a round corner of the first fixing part and the extending part.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 5, 2008
    Publication date: April 30, 2009
    Applicant: CHUNGHWA PICTURE TUBES, LTD.
    Inventors: Wei-Chi Lin, Sheng-Chieh Chao, Chien-Yu Wei, Po-Fu Kuo, Hui-Ju Hsu
  • Publication number: 20090094843
    Abstract: Escape cap is a flashlight tail cap that comes to a conical point for use as a poking weapon for delivering a concentrated bruising striking force to a flesh-covered body and for breaking glass, or glass-type, windows for access into or egress from a vehicle or the like.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 16, 2008
    Publication date: April 16, 2009
    Inventor: James Keith Brannam Brannam
  • Patent number: 7517118
    Abstract: An apparatus for organizing a number of cables with respective bodies connected to ends thereof for use with an electronic device with a back wall. The back wall has a number of connectors with which the ends of the cables are connectable. The apparatus includes a body having a number of apertures for positioning each cable respectively in a predetermined arrangement. The apparatus also includes one or more reflective surfaces for use in inserting the ends of the cables in the connectors respectively on the back wall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2009
    Assignee: 1568519 Ontario Limited
    Inventors: Dennis A. Lefebvre, David L. Bannon
  • Patent number: 7458836
    Abstract: An electrical contact modifier is configured to allow the use of a “single-element” medium base light bulb in a three-way lamp holder/switch. The device allows the three-way switch to replicate the “OFF-ON” functionality of a standard one-way light switch.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 2, 2008
    Inventor: Albert E. Adams
  • Patent number: 7441728
    Abstract: A mounting apparatus for mounting an indicator device to a computer, includes a first securing bracket (10) and a second securing bracket (30) detachably attached to the computer. The first securing bracket includes a pair of side walls (12). A recess (19) is formed on each side wall. A securing slot (191) is disposed next to each recess. The second securing bracket includes a pair of side walls (32). A fixing plate (39) extends laterally from each side wall of the second securing bracket corresponding to each recess of the first securing bracket. A hook portion (391) is disposed on a free end of each fixing plate for clasping the corresponding securing slot. The side walls of the first and second securing brackets are correspondingly coplanar when the first and second securing brackets are secured together. The first securing bracket and the second securing bracket cooperatively define an accommodating space for receiving the indicator device therein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 28, 2008
    Assignees: Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (ShenZhen) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Yun-Lung Chen, Qing-Hao Wu
  • Patent number: 7422341
    Abstract: An electrical light has a tubular sheet-metal housing centered generally on an axis and formed with a plurality of angularly spaced, radially inwardly projecting, and radially elastically deflectable spring tongues. A socket in the housing holds a light bulb. A cup-shaped glass lens has a dome formed with a generally cylindrical collar dimensioned to fit into the housing with the dome fitting over a light bulb in the socket. The collar is formed with a plurality of angularly spaced and radially outwardly open L-shaped grooves each fittable with a respective one of the tongues. Each groove has an axially extending and open leg and an angularly extending leg. The angularly extending legs each have an outer flank and an inner flank between the respective outer flank and the dome.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 9, 2008
    Assignee: BJB GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Dieter Henrici, Jorg Harnischmacher, Hans Wedding
  • Patent number: 7410140
    Abstract: An industrial hanger assembly for attaching to a truss. The industrial hanger assembly includes a first member, a portion of which is operable to fit within a gap between the inner surface of a first angle iron and the inner surface of a second angle iron. The first member can contact the upper surface(s) of the first angle iron and/or the second angle iron. The first member can contact an outer surface(s) of the first angle iron and/or the second angle iron. The industrial hanger assembly also includes a second member that is coupled (directly or indirectly) to the first member. The first member can contact a lower surface(s) of the first angle iron and/or the second angle iron.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 12, 2008
    Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.
    Inventor: Sam K. Hartwick
  • Patent number: 7380559
    Abstract: A dishwasher equipped with a lamp assembly. The lamp assembly includes a lamp bracket, a lamp cover and a plurality of fastening projections. The lamp bracket is fitted into an opening to accommodate the lamp from an outside of the inner casing. The lamp cover is detachably fitted into the lamp bracket from an inside of the inner casing. The plurality of fastening projections fit the lamp bracket into the opening. The fastening projections are projected from a front rim of the lamp bracket to be elastically deformable, and have gaps each corresponding to a thickness of the inner casing. The inner casing includes movement prevention notches extended outward from the opening at locations where the fastening projections will be interlocked.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 3, 2008
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Wang Seok Son, Ki Nam Park
  • Patent number: 7380957
    Abstract: A joiner assembly for joining and supporting a first linear light fixture with a second linear light fixture. The joiner assembly includes a joiner bracket including first control surface connected to a second control surface and a draw fastener hole therebetween. The first control surface is configured for controlling a position of the first linear light fixture in a prestressed condition, and the second control surface is configured for controlling a position of the second linear light fixture in a prestressed condition. A draw fastener is connected to the draw fastener hole. A draw fastener constraint is connected to the draw fastener and configured for connection to at least one of the first linear light fixture and the second linear light fixture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 3, 2008
    Assignee: Pent Technologies, Inc.
    Inventor: Geza T. Lanczy
  • Patent number: 7370988
    Abstract: A hydrological barrier plate for in-grade light fixture housings and a housing for use with light fixtures to prevent water entry into the water sensitive compartments of the light fixture. The barrier plate has a plate body with an opening in which is sealably disposed an anti-syphon wire pass-through valve for electrically connecting the components on one side of the barrier plate with the wires in the junction box on the opposite side of the barrier plate. The barrier plate is sealed around its outer edge against the housing wall. The pass-through valve is configured to prevent water from wicking along the wires and to prevent water from passing around the valve. The barrier plate is installed without tools and an effective seal is easily obtained. Using the barrier plate, water is prevented from migrating between the junction box and the primary housing compartments of the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 2, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 13, 2008
    Assignee: B-K Lighting, Inc.
    Inventor: Douglas W. Hagen
  • Patent number: 7347580
    Abstract: An adapter device, for enabling installation of an electrical light fixture to a ceiling mounted electrical box by one person, includes an opening into which a plurality of bendable tabs and a cover screw engaging yoke extend. The adapter device is affixed in an electrical access hole in the body of the electrical light fixture and enables the light fixture to be temporarily suspended from the partially unscrewed cover screw on the electrical box. The temporarily suspended light fixture may be readily aligned with adjacent walls, etc., rotated to enable installation of permanent support anchors, and repositioned to permanently secure it to the installed support anchors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2008
    Assignee: American Fluorescent Corporation
    Inventors: Stephen Blackman, Gary Stabelfeldt
  • Patent number: 7316490
    Abstract: A saddle-ride type vehicle is provided capable of making a mount construction of a lamp unit simple and lessening a possibility that a projection provided on a vehicle body cover is damaged. The saddle-ride type vehicle includes a vehicle body cover that covers a vehicle body of the saddle-ride type vehicle from outside the saddle-ride type vehicle. A protrusive projection is mounted to the vehicle body. A grommet having a cylinder holds the projection. A frame including a frame side mount is provided with a frame side mount hole. A rear lamp unit including a rear lamp side mount is provided with a rear lamp side mount hole. The grommet is inserted into the frame side mount hole and the rear lamp side mount hole. The cylinder is opened in a direction, in which the grommet is inserted into the frame side mount hole and the rear lamp side mount hole, and the projection is inserted into the cylinder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 8, 2008
    Assignee: Yamaha Hatsudoki Kabushiki Kaisha
    Inventor: Gen Ohzono
  • Patent number: 7290913
    Abstract: A lighting unit to be used for illumination includes an LED unit having a semiconductor light emitting unit, a radiating board for directly fixing the semiconductor light emitting unit to an upper surface, and a contact formed on the radiating board and serving to input a power to cause the semiconductor light emitting unit to emit a light, an attachment having a power supply portion for surrounding and holding the LED unit and supplying a power to cause the semiconductor light emitting unit to emit a light from an external power plug to the contact in a state in which at least a part of lower and side surfaces of the radiating board and an upper part of the semiconductor light emitting unit are open.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2007
    Assignee: Koito Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Shigeyuki Watanabe, Hironori Tsukamoto, Yukio Nomura
  • Patent number: 7261444
    Abstract: Arrangements and methods for connecting and mounting decorative ornaments, for example, beads, crystals, or gems, are disclosed. The arrangements and methods are particularly useful in mounting ornaments in decorative fixtures, such as chandeliers. In one aspect, an arrangement is provided that includes a first ornament having two mounting apertures and a second ornament having at least one mounting aperture; and at least one connector for connecting the first ornament to the second ornament whereby when hung the two apertures of the first ornament are laterally disposed from each other. Multiple pre-formed connectors are disclosed for use in connecting ornaments, such as ornament chains. Mounting hooks, mounting devices, and mounting arrangements are also provided for attaching ornaments to a support. Aspects of the invention may be used for large fixtures, such as large chandeliers, to minimize or prevent the twisting of long chains of ornaments and to support the loading of larger ornaments.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2007
    Assignee: Schonbek Worldwide Lighting, Inc.
    Inventors: George Bayer, Andrew J. Schonbek, Carl Tavano, Daniel Tucker
  • Patent number: 7261445
    Abstract: A lighting kit includes all the components necessary to install a lighting fixture on a support post or pole. The components are made of polymeric materials to provide an electrically nonconducting enclosure attached to the support post and the fixture. A collar made of fiberglass reinforced polymer is attached to an electrical junction box. The collar has a tubular projection for connecting with the fixture. Spacer blocks are pivotally attached to the junction box and to the support post securing the kit to the post.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2007
    Inventors: Gary J. McBride, Penny Perini McBride
  • Patent number: 7252422
    Abstract: A fixing structure for a head lamp module of an automobile comprises the head lamp module, a bracket, and a clip. The head lamp module, configured to be coupled to the font surface of a carrier of the automobile, has a fixing panel piece integrally formed at an upper position thereof to be fixed at the carrier, and a pair of rearward-protruding semi-circular loops defining fitting bores, respectively. The bracket has a pair of rectangular holes which allow the loops of the head lamp module to pass there through, so as to position the fitting bores in front of the bracket, and a pair of bolt holes, which allow the bracket to be bolted to the front surface of the carrier. The clip is configured to be inserted downward through the fitting bores of the loops passed though the holes of the bracket, so as to allow the head lamp module to be mounted to the front surface of the carrier via the bracket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 7, 2007
    Assignee: Hyundai Mobis Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Myeong-Ki Kim
  • Publication number: 20070165415
    Abstract: An electrical light has a tubular sheet-metal housing centered generally on an axis and formed with a plurality of angularly spaced, radially inwardly projecting, and radially elastically deflectable spring tongues. A socket in the housing holds a light bulb. A cup-shaped glass lens has a dome formed with a generally cylindrical collar dimensioned to fit into the housing with the dome fitting over a light bulb in the socket. The collar is formed with a plurality of angularly spaced and radially outwardly open L-shaped grooves each fittable with a respective one of the tongues. Each groove has an axially extending and open leg and an angularly extending leg. The angularly extending legs each have an outer flank and an inner flank between the respective outer flank and the dome.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 16, 2007
    Publication date: July 19, 2007
    Inventors: Dieter Henrici, Jorg Harnischmacher, Hans Wedding
  • Patent number: 7223012
    Abstract: The invention relates to a light string having bulb assemblies with various connective statuses, wherein the bulb assembly includes a shell to receive the bulb holder and the bulb. The shell is provided with a male flange and a female groove for connecting with another groove and another flange of related shells respectively. The connective bulb assemblies of the light string display a stable outlook, which is also variable by adjusting the connecting position between the bulb assemblies, to provide various decorative effect.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2007
    Inventor: Hung-Huei Cheng
  • Patent number: 7222997
    Abstract: Lighting apparatus includes an effect wheel which is mounted on a rotation mechanism. The rotation mechanism is mounted on a mechanism which moves the effect wheel from a position outside of the light path to a position in which the effect wheel intersects the light path to provide a continuous wheel effect. The translation mechanism can move the effect wheel between positions in which the effect wheel crosses the light path in a horizontal direction and in a vertical direction, respectively. The apparatus allows a continuous wheel effect to be added to a multi-purpose luminaire and also allows the direction of travel of the continuous wheel effect across the illuminated field to be continuously varied.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 6, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2007
    Assignee: Martin Professional A/S
    Inventors: Niels Jorgen Rasmussen, Mads Glavind
  • Patent number: 7213961
    Abstract: A low-voltage luminaire assembly is provided with a transformer and a lamp holder, one or more of which have quick-release connections. Methods for installing and servicing the luminaire assembly are also provided. The luminaire assembly may also have a plurality of lamp holders, a plurality of input and output electrical wires, a rotary dimmer switch, and an electrical plug component. The transformer and lamp holders are mounted to an object and the electrical wires are tailored to the necessary installation dimensions, thereby providing a luminaire assembly that is easily and neatly installable to any object in any desired configuration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2007
    Assignee: Hubbell Incorporated
    Inventor: LaShannon S. Hyder
  • Patent number: 7198391
    Abstract: A collar for attachment to a recessed or high hat light fixture including an upper, annular flange at the attachment flange of the light fixture, a bottom annular flange spaced below the upper flange and a cylindrical collar between the flanges. Attachment clips supported by springs on the bottom flange are urged into attachment with the baffle flange of the fixture for attaching the collar. Additional elements may be attached to the bottom flange of the collar for functional or decorative purposes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2007
    Inventor: Jeff Rutchik
  • Patent number: 7108406
    Abstract: A retainer includes: a connecting piece; one or more retaining parts provided at either end of the connecting piece and having a hole into which a terminal of an electrical component fits; an arm piece extending from near the hole; and a washer that is formed on the fore-end of the arm piece and is for fitting together with the hole over the terminal, wherein the connecting piece, the retaining part, the arm piece, and the washer are formed integrally of an insulating material having good expansion/contraction properties.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2006
    Assignee: Sanyo Electric Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Takashi Moriyasu, Akihiro Suzuki, Takashi Saijo
  • Patent number: 7097343
    Abstract: A lamp has projecting stud and resilient elements configured to lock the lamp into a reflector housing upon insertion of the lamp into an opening of the reflector and rotation of the lamp. Electrical connection is also achieved through the rotation where transverse lamp contact elements are brought into engagement with corresponding contacts of the reflector housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2006
    Assignee: Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V.
    Inventors: Helmut Tiesler-Wittig, Leo Wings
  • Patent number: 7083308
    Abstract: A luminaire housing transfers mechanical loads and stresses imparted by an electrical power supply through a bracket to a support, thereby preventing damage to the luminaire housing. The luminaire housing has an aperture that is adapted to receive the electrical power supply. A first fastener hole in the luminaire housing is adapted to receive a first fastener to secure the luminaire housing to the support. A bracket has a first opening aligned with the luminaire housing aperture and a second opening aligned with the first fastener hole.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 1, 2006
    Assignee: Hubbell Incorporated
    Inventors: Lewis W. Kenyon, Ralph W. Sutherland
  • Patent number: 7073925
    Abstract: A protective grid of a work light located on a rear portion of a main body of a halogen work light. The protective grid is spaced apart from the rear portion of the main body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 28, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2006
    Assignee: All-Line Inc.
    Inventor: Albert Stekelenburg
  • Patent number: 7070306
    Abstract: An assembly for mounting a self-supporting spotlight to a tensioned ceiling, the assembly comprises a reinforcing washer stuck to the front face of the sheet forming the ceiling, and a spotlight having at least one bulb and a spotlight collar suitable for fastening to the reinforcing washer. According to the invention, the spotlight collar has first fastening means and the reinforcing washer has second fastening means, said first and second fastening means being suitable for co-operating in reversible manner on turning the collar through an angle relative to the washer for the purposes of locking and unlocking them.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 2002
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2006
    Assignee: Newmat, S.A.
    Inventor: Etienne Cousin
  • Patent number: 7066620
    Abstract: A novelty item for cooperating with a cap of a bottle subsequent to cooperation of the cap with a bottle opener, but prior to cooperation of the cap with a cap catcher. The novelty item includes a body, electrical circuitry, and a plurality of lights. The electrical circuitry electrically communicates with the plurality of lights. The plurality of lights are disposed along the body. The electrical circuitry causes a light to flash. The novelty item also works with any item similar to the cap, i.e., a disk, e.g., a 25¢ piece. The cap catcher is placed on a bar with the novelty item resting thereon and thereabove. A patron throws 25¢ pieces into the novelty item as a tip and watches the 25¢ pieces cause the novelty item to operate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2006
    Inventor: Warren Millet
  • Patent number: 7048418
    Abstract: A structure for holding a lamp wire in a LCD module is disclosed. The structure is formed such that a lamp wire is easily attached to the LCD module and minimizes the possibility of the lamp wire from separating from the fixing recess. The structure includes a fixing recess formed at one edge of the LCD device. The fixing recess has an open external and open top surface. A fixing hook having two ends, where one end is fixed to an upper side of an inside wall of the fixing recess and the other end bent at an angled forming a slight separation from an inner surface of an external end of the fixing recess. The lamp wire is easily inserted into the fixing recess through a gap between the fixing hook and the external end of the fixing recess and held in place due to the elasticity of the fixing hook.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2006
    Assignee: LG.Philips LCD Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Dong Im Hur, Eun Seok Jang, Sam Young An
  • Patent number: 7036955
    Abstract: A strip lighting housing and fixture assembly (10) is provided. The strip lighting housing and fixture assembly (10) includes first and second housing sections (12 and 14) which releasably engage one another. Sections (12 and 14) are releasably locked to one another by a locking plate (30) and further by a removable connecting member (42). Additionally, a pair of cover members (38, 40) are provided, with the cover members (38, 40) being releasably joined to the respective first and second housing sections (12 and 14). The lighting housing and fixture assembly (10) is collapsible and may be selectively disassembled.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 2, 2006
    Assignee: American Power Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Ashfaq M. Kazi, Syed M. Afzal Hussain
  • Patent number: 7004613
    Abstract: A display structure. The display structure has a substrate, a panel, a lamp disposed on the panel, a lead wire connected to the lamp, and an intermediate disposed between the lead wire and the substrate. The substrate has a first sliding portion and a first positioning portion. The intermediate has a clamping portion, a second sliding portion and a second positioning portion. When the lead wire is placed in the clamping portion, the intermediate is moved to an engaging position on the substrate by sliding the second sliding portion on the first sliding portion. Thus, the second positioning portion is engaged to the first positioning portion, and the intermediate is elastically deformed so that the lead wire is wedged by the clamping portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2006
    Assignee: AU Optronics Corp.
    Inventors: Ming-Shen Martin Sun, Kuo-Chung Lee
  • Patent number: 6994447
    Abstract: An under-cabinet lighting fixture for permanent mounting having a housing suitable for recess or surface mounting and connected by a stem to a junction box mounted to an upper opposing surface for electrical wiring connections. The stem defines a distal threaded end that receives a fastener within the junction box and provides selective positioning of the fixture to accommodate a range of thickness of the shelf to which the fixture mounts. Further, the stems defines a passageway for the electrical wiring to route from the junction box to a lamp in the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2006
    Assignee: Lusa Lighting International, Inc.
    Inventor: Sanford H. Benensohn
  • Patent number: 6991349
    Abstract: A fixing apparatus for a light source conductive wire, suitable for use to fix the light source conductive wire. The fixing apparatus has an attaching part, a holding part and a wire protruding part. The attaching part and the holding part are both attached to the light source conductive wire to a backlight module, while the wire protruding part is connected between the attaching part and the holding part to hold the light source conductive wire. The wire protruding part has a wire outlet allowing protrusion of the light source conductive wire. The fixing apparatus prevents the light source conductive wire from being detached during the iron frame assembly of the backlight module, so as to enhance the product yield.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2002
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2006
    Assignee: Chunghwa Picture Tubes, Ltd.
    Inventor: Yao-Tung Wang
  • Patent number: 6981793
    Abstract: The invention relates to a headlight lamp whose base (9) has a plastic ring (13) in which there are embedded at least two contact lugs (13a–13c) designed as electric terminals. The contact lugs (13a–13c) are arranged in a common plane perpendicular to the ring axis (13) and in each case project in the radial direction from the plastic ring (13).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2002
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2006
    Assignee: Patent-Treuhand-Gesellschaft für elektrische Glühlampen mbH
    Inventors: Gerhard Behr, Uwe Kantim, Peter Helbig
  • Patent number: 6981781
    Abstract: A decorative light supporting assembly includes a bonding element having multiple V-like bodies interlinked with one another, multiple support branches each having a frame with multiple protrusions integrally formed with the frame and an arrow-shaped connector integrally formed on a bottom of the frame and being inclined relative to the frame such that insertion of the arrow-shaped connectors from the support branches into corresponding V-like bodies is able to secure engagement between the bonding element and the support branches.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2006
    Inventor: Wei-Jen Tseng
  • Patent number: 6971774
    Abstract: An insertion structure for inserting a lamp rod to a wire winding box comprises a lamp seat and an inserting head. The retaining seat has a flange and a lateral side of the flange is a threaded surface. The threaded surface passes through the via hole of the wire winding box. A hollow slot is formed on threaded surface of the retaining seat. A lateral side of the slot is locked with a reed. An inner side of the reed is punched with an embedded block. The embedded block protruding into the slot of the retaining seat. An interior of the insertion head is fixed with a conductive plug. A lateral side of the insertion head has a bank of teeth for buckling the retaining seat. Thereby, a lamp rod with the insertion structure is detachable from the wire winding box easily for storage and transfer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2003
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2005
    Inventor: Wen-Chang Wu
  • Patent number: 6971763
    Abstract: The invention relates to an adapter (1) having an integrated ballast and starting arrangement for annular fluorescent lamps (2) having a pin base (3) for connecting them to conventional incandescent lamp sockets. The adapter (1) has a cuboidal housing and has at each end a holder which partially encloses the pin base (3) of the fluorescent lamp (2) or the discharge vessel (12) of the fluorescent lamp (2). The first holder in this case also contains a socket for accommodating and making electrical contact with the pin base (3) and the other holder contains a sliding apparatus for locking the lamp (2).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2003
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2005
    Assignee: Patent-Treuhand-Gesellschaft fur Elektrisch Gluhlampen mbH
    Inventors: Lorenzo Baldo, Moreno Marton
  • Patent number: 6964492
    Abstract: An illuminable container for providing illumination has a body with a base. The body is able to retain liquid therein. A recess extends through the base and a retention channel aligned with recess in the base and extends upward into the body. The retention channel is able to receive a light source, which upon activation, illuminates the container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 2, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2005
    Inventor: Robert Nicklowitz
  • Patent number: 6964505
    Abstract: An easily assembled lamp assembling device comprising a supporting frame installed on a light steel frame and a base locking to the supporting frame by screws. Two sides of the supporting frame have respective shrouds. The supporting frame has a buckling hole. The buckling hole extends to the shroud. An open space is formed above the buckling hole. The suspending screw rod is buckled to the opening space. The confining plate is exactly buckled to the buckling hole. Thereby, the suspending screw rod exactly protrudes from the supporting frame. A protruding end of the suspending screw rod exactly passes through a via hole in the base. A lock nut engages the suspending screw rod so that the base is substantially positioned to the supporting frame. A lamp is fixed to a lower side of the though hole. Thereby, an easy assembly lamp is formed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2005
    Assignee: Lowe's Companies, Inc.
    Inventors: Wen-Chang Wu, Jeffrey F. Jacumin, Brian J. Severson
  • Patent number: 6942368
    Abstract: An accessory cartridge for removable reception in a specialized lighting fixture. A circular cartridge ring is provided with an internal lower flange, for supporting one or more flat, circular, disc-like accessory elements, such as filters. Retainer clips are positioned to engage at least the uppermost one of the disc-like accessory elements, such that one or more of the disc-like accessory elements may be easily installed within the cartridge ring and the entire series thereof automatically retained therein by engagement of at least the uppermost accessory element. The entire cartridge is designed to be bodily installed in or removed from the lighting fixture, to facilitate expeditious changing of accessory elements utilized with the lighting fixture. Preferentially, the lighting fixture is provided with a hingedly connected front barrel portion, which is constructed to receive and support the cartridge.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2005
    Assignee: Lighting Services Inc.
    Inventors: Kenneth M. Kane, Vincent D. Gennarelli
  • Patent number: 6935765
    Abstract: A suspension lamp includes a switch box, and a wire connection base. The wire connection base includes a main body, a plurality of elastic locking members, a first conductive plate, and a second conductive plate. Thus, the first and second connecting terminals of the power supply wire are inserted into the first and second insertion slots of the main body respectively, and the first and second connecting terminals of each of the electric wires are inserted into the first and second insertion slots of the main body respectively so as to form an electrical connection state, so that the electric circuit of the suspension lamp is connected easily and conveniently, thereby facilitating the operator mounting the suspension lamp.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2005
    Assignee: Dong Guan Bright Yinhuey Lighting Co., Ltd. China
    Inventor: Kevin Hsu
  • Patent number: 6932493
    Abstract: An adaptor (2) for fitting a fluorescent tube (80) to a fluorescent tube housing. The adaptor includes a body portion (6) for attachment to an end of the fluorescent tube (80), a pair of contact and arm assemblies and a lid portion (8). Each contact (10, 12) in the pair of assemblies is electrically connectable to a power source. Each arm (14, 16) in the pair of assemblies is adapted for electrical connection to a respective contact (76, 78) of the fluorescent tube (80) so as to provide power from the power source to a fluorescent tube (80).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2005
    Inventors: Peter Giannopoulos, Brett Andrew McGinnes
  • Patent number: 6923677
    Abstract: A suspension lamp includes a switch box, a wire connection base, a plurality of connecting terminals, and a plurality of electric wires. The wire connection base includes a support seat, a cap, a spacer, a first circuit board, a second circuit board, and a plurality of protective jackets. Thus, the operator only needs to mount each of the connecting terminals on a respective one of the protective jackets of the wire connection base so as to form an electrical connection state, so that the electric circuit of the suspension lamp is connected easily and conveniently, thereby facilitating the operator mounting the electric circuit of the suspension lamp.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2005
    Assignee: Dong Guan Bright Yinhuey Lighting Co., Ltd. China
    Inventor: Kevin Hsu
  • Patent number: 6905225
    Abstract: A lamp adapter comprising a housing with a reflective coating on the inside thereof, a lens, a means for attaching the lens to the housing, a waterproof grommet, and a converter having a female socket and a male plug, wherein the female socket and the male plug have insulated electrical contacts to provide bipolar electrical connection between the female socket and the male plug, such that a light bulb can be inserted into the female socket, and the male plug of the adapter installed in a standard light bulb socket, thereby allowing a variety of different light bulbs to be installed in a weatherproof housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2005
    Inventor: George S. Pearl
  • Patent number: 6869205
    Abstract: A novel fluorescent lamp adaptor that safely converts an existing fluorescent lighting fixture that was designed to hold a “2D” 4-pin series fluorescent lamp to one that uses a “2C” series twin circular fluorescent lamp. The use of a type “2C” fluorescent lamp is advantageous because of its compactness, and greater efficiency, which is commensurate with a longer operational life.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2005
    Assignee: Technical Consumer Products, Inc.
    Inventor: Ellis Yan
  • Patent number: 6860630
    Abstract: A lamp assembly device with a detachable lamp rod is disclosed. A lateral side of the wire winding box has a via hole. An end surface of the lamp seat has a recess and near a front edge of the lamp seat is installed with a groove. A recess is communicable to the groove. A free end of the elastic piece is locked into the groove so as to buckle with the lamp rod. A front end of the lamp rod is installed with an end portion which exactly inserts into the inserting seat. A block of the lamp rod exactly passes through the recess. An end portion of the lamp rod inserts into the inserting seat so that the lamp seat is conductive to the lamp rod. Thereby the lamp rod and lamp rod are detachable so as to reduce the volume in transfer and storage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2005
    Inventor: Wen-Chang Wu
  • Patent number: 6854867
    Abstract: A chandelier includes a central support member that extends from a ceiling support to a distributor plate. A number of removable arms connected to the distributor plate. An electrical connection is made from the central support to the arms at the distributor plate. The electrical connection is completed and broken as the arms are connected and removed from the distributor plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 15, 2005
    Inventors: Emilio Más Quiles, Francisco Gendes
  • Patent number: 6851829
    Abstract: The locking device serves for locking a lamp and a lamp rod. A wire winding box is coupled to the lamp seat. A portion of the lamp seat has a penetrating hole. The lamp seat is locked with an inserting seat. The lamp seat is protruded with a platform and a guide hole is formed on the platform. The connecting structure is formed by an embedding block and a spring. The lamp rod is exactly inserted into the end portion in the inserting seat of the lamp seat for electric conduction. A top of the lamp rod is installed with a plurality of recesses. At the time that the lamp rod is inserted, the inclined surface will push the embedding block to compress the spring so as to confined the lamp rod. Thereby, the user can assembly the lamp rod by inserting it to the lamp seat easily.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 8, 2005
    Inventor: Wen-Chang Wu
  • Patent number: RE39810
    Abstract: A lighting apparatus includes a support member, a lighting unit mounted on one end of the support member, and a lamp shade mounted on the lighting unit. The lighting unit includes a containment member having a mounting portion mounted on the support member, a flared wall portion extending from a periphery of the mounting portion in a first direction away from the support member, and a partition plate disposed inside the flared wall portion in a second direction transverse to the first direction so as to define a closed accommodating space and an open accommodating space on two sides of the partition plate. The partition plate is formed with a cord hole. A socket member is disposed in the open accommodating space for mounting a light bulb thereon. An insulated conductive cord member has a first end portion connected electrically to the socket member, and a second end portion that extends into the closed accommodating space via the cord hole in the partition plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2007
    Assignee: Adesso, Inc.
    Inventors: Duan-Cheng Hsieh, Lee Schaak