Ventilation Casing Or Fixture Patents (Class 362/480)
  • Patent number: 11420745
    Abstract: An oxygen mask container assembly that includes a container that defines a container interior and includes a container opening, an oxygen mask assembly disposed in the container interior, a mask ejector in operative communication with the mask assembly, a cover assembly that is movable between a closed position where the cover assembly covers the container opening and an open position where the mask can be ejected through the container opening and from the container interior, and a latch assembly. The oxygen mask assembly includes a mask and a lanyard. The cover assembly includes a light assembly therein that is configured to shine light below the cover assembly. The latch assembly is configured to move the cover assembly between the closed position and the open position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2022
    Assignee: AVOX SYSTEMS INC.
    Inventor: Romain Ducos
  • Patent number: 11331750
    Abstract: A three-dimensional laser cutter can be disposed in a machining room. The machining room includes a ceiling and a plate member. The ceiling is provided with a suction port connected to a suction device. The plate member is disposed below the ceiling with a gap therebetween. The plate member forms a space with the ceiling.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2022
    Assignee: KOMATSU INDUSTRIES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Yoshihiro Yamaguchi, Kazuyuki Kitamura, Youichirou Shimizu
  • Patent number: 10627084
    Abstract: A plaster frame assembly includes a base plate that has a base wall and a plurality of side walls that extend substantially perpendicular to the base wall from a perimeter of the base wall. The base wall includes at least one regressed pad that has a plurality of perforations. The plurality of perforations receive one or more securing fasteners therethrough to secure or fasten the base plate to the ceiling. Furthermore, the base wall includes one or more sealing features that provide an air-tight sealing for a recessed housing can received through and retained in a can receiving opening formed in the base wall. The one or more sealing features include multiple collar sections that define a groove for receiving a sealing member, and one or more sealing tabs disposed between the multiple collar sections and configured to seal one or more adjustment apertures of the recessed housing can.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2020
    Assignee: Eaton Intelligent Power Limited
    Inventors: Grzegorz Wronski, Steven Pyshos, Oliver Ernst, Wei Zhao, Rongxiu Huang
  • Patent number: 9937868
    Abstract: A roof rail assembly (10) including at least one stanchion portion (12) having a cover (14) and at least one lighting device (16). A light permeable film (22) provides a predetermined surface appearance and/or design and is translucent to allow light from the lighting device (16) to pass through under predetermined conditions. When the lighting device (16) is not illuminating, the light permeable film (22) provides a predetermined surface appearance. The film (22) is operatively translucent when the lighting source (16) is illuminated and additionally provides a predetermined design appearance when backlit. The selective lighting on the stanchions of the roof rails (18) provides illumination and a higher location of the indicator of unlock for easier location of a vehicle at greater distances.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2018
    Assignee: Magna International Inc.
    Inventors: Steven D. McClintock, Robert M. Horner, Brian A. Krull, Mark T. Pilette
  • Patent number: 9056680
    Abstract: The present invention is a cargo lighting system with a plurality of light heads mounted to a support bar. The support bar is divided into a plurality of interlocking segments and supported by stringer engaging components and supplemental support members. The cargo lighting system includes a master control box which allows light heads to be controlled by a master switch or with individual zone controls. The cargo lighting system is easily disassembled and packed in protective cases for transport and storage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 16, 2015
    Inventors: Phillip Walesa, Kevin McDermott
  • Patent number: 9045235
    Abstract: The invention relates to a service device having a system of a gasper module and a lighting module for a passenger service unit of an aircraft, comprising: a lighting source in a housing of the lighting module for providing light and a gasper orifice in a housing of the gasper module for supply of gasper air, wherein the lighting module and the gasper module are assembled in a housing assembly of the service device, wherein the housing assembly is adapted to hold the lighting module and the gasper module essentially around an axis (Z) of the housing assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 2, 2015
    Assignee: Zodiac Aerotechnics
    Inventors: Wolfgang Rittner, Hasso Weinmann, Günter Boomgaarden, Andreas Westphal, Rüdiger Meckes, Werner Granzeier, Torsten Kanitz, Hasko Rose, Alexander Berschin
  • Patent number: 8858047
    Abstract: The invention relates to a passenger service unit for an aircraft, comprising at least one light source and at least one passenger air supply device. According to the invention the passenger air supply device is adapted for applying a flow of air to the light source. Furthermore it relates to a method for providing light and fresh air to passenger of an aircraft by providing an air flow from an air supply device and light from a light source to the passenger. The method comprises applying an air flow from said passenger air supply device to said light source for cooling the light source by means of convection. Furthermore the invention relates to a method for assembling a passenger service unit and to an aircraft.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 19, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 14, 2014
    Assignee: Zodiac Aerotechnics
    Inventors: Wolfgang Rittner, Ruediger Meckes, Hasso Weinmann, Guenter Boomgaarden
  • Patent number: 7810969
    Abstract: A floor console to provide ambient lighting in the interior of a vehicle is disclosed. The floor console includes lighting elements strategically positioned to illuminate the footwells of the vehicle, the cupholders, and the storage bin. The same lighting element may be used to illuminate one or more of the cupholders and the storage bin. The preferred lighting element is an LED while other lighting elements may be used. The floor console is also provided with wiring and an ECU and may be readily connected to the vehicle's power system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2010
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Kathleen Blackmore, Cornel Gardner, Mike Whitens, Michael Williams, Peter Bejin
  • Patent number: 7773372
    Abstract: An organic light emitting diode (OLED) display has an increased mechanical strength by improving the shape of a bezel combined to a panel assembly. The OLED display includes a panel assembly having a display area and a pad area, and a bezel accommodating the panel assembly. The bezel includes a bottom part on which the panel assembly is mounted, a side wall provided on a side of the bezel, and a hemming flange provided at another side of the bezel on which the side wall is not provided. The panel assembly is mounted in a manner that the pad area is turned towards the another side.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 10, 2010
    Assignee: Samsung Mobile Display Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Chan-Kyoung Moon, Kuen-Dong Ha, Ji-Ho Kang, Hyun-Hee Lee, Dong-Su Yee, Jung-Jun Im, Oh-June Kwon, Hyun-Min Hwang, Mun-Su Kim, Seung-Won Chegal
  • Patent number: 7527402
    Abstract: An integrated reading light and personal air outlet for a passenger service unit (PSU) employs a housing carried in the PSU with an air nozzle mounted within the housing and a light ring of light emitting diodes mounted to the housing surrounding the air nozzle. The housing is swivels in the PSU for orientation of a primary axis for directing a light beam from the LED light ring and the air nozzle separately swivels within the housing for orientation of a secondary axis for directing airflow from the nozzle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 5, 2009
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Stephen L. Scown, David A. Young
  • Patent number: 7484863
    Abstract: The invention features an improved lighting fixture structure with temperature control and stray light reductions, together with a unique directional pivot/extension mounting mechanism.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 3, 2009
    Inventor: Truman Aubrey
  • Patent number: 7387410
    Abstract: A luminaire assembly including a hinge member connected to a structure, a support member, a light source, and an outer shell. The support member is secured to the hinge member to be pivotable between a lighting position, in which electrical components are concealed, and a maintenance position, in which the electrical components are exposed. The light source is supported on a front side of the support member and is operational in the lighting position. The outer shell is secured to the hinge member such as to be pivotable between a closed position, in which the outer shell conceals the light source while being able to allow light from the light source to pass therethrough, and an opened position, in which the outer shell allows access to the light source. A hinge member and method for accessing the electrical components are also presented.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 7, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 17, 2008
    Assignees: C.E.I.T. Corp., C.E.I.T. Enterprises
    Inventor: Michel Sibout
  • Patent number: 6928213
    Abstract: An illuminating emergency device or system having indicators that effectively communicate escape routes in highly dangerous industrial environments and commercial safety systems is disclosed. An optical fiber is manufactured in a way to emit controlled and patterned radiation along its length. This is realized by coupling a predefined amount of radiation guided by the fiber per length unit out of the fiber core into the cladding and jacket. The present invention advances a concept of partially illuminating fibers, especially partially illuminating fibers providing one or more illumination colors and illuminating fibers capable of changing illumination color to indicate the status of an emergency route. The invention further provides the inclusion of novel fiber lasers for illumination purposes and methods to obtain a relatively homogeneous illumination at the diffusion sites, as well as discreet illumination patterns.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2005
    Assignee: Ceram Optec Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: Wolfgang Neuberger
  • Patent number: 6846096
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a partition is incorporated into the case of the projector so as to separate the optical system and the circuitry system. A circuitry fan is used to cool the circuitry system. The optical system is cooled by a suction fan. The cooling air is drawn in by the suction fan and directed to a lamp case through an air duct so as to cool a burner within the lamp case. The heat air is then directed to manifold duct. A first outlet of the manifold duct is directed through an exhausting duct to an exhausting fan. The other outlet of the manifold duct is directed to the circuitry fan. As a result, the heated air is discharged out of the case by those two cooling fans so as to evenly discharge the heated airflow from the lamp case, reducing the heat load of the fan and prolongs the lifespan of the fan.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 25, 2005
    Assignee: Coletronic Corporation
    Inventors: Nien-Hui Hsu, Shang-Hsuang Wu
  • Patent number: 6827472
    Abstract: Combination light fixture/HVAC duct/ad card holder for transit vehicle has roof mounted light fixture having a housing extending inboard to receive roof fasteners readily accessible through a cover strip. A single panel provides ad display serves as air duct with air vents and is supported by a detachable hinge at the light housing. In another embodiment the lamp housing is below the card panel. Combination outboard extrusions form a wiring trough and attachment for duct lower wall, and inboard extrusions form detachable hinge, supporting display panel and card holder. Upper bracket extrusion receives panel and card. Extrusions are attached to display panel by double-sided adhesive tape. Light fixture has ballast member accessible from inside lamp housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 2003
    Date of Patent: December 7, 2004
    Inventor: Herman Myburgh
  • Patent number: 6824302
    Abstract: Due to an effect of a solenoid of a moving mechanism, when a valve and a shutter are positioned at a first position, a light source is positioned at a first light source position and a shutter is in a state of closing a window. A lighting luminous flux from a light source is reflected by a reflector so as to be irradiated as a first light distribution pattern. Thus, a part of the lighting luminous flux is introduced to the reflector from the open window. Therefore, it is possible to effectively utilize the lighting luminous flux emitted from one valve in correspondence to a light distribution pattern.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 3, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 30, 2004
    Assignee: Ichikoh Industries, Ltd.
    Inventors: Kunio Akizuki, Yasumitsu Nakabayashi
  • Publication number: 20040228135
    Abstract: Combination light fixture/HVAC duct/ad card holder for transit vehicle has roof mounted light fixture having a housing extending inboard to receive roof fasteners readily accessible through a cover strip. A single panel provides ad display serves as air duct with air vents and is supported by a detachable hinge at the light housing. In another embodiment the lamp housing is below the card panel. Combination outboard extrusions form a wiring trough and attachment for duct lower wall, and inboard extrusions form detachable hinge, supporting display panel and card holder. Upper bracket extrusion receives panel and card. Extrusions are attached to display panel by double-sided adhesive tape. Light fixture has ballast member accessible from inside lamp housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 16, 2003
    Publication date: November 18, 2004
    Inventor: Herman Myburgh
  • Patent number: 6814474
    Abstract: An illuminated air fairing display device for a truck is provided according to one embodiment of the invention. The illuminated air fairing display device includes an air fairing, a light transmissive region in the fairing, and a plurality of light sources positioned in close relation to the light transmissive region. The light transmissive region includes at least one logo or indicium. Light emitted from the plurality of light sources passes through and illuminates the light transmissive region.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 18, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 9, 2004
    Assignee: Mack Trucks, Inc.
    Inventor: Charles J. Groeller
  • Patent number: 6390913
    Abstract: A vehicle with a compartment, a ventilation channel on the ceiling or in a side wall of the compartment running in the longitudinal or transverse direction of the vehicle and a lighting facility with lighting elements is such that the ventilation channel features a reflector box with a channel base, featuring openings that are at least in part transparent to light or light-admitting openings, fitted facing the interior of the passenger compartment, and the lighting elements of the lighting facility are situated inside the ventilation channel. As a result of lighting facility being integrated in the ventilation channel, the amount of space required is less and the ventilation channel with integral lighting can be in the form of a pre-assembled unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 2000
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2002
    Assignee: Alcan Technology & Management Ltd.
    Inventors: Jochen Wieschermann, Peter Rysavy
  • Patent number: 6350048
    Abstract: A public transit vehicle has a vehicle body having a roof defining an interior ceiling surface, two side walls each extending longitudinally of the vehicle including an upper side wall portion connecting to the roof and a row of windows underneath the upper portion, a central aisle and two rows of seats each on a respective side of the aisle and along the side wall at the windows and a lighting fixture supported in the vehicle along the ceiling surface longitudinally of the vehicle at a position above each row of seats. Below the lighting fixture is provided an elongate advertising card support panel member for receiving and supporting an advertising card. The housing is substantially continuous along the vehicle and supports a plurality of fluorescent tubes mounted in the light housing. Between each tube and the next is provided a web member having an inner surface matching that of the housing and an outer surface butting edges of the individual lens/covers mounted on the light housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 2000
    Date of Patent: February 26, 2002
    Inventors: William H. Stanton, Paul A. Wasney
  • Patent number: 6082879
    Abstract: A combination light fixture/HVAC duct/advertising card holder for public transportation vehicles such as buses and trains. The light fixture includes a lens having a transparent bottom portion and ribbed side portions for directing light downward towards the passengers and diffusing light sideways towards the windows and driver. The advertising panel forms part of the HVAC duct, with the vehicle side and roof forming the remainder. The advertising panel and light fixture are pivotally secured by a detachable hinge allowing them to either pivot downwards or be completely detached. The HVAC duct and advertising panel may further include other light fixtures, ventilation openings, speakers, or other comfort aids.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 1999
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2000
    Inventor: Herman Myburgh
  • Patent number: 5921670
    Abstract: A lighting system for passenger cabins, particularly aircraft passenger cabins, is equipped with at least one central light source cooperating with hollow light guides for distributing light in the passenger cabin. The light sources may be positioned in fixed locations within the aircraft or in fixed locations in the ceiling or in mobile locations within the hollow light guides. Light extractors are positioned where needed. The light guides are hollow preferably tubular light guides which may cooperate with optical light conductor fibers, and with lenses and mirrors where needed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 1997
    Date of Patent: July 13, 1999
    Assignee: Daimler-Benz Aerospace Airbus GmbH
    Inventors: Markus Schumacher, Andrew Muin, Michael Lau
  • Patent number: 5918972
    Abstract: A roof fixture for ventilating and illuminating the interior space of the vehicle or boat. The fixture includes a blower mounted over a ventilating opening in the roof. An outer cover is mounted to the exterior of the roof over the blower, thereby protecting the fixture and the interior of the vehicle from the elements. A mounting plate is attached to the interior of the roof over the ventilating opening. The central portion of the plate includes a plurality of exhaust openings and a recessed area which receives a lamp for illuminating the interior space. A plurality of damper flaps are attached to the exterior side of the plate, each flap overlying an exhaust opening. When the blower is on, the flaps lift upwardly to permit air flow from the interior space of the vehicle, through the exhaust openings, and out a vented portion of the cover.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 1997
    Date of Patent: July 6, 1999
    Inventor: Paul D. Van Belle