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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8042974 | Removable, rotatable gobo holder assembly The invention provides a system and method for maintaining removable, rotatable gobo holders in place on a fixed baseplate within an effects lighting fixture. In the first preferred embodiment, a gobo platform includes a rotatable baseplate having at least one apert... | 10/25/2011 |
| 7985007 | Illumination obscurement device An illumination obscurement device for controlling the obscurement of illumination from a light source which is optimized for use with a rectangular, arrayed, selective reflection device. In a preferred embodiment, a rotatable shutter with three positions is placed ... | 07/26/2011 |
| 7845833 | Light dimmer and associated methodology A light dimming apparatus for dimming light output generated by a light source. A rectangular frame supports sets of blade members at a central aperture defined by the frame. The blade members of a set are positioned side-by-side, and adjacent ones of the blade memb... | 12/07/2010 |
| 7775686 | Convertible flashlight and area light with an aperture shutter A lighting device which is adapted to be converted between a flashlight mode and an area light mode includes a housing to receive a power supply, a light source associated with the housing and a tubular lens surrounding the light source, a reflector mounted to said ... | 08/17/2010 |
| 7744255 | Light-reflecting and light-shielding apparatus of computer panel A panel assembly includes a panel (13), a light-reflecting member (30) and a light-shielding board (50). The panel includes a light-pervious area. The light-reflecting member is coupled to the light-pervious area of the panel. The light-reflecti... | 06/29/2010 |
| 7618159 | Vented iris control for luminaire Disclosed in this specification is a luminaire with a vented iris controller disposed on the external surface of the housing of the luminaire. The controller is for dilating and constricting the iris, thus controlling the size of the illuminated spot, wherein the ir... | 11/17/2009 |
| 7585093 | Illumination obscurement device An illumination obscurement device for controlling the obscurement of illumination from a light source which is optimized for use with a rectangular, arrayed, selective reflection device. In a preferred embodiment, a rotatable shutter with three positions is placed ... | 09/08/2009 |
| 7360920 | Convertible flashlight and area light with an aperture shutter A lighting device (10) which is adapted to be converted between a flashlight mode and an area light mode includes a housing (14) to receive a power supply (28), a light source (46) associated with the housing (14) and a tubular len... | 04/22/2008 |
| 7360922 | Combination of light tube with stabilizer A light tube assembly includes a light tube and a stabilizer which includes a tubular body with copper members that are slidably engaged with curved slots in a base. A core with terminal plates is received in the tubular body and two locking pin 51s extend th... | 04/22/2008 |
| 7350941 | Multilayer control of gobo shape A control of gobos defined by records in the gobo. The gobos are formed by menued shapes. ... | 04/01/2008 |
| 7344272 | Lamp The present invention relates to a low profile, handheld inspection lamp with a unique configuration. Light of different wavelengths is emitted along different portions of the length, and an opaque slider allows the user to select the preferred wavelength of light f... | 03/18/2008 |
| 7338174 | Shutter device and projection type video display Each shading plate comprises a rotating shaft and a driving shaft arranged vertically. First divided shading plate is loosely fitted to and supported by (not adhere to) the rotating shaft and rotates around the shaft. Second divided shading plates are fixed to the r... | 03/04/2008 |
| 7303308 | Lighting apparatus Lighting apparatus for an image-gathering device, includes a light frame supporting a plurality of light emitting diode lamps configured to emit light at a tungsten balanced colour temperature, and a focussing frame comprising a plurality of light focussing lenses c... | 12/04/2007 |
| 7253575 | Industrial optical shutter A highly versatile optical shutter for industrial and scientific applications is disclosed. The has a aperture which defines a light path through the shutter, and a shutter vane or blade that is moved into and out of the light path using a precision, microprocessor ... | 08/07/2007 |
| 7207698 | Method and apparatus for lighting involving reflectors A variety of lighting apparatuses are described that utilize reflection as a basis for lighting a desired area. ... | 04/24/2007 |
| 7207679 | Projection type video display A video signal processing circuit inputs a video signal to perform processing such as frequency conversion as well as processing for generating data representing the APL (Average Picture Level) of a frame video for each frame period. A microcomputer functions as a d... | 04/24/2007 |
| 7203498 | Transmission rate switching control method for mobile communication system and mobile communication control apparatus After a switch of a transmission rate for a mobile station, the next switch of the transmission rate for the mobile station is halted for a predetermined period of time. Thus, deterioration in resource use efficiency can be prevented, and a switch to a high transmis... | 04/10/2007 |
| 7201502 | Light beam adjusting device for vehicle A light beam adjusting device includes a housing having a reflector, a light device disposed within the reflector for generating light which may be partially reflected upwardly and partially reflected downwardly by the reflector. The light reflected downwardly by th... | 04/10/2007 |
| 7165865 | Folding mobile phone and double-sided liquid crystal display panel A folding mobile phone comprising a main body, a display sheathing and a pivot is provided. The main body comprises a button panel, and the display sheathing pivots on the main body. The display sheathing has two corresponding surfaces. Moreover, the display sheathi... | 01/23/2007 |
| 7108402 | Apparatus and methods relating to precision control of illumination exposure Illumination exposure control systems comprising reflective pixelated spatial light modulators that reflect substantially all of the light impinging on them into at least two different light paths. At least one of the light paths acts as a propagating light path and... | 09/19/2006 |
| 7108401 | Shutter lock for specialized lighting fixtures A specialized lighting fixture, such as a framing projector provided with a plurality of adjustable framing shutters, is modified to incorporate a pair of locking rings, surrounding the body of the lighting fixture and positioned on opposite sides of outwardly proje... | 09/19/2006 |
| 7097335 | Vehicle light beam adjusting device A vehicle light beam adjusting device includes a light device disposed within a reflector, a housing attached to the reflector and having one or more lower passages formed between spacers, and having one or more upper openings. A casing is slidably attached onto the... | 08/29/2006 |
| 7077547 | Shuttered lamp assembly and method of cooling the lamp assembly An ultraviolet lamp assembly includes an elongate lamp bulb, a central reflector mounted above the bulb and side reflector panels mounted on opposite sides of the central reflector panel. A first air gap is located between the first side reflector panel and the cent... | 07/18/2006 |
| 7059747 | Shutter mechanism for floodlight, with drive The shutter drive mechanism and floodlight has an outer housing which surrounds the light fixture and also which protects the light fixture and a drive mechanism from the elements. Extending outward from the housing is a drive veil which supports the drive mechanism... | 06/13/2006 |
| 7059750 | Headlamp When a position of an adjustable shade is switched from a low beam position to a high beam position, a spring acts so as to attenuate an repulsion force or attraction force of the solenoid rapidly due to a sudden increase in an elastic force of the spring at the end... | 06/13/2006 |
| 7055965 | Projection type video display A shutter device comprises a plurality of shutters. Each of the shutters is provided at a position in the vicinity of a fly's eye lens positioned on the side of a polarization conversion system (one of fly's eye lenses in an integrator lens) and not preventing the p... | 06/06/2006 |
| 7033047 | Compact shutter assembly for a luminaire A shutter section includes a stack of circular plates independently rotatable in a nest formed as a laminar formation of rings. The plates have central openings defining a light path. Four central plates in the stack are shutter guide plates with radial guide slots ... | 04/25/2006 |
| 7008094 | Vehicle light with movable reflector portion and shutter portion for selectively switching an illuminated area of light incident on a predetermined portion of the vehicle light during driving A vehicle light can include a light source, a major reflecting surface, a projection lens, and a shutter. A first reflecting surface of an ellipse group reflecting surface preferably has a first focus on the light source and a second focus, capable of being inserted... | 03/07/2006 |
| 6988817 | Illumination obscurement device An illumination obscurement device for controlling the obscurement of illumination from a light source which is optimized for use with a rectangular, arrayed, selective reflection device. In a preferred embodiment, a rotatable shutter with three positions is placed ... | 01/24/2006 |
| 6979106 | Control system for optical media in a luminaire A zoom lens system includes a motor driven lens assembly that is movable on a track in a normal movement range for adjusting the light beam range angle of a luminaire. A pair or doors are pivoted to opposite sides of the frame of the lens assembly and are normally b... | 12/27/2005 |
| 6969960 | Image projection lighting device An improved image projection lighting device is disclosed. Commands received by a communications port of the base housing may be acted upon to change zoom and focus values of a zoom and focus lens. A cooling system may be provided which compares an input air tempera... | 11/29/2005 |
| 6955435 | Image projection lighting device An improved image projection lighting device is disclosed. Commands received by a communications port of the base housing may be acted upon to change zoom and focus values of a zoom and focus lens. A cooling system may be provided which compares an input air tempera... | 10/18/2005 |
| 6939026 | Shutter assembly for a luminaire A shutter section includes a stack of circular plates independently rotatable in a nest formed as a laminar formation of rings. The plates have central openings defining a light path. Four central plates in the stack are shutter guide plates with radial guide slots ... | 09/06/2005 |
| 6926427 | Projector attachment for ellipsoidal lamp A process and apparatus reversibly converts an ellipsoidal stage lamp into a projector for projecting light with special effects onto a stage. The apparatus includes a replacement for the shutter section, which is a cabinet for disposition within the ellipsoidal sta... | 08/09/2005 |
| 6905230 | UV lamp retainer system A lamp retainer for a UV lamp system includes a retainer bracket having a registration surface configured to engage a UV lamp to thereby facilitate accurate and repeatable positioning of the lamp in a lamp housing. The lamp retainer further comprises a retainer clip... | 06/14/2005 |
| 6902302 | Gel scroller assembly for a luminaire A cassette containing a gel scroll is releasably attached to the forward portion of a housing of a luminaire. A light path through the cassette is aligned with a light exit opening of the luminaire. A gel scroll is wound upon a pair of drums in the cassette and inte... | 06/07/2005 |
| 6883936 | Shutter apparatus, curing lamp housing incorporating same, and method of shutter replacement A shutter apparatus for a curing lamp housing is provided. The shutter apparatus may be pulled out of the housing along ribs. The ribs slide with respect to recesses formed in rails of the shutter apparatus. When the shutter apparatus is pulled out of the housing, e... | 04/26/2005 |
| 6834982 | Spotlight with perimetrical delimitation of the emitted light beam A spotlight with perimetrical delimitation of the emitted light beam, comprising a light source for emitting a light beam, an optical element that can move axially with respect to the light beam in order to adjust the breadth of the light beam, and a Fresnel lens fo... | 12/28/2004 |
| 6824290 | Illumination device An illumination device is composed by arranging a shutter member on a light emitting side of an LED light source, capable of changing a condition of light illuminating the outside when a position or the shutter member is changed by slide or rotation. ... | 11/30/2004 |
| 6796682 | Intra-lens color and dimming apparatus A stage lighting instrument having a high-intensity light source or lamp coupled with a concave reflector, and a projection optical system having a lens system that includes an aperture stop. The lens system forms a real image of the light source encompassing or nea... | 09/28/2004 |
