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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8113696 | Universal light ball and tube light system A universal light ball system has a light source with a substantially round housing disposed within a substantially elongated housing so that the light source may be directed by changing the orientation of the substantially round housing relative to the substantiall... | 02/14/2012 |
| 7866857 | Display device A display device having an illumination device is provided. The display device includes a display, a body, and an illumination device. The display and the illumination device are mounted on the front surface of the body. A receiving space is defined in the front sur... | 01/11/2011 |
| 7810964 | Light fixture A light fixture comprises a housing configured to store a plurality of light bulbs therein, wherein at least one of the light bulbs is located in a non-illumination position within the housing. The light fixture may also comprise an openable door such that at least ... | 10/12/2010 |
| 7434942 | Projection system In one embodiment, a reflector directs light toward a focal point and a light source emits the light and is adjusted with reference to an optical axis through the focal point to generate a desired illumination output. In another embodiment, a reflection system refle... | 10/14/2008 |
| 7427731 | Illumination unit and method for the operation thereof An illumination unit comprising a high-power light source (1), a first optical element (12) for focusing the light emitted from the high-power light source (1), a photometric h... | 09/23/2008 |
| 7413323 | Adjustable lighting fixture An adjustable lighting fixture has a moveable housing. A first housing has a first opening and a second opening. A second housing is adapted to movably engage the first housing. A resilient member is connected to the second housing and adapted to be received by one ... | 08/19/2008 |
| 7385359 | Information systems An embodiment of this invention relates to an intelligent lighting device that can receive signals and change the illumination conditions as a result of the received signals. The lighting device can change hue, saturation, and brightness as a response to received si... | 06/10/2008 |
| 7377672 | Method and apparatus for preventing rotation of a lighting device chassis An apparatus and method according to which rotation of a lighting device chassis is prevented. ... | 05/27/2008 |
| 7334921 | Flexible lighting system A lighting system that includes an elongated strip of flexible, shape-retaining material and a plurality of light sockets mounted on the strip. Each of the light sockets is electrically connected together and may be adjusted individually so that light may be directe... | 02/26/2008 |
| 7318661 | Universal light emitting illumination device and method Disclosed is a method and apparatus for providing a light emitting diode and driving circuitry integrated into a component module that will retrofit common incandescent lightbulb applications. The disclosed embodiments will perform with high efficiency at a wide ope... | 01/15/2008 |
| 7311423 | Adjustable LED luminaire A lighting fixture apparatus includes a frame portion, a louver portion and a diffuser lens. The louver portion includes a baffle system for passing unobstructed at least a portion of the light impinging thereon. The diffuser lens includes a surface for diffusing li... | 12/25/2007 |
| 7310901 | Exterior address porch light An exterior address porch light, lantern, device, apparatus, and method of making the light, lantern. The light, lantern can be made from plastics, such as PVC and the like, and have a generally cylindrical configuration, that can be mounted alongside exterior doorw... | 12/25/2007 |
| 7306354 | Light housing and system for providing a glittering light effect A housing for holding one or more light sources. The housing includes an elongate body defining a channel and one or more support elements for positioning the light source in the channel. The body includes an exposed portion having one or more light-transmitting par... | 12/11/2007 |
| 7303327 | Directionally controllable night light A night light comprising a housing with a rotatable bezel mounted thereon. The housing includes a rear wall with electric blades extending outwardly therefrom for engaging in an electrical wall outlet. The bezel is rotatable about a first pivot axis. A LED array is ... | 12/04/2007 |
| 7290897 | Hands-free fishing lure illumination apparatus An illumination apparatus includes a base having a bottom surface and a mounting portion that is operably disposed above the bottom surface by between about one and one hundred centimeters, and a lamp device having a housing and a lamp, and being secured to the moun... | 11/06/2007 |
| 7267459 | Sealed housing unit for lighting system The present invention provides a sealed housing unit and a method for its manufacture, wherein the sealed housing unit can protect light-emitting elements and the connected electronic circuitry from moisture. The sealed housing unit comprises a thermally conductive ... | 09/11/2007 |
| 7261443 | Disappearing landscape light An extendable lighting system having a main housing with a bottom wall and upwardly extending side walls. A lamp housing is retractable positioned within the main housing and a flexible diaphragm connects to the main housing above the bottom wall and connects to the... | 08/28/2007 |
| 7261442 | Wireless remote control porch light A wireless remote control porch light is installed on outer wall or under the eaves of a building with function of remotely controlling to adjust and vary light beam's direction very suitable for courtyard or door illuminating of the building, which comprises a base... | 08/28/2007 |
| 7246926 | Color changing light fixture A color changing light fixture is provided for producing indirect self-illuminating effects within the fixture, which comprises a housing or reflector having an indirect light source and, optionally, a primary light source mounted within. The fixture's self-illumina... | 07/24/2007 |
| 7244050 | Full cutoff area light fixture A full cutoff luminaire having a housing with an open bottom, a vertically mounted lamp centrally located within the housing, a radial reflector surrounding a portion of the lamp and a downwardly extending optic lens having an open top enshrouding a lower portion of... | 07/17/2007 |
| 7241029 | Lamp module The present invention discloses a lamp module. The lamp module includes a lamp frame for supporting a lamp and a fixing means for fixing the lamp and a reflector to the lamp frame. The fixing means includes a movable first fixing element and a movable second fixing ... | 07/10/2007 |
| 7234832 | Adjustable lighting fixture An adjustable lighting fixture has a moveable housing. A first housing has a first opening and a second opening. A second housing is adapted to movably engage the first housing. A resilient member is connected to the second housing and adapted to be received by one ... | 06/26/2007 |
| 7234846 | Structure of embedded lamp having replaceable light bulb An embedded lamp comprises a base, an embedded bracket, a lamp socket, and a decorative plate, wherein a flange is formed on the internal periphery of a rotatable bracket of the embedded bracket for coupling with the decorative plate. A protrudent ring having at lea... | 06/26/2007 |
| 7217008 | Luminaire and method for changing a luminous means Proposed is a luminaire, with a housing and a luminous means receptacle for fitting a luminous means in the housing, in which the luminous means receptacle is connected to the housing via a bearing means which is suitable for altering the position of the luminous me... | 05/15/2007 |
| 7198381 | Light-emitting module for an optical sight A light-emitting module includes a base having a mounting surface and formed with a pair of screw holes. An emitter holder has a bottom surface facing the mounting surface of the base, and is formed with a pair of apertures substantially corresponding in position to... | 04/03/2007 |
| 7186010 | LED lamp and lamp/reflector assembly An LED lamp (10) having a substantially concave heat sink (12) having a raised, frusto-conical center (14) surrounded by an outer rim (16). The heat sink (12) is preferably aluminum or other metal and at least the frusto-conical ce... | 03/06/2007 |
| 7187141 | Methods and apparatus for illumination of liquids Methods and apparatus for illumination of liquids in a variety of environments. In one example, multi-color LED-based light sources are employed to achieve a wide range of enhanced lighting effects in liquids. In another example, a pool or spa is illuminated by one ... | 03/06/2007 |
| 7182492 | License plate system having enhanced illumination A license plate system for motorcycle, car, truck or boat including a row of lights supported along an edge of a clear plastic channel so that light from the row enters the interior of the pane through an edge surface of the panel. The front surface of the panel has... | 02/27/2007 |
| 7182487 | Housings for interchangeable optical assemblies Housings for emergency unit luminaires may be configured to receive both fixed and movable optical assemblies for mounting, allowing for the manufacture of a single housing for production of differing lighting products or lamp assemblies. Additionally, structural el... | 02/27/2007 |
| 7175297 | In-grade light fixture with leveling and alignment mechanisms, installation features and anti-condensation valve An in-grade light fixture, comprising a below grade light fixture having a light opening substantially at grade level. An optical chamber is arranged within the light fixture housing and holding a light source generating light that passes through the light opening. ... | 02/13/2007 |
| 7165602 | Heat sink structure The present invention provides a heat sink structure, which includes: a housing located on a material with low thermal conductivity; and a heat conductor placed inside the housing. At least one air gap is formed between the heat conductor and the housing to reduce t... | 01/23/2007 |
| 7147348 | Emergency lighting fixture having adjustable reflector and lamp assembly A lighting fixture that is adjustable to allow the emitted light to be aimed and focused to suit the application. The adjustable lighting fixture has a housing having an inner surface. First and second mounting arms extend from the inner surface. A reflector has upp... | 12/12/2006 |
| 7108382 | Digital projector access panel A digital projector is provided that includes a projector housing, and a manually openable panel that provides access to the interior of the projector housing. The panel is configured so that it remains associated with the projector housing while open. ... | 09/19/2006 |
| 7097322 | Illumination device having detachable lighting units The present invention relates to a multi-segmented illumination device having at least two segment bodies. Each segment body contains a housing, at least one light source located inside the housing, a power source to power the light source, and at least one power sw... | 08/29/2006 |
| 7086747 | Low-voltage lighting apparatus for satisfying after-hours lighting requirements, emergency lighting requirements, and low light requirements An energy-efficient lighting apparatus is disclosed. The lighting apparatus includes a ballast cover. The ballast cover includes a plurality of ballast cover holes. The lighting apparatus also includes a circuit board comprising a plurality of light-emitting diodes.... | 08/08/2006 |
| 7063445 | Luminaire housing with retrofit panel A luminaire retrofit panel including a main wall adapted to support a luminaire in a central opening of the main wall, and including an outer perimeter. A side wall extends from the outer perimeter of the main wall. A plurality of secondary walls extend from the sid... | 06/20/2006 |
| 7057639 | Intra-oral camera with integral display A portable intra-oral capture and display system includes: (a) a handpiece elongated for insertion into an oral cavity, said handpiece including a light emitter on a distal end thereof for illuminating an object in the cavity and an image sensor for capturing an ima... | 06/06/2006 |
| 7025479 | Adjustable reflector socket An adjustable reflector socket is provided having a bulb socket, a mounting member and a mounting plate. The mounting member has an exterior sidewall, a first end having an end plate, and a second end adjacent to the bulb socket. The sidewall has at least one groove... | 04/11/2006 |
| 7021767 | Integral reflector and heat sink An integral reflector and heat sink for use in a projector assembly includes a reflector portion comprising an integrated heat sink; and a lamp receiving opening defined in the reflector portion. ... | 04/04/2006 |
| 7011439 | Adjustable spotlight fitting for fiber optic lighting An adjustable spotlight fitting for use with an illuminated fiber optic bundle. A spherically contoured pivot element is received within a pivot housing and retained therein by an adjustable locking ring which clamps the pivot element in any angularly adjusted posit... | 03/14/2006 |
