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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8172435 | Methods and apparatus for ceiling mounted systems Methods and apparatus for ceiling suspended systems according to various aspects of the present invention include a modular platform for supporting and supplying multiple devices. A wire way bar may facilitate connection and support for the devices, such as light so... | 05/08/2012 |
| 8025431 | Cleat with illumination The cleat includes a bridge supported by first and second columns. Both columns include two wings with bottom support surfaces. A horn is integral with each column and extends away from the bridge. An illumination module cavity with an open top is formed in the brid... | 09/27/2011 |
| 8007129 | LED-based christmas light string assembly with parallel-wired lighting units An LED light string assembly has a plug for providing a low DC voltage, an extension socket, a light string connected between the plug and the extension socket. The light string has multiple LED Christmas bulbs connected in parallel. Each LED Christmas bulb includes... | 08/30/2011 |
| 7988342 | Adjustment clip for a suspended light fixture Systems and methods for installing row-mounted suspended light fixtures. Each of a row of suspended light fixtures includes brackets disposed on opposite ends of the fixture. Each bracket includes a slot configured to slidably receive an adjustment clip coupled to a... | 08/02/2011 |
| 7874712 | Systems and methods for accessing internal components of a suspended light fixture A suspended light fixture includes a housing having first and second members configured to engage one another in a closed position and disengage from one another in an open position. For example, one member can include a cover, and the other member can include a hou... | 01/25/2011 |
| 7810966 | Cables fixing apparatus for backlight module A cables fixing apparatus for a backlight module includes a rear frame having a leading-out area in a side edge provided with a plurality of protrusions thereof; a lamp cable led out from said leading-out area; and a mold frame provided with a plurality of crooks, w... | 10/12/2010 |
| 7740386 | Lighting apparatus cable and lighting apparatus using the same The present invention provides the lighting apparatus cable that allows it to easily attach the lighting module and enables it to improve the productivity. A flat cable used in a lighting apparatus having a plurality of lighting modules disposed in series, for conne... | 06/22/2010 |
| 7731396 | LED socket string An LED socket string with multiple LED sockets and corresponding LED lamps that are spaced on the string unevenly or according to a user specification. Each of the LED sockets includes a socket base with grooves for coupling wires, and a socket cover for mating with... | 06/08/2010 |
| 7597454 | Christmas light string with socket for connecting to another christmas light string A Christmas light string is disclosed and includes a plug a power socket, a first cord electrically interconnecting the plug and the power socket, a second cord extending from the plug and being electrically connected thereto, an adapter proximate the plug and mount... | 10/06/2009 |
| 7517117 | Cam lock for track systems A lock has a preferably generally box-shaped body and a handle joined by and formed integrally with a narrower neck. The lock is useful for removably securing, without the need for semi-permanent attachments, Christmas light strings or other objects into a track sys... | 04/14/2009 |
| 7517118 | Cable organizer 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 b... | 04/14/2009 |
| 7401950 | Assembly for vertically positioning a lamp-shade An assembly for vertically positioning a lamp-shade suspended by a cable comprises a socket member, a swivel cap adapted to engage the upper end of the socket member. The swivel cap has an off-center hole to receive the cable therethrough, the cap being adapted to b... | 07/22/2008 |
| 7399105 | Illuminated signage employing light emitting diodes An illuminated sign (88) includes a flexible electrical power cord (100) including first and second parallel conductors (112, 114) surroundingly contained within an insulating sheath defining a constant separation distance between the parallel c... | 07/15/2008 |
| 7393113 | Illuminating necklace An illuminated necklace. The necklace has a plurality of ornamental lamp fixtures, some of which include light emitting devices therein. The light emitting devices are switched on and off in excess of 100 times per minute. The ornamental lamp fixtures may be provide... | 07/01/2008 |
| 7384166 | Under-cabinet lighting systems, kits and methods Under-cabinet lighting systems and methods include lighting fixtures are capable of being hidden from view by a decorative molding forming a part of the cabinetry. Such decorative molding also serves the dual purpose of a wiring raceway and a physical support for th... | 06/10/2008 |
| 7364346 | Low voltage track lighting assembly and system Various embodiments of lighting assemblies, lighting apparatus, and lighting systems are provided. The lighting assemblies, apparatus, and systems can have first and second contacts disposed to retain a bulb and to pierce an insulation layer on a conductor. The ligh... | 04/29/2008 |
| 7344286 | Portable lamp A portable lamp is provided having a housing having a front end, a rear end and at least a pair of walls there between; and a spring actuated grip attachable to the housing whereby the flashlight is able to be hung from a stationary member; wherein the grip is able ... | 03/18/2008 |
| 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 |
| 7316376 | Apparatus for pivotably mounting an electrical enclosure A combined mounting apparatus and electrical enclosure assembly that is adapted to be supported on a support surface includes a frame member that is adapted to be supported on the support surface. A mounting bracket is provided that is connected to the frame member.... | 01/08/2008 |
| 7311434 | Movable lighting apparatus A movable lighting apparatus includes first and second slide bars to which negative and positive electric power is respectively applied, sliders which move perpendicularly with the first and second slide bars, respectively and receive electric power of a correspondi... | 12/25/2007 |
| 7311425 | Retrofit pendant light fixture A retrofit pendant light fixture that is adapted to be hung from a ceiling and readily installed in a socket normally carried within a recessed housing in the ceiling. A lamp is carried on a lower end of an electrical cord extending from an adapter housing. ... | 12/25/2007 |
| 7309150 | Hanger for light strings A hanger or bracket for hanging light strings. The hanger or bracket holds a light bulb of the light string and the adjoining conductor. The light bulb and conductor can be quickly and easily placed within the hanger, and the hanger mounted to a building, or other s... | 12/18/2007 |
| 7301174 | Light emitting diode strip lamp LED strip lamp comprising a light emitting diode and extruded electrodes characterized in that a shaped electrode of that LED is fixed directly to a diode connecting part on a current supplying conductor, by die bonding or other fixing means, an insulating painted l... | 11/27/2007 |
| 7293895 | Modular lighting system and method of installation A modular lighting system is formed of tubular fluorescent lamps mounted within adjustable fixtures. The fixtures are composed of rigid and flexible elements and can conform to the shape of almost any size or shape of lamp. The lamps may be of any variety of pre-det... | 11/13/2007 |
| 7279633 | Apparatus for providing an electrical wiring hub An apparatus for an electrical wiring hub is provided. The electrical wiring hub includes: a hub housing, configured to receive a plurality of wires; a plurality of conductor rings, configured to conduct electrical current from one of the plurality of wires to anoth... | 10/09/2007 |
| 7264374 | Decorative lighting assembly A decorative lighting assembly includes a plurality of light emitters each having a pair of oppositely positioned first male connectors. The light emitters emit light when power flows through the first male connectors of the light emitters. A plurality of elongated ... | 09/04/2007 |
| 7264227 | Self-climbing stage light support A self-climbing stage lighting system having a self-climbing apparatus and a light bar is disclosed. The self-climbing apparatus is hung from cables that extend approximately vertically from a fixed endpoint. The self-climbing apparatus includes an elongated support... | 09/04/2007 |
| 7249872 | Method and system for displaying lighting fixtures A lighting fixture display system and method including a light support member for supporting truncated floor-based lighting fixtures and a rail member. The light support members have shelf structures and brackets and are mounted on or attached to the rail member, wh... | 07/31/2007 |
| 7246935 | Track lighting system A line voltage track light system comprising a number of track elements supported by ceiling feed mounts secured to a ceiling on the one hand, and clipped to the track elements by one-piece adaptors on the other hand, wherein installation of the line voltage track l... | 07/24/2007 |
| 7234839 | Lighting device for festival decoration A lighting device for festival decoration comprises a plurality of decorative lamp blocks wired in series successively, each block having a two-row lamp fixture; a lamplight controller and a knob switch for regulating lamplights electrically coupled with the wired d... | 06/26/2007 |
| 7217012 | Illuminated signage employing light emitting diodes An illuminated sign (88) includes a flexible electrical power cord (100) including first and second parallel conductors (112, 114) surroundingly contained within an insulating sheath defining a constant separation distance between the parallel c... | 05/15/2007 |
| 7213961 | Low voltage luminaire assembly 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... | 05/08/2007 |
| 7213938 | Electrical lighting fixture with suspension assembly A lighting fixture that includes an elongated housing supporting at least one lamp and including a wall and an opening opposite the wall. The wall includes a first tongue formed therein. A first suspension cable is coupled with the housing. The suspension cable incl... | 05/08/2007 |
| 7204603 | Method of beam and basket construction for linear lighting A lighting system includes a suspended light fixture, a skin, and a plurality of alignment sights. The suspended light fixture includes a supporting spine. The skin partially surrounds the spine. The skin is supported by the spine at at least three points including ... | 04/17/2007 |
| 7178930 | Illuminating necklace An illuminated necklace. The necklace has a plurality of ornamental lamp fixtures, some of which include light emitting devices therein. The light emitting devices are switched on and off in excess of 100 times per minute. The ornamental lamp fixtures may be provide... | 02/20/2007 |
| 7172332 | Field bendable line voltage track lighting system A bendable line voltage track lighting system includes a track having a conductor subassembly and first and second bendable sheaths that engage the conductor subassembly. The conductor subassembly includes first and second insulators that receive first and second bu... | 02/06/2007 |
| 7159998 | Channel system for light strings The present invention is a kit or a channel system useful for the removable mounting (installation and removal) of ornamental light strings onto buildings such as houses, offices, stores, and the like. The system according to the present invention has at least one, ... | 01/09/2007 |
| 7152999 | Rope light having a multi-circuit arrangement A rope light having a multi-circuit arrangement is disclosed. The light comprises a plurality of electrical wires longitudinally extended therealong; and one or more pairs of first and second illuminating units, each pair being electrically coupled between any two e... | 12/26/2006 |
| 7114827 | Lighting assembly A lighting assembly that is modular and highly configurable is disclosed. The assembly consists of one or more light fixtures that are fitted into a mounting rail. A flat, flexible cable lies within the rail and makes contact with the light fixtures through spring-l... | 10/03/2006 |
| 7105744 | Mounting bracket for electrical fixtures A mounting assembly for connecting a housing of an electrical fixture to an electrical junction box, in which a plate attached to the housing includes a locking member having an engager at a first end moveable relative to the plate between a first position and a sec... | 09/12/2006 |
