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Class 362/549 - Specific lamp mounting or retaining


Subclass of Class 362 - Illumination
Definition: Subject matter wherein the illuminating means includes a
No. of patents: 496
Last issue date: 01/31/2012


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NumberTitleIssue Date
8104941Vehicle mini lamp retrofit attachment assembly
A retrofit vehicle mini lamp assembly for attaching a mini lamp to an existing opening in a vehicle surface includes a housing having a body with an interior portion and a lens portion covering a top end of the interior portion. The lamp assembly also includes circu...
01/31/2012
8100571Lamp assemblies and vehicles including same
A lamp assembly includes a reflective structure, a mounting structure, and a collar. The reflective structure at least partially surrounds and reflects light from a light source. The mounting structure is formed as a unitary structure with the reflective structure. ...
01/24/2012
8033703Ratcheting fastener for lamp attachment
A fastener for a vehicle includes a fastener head. A lamp stalk extends in a first direction from the fastener head, and a vehicle stalk extending in a second direction from the fastener head. The lamp stalk includes a plurality of protruding rings and the vehicle s...
10/11/2011
7985014Light source module
A light source module is provided. The light source module includes a light emitting element; a module substrate on which the light emitting element is mounted; a support member comprising a position reference section; and a fixing member which fixes the module subs...
07/26/2011
7967488Breakable structure of headlamp for vehicles
A breakable structure of a headlamp for vehicles is partially broken and deformed when an impact force is applied to the headlamp. The breakable structure of the present invention includes at least a separable member provided in the junction of the headlamp housing ...
06/28/2011
7946745System for mounting a headlight on a motor vehicle and a motor vehicle comprising such a system
A system for mounting a headlight on a motor vehicle comprising a rigid housing closed by a protective glass. The system comprising: a first connecting element fixed to the headlight, a second connecting element fixed to the motor vehicle, the first and second conne...
05/24/2011
7901123Light emitting module and vehicle lamp
A light emitting module includes a semiconductor light emitting element disposed on a rectangular board, and a pair of plane-shaped electrode portions formed on the board and coupled to the semiconductor light emitting element. The pair of plane-shaped electrode por...
03/08/2011
7887224Automotive lamp provided with a bulb locked to the cap of the lamp
An automotive lamp includes a translucent bulb containing a light source and a cap that surrounds a portion of the bulb such that it engages the bulb by a click connection. The lamp includes a connection member for connecting the lamp to a lamp holder. The connectio...
02/15/2011
7712938Socket for a lamp
A socket for a vehicle lamp, including a base housing and at least two contact spring elements fixed in the base housing for housing and electrically contacting the lamp. The contact spring elements of the socket housing are fixed to the base housing by means of a b...
05/11/2010
7581861Device for closing off the opening in a lighting device housing for a motor vehicle
The object of the invention is a closure device able to be mounted on an opening in the housing of a lighting/signalling device for a motor vehicle of the headlight type. This device comprises a rigid cover on which a movable flap is able to slide over a given trave...
09/01/2009
7534021Bumper assembly with fog lamp bezel
A bumper assembly that includes a molded bumper fascia and a molded cover/bezel mounted in an opening in the bumper. The bezel/cover is adapted to contain a fog lamp and is accurately positioned within the opening of the bumper fascia to avoid motion along the longi...
05/19/2009
7517124System for fixing a lamp to a headlight lamp holder for an automobile
A lighting and/or signaling device for an automobile comprising a xenon lamp and a mating part comprising a reflector and a lamp holder providing the holding of a bulb of the discharge lamp in front of the reflector. A system for fixing the xenon lamp on the mating ...
04/14/2009
7419291Headlamp comprising energy absorption means
The invention relates to a headlamp for a motor vehicle, comprising a housing enclosing a light source, fixed on a chassis, together with means for connecting the housing to the chassis, these means being deformable in a plastic way and capable of absorbing at least...
09/02/2008
7419284Passing lamp assembly for motorcycle
A passing lamp assembly for a motorcycle. A mount arm extends between opposite end portions and is mounted below the headlight of a motorcycle. A spherical element having a through-hole passing therethrough is formed at the mount arm end portions. Passing lamps are ...
09/02/2008
7416320Lighting apparatus of vehicle door
An apparatus is provided that makes it possible to make following cars aware when a door is open and simultaneously illuminate a feet area, including, a lens that is attached at a door position that faces the feet area when a vehicle door is open, and a light guide ...
08/26/2008
7410273LED lamp assembly
An LED lamp assembly includes a reflection cup, a lamp holder and an LED lamp. The reflection cup has a bottom wall with two through holes for insertion of electric wires and at least one locating hole, and a periphery wall defined with the bottom wall a recessed ch...
08/12/2008
7404688Releasable fastening device
An assembly having a device for releasably fastening a first component to a second component includes a device body, a first fastener extending from the device body and operable to attach the device body to the first component, and a second fastener extending from t...
07/29/2008
7404658Light bar snap bracket assembly
A light bar snap bracket assembly includes an elongated rail member, multiple light modules, and multiple snap brackets. The light modules are disposed within the rail member channel in a line of light modules extending longitudinally from a first light module dispo...
07/29/2008
7404657Vehicle headlamp
A light source is movable between a reference position located on an optical axis on the rear side of a rear side focal point of a projection lens and a forward shift position located on the forward side of the reference position. At a predetermined position of the ...
07/29/2008
7364346Low 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
7364321Backlight module and lamp holder thereof
A backlight module and a lamp holder thereof. The backlight module includes a plurality of lamps and a lamp holder. The lamp holder includes a plurality of supporting portions and a plurality of holding portions. Each lamp is disposed on the corresponding supporting...
04/29/2008
7362057Multi-way flashing control box for lamp strings
A circuit board of a multi-way flashing control box includes a control circuit to be connected electrically to a plurality of LED lamp strings and operable to activate and deactivate the LED lamp strings, and a plurality of connecting units, each of which is for con...
04/22/2008
7360933Mounting structure for vehicle headlamp
Disclosed herein is a mounting structure for a vehicle headlamp. In the headlamp mounting structure, damping members, made of rubber, are inserted in middle locations of a headlamp housing to provide the headlamp housing with flexibility. Also, a steel frame is inse...
04/22/2008
7357547Shear welded mounting stud assembly
The subject invention relates to an assembly and method for attaching a stud to a lamp housing that decreases the overall size of the automotive lamp assembly. The apparatus has a collar molded over a stud. The collar attaches the stud to the lamp housing by being s...
04/15/2008
7354176Lighting and/or signaling device for an automobile
The object of the invention is a method of fixing a outer lens to the housing of a lighting and/or signaling device for an automobile, the housing being provided, in the area of joining with the outer lens, with a bonding groove, a method during which adhesive which...
04/08/2008
7341368Headlight apparatus with an occulting element having an integral fastening system, and a method of fastening an occulting element in a headlight apparatus
The present invention relates to a headlight apparatus in which fastening of an occulter is independent from the fastening of a light source. To this end, the headlight apparatus includes an occulter with an occulting portion which is fitted in a reflector, the occu...
03/11/2008
7338186Assembled structure of large-sized LED lamp
An assembled structure of a large-sized LED lamp includes a substrate. One surface of the substrate is provided with a plurality of LED modules. Each LED module comprises a circuit board and a plurality of LEDs fixedly connected to the circuit board. A lamp mask is ...
03/04/2008
7338192Headlight fixing device
A fixing device is provided for fixing a headlight to a motor vehicle. The fixing device includes means for holding a headlight housing. The fixing device also includes means for mounting the fixing device on a part of the vehicle. The means for mounting the fixing ...
03/04/2008
7329032Housing structure for light unit, chassis part for housing a light unit and external module comprising a chassis part and light unit
The invention provides a receiver structure for receiving a light unit having a glass for fitting to a motor vehicle fender, the fender and the glass including means for putting the glass of the light unit into a reference position relative to the fender, the receiv...
02/12/2008
7326072Connection element for the electrically conductive connection to the lamp holder of a main headlamp
A connection element for electrically conductive connecting to two flat contact tabs, projecting radially from a lamp holder and offset along the axis and which wide sides extend transversally to the axis, connectable by a pivot movement around an axis to the socket...
02/05/2008
7322625Detachable clearance wands
The Detachable Clearance Wands provide a driver of a large vehicle having slideout compartments with a clear dimension for the extension length of the slideout. The wands are attachable to the vehicle's side prior to parking it to provide the extension length withou...
01/29/2008
7322639Front structure of vehicle
Disclosed is a front structure of a vehicle, which comprises a pair of right and left front side frames, a shroud installed between respective front ends of the side frames, a pair of right and left headlamps each arranged on a lateral side of a corresponding one of...
01/29/2008
7322722Light fixture
A light fixture for flush mounting against a ceiling wall includes a housing for securement in a wall hole and a light transmitting lens. The lens is flush with the wall and covers the entirety of the housing so that the housing is not viewable when installed. The o...
01/29/2008
7322728Mounting structure for high-mounted stop lamp
A structure for mounting a high-mounted stop lamp. An upper housing and a lower housing are not provided. A stop lamp having a reflector and a lens is placed in a space defined by a cover part of a tailgate trim which is formed to have a configuration for receiving ...
01/29/2008
7321048Organometallic compound purification
A method of purifying an organometallic compound by heating the organometallic compound in the presence of a trialkyl aluminum compound and a catalyst. ...
01/22/2008
7318747Board mounting structure
A board is easily and securely mounted on a panel. Projecting parts are formed on the panel, and arc open grooves which are inserted onto the projecting parts are formed in a bulb board. The open grooves of the bulb board each are inserted onto the projecting parts,...
01/15/2008
7316490Saddle-ride type vehicle
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 ve...
01/08/2008
7316492Vehicle headlamp
There is provided a movable shade which can move between a light shielding position and a light shielding moderating position, so that a single lamp can be used both for low beam and high beam. Then, the longitudinal length of the lamp is shortened so as to attempt ...
01/08/2008
7306358Swing arm taillight assembly for a motorcycle
The taillight assembly is mountable to a swing arm of a rear suspension motorcycle frame and includes a tubular cover housing and an LED lamp disposed within the cover housing. The LED lamp is electrically wired to the motorcycles electrical system by wires that are...
12/11/2007
7306355Optics for controlling the direction of light rays and assemblies incorporating the optics
The present invention relates to improvements in controlling the direction of light rays. Various assemblies incorporating these inventive concepts are provided. ...
12/11/2007
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