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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8083363 | Daylighting devices and methods with auxiliary lighting fixtures Daylighting systems and methods with auxiliary lighting fixtures are disclosed. Some embodiments disclosed herein provide a daylighting apparatus including a tube having a sidewall with a reflective interior surface and an auxiliary light fixture. The tube can be di... | 12/27/2011 |
| 8016439 | Solar simulator A solar simulator that simultaneously solves problems of high parallelism and high illuminance of emission light and increases uniformity of the emission light is provided. The following is an examiner's statement of reasons for allowance: Instant application... | 09/13/2011 |
| 7566137 | System to control daylight and electric light in a space An illumination maintenance system for maintaining a desired illumination profile in a space throughout at least a portion of a day, the space being illuminable by both daylight and electric light, the system comprising a sensor for sensing an illumination level in ... | 07/28/2009 |
| 7517101 | Convertible lamp array A convertible lamp array device comprising a spine member and a first and second side panels rotatably connected to the spine member. The spine member and the first and second side panels have at least one source of light connected thereto. The first side panel and ... | 04/14/2009 |
| 7431466 | Solar simulator using a combination of mercury and halogen lamps A solar simulator combines mercury lamps and halogen lamps, to improve upon conventional solar simulators using halogen and infrared lamps which cannot recreate an environment close to that under real sunlight, and upon solar simulators using expensive and fragile m... | 10/07/2008 |
| 7320532 | Nightlight for phototherapy A nightlight provides therapeutic effects on the human body and mind including promoting relaxation, sleep and wakefulness. The nightlight includes a housing, a light source, a central processor, one or more controls, and a power supply. The light source produces at... | 01/22/2008 |
| 7303304 | View and glow seating Seating structures having (1) an internal image projector for projecting images on the exterior surface of such seating structures and (2) an internal source of illumination with color changing capability, the effect of which is visible on the exterior... | 12/04/2007 |
| 7280726 | Controlled-intensity multiple-frequency multiple-axis illumination of macroscopic specimens from a single light source using special bifurcated cables In one embodiment a macroscopically-sized specimen is illuminated with radiations of selectable multiple intensities and frequencies for viewing along a single viewing axis. A stage supports specimen to be observed. First and second illumination sources provide resp... | 10/09/2007 |
| 7280439 | Sunlight simulating microprocessor alarm clock The present invention relates to an improved countermeasure for circadian and sleep disruption as caused by a traditional alarm clock. It incorporates a lighting system at the alarm clock that, prior to the preset waking time, will emit a light that gradually increa... | 10/09/2007 |
| 7192160 | Light fixture A light for use in applications requiring conventional and specialized, dimmable lighting wherein the color of the emitted light can easily be switched. The light includes fluorescent and/or LED light sources which are dimmable by a control box. The control box furt... | 03/20/2007 |
| 7177079 | Method and overhead system for performing a plurality of therapeutic functions within a room A system and method for providing biosynchronized therapy to a patient that creates a therapeutic environment and therapeutic stimulations that are sensitive to psychological and sensory human issues, including those particular to the patient, and that reduce psycho... | 02/13/2007 |
| 7111952 | System to control daylight and artificial illumination and sun glare in a space An illumination maintenance system for maintaining a desired illumination profile in a space throughout at least a portion of a day where the illumination sources include daylight and artificial light, the system comprising a first sensor for sensing an illumination... | 09/26/2006 |
| 7080919 | View and glow seating Seating structures having (1) an internal image projector for projecting images on the exterior surface of such seating structures and (2) an internal source of illumination with color changing capability, the effect of which is visible on the exterior surface of th... | 07/25/2006 |
| 7067831 | Pulsed solar simulator with improved homogeneity Solar simulator that includes a pulsed radiation source for generating electromagnetic radiation, and at least one mirror element is arranged in a region of the radiation source. The at least one mirror element is structured and arranged to reflect components of rad... | 06/27/2006 |
| 6991029 | Architectural dynamic control: intelligent environmental control and feedback system for architectural settings including offices A smart, adaptive control system that monitors and influences physical conditions of an architectural setting. The architectural setting in which the system is deployed typically includes a plurality of private spaces and at least one community space. The individual... | 01/31/2006 |
| 6984058 | Optical filters comprising opacified portion The invention relates to optical filters comprising an opacified portion. The optical filters are preferably suitable for use in illuminators for weathering devices. ... | 01/10/2006 |
| 6932492 | Combination lamp assembly A combination lamp assembly which includes at least one gas-filled luminescent bulb such as a black light lamp and a fluorescent light and at least one other type lamp or light such as an incandescent light such as a halogen light and lamp bulb, and/or a fluorescent... | 08/23/2005 |
| 6902296 | Nightlight for phototherapy A nightlight is provided for providing therapeutic effects on the human body and mind including promoting relaxation, sleep and wakefulness. The nightlight includes a housing, a light source, a central processor, one or more controls, and a power supply. The light s... | 06/07/2005 |
| 6851814 | Skin light exposure control methods For good health, exposure to a variety of wavelengths is needed. A balance in the exposure from day to day and throughout the year is necessary. Avoidance of overexposure by having moderation in the exposure is essential to prevent skin cancer and other disorders. T... | 02/08/2005 |
| 6811284 | Method and device for modifying the irradiance distribution of a radiation source The invention is related to a method and apparatus for modifying the irradiation distribution of a radiation source. In accordance with the method the radiation source (1) is used to direct radiation to an essentially planar target surface (6). In acco... | 11/02/2004 |
| 6590149 | Solar simulator with movable filter A solar simulator is provided having a radiation source for generating radiation with a spectral (energy) distribution that largely corresponds to the spectral distribution of sunlight. At least one filter is arranged in the region of the radiation source... | 07/08/2003 |
| 6517205 | Apparatus for treatment with light Apparatus (1) for treatment with light for personal care comprising a housing (2) with a light source, which housing (2) is covered with a wall (4) made from a translucent material, on which wall (4) a focusing area (5) is provided, to which focusing area... | 02/11/2003 |
| 6379022 | Auxiliary illuminating device having adjustable color temperature An auxiliary illuminating device that has an adjustable color temperature. The color temperature is adjusted by varying the light output at least two independently adjustable light sources. The light source is an array of at least 2 colors. The light sour... | 04/30/2002 |
| 6267483 | Low temperature horticultural light apparatus A horticultural light apparatus that reduces heat transmitted to plants that are being illuminated is provided. The Inventive Device includes a hollow, transparent, cylindrical tube, preferably made of glass. The tube is open at both ends and adapted to r... | 07/31/2001 |
| 6164787 | Circadian clock seat Apparatus for adjusting the biological clock of, e.g., an intercontinental or transcontinental airline traveler includes a luminaire disposed adjacent a front edge of a seat pan of a seat. The luminaire is coupled to or includes a light source; preferably... | 12/26/2000 |
| 6164801 | Portable lighting system An improved self-contained portable lighting system comprising: a first shell having an interior portion in which lights are mounted and having an exterior portion on which is mounted a first closure; a plurality of reflectors are mounted by hinges on edg... | 12/26/2000 |
| 6024475 | Lighting conduit system A lighting conduit system for collecting sunlight and distributing it inside a building structure to provide natural lighting to the inside of the building structure. The lighting conduit system includes a plurality of interconnected elongate tubular cond... | 02/15/2000 |
| 5993030 | Travelling lighting system A travelling lighting system for a greenhouse includes a plurality of lamps supported on an elongated truss which is slowly advanced back and forth across a greenhouse bay to provide lighting for the plants therein. The truss may be supported by trolleys ... | 11/30/1999 |
| 5988843 | Method and device for conducting/distributing air and light The invention relates to a method and a device for the conducting/distributing air and light, particularly in a building, or the like. The air and light are conducted along the same transport path. That transport path may be a single duct having a light i... | 11/23/1999 |
| 5984484 | Large area pulsed solar simulator An advanced solar simulator illuminates the surface a very large solar array, such as one twenty feet by twenty feet in area, from a distance of about twenty-six feet with an essentially uniform intensity field of pulsed light of an intensity of one AMO, ... | 11/16/1999 |
| 5961201 | Polychrome lighting device having primary colors and white-light sources with microprocessor adjustment means and remote control A polychrome lighting device, including at least one light source for each one of the three primary colors and elements for adjusting the light sources, the adjustment elements being adapted to independently control the adjustment of the luminous intensit... | 10/05/1999 |
| 5929952 | Static three-dimensional graphical background for liquid crystal displays The disclosure proposes the use of a graphical background for liquid crystal display assemblies. Two-dimensional graphics are printed on a rear surface of a liquid crystal matrix, a front surface of a lightguide, or a transparent label interposed between ... | 07/27/1999 |
| 5866994 | Illumination apparatus and frame to which the illumination apparatus is attached An illumination apparatus for illuminating paintings at least a part of which is painted by a particular paint that emits or reflects light upon reception of ultraviolet ray, has a first illumination lamp constituted of an ultraviolet lamp and a second il... | 02/02/1999 |
| 5828494 | Glass panel unit for refracting and dispersing light A panel unit for use in a window, a partition, a free standing frame, or in a wall, and having a plurality of vertically stacked, elongated transparent elements arranged in a frame, whereby natural light or artificial light on one side of the panel reflec... | 10/27/1998 |
| 5733032 | Mobile light panel stand A mobile light panel stand supports a light panel suited to treat humans who are in need of exposure to light in a manner known as light therapy. The stand has two pair of hinged legs. Each pair of legs has a brace member to provide a solid two-legged ass... | 03/31/1998 |
| 5722754 | Full spectrum light source for computer monitor Auxiliary lighting for a computer monitor display screen that consists of simulated natural daylight, as provided by commercially available full spectrum bulbs. Using to advantage the usual sitting position of a user which places the upper edge of the dis... | 03/03/1998 |
| 5657159 | Video display apparatus A video display apparatus has a dot matrix of LEDs mounted on an LED matrix board, and a unitary reflecting member made of metal such as aluminum or the like mounted on the LED matrix board. The reflecting member has slanted reflecting surfaces disposed v... | 08/12/1997 |
| 5568366 | Compact solar simulator with a small subtense angle and controlled magnification optics The present invention is directed to a method of simulating a pseudosun using a solar simulator. In the present invention the collector and lens of a lamp are designed to properly focus a plurality of light beams onto a segmented turning mirror. The path ... | 10/22/1996 |
| 5359498 | Ultraviolet transmitting multi-layer polarizer An improvement in a multi-layer polarized light control panel comprising an ultraviolet transmitting acrylic supporting structure. Prior art multi-layer polarized light control panels are made with an ultraviolet absorbing acrylic supporting sheet, which ... | 10/25/1994 |
| 5285356 | Lighting appliance, particularly for environments without natural light To allow environments to be lit with light having characteristics as close as possible to natural light, the appliance (1) comprises a frame (2) supporting pluralities of light sources (5, 6) the light from which is reflected to the outside of the applian... | 02/08/1994 |
