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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8157397 | Foldable reflector screen A foldable reflector screen includes a flexible, cloth-like reflective element having an inside and an outside, a supporting and tensioning structure arranged to support the reflective element on the outside, and a carrier element including at least one lamp and mou... | 04/17/2012 |
| 8033673 | Illumination device and vision measuring instrument A light source (110) is fixed at a position and emits light in a direction away from an optical axis (A) of an objective lens. An outer reflecting mirror (an optical member) (130) and an inner reflecting mirror (an optical member) (140) are prov... | 10/11/2011 |
| 8016440 | Interchangeable LED bulbs Disclosed are circuits that allow LED bulbs to be replaced regardless of color or construction of the LED element. When used for an LED light string, replacing an LED bulb does not affect the operation of the entire string. When used for other illumination purpose, ... | 09/13/2011 |
| 7931380 | Imaging apparatus for providing background separated images In embodiments of the present invention improved capabilities are described for producing background separated product images for print and on-line display. An image formation system provides controllable background and foreground lighting of an item to facilitate a... | 04/26/2011 |
| 7832883 | Illumination device for illuminating an object An illumination device (1) for illuminating an object comprising a light source (2) to emit light (21), an adjustable optical element (3) for adjusting the light (21) originated from the light source (2) into adjusted light ... | 11/16/2010 |
| 7780303 | Light control and shading apparatus and methods An apparatus and methods that includes a gel holder and an optional shade holder that allows a user to add color or eliminate or reduce reflected color and to shape, shade, diffuse, soften, absorb, block, reflect, retract and dim light inside photographic reflectors... | 08/24/2010 |
| 7722201 | Flexible, reversible and adjustable flash snoot A device for controlling projected light beam from an electronic flash, this invention consists of a tube of elastic material such as neoprene or polyurethane (4), with a light side (6) and a dark side (5). The shape and elasticity of this devic... | 05/25/2010 |
| 7645046 | Flash photography reflector system A flash photography reflector system is mounted on a camera of the type wherein the camera's flash unit is positionable above the camera's accessory shoe. A pair of reflectors are mounted on a support strut which engages the accessory shoe. The reflectors are in spa... | 01/12/2010 |
| 7572021 | LED unit with annular mounting structure and mounting method thereof A mounting structure of an LED includes an LED unit including an LED, a lens element in front of the LED, and a collar around the lens element; a support member including a through-hole through which the lens element of the LED unit is exposed and an annular portion... | 08/11/2009 |
| 7416316 | Strut holding assembly A strut holding assembly for flexible elongated struts engaging a flexible wall, the assembly including a hub, a plurality of holding arms pivotally connected at spaced locations to the hub between storage positions adjacent the hub, and extended positions extending... | 08/26/2008 |
| 7399097 | Modular filtering and reflective system for photographic use A modular filtering and reflective system for photographic use is herein disclosed which provides for the precise modification of virtually any type of light pattern. The system is particularly adapted for use with conventional soft boxes, or a bendable panel frame ... | 07/15/2008 |
| 7396148 | Foldable lighting system A foldable lighting system may include a light housing having a light source. The foldable lighting system may also include a base panel, a back panel, and two side panels. The back panel may be pivotally coupled to the light housing and foldable relative to the lig... | 07/08/2008 |
| 7379117 | Flash module, camera, and method for illuminating an object during flash photography A flash module includes a point light source, a lens assembly, an actuator mechanism, and a control system. The lens assembly includes a lens that is positioned in front of the point light source. The actuator mechanism enables adjustment of the distance between the... | 05/27/2008 |
| 7360909 | Photographic light reflector The present invention discloses and teaches a new and improved photographic flash attachment, light reflecting apparatus that is lightweight, flexible, easily attached and/or detached from a camera flash and conveniently stored in a rolled or folded configuration. T... | 04/22/2008 |
| 7331693 | Zoom lens and image pickup apparatus including the same At least one exemplary embodiment is directed to a zoom lens which includes, in order from an object side to an image side, a first lens unit with a negative refractive power, a second lens unit with a positive refractive power, and a third lens unit with a negative... | 02/19/2008 |
| 7331681 | Lighting apparatus with adjustable lenses or filters A lighting apparatus comprises a light panel having a panel frame, and a plurality of LEDs or other light elements secured to the panel frame. Lenses and/or filters are adjusted in distance from the light elements, by for example moving the lenses/filters into diffe... | 02/19/2008 |
| 7318652 | Versatile stand-mounted wide area lighting apparatus A lighting effects system comprises an arrangement of lamp elements, such as light-emitting diodes (LEDs) or other light elements, on a panel or frame. The panel or frame may be relatively lightweight, and may include one or more circuit boards for direct mounting o... | 01/15/2008 |
| 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 |
| 7264380 | Light pollution shield A lighting system producing a light pattern that is customized in the field by the end user to minimize light pollution. A housing supports a light source that is connected to a power supply. The housing defines an interior chamber. An opaque or low visible light tr... | 09/04/2007 |
| 7246925 | Light modifier and lamp assembly This light modifier assembly is a continuous light source for still and video imagemakers. More specifically, the continuous light source provides a constant light source for still, digital, video or high definition image capture. In a preferred embodiment, the ligh... | 07/24/2007 |
| 7234843 | Light with front and rear panels A light comprising a rear light modifying panel having a front surface and opposite sides; a lamp support panel assembly connected at least at two spaced apart locations to the rear light modifying panel assembly, for supporting at least one lamp in front of the fro... | 06/26/2007 |
| 7229192 | Light fixture and lens assembly for same A light fixture or troffer for directing light emitted from a light source toward an area to be illuminated, including a reflector assembly within which the light source is positioned and a lens assembly detachably secured to a portion of the reflector assembly such... | 06/12/2007 |
| 7229180 | Reflector device for use in photography Reflector device (10) for use in photography having an openable reflector screen (11) and a screen handle (12), at one end of which handle screen spokes (13) are hinge-mounted, and along which there is mounted so as to be displaceable bac... | 06/12/2007 |
| 7224894 | Lighting apparatus, electronic flash apparatus and camera A lighting apparatus includes: a reflecting surface for reflecting light, formed on a circuit board;—an LED light source for emitting illumination light with a light-emitting diode, mounted on a part of the reflecting surface; and a reflector for reflecting ahead ... | 05/29/2007 |
| 7140742 | Surface-mount semiconductor lighting apparatus A lighting effects system comprises an arrangement of lamp elements, such as light-emitting diodes (LEDs) or other light elements, on a panel or frame. The panel or frame may be relatively lightweight, and may include one or more circuit boards for direct mounting o... | 11/28/2006 |
| 7140763 | Light distribution system Improved light distribution means comprising light distribution means constructed of material such as plastic, transparent metals and the like, which is strong enough to be used as permanent or mobile structural components of buildings, sidewalks, streets and the li... | 11/28/2006 |
| 7111966 | Light box coupling bracket including rotatable gripping device A light fixture coupling bracket to connect to a light box. The light fixture coupling bracket connects to a light bar having at least one light socket. The light fixture coupling bracket connects to a removable and adjustable gripping device. The gripping device is... | 09/26/2006 |
| 7086746 | Light with flexible reflector and clear support A collapsible light has a flexible reflector or light modifying panel assembly forming a curved, e.g. parabola, or bent, e.g. angular, shape when in a use position. The light modifying panel assembly can be folded or flattened into a storage position. A further tran... | 08/08/2006 |
| 7083293 | Multiple color temperature video, task or reading light system A selectable lighting system and method that uses multiple cool burning compact fluorescent light bulbs of different color temperatures to provide lighting that is a mix of different color temperatures that can be selected and/or mixed to illuminate subjects of vide... | 08/01/2006 |
| 7083303 | Operating theater lamp having adjustable diaphragm An operating theater lamp has at least one lamp body with a discharge lamp, which illuminates a site of an operation via optical means. The illuminance of the operating theater lamp can be changed in the region of the site of the operation by a mechanically adjustab... | 08/01/2006 |
| 7077531 | Reflector apparatus and method for reflecting light upon a film set using the reflector apparatus The present invention relates to a reflector apparatus for reflecting light upon a film set. The reflector apparatus comprises a fire retardant frame formed of a twin wall board made with a block-copolymer polypropylene resin with flame inhibiting properties. A flex... | 07/18/2006 |
| 7077534 | Soft box assembly and pole support assembly therefor A soft box assembly for disposition around a light source for illuminating a subject to be photographed, including a ring, a mounting member for disposition on the ring and pivotally connected to the ring, and movable between a first position in the plane of the rin... | 07/18/2006 |
| 7063428 | Removable lightbank extension A photography lightbank is extendable axially and radially to a larger size by an extension ring, which is removably attachable to the distal (front) end of the lightbank shroud. Extension rod connectors are configured for attachment of extension rods, which support... | 06/20/2006 |
| 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 |
| 7057705 | Lithographic apparatus, device manufacturing method, performance measuring method, calibration method and computer program A controller for a pulsed radiation source is a closed-loop controller of minimum order, preferably first, to effect dead beat control. Performance indicators for a pulsed radiation source in a lithographic apparatus are based on moving averages (MA) and moving stan... | 06/06/2006 |
| 7052155 | Illuminated magnetic retrieval apparatus An illuminated magnetic retrieval apparatus includes an illumination module which includes a handle portion which houses a battery power supply and which houses illumination circuit means powered by the battery power supply. A flexible optical fiber light conveyance... | 05/30/2006 |
| 7054549 | Variable background for photographic pictures The invention refers to a variable background for photographic pictures which comprises a flexible basic body, which supports the object which has to be photographed, and at least one adjustment device for modifying the shape of the basic body. ... | 05/30/2006 |
| 7048387 | Image projection system with an invisible-light reflector for heat dissipation An image projection system includes a light source for generating a light beam, a reflective housing, and an invisible-light reflector. The reflective housing includes an opening and forms an accommodating space for accommodating the light source so that the light b... | 05/23/2006 |
| 7046926 | Light emitting semiconductor device and photographic illumination apparatus employing same Light emitting semiconductor device(s) of the present invention is/are provided with three LED elements by way of lead frame(s) on substrate(s) Reflector(s)—having parabolically curved surface(s) at inner wall(s) thereof is/are installed at periphery or peripherie... | 05/16/2006 |
| 7011424 | Candle fireplace illuminator A candle fireplace illuminator that includes a multi-reflector element assembly that is foldable for storage and which unfolds into a three-sided, single-bottomed reflector assembly having four reflective elements and which has a bottom reflective element for suppor... | 03/14/2006 |
