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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8104924 | LED diaphragm structure An LED diaphragm structure includes an insulation base, a plurality of frames, and a plurality of LED chips, wherein the insulation base includes an upper surface on which a plurality of receiving recesses are provided. The plural frames include a plurality of posit... | 01/31/2012 |
| 8075160 | Product display system A product display system is disclosed. The product display system provides various means for illuminating products displayed. External and internal illumination means are disclosed, as well as internal and external power sources. In some embodiments, the displayed p... | 12/13/2011 |
| 8052305 | Sound-activated light source system An exemplary sound-activated light source system includes a light source device and a sound-activated controlling device. The sound-activated controlling device includes an acoustoelectric transforming member and a controlling circuit. The acoustoelectric transformi... | 11/08/2011 |
| 8052306 | Electronic apparatus An electronic apparatus includes: a cover having an optically-transparent base and a shielding film for making an inside invisible; and a substrate disposed inside and covered by the cover, the substrate being mounted with a light emitting element for emitting light... | 11/08/2011 |
| 8047683 | Lighting device mounting system for household appliance, and associated apparatus and method A lighting device mounting system for a dishwasher, and an associated apparatus and method, are provided, comprising a lighting device having a first portion disposed within a dishwasher tub portion and configured to emit light therefrom. The first portion has a lar... | 11/01/2011 |
| 8021021 | Authoring, recording, and replication of lighting Systems and methods permit use of efficient solid state emitters for broad spectrum continuous spectrum lighting defined by illumination data. The illumination data, which can be sold as a commercial product, can be recorded or authored and include spectral, tempora... | 09/20/2011 |
| 7997761 | LED based hazardous location light with versatile mounting configurations The present invention relates generally to a lighting apparatus for hazardous locations. In one embodiment, the lighting apparatus comprises a light engine, a heat sink coupled to the light engine, a stalk coupled to the light engine for externally coupling a power ... | 08/16/2011 |
| 7997764 | Flashing light module for a traffic safety cone Flashing light module for a traffic safety cone has multiple stacked arrays of LED lights providing 360-degree visibility around the cone. The LED arrays are mounted onto a battery container, and a transparent or translucent housing covers the arrays and mounts onto... | 08/16/2011 |
| 7980714 | Display device A display device including a display panel which displays an image and a backlight unit which illuminates a light to the display panel, include the backlight unit with a fixing member fixed on a device casing; a flexible printed circuit substrate which is fixed on t... | 07/19/2011 |
| 7946728 | Combination signal receiving device A combination signal receiving device includes a printed circuit board, a light source, a light cover, a receiving cover, and at least one signal receiver. The light source is mounted on the printed circuit board. The light cover is lighttight except a light transmi... | 05/24/2011 |
| 7934853 | Mobile imaging system with adjustable light source Systems, methods and apparatus for illuminating a mobile imaging system by use of a light source operable to emit light for status indication, pathway illumination, and/or creation of favorable lighting environment. A triggering signal originating from a photosensor... | 05/03/2011 |
| 7931389 | Cord reel including one or more electrical devices In a number of embodiments, a cord reel can include: (a) an electrical cable; (b) a casing with a first exterior surface; (c) one or more electrical receptacles at the first exterior surface and electrically coupled to the electrical cable; and (d) a frame. The fram... | 04/26/2011 |
| 7926979 | Illumination device An illumination device includes a light source module, a heat dissipating device and a heat conducting plate. The heat conducting plate is thermally coupled between the light source module and the heat dissipating device. In addition, the heat conducting plate inclu... | 04/19/2011 |
| 7905628 | LED device having a humidity sensor A light emitting diode (LED) device having a humidity sensor includes an LED portion, a humidity sensor and an external device. This LED portion has a base, a boning layer, an LED chip, and a sealing portion. The LED ship is adhered on the base by the bonding layer.... | 03/15/2011 |
| 7819555 | Street lamp A street lamp includes a lampshade, a light source, a light pervious cover and a camera module. The light source is configured for generating light. The light pervious cover is mounted on the lampshade. A receiving space is defined between the light pervious cover a... | 10/26/2010 |
| 7819554 | Method of and device for attracting aquatic life forms using an electromagnetic field generation A device for simulating and/or attracting aquatic life forms is disclosed. The device includes an electromagnetic module for simultaneously generating alternating or pulsed electromagnetic fields and a pulsed light output from a light emitting diode. The electromagn... | 10/26/2010 |
| 7802892 | Decoratable light box This invention relates to an artistic light box having a light-transparent display panel, the entire display panel being covered by a single sheet; a side panel attaching to and extending outwardly from the display panel; and an illumination source positioned at the... | 09/28/2010 |
| 7784968 | Slide controller for an audio mixer A controller or adjustment device may adjust a value of a parameter for different functions. The adjustment device may include actuators, which may be associated with one or more functions. A light source in proximity to the adjustment device may identify the functi... | 08/31/2010 |
| 7784975 | Apparatus for linear illumination of a moving product web An apparatus (1) serves for linear illumination of a moving product web (6), the apparatus (1) having at least one light source (4) emitting light. In order to achieve high luminance in a linear subregion of the product web (6), at... | 08/31/2010 |
| 7726838 | Electronic device that facilitate locating connection port thereof An electronic device that facilitate locating connection port thereof is described. The main portion has a lateral surface. The connection port is disposed on the lateral surface. The identification symbol is disposed on the lateral surface. The light source is disp... | 06/01/2010 |
| 7726842 | Optimum structure for single-sides PCB with SMD LEDs for the express card The present invention discloses a structure of a single-sided PCB within an ExpressCard with SMD LEDs arrangement formed thereon. The SMD LEDs are act as status indicators for the electronic devices with small, thin and compact size. The structure is expected to for... | 06/01/2010 |
| 7722218 | Method of and device for attracting aquatic life forms using an electromagnetic field generation A device for simulating and/or attracting aquatic life forms is disclosed. The device includes an electromagnetic module for simultaneously generating alternating or pulsed electromagnetic fields and a pulsed light output from a light emitting diode. The electromagn... | 05/25/2010 |
| 7722219 | Combination cord-stop and light device The present invention consists of an improvement to a traditional cord-lock device. The combination cord-lock and light device of the present invention consists of a housing having a plunger and locking device including a biasing member and further adapted to encaps... | 05/25/2010 |
| 7712920 | Light color adjustment structure for illuminated keyboards A light color adjustment structure for illuminated keyboards to resolve the shortcomings of conventional illuminated keyboards that generate mono light and unalterable includes a light source module located in an illuminated keyboard and a brightness control module ... | 05/11/2010 |
| 7708429 | Illuminated document display system The present invention relates to an illuminated document display system. One embodiment of the present invention relates to a portable document display case configured to house at least one document for discrete illuminated visual viewing. The display case further i... | 05/04/2010 |
| 7682044 | Slide controller for an audio-mixer The invention relates to a slide control for an audio mixer, whereby a slide can be displaced along a defined path in a slit-shaped opening in a front plate. The aim of the invention is to create one such slide control that clearly indicates the function it is carry... | 03/23/2010 |
| 7648255 | Liquid-activated lighted ice cube A liquid-activated lighted ice cube includes a battery-powered electrical circuit and LED housed in a hollow body that resembles an ice cube. The circuit includes electrodes exposed to the exterior of the hollow body that, when in contact with water or other liquid ... | 01/19/2010 |
| 7641362 | Electronic device lighting system A lighting system for an electronic device comprising at least one movable lens to cover a light source. ... | 01/05/2010 |
| 7604378 | Color changing outdoor lights with active ingredient and sound emission An outdoor light system comprising a plurality light elements linked to a central controller. Each light element include a translucent shell, plurality of LEDs positioned so as to emit a light show through the shell. A compartment for receiving and securing a replac... | 10/20/2009 |
| 7591569 | Christmas holiday access, indicator, and mementos key method and apparatus A decorative oversized key-shaped Christmas/holiday novelty item has a plastic shell having the form of an oversized key. The shell defines a completely encapsulated interior space. A plurality of chemicals contained within the interior space, are capable of creatin... | 09/22/2009 |
| 7581852 | Portable device for viewing and imaging A portable searchlight with a focused beam operating both in the infrared and visible portions of the spectrum with a range of approximately 400 meters includes telescopic lens system integrated with an illumination system. The beam of the searchlight and the telesc... | 09/01/2009 |
| 7563001 | Module adapter for portable light sources An adapter for a portable light source permits a module to be attached to the portable light source and powered by the power source of the portable light source. In one embodiment of the invention, the power source is a battery and the adapter includes a bottom plat... | 07/21/2009 |
| 7549770 | Module for a flashlight or lantern A flashlight or lantern having a separate modular component that is preferably powered by the flashlight or lantern power source and is mounted within a pocket or recess on the outer surface of the body of the flashlight or lantern. The module can be a secondary lig... | 06/23/2009 |
| 7510301 | Security lock, locking system and kit A security lock, locking system, kit, and personal apparel, such as garments, purses, and luggage that include the security lock. The security lock is a typical combination lock, which includes a body and a locking member in communication with a lock mechanism dispo... | 03/31/2009 |
| 7503675 | Combination light device with insect control ingredient emission A replacement device for a light bulb includes a translucent shell and a base. The base is configured to be received in a conventional light socket. The base also includes a compartment, slot or recess for receiving and securing a replaceable volatile active insert ... | 03/17/2009 |
| 7490958 | Illuminated electrical transformer/power supply An Illuminated Electrical Transformer/Power Supply assembly (143) utilizing an Illuminating module assembly (201B) comprising electrical light source (106), Controlling means (104) and remote electrical power source (103), containe... | 02/17/2009 |
| 7484860 | Combination white light and colored LED light device with active ingredient emission A replacement device for a light bulb includes a translucent shell and a base. The base supports a plurality of colored lights positioned so as to emit a light show through the shell. The base is configured to be received in a conventional light socket. The base als... | 02/03/2009 |
| 7434960 | Plumbing and lighting fixture A plumbing fixture or bathroom accessory includes a source of visible light, providing a pleasing aesthetic effect. Separate portions of faucet handles and/or spouts can be illuminated individually or as a group. A faucet spout and/or handle can include translucent ... | 10/14/2008 |
| 7431471 | Lighting apparatus for equine animals A lighting apparatus for equine animals for use in low light or no light conditions is provided. The lighting apparatus comprises a backing material and a perimeter material secured to the backing material with the perimeter material having an aperture. A compartmen... | 10/07/2008 |
| 7429118 | Light way The invention is a fluorescent lamp with integrated night light, removable power cord, and battery backup that provides emergency lighting during A/C power failure. The battery backup consists of a removable tray that stores a plurality of batteries. The fluorescent... | 09/30/2008 |