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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7377672 | Method and apparatus for preventing rotation of a lighting device chassis An apparatus and method according to which rotation of a lighting device chassis is prevented. ... | 05/27/2008 |
| 7303327 | Directionally controllable night light A night light comprising a housing with a rotatable bezel mounted thereon. The housing includes a rear wall with electric blades extending outwardly therefrom for engaging in an electrical wall outlet. The bezel is rotatable about a first pivot axis. A LED array is ... | 12/04/2007 |
| 7173751 | Open hole-based diffractive light modulator The present invention relates, in general, to a diffractive light modulator and, more particularly, to an open hole-based diffractive light modulator, which includes a lower micromirror positioned on a silicon substrate and an upper micromirror provided with a plura... | 02/06/2007 |
| 7118244 | Emergency light An emergency light source comprising a housing and an energizing circuit selectively operatively coupling LEDs to a battery power source is provided for lighting a selected area to provide at least twenty-four hours of continuous light when energized. The emergency ... | 10/10/2006 |
| 7073922 | Lighting fixture A lighting apparatus includes a plurality of light-emitting diodes emitting red, blue, and green light. The plurality of light-emitting diodes emit light beams and are arranged so as to emit the light beams toward a focusing point. A control circuit is provided for ... | 07/11/2006 |
| 7045984 | Method and apparatus for adjustment and automatic readjustment of the lamp in a microscope Method and apparatus for the adjustment and automatic readjustment of the lamp in a microscope. The present invention is used for adjusting the lamp in a microscope. In the solution according to the invention, the tilting direction of the glass body relative to the ... | 05/16/2006 |
| 7033044 | Horizontally and vertically adjustable lighting system and method A moveable, adjustable lighting system for use in television/movie sets and locations, and other similar indoor/outdoor applications comprises at least one horizontal framework that is disposed on a plurality of vertical members in such a way as to allow the horizon... | 04/25/2006 |
| 7004603 | Angle adjustment device An angle adjustment device comprises a support member, a plurality of holders for light emitting or receiving devices, each holder being supported by the support member for pivoting about at least one axis and an elongate spiral element which co-operates with the ho... | 02/28/2006 |
| 6964503 | Automated luminaire with light beam position adjustment A luminaire includes a base, a frame supporting a lamp, an optical assembly and an arm connecting the base and the frame. The arm has opposite first and second terminal ends rotatably coupled to the base and the frame, respectively, first and second opposite sides e... | 11/15/2005 |
| 6953274 | AFS for LED headlamp The subject invention comprises an adaptive front lighting system (“AFS”) utilizing at least one light emitting diode (“LED”) as a light source and a means for moving the LED to achieve AFS functionality. An exemplary embodiment of the subject invention comp... | 10/11/2005 |
| 6910785 | Industrial luminaire with prismatic refractor An industrial luminaire with a prismatic refractor including an interior surface formed as an open-ended surface of revolution of a plane curve about a rotational axis, the plane curve having a plurality of segments corresponding to segments on a reference curve whi... | 06/28/2005 |
| 6905231 | Night light having directionally adjustable light output A directional night light has a front face and a rear face, a source of illumination within the interior of said housing, and an adjustment actuator such as a wheel. At least a portion of the front face is translucent. The light source may be an incandescent bulb, a... | 06/14/2005 |
| 6863411 | Pointer type indicator having means to improve dial visibility A pointer type indicator having a dial plate (30) with indexes corresponding to measured values and a pointer (10) for pointing to respective indexes of the dial plate (30). The pointer (10) includes a pointing portion (103) to be ... | 03/08/2005 |
| 6786622 | Searchlight and controller therefore A searchlight including a housing having first and second ends, a window in the first end of the housing and a lamp disposed within the housing so as to emit light through the window. A post is secured to a positioning assembly within the body. The positioning assem... | 09/07/2004 |
| 6764198 | Rotatably adjustable reflective mechanism for a stage lamp A reflective mechanism for a stage lamp providing an incident light includes a mounting device, a rotary device, a rotary frame, a reflective device rotatably mounted to the rotary frame, and a transmission device. The rotary device is mounted to the mounting device... | 07/20/2004 |
| 6744693 | Lighting fixture A lighting fixture projects a light beam for spot lighting in theater stages, cinema and television studios and the like. The fixture includes a light source at one end of a housing having a light beam exit aperture at the opposite end thereof, the light source and ... | 06/01/2004 |
| 6688755 | Laser lighting system A laser lighting system which employs employ visible and reflective laser beam lighting sources to provide illumination of airport runways and taxiways, preferred approach and departure routes, seaplane base landing areas, marine waterways, as well as to ... | 02/10/2004 |
| 6676280 | Projection apparatus In a projection apparatus projecting an image by using light of a light source contained in a housing, there is provided a light source mounting device in which when the light source in the housing is replaced, the light source is mounted and the light so... | 01/13/2004 |
| 6663268 | Automatic automotive headlamp leveling device The invention provides an automatic automotive headlamp leveling device for providing a highly accurate optical axis correction by controlling the driving of an actuator without being affected by the mounting tolerance of a vehicle height sensor itself.... | 12/16/2003 |
| 6543924 | Vehicle lamp and rotary driving apparatus A vehicle lamp including an optical means having a light source to be rotated by the driving unit having a driving source. The driving unit is provided with a rotational position detecting means including a base member and a rotating body being rotatable ... | 04/08/2003 |
| 6517216 | Adjustable fluorescent lighting fixtures The present invention includes an adjustable lighting fixture having a housing and light holders which are able to extend, pivot, spin, and slide with respect to the housing, a mounting arm, or each other. The lighting fixture may thus provide enhanced li... | 02/11/2003 |
| 6302553 | Radiating direction control unit of lighting device for vehicle use A radiating direction control unit 1 of a lighting device for a vehicle for controlling a radiating direction of the lighting device 6 in accordance with the pitch angle of the vehicle. The radiation direction control unit includes an axle level detector ... | 10/16/2001 |
| 6254253 | Deflectable laser source having movable piezu elements for projecting images The invention is a device for deflecting a light beam. A system includes a memory unit for memorizing the data of a symbol to be read into the system, a laser beam deflection unit, a laser, and a power source. All parts are integrated in a housing which c... | 07/03/2001 |
| 5871276 | Multidirectional headlamp mount with manually adjustable elevation angle A headlamp mounting system for an automobile includes respective headlamp housings for holding monofilament headlamps. Also, respective bases are attached to the automobile and each base is pivotably engaged with a respective one of the headlamp housings.... | 02/16/1999 |
| 5854705 | Micropositioned laser source for raster output scanners In a raster output scanner (ROS) of a xerographic printing device, the location of an apparent source of the light beam is adjusted within a light emitting apparatus to enable spot position control anywhere along a scanline to insure subline registration ... | 12/29/1998 |
| 5704702 | Automatic lighting equipment and automatic lighting system using said equipment An automatic lighting system simplifies reproduction of desired lighting conditions by use of a computer which compares characteristics of an actual subject to prestored data representing light locations for preferred lighting of a similar mimic subject, ... | 01/06/1998 |
| 5700084 | Optical source position adjustment device In the light-source position adjustment device, a magnification lens 31 magnifies a light bundle emitted from a light source 50. A half mirror 32 guides the light bundle outputted from the magnification lens system toward the first and second optical path... | 12/23/1997 |
| 5677669 | Audio illuminator The Audio Illuminator is an integrated system providing directed lighting and a public address type amplification and loudspeaker capability, under control from a remote location. The system includes a searchlight and one or more directional, high-power l... | 10/14/1997 |
| 5639155 | Multidirectional headlamp mount with manually adjustable elevation angle A headlamp mounting system for an automobile includes respective headlamp housings for holding monofilament headlamps. Also, respective bases are attached to the automobile and each base is pivotably engaged with a respective one of the headlamp housings.... | 06/17/1997 |
| 5619792 | Method and device for illumination in terminated cable part inspection device for stripped terminal crimping machine An illuminating device for use in a terminated cable part inspection device for a stripped terminal crimping machine is of a reflected image capturing type and can ensure a satisfactory illuminance required for photographing. The stripped terminal crimpin... | 04/15/1997 |
| 5544029 | Lighting fixture for theater, television and architectural applications An improved lighting fixture for projecting a high-intensity beam of light that is imaged at a distant location, with reduced manufacturing cost and with reduced weight, but greater efficiency. Various structures are disclosed for eliminating infrared lig... | 08/06/1996 |
| 5521800 | Bottom lighting system for use with a conveyer system A lighting system for use in a conveyer system used for work piece assembly comprising a lifting means (285) having one or more transparent upper lifting members (260) for lifting the work piece (270) and a lighting means (230) positioned below the transp... | 05/28/1996 |
| 5481439 | Automatic lighting equipment and automatic lighting system using said equipment An automatic lighting system simplifies reproduction of desired lighting conditions by use of a computer which compares characteristics of an actual subject to prestored data representing light locations for preferred lighting of a similar mimic subject, ... | 01/02/1996 |
| 5459646 | Leveling device for vehicular headlamp An automobile headlamp in which an illumination angle of the headlamp can be adjusted laterally by pivoting a reflector right to left with respect to a lamp body. A leveling device for measuring the lateral inclination of a reflector is held between the r... | 10/17/1995 |
| 5434765 | Luminaire assembly A luminaire assembly which is adapted for easy cleanability. The luminaire assembly includes a housing portion having a substantially smooth outer surface and which is further adapted to receive and enclose a ballast assembly. An optical assembly is furth... | 07/18/1995 |
| 5386349 | Vehicle headlamp assembly A headlamp assembly having a recalibration device for providing the correct aim of the headlamp in a horizontal plane and characterized in that the recalibration device includes a transparent member which allows a leveling device to be visible to an obser... | 01/31/1995 |
| 5325281 | Adjustable lighting system with offset power input axis An adjustable lighting fixture has a power transfer means interposed between a lamp holder and the point of mounting. The power transfer means has an input shaft, which may be offset from the point of mounting, such as a fixture mounting pole, or in line ... | 06/28/1994 |
| 5140507 | Adjustable lighting system An adjustable lighting fixture having a power transfer means, such as a gearbox, interposed between the lamp holder, such as a gimbal ring, and the point of mounting, the output shaft of the gear box connected directly to the lamp holder to rotate the sam... | 08/18/1992 |
| 5081566 | Concealable surgical light A concealable surgical light device, such as for a birthing room, has a fixed housing and a single door for supporting the light on one side and decorative ceiling panels on the other side. The door is rotatably attached to the fixed housing. In a closed ... | 01/14/1992 |
| 5070433 | Headlight for a motor vehicle having an adjustable motor-driven reflector The headlight for a motor vehicle has with an electromotive adjusting device (5) for adjusting a reflector (2). The adjusting device (5) includes an electric motor (7) and a step-down gear unit which are accommodated in a housing part (12) which is arrang... | 12/03/1991 |
