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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7972035 | Adjustable lighting apparatus A lighting apparatus having a pivotable light cartridge for positioning and directing the light output of a plurality of light sources, the light cartridge including an elongated base oriented along the longitudinal axis, a pivot at the opposed first and second ends... | 07/05/2011 |
| 7789533 | Lamp support linearly and anguarly adjustable about orthohonal directions A light fixture comprising a lamp assembly including a socket and a light source extending along a light fixture axial direction from one side of the socket. The light source is placed in a reflector such that light emitted by the light source is reflected by the re... | 09/07/2010 |
| 7357532 | Adjustable lamp module and image projector applied with the lamp module A lamp module mounted on a housing is provided. The lamp module includes a lamp and a lamp sleeve. The plane perpendicular to an optical of the lamp has an x-axis direction and a y-axis direction mutually perpendicular to each other. The lamp is mounted within the l... | 04/15/2008 |
| 7357529 | Variable incidence oblique illuminator device The objective lens assembly of an optical inspection device is surrounded coaxially of its optical axis by an illuminator housing having therein a central opening surrounded by a circular array of reflective mirror surfaces or facets that are inclined at like angles... | 04/15/2008 |
| 7338192 | Headlight 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 |
| 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 |
| 7264376 | Adjuster and bracket assembly A lamp assembly that may be used as a fog lamp or headlamp includes a mounting bracket, a reflector, and an adjuster. The reflector is pivotally mounted to the mounting bracket and the adjuster is secured to the reflector. The adjuster is secured to the mounting bra... | 09/04/2007 |
| 7220010 | Emergency light An emergency light for providing illumination during emergency conditions with a housing, a light source, and a drive arrangement for driving the light source between retracted and extended positions. Flanges, which can be removable, can project from the housing. Fa... | 05/22/2007 |
| 7168835 | Aligning device for a headlight An aligning device for a headlight in a vehicle body of a motor vehicle has an adjusting element which is arranged between the vehicle body and a carrying part of the headlight. The adjusting element comprises an elastic ring clamped in between holding parts by way ... | 01/30/2007 |
| 7160001 | Focus assembly for a track light A focus assembly for a luminaire includes a socket, having wires extending therefrom, for receiving a lamp; a mounting cup for securing the socket to the luminaire; a socket focusing mechanism for axially translating the mounting cup relative to a stationary reflect... | 01/09/2007 |
| 7150541 | Adjuster and bracket assembly A lamp assembly that may be used as a fog lamp or headlamp includes a mounting bracket, a reflector, and an adjuster. The reflector is pivotably mounted to the mounting bracket and the adjuster is secured to the reflector. The adjuster is also secured to the mountin... | 12/19/2006 |
| 7072001 | Multi-axis adjusting apparatus for a light engine in a projection system A multi-axis adjusting apparatus includes a base with an upper surface, and each side of a central line of the base has at least one slot; a sliding seat, which is set on the upper surface of the base, and each of two ends of an upper surface of the sliding seat has... | 07/04/2006 |
| 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 |
| 6981783 | Burglar alarm light A burglar alarm light includes a shell, a lamp set located in the shell, and a shade coupled on the front end of the shell. The shell further has an adjustment mechanism located therein to adjust the displacement of the lamp set thereby to alter light projection typ... | 01/03/2006 |
| 6918687 | Leveling apparatus for vehicle headlamp A leveling apparatus for a vehicle headlamp has a case body, a motor disposed within the case body, a worm wheel supported by the case body rotatably but unmovably in the longitudinal direction and rotated by the motor and a shaft screwed into the worm wheel. The sh... | 07/19/2005 |
| 6871989 | Movable reflector type headlamp having nut sliding guide A headlamp includes a lamp housing defining a lamp body and a front lens. A reflector is accommodated in the lamp housing and a light source is attached thereto. An aiming mechanism tiltably supports the reflector relative to the lamp body, and includes an aiming fu... | 03/29/2005 |
| 6749326 | Headlight, in particular for a motor vehicle A headlight for a motor vehicle, having a light module, at least one reflector, the module having at least one holding frame which is turnable about two axes extending substantially perpendicularly to one another in a plan parallel to a light outlet plan of the ligh... | 06/15/2004 |
| 6733159 | Do-it-yourself lamp connecting structure The present invention relates to a DIY lamp connecting structure applicable for all kinds of lamp, comprising a hanging frame on a switch box, and a connector at the top of the lamp; wherein said hanging frame has a pivotal base extended from the central hole on the... | 05/11/2004 |
| 6637919 | Reflector movable type headlamp for automobile A reflector movable type headlamp for an automobile includes a lamp body, a reflector, and an aiming mechanism. The aiming mechanism includes: a screw insertion hole; an aiming fulcrum constituting an inclining fulcrum of the reflector; an aiming screw; a... | 10/28/2003 |
| 6550948 | One piece bracket and housing for motor vehicle lamp Disclosed is an vertically aimable motor vehicle lamp of a one-piece construction. The lamp includes a housing and mounting bracket joined by at least one integral living hinge positioned at the substantial side of the housing at the housing and bracket i... | 04/22/2003 |
| 6520663 | UV curing lamp assembly A UV curing lamp assembly permits adjustable positioning of a UV curing lamp with respect to a bracket supporting a reflector. The assembly includes an elongate UV lamp having opposed ends. A reflector having a central base and a curved reflective wall in... | 02/18/2003 |
| 6488387 | Adjustable height grow light An adjustable height grow light for easy manual adjustment of the vertical position of the light fixture. The light includes a light stand having two vertical supports and a horizontal support connected to the vertical supports and defining an interior ch... | 12/03/2002 |
| 6481880 | Aiming apparatus and process for manufacturing headlight using the same The present invention relates to a aiming apparatus to be interposed between a reflector and a housing to adjust direction of light reflected by the reflector; the aiming apparatus comprising an adjusting screw rotatably engaged at one end with the housin... | 11/19/2002 |
| 6481879 | Head lamp for automotive vehicle with movable reflector A head lamp with a movable reflector. The headlamp includes a lamp body, a reflector with a light source mounted thereon, and an aiming mechanism interposed between the lamp body and the reflector (14) for tiltably supporting the reflector (14) with respe... | 11/19/2002 |
| 6474855 | Adjustable fixing element An adjustable fixing element, particularly for headlights of motor vehicles, has a setscrew on which a first screw element and a second screw element are arranged with locating surfaces which face each other. In order to create an adjustable fixing device... | 11/05/2002 |
| 6443608 | Integrated lamp and fascia system An integrated lamp and fascia system for a vehicle comprises a lamp having a lamp housing. A vehicle fascia includes a fascia pocket defined by two side walls, a bottom wall, and a rear wall, in which the lamp housing is disposed. The rear wall has a fixe... | 09/03/2002 |
| 6341886 | Motor vehicle headlight having means for selectively emitting a beam for driving on the left or on the right A headlight for a motor vehicle is provided for generating a light beam, and particularly a dipped beam, of a given configuration. The headlight has a light source, a reflector of the elliptical type having a first focus in the vicinity of which the light... | 01/29/2002 |
| 6315439 | Headlamp adjustor and method A headlamp adjustor which includes an adjustor output shaft that is engageable with a reflector of a headlamp assembly. The adjustor output shaft extends from a housing, and a worm gear generally in the housing is spur gearably engaged with the adjustor o... | 11/13/2001 |
| 6315438 | Vehicle headlamp of a movable reflector type A vehicle headlamp of a movable reflector type comprising a lamp body, a reflector having a lamp, and an aiming mechanism disposed between the lamp body and the reflector and structured so as to support the reflector and adjust the angle of the reflector ... | 11/13/2001 |
| 6290373 | Light fixture with movable bulb carriage A light fixture which is adapted to accommodate either tungsten filament and gas discharge light bulbs in an adjustable carriage to permit an operator to adjust the focus of the light and to switch bulbs to illuminate a scene, such as the scene of a motio... | 09/18/2001 |
| 6290379 | Aiming mechanism of headlamp for automobile An aiming mechanism of a headlamp for an automobile, comprises: a lamp housing which is mounted on a vehicle body; a headlamp unit supported tiltably about a tilting fulcrum provided in front of the lamp housing; a hollow cylindrical nut member supported ... | 09/18/2001 |
| 6257747 | Headlamp adjuster A headlamp adjuster includes a gear housing having a neck through which an input shaft extends in an interference fit. The interference fit provides a resistance to rotation of the input shaft. A drive gear is disposed within the gear housing and is conne... | 07/10/2001 |
| 6152571 | Adjustable lamp The invention relates to an adjustable lamp which can be fitted into a wall such as the, wall of a swimming pool or other water tank the bulb of the lamp can be positioned so that it is parallel to the horizontal, or have with a downward slant, typically ... | 11/28/2000 |
| 6132073 | Headlamp A headlamp comprises an aiming adjustment device having an adjusting element for allowing the aiming adjustment, and an adjustment prevention mechanism for preventing any aiming adjustment by unauthorized workers. The adjustment prevention mechanism compr... | 10/17/2000 |
| 6082882 | Adjustment mechanism for a headlamp An adjustment prevention mechanism includes a fixing member provided to a part of a headlamp, and a moving member which is movable to an adjustment position and a shipping position relative to the fixing member and covers the adjusting member. The fixing ... | 07/04/2000 |
| 6050712 | Non-readjustable headlamp adjuster Each horizontal adjuster mechanism used in connection with low beam headlamps must be either non-readjustable after the initial adjustment or equipped with a non-recalibratable vehicle headlamp aiming device (VHAD) which is set to zero when the vehicle le... | 04/18/2000 |
| 6042254 | Non-recalibratable vehicle headlamp aiming device dial Each horizontal ad juster mechanism used in connection with low beam headlamps must be either non-readjustable after the initial adjustment or equipped with a non-recalibratable vehicle headlamp aiming device (VHAD) which is zeroed when the vehicle leaves... | 03/28/2000 |
| 6017136 | Adjusting apparatus for automotive lamps An adjusting apparatus for the reflector in an automotive lamp assembly has a screw, a mounting clip for mounting the adjusting apparatus to the reflector, and a retainer clip for positioning the adjusting apparatus such that it can properly adjust the re... | 01/25/2000 |
| 6017137 | Automobile headlamp An automobile headlamp is equipped with a lamp body that can deal with different aiming specifications. An automobile headlamp such that a light source unit in a lamp body is made tiltable vertically and horizontally by an aiming mechanism, and rotatable ... | 01/25/2000 |
| 5951157 | Automobile headlamp In an automobile headlamp, a light source unit in a lamp body is inclined vertically and horizontally with an aiming mechanism, the rotating operation sections of a vertical aiming screw and a horizontal aiming screw which form the aiming mechanism are pr... | 09/14/1999 |
