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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7410277 | Device for securing a shade to a light fixture A device includes a bolt, a nut, and a coupling. The bolt includes a head and a shaft, and the bolt has a first longitudinal axis that passes through a center of the head and the shaft. The shaft has a first set of threads that are disposed on a radially outer surfa... | 08/12/2008 |
| 7347593 | Giclee printed lamp shade, method of making the same, and do it yourself lamp shade kit A Giclee printed lamp shade and method of making the same which includes a lamp shade having a frame having a top and bottom of the same geometric configuration and dimensions to provide flat sides thereto. A Giclee printed fine art canvas material is permanently ad... | 03/25/2008 |
| 7344285 | Electric lamp with heat resistant shade An electric lamp comprises a lamp base and an envelope having a common axis, a support member having a fixing gap around the common axis, and an elastic shade of substantially conical shape. The shade has a first end portion inserted in the fixing gap and a second e... | 03/18/2008 |
| 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 |
| 7217014 | Interchangeable adornments for chandeliers and the like A reconfigurable chandelier includes fixed components and a plurality of removable and interchangeable decorative adornments. The adornments each include at least one magnet that magnetically couples the adornment to a portion of the chandelier. Some or all of the s... | 05/15/2007 |
| 7175298 | Lantern with a multiple lighting effect lens and swivel light source The present invention provides lanterns that have a globe or lens with portions that differ in their light transmitting characteristics such that each portion provides a different illuminating effect, and a candle or other light source held within the globe or lens ... | 02/13/2007 |
| 7172486 | Convertible entertainment device An apparatus having a support arm, a base coupled to the support arm to maintain the support arm in upright orientation and moveable between a first orientation in which the base is coupleable to a vertical surface, and a second orientation in which the base can res... | 02/06/2007 |
| 7073919 | Light assembly with lampshade A light assembly includes a light fixture having a lower extremity affixed to the upper end of the elongate support and an opposing upper extremity, a light between the upper and lower extremities, and a parametric light fixture shade disposed at the upper extremity... | 07/11/2006 |
| 7018075 | Protective overhead light fixture kit A protective overhead light fixture kit is provided for use on an overhead light fixture having an electrical housing and a dome-shaped reflector. The kit includes a grid member, a band, two or more extension springs and a lanyard member. The grid member is situated... | 03/28/2006 |
| 7008083 | Method and apparatus for leveling a shade Some embodiments of the invention significantly increase the safety of shades attached to light fixtures by allowing movement of the shade in all directions relative to a fixed light fixture while at the same time preventing the shade from coming too close to a ligh... | 03/07/2006 |
| 6960004 | Collapsible lampshade A lampshade includes first and second annular members, a plurality of spaced-apart flexible supporting rods disposed between the first and second annular members, and a flexible cover sheet body covering the supporting rods. Each supporting rod has first and second ... | 11/01/2005 |
| 6929386 | Connector housing with integrated lamp and switch A lamp with connector housing for motor vehicles comprising a push/push switch, a light source, and a backplate with a 3-way connector. The backplate with a 3-way connector further comprises a connection between point ground and point door and a connection between p... | 08/16/2005 |
| 6921184 | Elongated illumination device An elongated illumination device, which in one illustrative embodiment, includes an elongated member that receives an elongated light source, where the elongated member is received by an elongated carrier. Preferably, the elongated member includes a cavity for recei... | 07/26/2005 |
| 6918923 | Rectangular frame arrangement with one to two discoid radiation filters and tanning module The invention relates to a rectangular frame arrangement with one to two discoid radiation filters, as well as to a tanning module having such a frame arrangement. The rectangular frame arrangement has four corners and four lateral edges and, on a first lateral edge... | 07/19/2005 |
| 6857765 | Decorative lighting equipment A decorative lighting equipment includes a shade that is transparent or translucent and formed into a tube with opposite ends, a light source for emitting a directional light flux, the light source being placed at one end of the opposite ends of the shade so that th... | 02/22/2005 |
| 6808294 | Collapsible lampshade A lampshade having an assembled state and a collapsed state includes a first ring, a second ring spaced apart from the first ring when the lampshade is in the assembled state, and a first fabric covering interconnecting the first and second rings. A third ring is lo... | 10/26/2004 |
| 6793377 | Lampshade with reducible package volume A lampshade with reducible package volume according to the present invention relates to the improvement in the support structure of the lampshade, including a lampshade enclosure with a supporting ring arranged on the upper and lower sides thereof, on said supportin... | 09/21/2004 |
| 6729747 | Combination lampshade The invention is directed to a combination lampshade assembly. The assembly consists of a base lampshade with a closed outer surface, with an upper opening and lower opening and a generally uniform closed surface area between them. The base lampshade assembly has no... | 05/04/2004 |
| 6709134 | Extendible assembly-type lamp shade structure An extendible assembly-type lamp shade structure having a top ring and a bottom ring both having appropriately situated open ends, frame members sequentially arrayed for propping between the top ring and the bottom ring, and a lamp shade fabric surfacing. The plural... | 03/23/2004 |
| 6698910 | Folding structure of a two layer lampshade A folding structure of a two-layer lampshade is disclosed. The folding structure has a top ring at a topmost of the lampshade, a bottom ring having a diameter larger than that of the top ring, and a supporting frame between the top ring and the bottom rin... | 03/02/2004 |
| 6685345 | Convertible candle lamp and method A convertible candle lamp and method including a solid wax cylindrical encasement element having a translucent wall embedded with decorative objects and a solid wax base provided with illumination means including an external electrical source, a battery o... | 02/03/2004 |
| 6685344 | Lamp shade assembly A lamp shade assembly includes a foldable shade having an upper edge and a lower edge to define an inner cavity therebetween, a top frame mounted at the upper edge of the foldable shade, a bottom frame mounted at the lower edge of the foldable shade, and ... | 02/03/2004 |
| 6612724 | Detachable lampshade for a lamp A lampshade has a frame and a shade. The frame has an upper collar, a lower collar and multiple supporting frames. The upper collar is attached to the stand of the lamp. The supporting frames are detachably mounted between the upper collar and the lower c... | 09/02/2003 |
| 6582104 | Decorative lighting fixtures A lighting fixture has a proximal end fixture adapter connectable at a proximal end to a mounting device attachable to a ceiling. The mounting device may be an elongated track, a fixed canopy or a ceiling ring permitting a proximal portion of the fixture ... | 06/24/2003 |
| 6527421 | Lampshade frame with segmented ribs to achieve both an erect and collapsed state There is provided a lampshade frame that shifts between an erect, use configuration and a collapsed configuration for shipping, packaging and/or storage. The frame includes an upper hoop and a lower hoop with segmented ribs extending between the hoops. Ea... | 03/04/2003 |
| 6494598 | Releasable structure for luminaire Releasable structure for luminaire is composed of a fixture frame having a conjoining collar at its top portion; and a foldable and releasable shade covering over the fixture frame and fixing its one end on the conjoining collar thereby forming a luminair... | 12/17/2002 |
| 6471383 | Headlamp for vehicle There is provided a headlamp for a vehicle, comprising a light source; a first reflector formed of a parabolic reflector and having a focal point at which the light source is positioned; a light guide passage to the backside of the first reflector; a seco... | 10/29/2002 |
| 6398390 | Decorative lampshade and a method of making the same A novel lampshade, a kit for assembling lampshades, and a novel method of manufacturing lampshades are disclosed. The lampshade is composed of a plurality of semi-rigid or rigid elongate slotted bars, cords linking all the bars and resilient panels snugly... | 06/04/2002 |
| 6386739 | Structure for separable lamp cover The invention has a top ring, a bottom ring, of which the perimeter is greater than that of the top ring, and a support frame connecting the top ring and the bottom ring. Near the support portion of a support frame, there are support bars extending radian... | 05/14/2002 |
| 6357897 | Sideless collapsible frame lampshade A sideless collapsible frame lampshade wherein two upper and lower circular frames are utilized as the top and bottom structural elements on which a pliant material is installed and held taut by means of a middle frame that allows for convenient assembly ... | 03/19/2002 |
| 6341880 | Shade on a lamp A shade for a lamp consists of a shade part and a frame. The shade part has radial flips with a central hole. Each flip comprises an arc folding lines and two radial partition folding lines around the central hole, two face folding lines at two lateral ed... | 01/29/2002 |
| 6315434 | One-piece collapsible lampshade A one-piece, collapsible lampshade is disclosed. The invention comprises an upper and lower ring, between which a shade is attached. Supports are permanently attached to one ring, with each support having a hinge part-way along its length. Receptacles are... | 11/13/2001 |
| 6247832 | Glass dome holder A glass dome holder having an upper and a lower ring assembly for placing on the top and bottom of a glass dome. A plurality of spoke members connect the upper and lower ring assembly surrounding the glass dome and forming a unified structure. The upper r... | 06/19/2001 |
| 6227680 | Tamper resistant lamp An institutional lamp includes several features to enhance lamp longevity and safety in an institutional setting. A diffuser/guard assembly fully surrounds the lamp bulbs to prevent casual disassembly or inadvertent contact with the bulbs. An auxiliary so... | 05/08/2001 |
| 6224234 | Illuminated carrier A hollow carrier having a handle in the shape of a jack-o-lantern or the like is provided with a light and diffuser assembly. When the light is activated, a portion of the light is reflected onto a path external to the carrier while another portion is ref... | 05/01/2001 |
| 6190024 | Lampshade and a method for making a lampshade A method for making a lampshade (1, 30) of the type which comprises at least one support ring (3, 4) and a side wall (5) secured to the support ring (3, 4) by a ligature (7), wherein the support ring (3, 4) comprises a plurality of ligature receiving mean... | 02/20/2001 |
| 6183115 | Image projecting lampshade A specially constructed lampshade contains a simple projection system mounted in operative association with the light bulb of a lamp on which the shade is mounted.... | 02/06/2001 |
| 6079854 | Device and method for diffusing light A device is provided to diffuse a beam of light, the device consisting of a plurality of truncated cells nested together along their respective sidewalls for collecting and diffusing the light rays as they extend along the plurality of cells having an exp... | 06/27/2000 |
| 6079855 | Detachable decorative system for lamp shades A decorative system for lamp shades and related articles relies upon a plurality of clips having spring tension between their parts. The clips are easily added or removed from a lamp shade or similar article without destroying or otherwise compromising th... | 06/27/2000 |
| 6032432 | Interlocking modular parts for light fixtures A modular panel and method for constructing light fixtures. The modular panel includes an elongated main panel with a curved cross section. The panel is preferably manufactured using an extrusion process. The side edges of the panel feature a pair of spac... | 03/07/2000 |
