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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7401952 | Foldable lamp shade assembled and disassembled easily and quickly A foldable lamp shade includes a shade body, an upper support ring, a plurality of locking members, a lower support ring, a plurality of hanging hooks, and a plurality of support bars. Thus, the user only needs to hook the hook hole of each of the support bars on th... | 07/22/2008 |
| 7350942 | LED matrix display module with high luminance area ratio The invention relates to a display apparatus, particularly to structure of LED display modules. The invention could be implemented through a LED matrix display module with high luminance area ratio comprising an injection molding unit and a printing board fitted the... | 04/01/2008 |
| 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 |
| 7198380 | Pool decorating system A pool decorating system includes a selectively inflatable member that has a bottom side. A light assembly includes a housing having a top wall, a bottom wall and a peripheral wall that is attached to and extends between the top and bottom walls. The housing has a p... | 04/03/2007 |
| 7144137 | Lampshade A lampshade includes a main body made of silicone rubber and preset in shape. The main body has its upper and lower circumferential edge respectively wrapped inside with an elastic bar and the inner side of its upper circumferential edge provided with a plurality of... | 12/05/2006 |
| 7121695 | Structure rapid assembly/disassembly lamp shade An improved structure rapid assembly/disassembly lamp shade consisting of a double-layer type lamp shade design in which the outer layer lamp shade rests on a plurality of support rods the length of the lamp shade insertionally coupled to the bottom ring and, furthe... | 10/17/2006 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 7040793 | Controlled deformable headlamp assembly An automobile lamp assembly that exhibits improved energy absorption characteristics as compared with known automobile lamp assemblies having a resiliently deformable flexure member positioned between a lens member and a housing member includes a flexure member that... | 05/09/2006 |
| 7021788 | Telescopic lantern A lantern includes a base assembly, a light assembly and a globe assembly that is telescopically movable, relative to the base assembly, from a collapsed OFF position to an extended ON position. The base assembly includes a housing having an upper platform and a pai... | 04/04/2006 |
| 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 |
| 6883939 | Detachable lampshade A detachable lampshade includes an upper ring and a lower ring parallel to each other. Multiple shades are made of a resilient material and are bent outside the upper ring and the lower ring. Each shade has two rods respectively provided at two sides thereof A plura... | 04/26/2005 |
| 6851836 | Collapsible lampshade A lamp shade which can be folded to reduce its size for shipping, display and storage, having an upper ring, a lower ring, and a number of supports interconnecting, separating and supporting the upper and lower rings. In one embodiment, the supports are separate tra... | 02/08/2005 |
| 6837597 | Lampshade assembly A lampshade assembly includes a rib retaining unit and a plurality of shade members. The rib retaining unit includes a lower rib retaining member, an upper rib retaining member superimposed on the lower rib retaining member, and a fastening member for securing toget... | 01/04/2005 |
| 6793383 | Simple do-it myself lamb assembling structure A simple do-it-myself lamp assembling structure comprises a lamp body and an inserting rod inserted to the lamp seat. The lamp seat has an inserting seat protrudes to a top side of the lamp seat. The lamp seat has locked with a confining reed and another end of the ... | 09/21/2004 |
| 6773145 | Lampshade assembly A lampshade assembly comprises a lampshade and a connection mechanism. The lampshade has a plurality of lampshade pieces. The connection mechanism has a plurality of connecting rods each of which is respectively attached to the lampshade pieces. The connection mecha... | 08/10/2004 |
| 6769796 | Collapsible decorative star A collapsible decorative device. There is disclosed a multi-component apparatus for erecting an aesthetically pleasing star-shaped frame upon which lights, paper, fabric or even fireworks may be draped, attached, covered or arranged to provide a rigid star decoratio... | 08/03/2004 |
| 6769793 | Expandable decoration A cover surrounds an expandable frame that, when expanded, shapes the cover in a decorative fashion. The frame includes a plurality of flexible rods interconnected between two base units. As the base units are moved towards one another, the rods flex outwardly to fo... | 08/03/2004 |
| 6746137 | Enhanced lampshade for knockdown shipping and process for using same A lampshade adapted to be interconvertible between an assembled configuration having a first volume and a knockdown configuration having a second, smaller volume comprises lampshade segments connected to rotational elements. Slotting means on preselected rotational ... | 06/08/2004 |
| 6688757 | HID lamp with collapsible reflector A high lumen output illumination device includes a light source secured on a ballast housing and a reflector. At least one reflective element redirects light emanating from the source along a direction of interest. At least one support element gives the r... | 02/10/2004 |
| 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 |
| 6672743 | Lampshade frame structure Lampshade frame structure including an outer shade body, an upper and a lower trays and several support rods. The upper tray is made of metal rod having circular cross-section. The lower tray is made of metal rod having rectangular cross-section. The supp... | 01/06/2004 |
| 6663263 | One-piece collapsible lampshade A collapsible lampshade includes an upper ring, a lower ring, a plurality of upper ribs each having a first end pivoted to the upper ring and a second end part, and a plurality of lower ribs each having a third end which is pivoted to the lower ring and a... | 12/16/2003 |
| 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 |
| 6612711 | Lighting device A lighting device includes a spotlight and an inflatable sack detachably connected thereto and made of a material that is at least partially light-transmitting. The sack has a transparent light entrance orifice to couple to a light exit orifice of the spo... | 09/02/2003 |
| 6604846 | Collapsible lamp shade A selectively collapsible lamp shade in which the shade is extended between upper and lower rings, the rings being held apart by a series of struts which are transverse to and engage the rings in a series of equidistant supports about the perimeter of the... | 08/12/2003 |
| 6582107 | Foldable lampshade A foldable lampshade has an upper ring and a lower ring. A plurality of ribs is pivotally mounted between the upper ring and the lower ring. Each rib has an upper arm and a lower arm pivotally mounted together by a pin. A notch is defined at an inner side... | 06/24/2003 |
| 6540383 | Disassembly-type lamp shade structure A disassembly-type lamp shade structure of simple assembly and reduced physical dimensions includes a top ring, a bottom ring of larger circumference than the top ring, and frame members propped between the top ring and the bottom ring. The top ring has s... | 04/01/2003 |
| 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 |
| 6513955 | Light modifier A light modifier for use with a light source has a frame defining a plane that is spaced apart from a face of the light source. The frame has at least one side member extending from the frame in a direction toward the light source. A locking mechanism is ... | 02/04/2003 |
| 6488391 | Decorative article having foldable members A decorative article includes a plurality of members hingedly connected to one another and movable between a folded storage position and an unfolded display position. Each of the members includes a top surface, a bottom surface, and first and second sides... | 12/03/2002 |
| 6474849 | Structure for separable lamp cover An improved structure for a separable lamp cover having a top ring on the very top of the lamp cover, a bottom ring equipping an opening on the appropriate location, and support frames connecting the top ring and the bottom ring. Near the support portion ... | 11/05/2002 |
| 6443601 | Rapid assembly and disassembly lamp shade structure A rapid assembly and disassembly lamp shade structure comprised of a top ring, a bottom ring, and frame members propped between the top ring and the bottom ring. The bottom ring has aligned with the top ring support rod positions and extending from the ce... | 09/03/2002 |
| 6439747 | Lamp shade folding structure A lampshade folding structure to achieve minimum packing volume thus to reduce costs of packing material and transportation essentially comprised of a support frame to stretch up a soft shade between an upper and a lower rings; each ring provided with at ... | 08/27/2002 |
| 6439746 | Collapsible lampshade for a table lamp A lampshade for a table lamp has a top plate, multiple panel frames and multiple shade panels. Each panel frame has a panel support and at least one panel clip to hold one of the shade panels. The top plate has an elongated hole to engage with a hook form... | 08/27/2002 |
| 6390658 | Vehicle lamp device supporting structure A vehicle lamp device supporting structure 5 for supported by a front end of a vehicle, comprises a fragile portion 21 breakable in vehicle collision. The fragile portion is provided in mount brackets 7, 8 and 9 which protrude from a housing 10 of the lam... | 05/21/2002 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 6176598 | Light fixture flexible reflector A light fixture for receiving commercially available reflectors or diffusers having flexible walls and a plurality of flexible struts, has a housing with a socket for receiving a lamp or lamps. A power connection is provided for supplying electrical power... | 01/23/2001 |
| 6155701 | Security light with two-piece support A security light comprising a mercury vapor lamp (13), a two-piece support arm (11), and a mounting bracket (17) is disclosed. The two-piece support arm includes a 90-degree arcuate section (33) and a straight section (35), which are disassemblable for sh... | 12/05/2000 |
