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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8079741 | Lamp with a built-in lamp A lamp with a built-in lamp which is inserted into a base via a mounting clip and is surrounded by an enveloping bulb. The base and the enveloping bulb are joined via a joining compound or using a clamping technique. The mounting clip has securing elements, via whic... | 12/20/2011 |
| 7931391 | Backlight module A backlight module includes a back plate structure, a light source disposed in the back plate structure, at least one wire connected to the light source, and at least one wire fixing frame fixed on the back plate structure. Each wire fixing frame includes a main par... | 04/26/2011 |
| 7758216 | Decorative lamp illuminations structure An apparatus and method is disclosed for enhancing the aesthetic appearance of lamps. A support structure may be provided for attaching to the lamp. The support structure may be attached in a manner such that the support structure may be hidden from view by the lamp... | 07/20/2010 |
| 7726853 | Hinge for a lamp A lamp hinge includes a first connector and a second connector pivotally connecting with the first connector. The first connector defines a circular groove therein. The second connector has a pivotal portion pivotally engaging the first connector, and a mounting por... | 06/01/2010 |
| 7441728 | Mounting apparatus for indicator device A mounting apparatus for mounting an indicator device to a computer, includes a first securing bracket (10) and a second securing bracket (30) detachably attached to the computer. The first securing bracket includes a pair of side walls (12). A ... | 10/28/2008 |
| 7422341 | Oven light An electrical light has a tubular sheet-metal housing centered generally on an axis and formed with a plurality of angularly spaced, radially inwardly projecting, and radially elastically deflectable spring tongues. A socket in the housing holds a light bulb. A cup-... | 09/09/2008 |
| 7410140 | Industrial hanger An industrial hanger assembly for attaching to a truss. The industrial hanger assembly includes a first member, a portion of which is operable to fit within a gap between the inner surface of a first angle iron and the inner surface of a second angle iron. The first... | 08/12/2008 |
| 7380957 | Method and apparatus for joining linear lighting fixtures to eliminate sag A joiner assembly for joining and supporting a first linear light fixture with a second linear light fixture. The joiner assembly includes a joiner bracket including first control surface connected to a second control surface and a draw fastener hole therebetween. T... | 06/03/2008 |
| 7380559 | Dishwasher A dishwasher equipped with a lamp assembly. The lamp assembly includes a lamp bracket, a lamp cover and a plurality of fastening projections. The lamp bracket is fitted into an opening to accommodate the lamp from an outside of the inner casing. The lamp cover is de... | 06/03/2008 |
| 7370988 | In-grade light fixture housing and hydrological barrier plate for use therein A hydrological barrier plate for in-grade light fixture housings and a housing for use with light fixtures to prevent water entry into the water sensitive compartments of the light fixture. The barrier plate has a plate body with an opening in which is sealably disp... | 05/13/2008 |
| 7347580 | Adapter device for mounting a ceiling electrical light fixture An adapter device, for enabling installation of an electrical light fixture to a ceiling mounted electrical box by one person, includes an opening into which a plurality of bendable tabs and a cover screw engaging yoke extend. The adapter device is affixed in an ele... | 03/25/2008 |
| 7316490 | Saddle-ride type vehicle A saddle-ride type vehicle is provided capable of making a mount construction of a lamp unit simple and lessening a possibility that a projection provided on a vehicle body cover is damaged. The saddle-ride type vehicle includes a vehicle body cover that covers a ve... | 01/08/2008 |
| 7290913 | Light emitting module and lighting unit A lighting unit to be used for illumination includes an LED unit having a semiconductor light emitting unit, a radiating board for directly fixing the semiconductor light emitting unit to an upper surface, and a contact formed on the radiating board and serving to i... | 11/06/2007 |
| RE39810 | Lighting apparatus A lighting apparatus includes a support member, a lighting unit mounted on one end of the support member, and a lamp shade mounted on the lighting unit. The lighting unit includes a containment member having a mounting portion mounted on the support member, a flared... | 09/04/2007 |
| 7261445 | Lighting kit A lighting kit includes all the components necessary to install a lighting fixture on a support post or pole. The components are made of polymeric materials to provide an electrically nonconducting enclosure attached to the support post and the fixture. A collar mad... | 08/28/2007 |
| 7261444 | Arrangements and methods for connecting decorative ornaments Arrangements and methods for connecting and mounting decorative ornaments, for example, beads, crystals, or gems, are disclosed. The arrangements and methods are particularly useful in mounting ornaments in decorative fixtures, such as chandeliers. In one aspect, an... | 08/28/2007 |
| 7252422 | Fixing structure for a head lamp module of an automobile A fixing structure for a head lamp module of an automobile comprises the head lamp module, a bracket, and a clip. The head lamp module, configured to be coupled to the font surface of a carrier of the automobile, has a fixing panel piece integrally formed at an uppe... | 08/07/2007 |
| 7223012 | Bulb assemblies of light string with various connective status The invention relates to a light string having bulb assemblies with various connective statuses, wherein the bulb assembly includes a shell to receive the bulb holder and the bulb. The shell is provided with a male flange and a female groove for connecting with anot... | 05/29/2007 |
| 7222997 | Lighting apparatus Lighting apparatus includes an effect wheel which is mounted on a rotation mechanism. The rotation mechanism is mounted on a mechanism which moves the effect wheel from a position outside of the light path to a position in which the effect wheel intersects the light... | 05/29/2007 |
| 7213961 | Low voltage luminaire assembly A low-voltage luminaire assembly is provided with a transformer and a lamp holder, one or more of which have quick-release connections. Methods for installing and servicing the luminaire assembly are also provided. The luminaire assembly may also have a plurality of... | 05/08/2007 |
| 7198391 | Collar for a light fixture A collar for attachment to a recessed or high hat light fixture including an upper, annular flange at the attachment flange of the light fixture, a bottom annular flange spaced below the upper flange and a cylindrical collar between the flanges. Attachment clips sup... | 04/03/2007 |
| 7108406 | Terminal retainer and strobe device using the retainer A retainer includes: a connecting piece; one or more retaining parts provided at either end of the connecting piece and having a hole into which a terminal of an electrical component fits; an arm piece extending from near the hole; and a washer that is formed on the... | 09/19/2006 |
| 7097343 | Lamp and headlight for simple mounting A lamp has projecting stud and resilient elements configured to lock the lamp into a reflector housing upon insertion of the lamp into an opening of the reflector and rotation of the lamp. Electrical connection is also achieved through the rotation where transverse ... | 08/29/2006 |
| 7083308 | Structural reinforcing bracket for a luminaire housing A luminaire housing transfers mechanical loads and stresses imparted by an electrical power supply through a bracket to a support, thereby preventing damage to the luminaire housing. The luminaire housing has an aperture that is adapted to receive the electrical pow... | 08/01/2006 |
| 7073925 | Protective grid for work light A protective grid of a work light located on a rear portion of a main body of a halogen work light. The protective grid is spaced apart from the rear portion of the main body. ... | 07/11/2006 |
| 7070306 | Assembly for mounting a self-supporting spotlight on a stretched ceiling An assembly for mounting a self-supporting spotlight to a tensioned ceiling, the assembly comprises a reinforcing washer stuck to the front face of the sheet forming the ceiling, and a spotlight having at least one bulb and a spotlight collar suitable for fastening ... | 07/04/2006 |
| 7066620 | Novelty item for cooperating with a cap of a bottle subsequent to cooperation of the cap with a bottle opener but prior to cooperation of the cap with a cap catcher A novelty item for cooperating with a cap of a bottle subsequent to cooperation of the cap with a bottle opener, but prior to cooperation of the cap with a cap catcher. The novelty item includes a body, electrical circuitry, and a plurality of lights. The electrical... | 06/27/2006 |
| 7048418 | Structure for holding lamp wire in liquid crystal display device A structure for holding a lamp wire in a LCD module is disclosed. The structure is formed such that a lamp wire is easily attached to the LCD module and minimizes the possibility of the lamp wire from separating from the fixing recess. The structure includes a fixin... | 05/23/2006 |
| 7036955 | Strip lighting housing and fixture assembly A strip lighting housing and fixture assembly (10) is provided. The strip lighting housing and fixture assembly (10) includes first and second housing sections (12 and 14) which releasably engage one another. Sections (12 and 14... | 05/02/2006 |
| 7004613 | Display structure A display structure. The display structure has a substrate, a panel, a lamp disposed on the panel, a lead wire connected to the lamp, and an intermediate disposed between the lead wire and the substrate. The substrate has a first sliding portion and a first position... | 02/28/2006 |
| 6994447 | Selectively spaced mounting for under-cabinet lighting fixture to accommodate a range of cabinet wall thickness An under-cabinet lighting fixture for permanent mounting having a housing suitable for recess or surface mounting and connected by a stem to a junction box mounted to an upper opposing surface for electrical wiring connections. The stem defines a distal threaded end... | 02/07/2006 |
| 6991349 | Fixing apparatus for light source conductive wire of backlight module A fixing apparatus for a light source conductive wire, suitable for use to fix the light source conductive wire. The fixing apparatus has an attaching part, a holding part and a wire protruding part. The attaching part and the holding part are both attached to the l... | 01/31/2006 |
| 6981793 | Headlamp bulb The invention relates to a headlight lamp whose base (9) has a plastic ring (13) in which there are embedded at least two contact lugs (13a–13c) designed as electric terminals. The contact lugs (13a–13 | 01/03/2006 |
| 6981781 | Decorative light supporting assembly A decorative light supporting assembly includes a bonding element having multiple V-like bodies interlinked with one another, multiple support branches each having a frame with multiple protrusions integrally formed with the frame and an arrow-shaped connector integ... | 01/03/2006 |
| 6971774 | Insertion structure for inserting lamp rod to wire winding box An insertion structure for inserting a lamp rod to a wire winding box comprises a lamp seat and an inserting head. The retaining seat has a flange and a lateral side of the flange is a threaded surface. The threaded surface passes through the via hole of the wire wi... | 12/06/2005 |
| 6971763 | Adapter for annular fluorescent lamps having an integrated ballast and starting arrangement The invention relates to an adapter (1) having an integrated ballast and starting arrangement for annular fluorescent lamps (2) having a pin base (3) for connecting them to conventional incandescent lamp sockets. The adapter (1) has a cub... | 12/06/2005 |
| 6964492 | Illuminable container An illuminable container for providing illumination has a body with a base. The body is able to retain liquid therein. A recess extends through the base and a retention channel aligned with recess in the base and extends upward into the body. The retention channel i... | 11/15/2005 |
| 6964505 | Easily assembled lamp assembling device An easily assembled lamp assembling device comprising a supporting frame installed on a light steel frame and a base locking to the supporting frame by screws. Two sides of the supporting frame have respective shrouds. The supporting frame has a buckling hole. The b... | 11/15/2005 |
| 6942368 | Accessory cartridge for lighting fixture An accessory cartridge for removable reception in a specialized lighting fixture. A circular cartridge ring is provided with an internal lower flange, for supporting one or more flat, circular, disc-like accessory elements, such as filters. Retainer clips are positi... | 09/13/2005 |
| 6935765 | Suspension lamp having quick connection function A suspension lamp includes a switch box, and a wire connection base. The wire connection base includes a main body, a plurality of elastic locking members, a first conductive plate, and a second conductive plate. Thus, the first and second connecting terminals of th... | 08/30/2005 |
