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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7081722 | Light emitting diode multiphase driver circuit and method A method and a circuit for driving light emitting diodes (LEDs) in multiphase are provided. A string of LEDs divided into groups connected to each other in series is provided. Each group is coupled to ground through separate conductive paths. A phase switch is provi... | 07/25/2006 |
| 6989635 | Vehicular lamp with current limiting circuit A vehicular lamp used in a vehicle, includes: a light source for emitting light in accordance with power given thereto; a lamp body for accommodating the light source and protecting the light source from water; a first resistor provided in the outside of the lamp bo... | 01/24/2006 |
| 6894434 | Nightlight and lamp control A nightlight and control unit comprises a nightlight housing including an illumination member and a control unit associated with the nightlight housing for regulating light in a light device connectable to the control unit. An input mechanism is provided for program... | 05/17/2005 |
| 6870673 | Method and overhead system for performing a plurality of therapeutic functions within a room A system and method for providing biosynchronized therapy to a patient that creates a therapeutic environment and therapeutic stimulations that are sensitive to psychological and sensory human issues, including those particular to the patient, and that reduce psycho... | 03/22/2005 |
| 6631999 | Wall lamp with a rotating inner shade A wall lamp with a rotating inner shade includes a lamp body having a housing and a shade attached to the housing. A stand is attached to the housing within and by means of the shade. An inner shade in balanced on a free end of the stand. The inner shade ... | 10/14/2003 |
| 6476565 | Remote powered electrodeless light bulb The present invention 10 discloses a remote powered electrodeless light bulb 12 and an RF transmitter 14. The bulb 12 requires no electrical connection and will not burn out, can be submerged into water without causing electrocution, is safe and non toxic... | 11/05/2002 |
| 6443591 | Canopy assembly A canopy assembly is provided for use over a hospital bed in a health care environment. The canopy assembly includes an elongated housing which is preferably a unitary molded plastic shell. The housing has a straight first end for abutting a wall adjacent... | 09/03/2002 |
| 6279753 | Combination desk lamp, compact disc holder, beverage cup holder and desk organizer set A combination desk lamp, compact disc holder, beverage cup holder and desk organizer set includes a hollow base for supporting a desk lighting fixture mounted to the top of the base, an upright compact disc (CD) holder which is glued to the top of the bas... | 08/28/2001 |
| 6256811 | Fiber optic starlight furniture A fiber optic illuminated starlight scene on a headboard. By using a plurality of optical fibers (22) lighted by an illuminator (20) and the optical fiber/visible end (16) are positioned flush with front panel (12) decorative scene (14) a realistic rendit... | 07/10/2001 |
| 6050708 | Under cabinet light fixture adapted for connection to wire raceway A light fixture comprising a metal housing and at least one lamp assembly mounted inside the housing. The housing, includes a metal backing plate and a metal cover secured to the backing plate. The lamp assembly is mounted in an interior of the housing pr... | 04/18/2000 |
| 6019481 | Light fixture with recessed electrical outlet, data receptacle, and support frame for mounting on a wall A light fixture apparatus including a support frame, a light box coupled to the support frame and a hollow housing portion coupled to the support frame alongside the light box. An opening is provided in the housing and a horizontal electrical outlet is in... | 02/01/2000 |
| 5806967 | Uplight with removable baffles A light fixture having a uplight shade with an elongate downlight aperture includes a removable baffle configured to cover the elongate downlight aperture to control the amount of downwardly directed light. The light fixture includes an elongate ballast/e... | 09/15/1998 |
| 5735593 | Light fixture apparatus for a hospital room A light fixture apparatus is configured to be mounted to a wall. The apparatus includes support frame configured to be mounted to the wall. The support frame is formed to include a track. The support frame also includes first and second support walls whic... | 04/07/1998 |
| 5713657 | Indirect lighting system A system for providing indirect lighting. The system has a U-shaped support that has an inner side with a mounting feature for readily mounting the U-shaped bracket to a surface such as a wall on hanging brackets. The bottom of the U-shaped support has a ... | 02/03/1998 |
| 5683169 | Fluorescent-lighted four post bed An improved bed-lighting mechanism having a headboard (10) and footboard (11) attached perpendicular to left (12) and right (13) side rails which have left (20) and right (21) cable guards attached beneath and parallel to them, respectively. Four-foot (14... | 11/04/1997 |
| 5613757 | Canopy for creating night sky image Canopy apparatus for use with a bed, for creating the visual impression of a star-lit sky. In a preferred embodiment, the canopy comprises a frame suspendable above a bed, at least one light fixture disposed within the frame for generating light, and a sc... | 03/25/1997 |
| 5540719 | Night light and pacifier system A night light and pacifier holding system for holding a plurality of decorative pacifiers therein in aligned positions. A hollow base in the form of elliptical dish shaped upper and lower portions are secured together with a light source having a diffuser... | 07/30/1996 |
| 5523741 | Santa Claus Detector A children's Christmas Stocking device useful for visually signalling the arrival of Santa Claus by illuminating an externally visable light source having a power source located within said device.... | 06/04/1996 |
| 5327331 | Arising aid A method of reducing the resistance of a sleeping mammal to arising at a preselected wake up time by exposing the mammal to at least one source of artificial light for a period of exposure of at least about 0.5 hour and no longer than about 8 hours before... | 07/05/1994 |
| 5160193 | Modular medical light system The apparatus is a modular medical lighting system which includes a ceiling-mounted reading light module, examination light module, ambient light module, and a night light module. The reading light is directed toward a selected reading area on a hospital ... | 11/03/1992 |
| 5148356 | Crib light A crib light is provided having front and rear housing portions which cooperate to clamp the light to a horizontal rail of a crib. The rear housing portion may be removed to permit the front housing portion to be mounted flush to a vertical wall surface. ... | 09/15/1992 |
| 5086375 | Modular medical light system The apparatus is a modular medical lighting system which includes a ceiling-mounted reading light module, examination light module and ambient light module. The reading light is directed toward a selected reading area on a hospital bed directly below the ... | 02/04/1992 |
| 5079682 | Arising aid A method of reducing the resistance of a sleeping mammal to arising at a preselected wake up time by exposing the mammal to at least one source of artificial light for a period of exposure of at least about 0.5 hour and no longer than about 8 hours before... | 01/07/1992 |
| 4951181 | Light diffusing glass block furniture An article of transportable furniture is provided including a generally planar platform portion and a base portion for supporting the platform portion. The base portion includes a plurality of interengaged glass blocks and a frame for enclosing the glass ... | 08/21/1990 |
| 4882566 | Safety control system for a hospital bed A safety control system for an electrically operated hospital bed utilizes a wireless disconnect signal from an above mounted safety light to an outlet below which supplies electrical power to the bed, thereby to interrupt power to the outlet upon the det... | 11/21/1989 |
| 4816973 | Portable night light and air freshener A socket-mounted illuminating and air freshening device which is adapted to be supported on a conventional electrical wall outlet socket to provide, alternatively or simultaneously, illumination and circulation of air through an air freshening material. T... | 03/28/1989 |
| 4816969 | Wall-mounted over-bed lighting fixture The housing for the fixture is mounted on a wall over the patient's bed. The housing accommodates a first non-rotatable fixture which directs light from fluorescent tubes downward through a conventional flat prismatic lens. There is also a longitudinally ... | 03/28/1989 |
| 4801815 | Autostop mechanism for pendant assembly A pendent assembly is disclosed for suspending from a hospital room ceiling to provide various services used in a hospital operating room. The pendent has a distribution head with outlets for such services, including, for example, electrical, gas and vacu... | 01/31/1989 |
| 4725935 | Cantilevered task light A cantilevered task light mountable at selectable levels and depths from a wall panel, for illuminating a work surface. The task light includes first and second mounting brackets of like construction each having a support arm of generally S-shaped configu... | 02/16/1988 |
| 4722038 | Easily locatable night light/holder The present invention comprises holder to be used by the blind or other visually impaired persons to locate items on a night table. The holder comprises a power inlet to the device, and a power outlet such as an AC socket into which may be plugged a readi... | 01/26/1988 |
| 4646211 | Service outlet wall and rail system for use thereon A service outlet wall comprising at least one generally planar wall member, at least one section of which is adapted to receive one or more service outlets having a service conduits connected thereto and leading to service sources is disclosed. Means for ... | 02/24/1987 |
| 4584633 | Combination night light eyeglass holder The present invention comprises an eyeglass holder which may have a suitable ornamental appearance, a power inlet to the device, and a power outlet such as an AC socket into which may be plugged a reading lamp, bedside radio, etc. The device of the invent... | 04/22/1986 |
| 4544993 | Floor illuminating bedside light unit A floor illuminating bedside light unit consisting of a generally horizontal foot mat member, switch means operatively associated with the underside of the foot mat for actuation in response to foot pressure on the mat member, and floor illuminating light... | 10/01/1985 |
| 4232362 | Family of modular lamps for indirect lighting A family of modular lamps for indirect lighting, each comprised of stacked modules connected with spaces between the bottoms and tops of adjacent modules, the bottom of the lowest module of a stack of modules providing a base upon which the stand rests an... | 11/04/1980 |
| 4149222 | Bed light safety apparatus A bed light safety apparatus which includes a normally wall mounted lighting fixture. The upper rearward edge of the fixture is pivotally mounted to a plate adapted for attachment to a wall. One embodiment of the apparatus includes a switch carried by the... | 04/10/1979 |
| 4104710 | Patient headwall unit A patient room headwall unit consisting of an integral module for suspension on the headwall of a hospital room between two patient beds. The unit, which is prewired during assembly at the factory, includes a center section having provisions for gas, comm... | 08/01/1978 |
