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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7438438 | Decorative lighting fixture with adjustable range motion detector A motion-activated decorative lighting fixture with a PIR motion detector having an adjustable field of view hidden behind a decorative slotted wall of the fixture body. The lighting fixture includes a motion detector housing that forms an integral part of the fixtu... | 10/21/2008 |
| 7420332 | LED lighting device A first LED array including a first capacitor, LED blocks, and a second capacitor that are connected in series with each other, a second LED array having a similar configuration to the first LED array, and a third LED array having a similar configuration to the firs... | 09/02/2008 |
| 7401935 | Beverage accessory devices Various embodiments relate to beverage accessory devices for use within beverage receptacles. In one exemplary embodiment, a beverage accessory device generally includes a housing having sidewalls defining a cavity therein. A substantially fluid-tight container is w... | 07/22/2008 |
| 7399099 | Illuminated traffic directing gloves A hand-held apparatus for directing the flow of traffic is disclosed. The palm side of a glove includes multiple high intensity red light emitting diodes (LEDs), and the back side of the glove includes multiple high intensity green LEDs. A control circuit coupled to... | 07/15/2008 |
| 7397654 | Uninterruptible power supply and method of manufacturing same An uninterruptible power supply comprises a power source (250) and a housing (110) to contain the power source. The housing comprises an outer surface (111) in which are located a recess (121) and a flat region (231). An electrical... | 07/08/2008 |
| 7396145 | Backlight unit and method for equalizing brightness thereof A backlight module includes at least a light source generator, a housing, at least a thermal detector, and an inverter. The thermal detector is disposed in the housing for measuring the temperature within the housing when the light source generator is operating, and... | 07/08/2008 |
| 7393119 | Method and apparatus for constant light output pulsed L.E.D. illumination An illumination source includes a plurality of LEDs, and an electrical circuit that selectively applies power from the DC voltage source to the LED units, wherein the illumination source is suitable for handheld portable operation. In some embodiments, the electrica... | 07/01/2008 |
| 7369060 | Distributed intelligence ballast system and extended lighting control protocol A ballast for use in a multi-ballast lighting system wherein the ballasts are coupled together by a digital communication network. The ballast comprises a power circuit portion for providing an electrical current to power a lamp. The ballast further includes a senso... | 05/06/2008 |
| 7360930 | Electronic candleholder An electronic candleholder includes a cup, a set of electronic installation containing a functional circuit, and a candleholder, in which decoration items may be placed. The functional circuit is activated in two phases, wherein a toggle switch in the form of an exp... | 04/22/2008 |
| 7360919 | Portable lighting device A portable lighting device includes a main unit, rechargeable battery cells housed in the main unit, and a lighting unit including a light source and a solar panel. The lighting unit is attached to the main unit and is supported by the main unit for movement between... | 04/22/2008 |
| RE40228 | Mast-type outdoor lighting system An improved outdoor lighting system is provided that comprises a light assembly formed from at least one tubular mast having a distal end for supporting an electrically powered light source, and a proximal end mounted in the ground, and an electrical cable for conne... | 04/08/2008 |
| 7350944 | Automatic leveling apparatus and method of headlamp for vehicle In an automatic leveling apparatus, a motor inclines an optical axis of a headlamp in an up and down direction relative to a vehicle body, a vehicle height sensor detects a change in a height direction of an axle portion of a front wheel or a rear wheel of a vehicle... | 04/01/2008 |
| 7347577 | Lighted garments, footwear, backpacks, and other accessories with improved switch A lighting system for clothing, footwear, backpacks, and other accessories incorporates a battery, a switch, a counter circuit, a flasher and lamps or LEDs driven by the flasher. An improved switch has a tubular housing of electrical insulating material, which may b... | 03/25/2008 |
| 7329019 | Clothing or footwear illumination system having electro-luminescent and LED light sources An system for illuminating clothing and footwear, utilizing electro-luminescent light strips and LEDs, which are randomly illuminated according to the movement of the person wearing the article(s). In one embodiment illumination control is accomplished by a direct-c... | 02/12/2008 |
| 7321301 | Wireless children's safety light in a security system A safety light is activated by a wireless signal from a control panel in a home security system is response to detection of a fire by the system. The safety light alerts rescuers of rooms in a home in which children may be located. The light may be window, door or w... | 01/22/2008 |
| 7318655 | Solar stepping stone A solar stepping stone comprises a housing having an upper surface, side walls and a lower surface, the housing defining a chamber. A solar energy collector is associated with the housing for collecting solar energy. A solar power storage device is provided in the c... | 01/15/2008 |
| 7303302 | Electrical power system for crash helmets An electrical power system for crash helmets is described, including a distribution system configured to supply electrical power to a helmet system, a power source configured to supply power to the helmet system over the distribution system, the power source located... | 12/04/2007 |
| 7281815 | Lighting device having a multi-position switch assembly A switch assembly that may be utilized as a tail cap of a lighting device. The switch assembly including at least a depressible switch with a rotatable portion that allows the user to activate distinct functional modes of the lighting device. In an illustrative, non... | 10/16/2007 |
| 7281817 | Light-emitting diode based traffic light A traffic light includes a circuit board on which linear arrays of light-emitting diodes (LEDs) are mounted in a V-shaped arrangement, an inner cover having a first inner surface facing the LEDs to receive light from the LEDs and an opposite, first outer surface for... | 10/16/2007 |
| 7278758 | Motion-responsive illuminated garment A garment is illuminated with flashing lights in response to movement by a wearer and is protected against water damage. ... | 10/09/2007 |
| 7273297 | Novelty product with chemiluminescent and LED lighting system A device combining a chemiluminescent and an LED lighting element. By way of illustration, depicted is a stylized “cartoon” ghost representation having a first portion and a second portion, the first portion including a cavity for receipt of the chemiluminescent... | 09/25/2007 |
| 7267452 | Motion-responsive illuminated stocking A stocking is illuminated with flashing lights in response to movement by a wearer and is protected against water damage. ... | 09/11/2007 |
| 7264385 | Wireless control of wheel illumination functions A wheel lighting/illumination system is disclosed that incorporates a wireless link to accomplish a number of functions including controlling lighting elements that are coupled to, or are part of, a wheel. ... | 09/04/2007 |
| 7264377 | Sensor-activated audible story lamp An apparatus, system, and method are disclosed for sensing the presence of a person and directing an audible message to the person. The apparatus, in one embodiment, is configured to provide an interactive lamp that includes a housing, one or more sensors disposed w... | 09/04/2007 |
| 7261450 | Dual function console lamp with integrated switching Dual function console lighting with integrated switching includes a lamp housing held by a retainer within a bezel secured to a vehicle interior. The lamp housing includes eccentrically positioned collinear pivot arms relative to a central longitudinal axis of a lam... | 08/28/2007 |
| 7252423 | Candle with magnetically activated internal illumination A candle and base combination with a decorative light element is provided. The candle body preferably has a first substantially opaque section and a second at least partially translucent section, and at least one hollow portion formed in the second section. The base... | 08/07/2007 |
| 7253744 | Automatically adjusting passenger reading light system and method A lighting system and method for producing an automatically positionable light beam that is aimed in accordance with the position of a seatback portion of a seat on a mobile platform. The system includes a light assembly having independent first and second light sub... | 08/07/2007 |
| 7249863 | Solar-powered lighting system The present invention relates to a solar-powered lighting system that may be used to decorate trees and other outdoor items. The system of the present invention comprises a solar energy gatherer that converts solar energy to electrical energy, a storage battery, a l... | 07/31/2007 |
| 7244038 | Illuminable decorative floating device A floatable, illuminable decorative device, usually in the shape of a flower, is made from a light transparent or translucent flexible thermoplastic material. A light emitting diode powered by a micro cell is sealed within the flower. A water activated switch is mou... | 07/17/2007 |
| 7237711 | Apparatus configured for illuminating paper-based forms of payment and cash register comprising same An illumination device comprises a housing, a light source, a light transmissive support plate and a sensor. The light source is mounted within a cavity of the housing. The light transmissive support plate is engaged with the housing. The housing and the light sourc... | 07/03/2007 |
| 7234830 | Optical switch An optical switch having a housing, a light source and a light detector. The light source and light detector are located remote from the housing. The light source is connected to the housing with a first light guide, and the light detector is connected to the housin... | 06/26/2007 |
| 7222985 | Illuminated article-locator An illumination device includes a waveguide body, a source of illumination, a triggering mechanism, a battery, a connecting ring, and controlling circuitry. The device is attached to an article (such as a set of keys) using the connecting ring. The source of illumin... | 05/29/2007 |
| 7220016 | Flashlight with selectable output level switching A flashlight has a lamp, a power source, two switches, and a controller connected to the switches. The first switch controls delivery of power to the lamp, and the second switch selects a dimmed brightness level. The first switch may invoke the dimmed level, or a ma... | 05/22/2007 |
| 7213943 | Tap sensing lamp switch An improved startup device for controlling energization of a lamp has a base, stand coupled with the base and an illuminator connected to an electric power source. The base has a sound-collecting element mated with a housing unit so that the sound-collecting element... | 05/08/2007 |
| 7182493 | Automatic dual-control light emitting assembly for vehicle wheels An automatic dual-control light emitting assembly for vehicle wheels includes a casing defining a receiving space for receiving at least one battery cell therein; a circuit board having a light-emitting device provided thereon with one electrode electrically connect... | 02/27/2007 |
| 7165864 | Lighting fixture with night light A lighting fixture has a night light that is always on, a safety light that provides more light than the night light, and a sensor that detects the presence of a person within the area illuminated by the safety light. The sensor turns on the safety light when a pers... | 01/23/2007 |
| 7165876 | Illuminating device utilizing light-emitting diode array A nightlight including a light bank having light-emitting diodes (LEDs) disposed in an array. The amount of light emitted from the light bank can be varied by engaging a switch that selects between a number of electrical pathways. The device includes a photosensitiv... | 01/23/2007 |
| 7165869 | Internally illuminated elastomeric novelty device with external projections An internally illuminated novelty device having an electronics module contained within a translucent elastic casing. The elastic casing has a hollow central region that defines an internal pocket. A plurality of protrusions extend outwardly from the central region s... | 01/23/2007 |
| 7157866 | Light emitting element driving device and portable apparatus equipped with light emitting elements A driving device for driving multiple (R-, G-, and B-) groups of LEDs operative at different voltages, utilizing a battery supplying a power supply voltage of a step-up voltage. Under normal operating conditions, R-LEDs are driven by the battery voltage, but G- and ... | 01/02/2007 |
| 7152995 | Flashlight A flashlight has a lens or lenses moveable relative to one or more LED or other light source. The beam of light provided by the LED can be focused and provides a uniform light pattern across the range of focus. The lenses are supported on a front housing section and... | 12/26/2006 |
