Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
362092000 | WITH HEATER OR REFRIGERATOR | 89 |
20080212308 | Light with heater - A light fixture ( | 09-04-2008 |
20080247154 | Refrigerator - A refrigerator includes: a main body cabinet forming a storing compartment which has a front opening formed with a predetermined height and width; and a plurality of illumination units disposed along an inner circumference of the main body cabinet and adjacent to the front opening; each illumination unit comprising a light source which has a predetermined light directivity angle θ, and each light source of the plurality of illumination units is disposed not to be superposed with each other. | 10-09-2008 |
20080316731 | GRILL LIGHT WITH AUTOMATIC SWITCH - A barbecue grill light having an automatic switch is provided. The barbecue grill light is comprised of a light housing having a light source, the light housing being mounted to the lid of the barbecue grill; an automatic switch connected to the light source wherein the automatic switch is a timer, the automatic switch manipulating illumination of the light source; and, a manual switch on the light housing providing an override to the automatic switch for controlling illumination of the light source. | 12-25-2008 |
20090021927 | REFRIGERATOR SHELF LED LIGHTING - An illumination device for illuminating an interior space of a refrigerator includes a panel and an illuminator for introducing light into the panel. The illuminator introduces light into the panel along an edge of the panel. A surface of the panel includes a plurality of lines for diverting introduced light to a region that is outside of the panel. The plurality of lines form a grid. | 01-22-2009 |
20090034231 | ANTI-ICING OUTDOOR LAMP - An exemplary outdoor lamp includes a light source, a light-pervious cover, and a heating element. The light source is configured for emitting light. The light-pervious cover is for transmission of the light emitted from the light source therethrough. The heating element is in thermal contact with the light-pervious cover and is configured for heating the light-pervious cover. | 02-05-2009 |
20090052160 | Refrigerator - A refrigerator which has a main body cabinet forming at least one storage chamber therein, the refrigerator includes: an illuminator provided in the storage chamber and illuminating an inside of the storage chamber; an input unit provided to set at least one of a color, a hue saturation and a brightness of the illuminator; and a controller storing a setting value set through the input unit and controlling the illuminator according to the setting value. | 02-26-2009 |
20090080178 | Kitchen Appliance - A household appliance, particularly a kitchen appliance, comprising at least one functional element with a top face. Said household appliance is characterized in that the top face of the functional element is made at least in part of a translucent material while at least one illumination device which emits light at least in part in the direction of the top face of the functional element is provided below the top face in the household appliance. The invention creates a ceiling light and/or a room light in addition to the normal function of the household appliance. | 03-26-2009 |
20090097226 | ILLUMINATION DEVICE FOR REFRIGERATOR AND METHOD OF CONTROLLING THE SAME - Disclosed are an illumination device for a refrigerator and a method of controlling the same. The illumination device includes: a lamp assembly for irradiating light to the inside of a storage chamber of a refrigerator; a base plate mounted on a side within the storage chamber, the lamp assembly being provided on a side of the base plate; a watertight cover formed to enclose the lamp assembly so as to block the direct penetration of water into the lamp assembly; and a fastening means formed on a side of the base plate to surround the watertight cover so as to form a recess-prominence engagement with the watertight cover. Lamps provided in the lamp assembly are individually controlled through a manipulation panel mounted on the main body. If the refrigerator door is opened, the driving of the lamp assembly is stopped. In addition, the lamp assembly irradiates different colored lights depending on the kind of food. | 04-16-2009 |
20090097227 | ILLUMINATION DEVICE FOR REFRIGERATOR AND METHOD OF CONTROLLING THE SAME - Disclosed are an illumination device for a refrigerator and a method of controlling the same. The illumination device includes: a lamp assembly for irradiating light to the inside of a storage chamber of a refrigerator; a base plate mounted on a side within the storage chamber, the lamp assembly being provided on a side of the base plate; a watertight cover formed to enclose the lamp assembly so as to block the direct penetration of water into the lamp assembly; and a fastening means formed on a side of the base plate to surround the watertight cover so as to form a recess-prominence engagement with the watertight cover. Lamps provided in the lamp assembly are individually controlled through a manipulation panel mounted on the main body. If the refrigerator door is opened, the driving of the lamp assembly is stopped. In addition, the lamp assembly irradiates different colored lights depending on the kind of food. | 04-16-2009 |
20090201663 | Lighting installation for grill stove - A lighting installation for grill stove, which is positioned on a platform with a fixing surface arranged of the grill stove, comprising a base and a light set on the base, wherein the base is positioned on the platform with a fixing surface arranged by a fastening piece and is removable as required. The invention is applicable to a platform with a fixing surface arranged made of any material, not limited to magnetic materials as the base of the invention is fixed by the fastening piece; meanwhile, the fastening piece is designed to be flexibly removed, the lighting installation of the invention is easily to be installed or dismounted as required. | 08-13-2009 |
20090316385 | LED LIGHTING FIXTURE - An oven lighting fixture includes an LED assembly or assemblies optically coupled with an optical guide member. The lighting fixture also includes a mounting bracket and a pair of electrical leadwires to connect the LED lighting fixture to an external voltage source. The LED assembly has an LED attached to a printed circuit board containing ancillary circuitry for powering the LED, and a heat sink for removing heat from the LED. The mounting bracket is attachable to a door of the oven cavity to support the LED lighting fixture adjacent to a sidelight window. The mounting bracket has a slot adjacent to the window for transmitting light from the LED through the light guide and into the oven cavity. Positioning the lighting fixture outside of the oven cavity and adjacent to the sidelight window permits the LED to operate within required temperature limits. | 12-24-2009 |
20100014276 | DISPLAY ASSEMBLY AND REFRIGERATOR HAVING THE SAME - A display assembly that may be used with an electrical appliance. The display assembly includes a light guide plate having a first surface and a second surface, an emitting surface formed from a portion of the first surface, an incident surface formed from a portion of the second surface, a light diffusion film adjacent to the emitting surface, and a light conversion film adjacent to the incident surface. The light guide plate is made of a substantially transparent material adapted to guide light between the first surface and the second surface. The first surface is relatively larger than the second surface. The light diffusion film is adapted to substantially uniformly diffuse light from the emitting surface, and the light conversion film is adapted to substantially convert light from a first wavelength to a second wavelength. The light conversion film extends substantially over the portion of the second surface. | 01-21-2010 |
20100053934 | REFRIGERATOR AND LIGHTING APPARATUS THEREOF - A lighting apparatus for a refrigerator according to an embodiment of the present invention uses a light emitting diode with small volume and low heat generation amount so that the storage space of the refrigerator is assured as well as a risk of the degradation in the storage state of foods stored in the refrigerator due to heat emitted from the lighting apparatus is minimized. | 03-04-2010 |
20100061079 | REFRIGERATOR - A refrigerator has a door, a lampshade and a lamp set, internal and external clamping walls and a seal retainer formed on the frame of the door. The lampshade and the lamp are set on the inner side of the frame of the door. The lamp is installed on the inner side of the doorframe, so that on the one hand the inner space of the refrigerator is not occupied by the illuminating device, and on the other hand, damage to the lamp caused by placing or taking goods relative to the refrigerator is prevented. Also, the lamp is installed on the door, and the light generated by the lamp irradiates inwardly to enhance the illuminating effect. | 03-11-2010 |
20100097780 | Refrigerated led illumination system - A self-contained LED lighting assembly for use in a refrigerated cabinet contains a plurality of LEDs mounted upon a substrate, each using a refractive lens designed to evenly disperse the light emitted from each LED into a flat, wide pattern suitable for lighting the contents of the cabinet. Heat is effectively removed from each LED and transported to an interior air space within the LED lighting assembly housing. The system is designed to replace current lighting systems and is sized fit within the space provided for current lighting systems, without the need for substantial modification, cutting, or removal of the current lighting systems. The assembly may be composed of individual LED lighting modules wired end-to-end to provide a desired length of strip lighting. Upon complete installation, the system provides the same or better lighting using only a fraction of the power required by the system replaced. | 04-22-2010 |
20100149785 | AUTOMATED DE-ICING SYSTEM FOR LOW POWER LIGHTING APPARATUS - An automated de-icing system for a low power lighting device having a light emitting face. The system includes one or more detectors for detecting conditions under which ice, frost or snow are likely to occur on the light emitting face. The system further includes a heat transfer system for transferring heat to the light emitting face and a controller for receiving data from the detector(s) and determining a likelihood of ice, frost or snow forming on the light emitting face. The controller engages the heat transfer system if the likelihood of ice, frost or snow forming on the light emitting face exceeds a threshold. | 06-17-2010 |
20100220460 | FRONT-TO-BACK SHOWCASE LIGHTING FOR A REFRIGERATOR - A refrigeration appliance includes an appliance housing and a liner within the housing, defining an interior storage chamber at least partially enclosed by the liner, and providing a storage chamber rear wall, a first storage chamber sidewall, and a second storage chamber sidewall. The first storage chamber sidewall has a plurality of openings through the first storage chamber sidewall. The second storage chamber sidewall has another plurality of openings through the second storage chamber sidewall. A plurality of lighting devices illuminates the interior storage chamber. Each of the lighting devices is mounted within a respective one of the openings and emits light toward the storage chamber rear wall providing a showcase lighting effect. Each of the lighting devices includes a cover located in the interior storage chamber and a device housing located within the respective one of the openings. An illumination level within the storage chamber, due to light emitted by the plurality of lighting devices, is substantially vertically uniform. | 09-02-2010 |
20100254116 | LIGHTING APPARATUS AND REFRIGERATOR HAVING THE SAME - Disclosed are a lighting apparatus and a refrigerator having the same. The lighting apparatus comprises: a lighting module having one or more light emitting devices, and having a circuit board to make the one or more light emitting devices emit light; and a waterproofing unit for protecting the lighting module from moisture. Accordingly, the lighting module is protected from moisture, and entire fabrication processes are simplified. Furthermore, light emitting efficiency is prevented from being degraded. | 10-07-2010 |
20110134627 | Appliance doors having integrated lighting and controls - The present invention is an integrated control system for use with various home appliances, such as washing machine, dryers, refrigerators, dishwashers, and the like. In a first embodiment of the present invention, the integrated controls are incorporated into a polycarbonate clear door panel, and incorporate proximity switches and controls to provide control and operation of the applicance. Light emitting diodes (LEDs) are optionally incorporated into a door handle for the appliance in an area out of sight such that only the light produced by the LEDs is seen and illuminates a handle for opening the door of the appliance. Additionally, opaque glass technology may be incorporated into one or more surfaces of the appliance which enables an opaque panel to become transparent to view the content of the interior of the appliance, such as a refrigerator. | 06-09-2011 |
20110149551 | Illumination System For Cavities - A system to light a cavity | 06-23-2011 |
20110149552 | OVEN LAMP HOLDER WITH BAYONET LOCK - The present invention relates to a lamp holder with bayonet lock that provides interior illumination in kitchen equipment or similar devices, particularly in domestic ovens, and it is characterized in that it consists of (i) plastic or porcelain body ( | 06-23-2011 |
20110164399 | SHELF WITH LED ASSEMBLY - A shelving assembly ( | 07-07-2011 |
20110235307 | System for Lighting Refrigeration Cabinets Using LED Lights - The invention relates to a lighting system intended to light the interior of cabinets of the type used in commercial refrigerators, having glass doors. The system is based on a series of three interconnected LEDs mounted on a printed circuit board (PCB). The assembly is inserted into a diffusion tube, the shape of which enables optimized light emission and is designed for sections installed inside cabinet door frames. The LEDs can be powered by a current or voltage source and the manner in which the LEDs are housed along the inner periphery of the door enables the optimized lighting of the items on display. | 09-29-2011 |
20120014090 | REFRIGERATOR - The present invention relates to a refrigerator, and more particularly, to a refrigerator can display state information on a storage space, direct a light to an inside of the storage space when the door is opened, requires no additional lighting enabling to utilize a storage space to the maximum and to produce a high quality appearance. | 01-19-2012 |
20120033406 | OVEN, ESPECIALLY DOMESTIC OVEN - The invention relates to an oven ( | 02-09-2012 |
20120057328 | Lighting Unit ( UFO ) - There is disclosed a composite lighting unit | 03-08-2012 |
20120106129 | LIGHTING SYSTEM FOR APPLIANCE - A lighting system for an appliance is disclosed. In one embodiment, the lighting system includes a light shelf including a substantially planar light guide having a support member for releaseably coupling the light shelf to the appliance, a light injector coupled to a first end the light shelf, the light injector including a substrate having at least one light source disposed thereon and a housing for at least partially enclosing the at least one light source, wherein light emitted from the at least one light source is directed into the light guide, and an end piece coupled to a second end of the light shelf opposite the first end. | 05-03-2012 |
20120106130 | ILLUMINATING BEVERAGE COOLER - An illuminating beverage container cooler. The sleeve of the cooler is made of a flexible thermally insulating material, such as neoprene, and the base of the cooler is made of a rigid material with lights and necessary batteries installed within a containment compartment in said base. The lights, when turned on, result in the portion of the bottle above the insulating cylindrical sleeve sidewalls being illuminated. The illuminating cooler also functions as a flashlight when the beverage container is removed. | 05-03-2012 |
20120127696 | SIGNATURE LIGHTING SYSTEM FOR APPLIANCE - A signature lighting system for an appliance includes a carrier, a light guide disposed adjacent the carrier, a light source disposed adjacent the light guide and in electrical communication with a source of electrical energy to selectively energize the light source, wherein the light source emits light into the light guide, and a light housing received in the carrier and substantially enclosing the light source, wherein at least one of the light housing and the carrier militates against a relative motion between the light guide and the carrier. | 05-24-2012 |
20120140440 | INDUCTIVELY POWERED LIGHTING ASSEMBLY - An inductive lighting assembly for an appliance is provided. The appliance includes a cabinet, a liner installed in the cabinet, and at least one shelf mounted in the cabinet. The inductive lighting assembly includes a coil locator channel recessed into the cabinet, a primary coil mounted proximate to the coil locator channel, a shelf having a projection coupled thereto; the projection configured to be at least partially inserted into the coil locator channel to separate a metallic object placed on the shelf from the primary coil by a predetermined distance, and a secondary coil mounted in the projection, the primary coil transferring power to the secondary coil through inductive power transfer, the secondary coil being electrically connected to a light assembly installed in the appliance. A refrigerator including an inductive lighting system is also provided herein. | 06-07-2012 |
20120170247 | METHOD OF USING LIGHT-EMITTING DIODE (LED) LIGHTING TO ILLUMINATE THE INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE OVENS - A Light Emitting Diode light system for a domestic appliance includes a Light Emitting Diode light panel mounted on a first wall of the appliance. Light Emitting Diodes are mounted along a periphery of the panel for emitting light through a first surface of the panel. A second reflective surface is formed opposite the first surface of the panel. A diffuser is provided for diffusing light emitted by the Light Emitting Diodes. A power supply source connected to the Light Emitting Diode panel for providing power to the panel. A method of illuminating the interior of a microwave oven includes providing a first Light Emitting Diode panel mounted on a first wall of the microwave; providing a second Light Emitting Diode panel mounted on the first wall of the microwave; providing a diffuser for diffusing light emitted by the light emitting diodes; and providing a power supply source connected to the Light Emitting Diode panel to provide power to the panel. | 07-05-2012 |
20120182716 | BACKLIGHT MODULE AND HEATING DEVICE THEREOF - The present invention discloses a backlight module, comprising a back plate, a reflection plate, a cold cathode fluorescent lamp (CCFL), an optical film, a panel and a front frame, wherein the backlight module further comprises a heating device, and the heating device is disposed between the reflection plate and the CCFL. When the backlight module of the present invention is used in a cold area, the heating device is electrically powered in advance to generate heat and to heat the CCFL, and temperature of the CCFL can be raised to a normal initiation temperature which is above ten degrees below zero. Accordingly, the CCFL can avoid usage of over-power voltages in low temperature initiation thereof, and the life of the CCFL is less affected. | 07-19-2012 |
20120230014 | Fireplace with Lighting and Heating Arrangement - A fireplace assembly includes an outer enclosure and an inner enclosure partitioned into first and second compartments. The inner enclosure is positioned within the outer enclosure. A light source is arranged within one of the first compartment and the second compartment and at least one of a lighting element and a heating element is included. Light emitted from the light source is emitted into portions of the lighting element and heating element to luminate portions of the same positioned within the first chamber. | 09-13-2012 |
20120262906 | LED LIGHT - An LED light ( | 10-18-2012 |
20120320564 | INSULATED TRANSPARENT PANEL WITH LIGHT EMITTING DIODE LIGHTING FOR USE IN A REFRIGERATED DISPLAY CASE - One aspect provides a sealed transparent panel for use in a refrigerated display case. In this embodiment, the panel comprises first and second transparent sheets having a sealed space therebetween, and at least one light emitting diode (LED) located within the sealed space and extending along a length of the first and second transparent sheets. | 12-20-2012 |
20130003350 | COOKING APPLIANCE AND METHOD FOR OPERATING A COOKING APPLIANCE - A cooking appliance includes a muffle having walls to delimit a cooking chamber. The muffle has a front face with a loading opening which is delimited peripherally by a front edge of the muffle. A lighting apparatus has at least one first light source for lighting up the cooking chamber and/or for displaying information. The at least one first light source is activated in at least a first operating mode of the cooking appliance, and at least one second light source is activated in a second operating mode of the cooking appliance, with the second operating mode being different from the first operating mode. | 01-03-2013 |
20130003351 | COOKER - A cooking appliance includes a muffle having walls to delimit a cooking chamber. The muffle has a front face provided with a loading opening which is delimited peripherally by a front edge of the muffle. A lighting apparatus has at least one light source which is configured to light up the cooking chamber and/or to display information. The at least one light source is disposed outside the cooking chamber and in front of the front edge of the muffle when the cooking appliance is viewed from the front. | 01-03-2013 |
20130027906 | REFRIGERATOR - A refrigerator includes: a main body including an opening in a front face; a semiconductor light-emitting device disposed on an inner wall of the main body, emitting light toward an inside of the main body; and a cover. The cover includes: a light-transmission part disposed with a transmission axis A inclined toward a back of the main body more than an inner wall axis C is, the transmission axis A being perpendicular to an outer face of the light-transmission part that faces the inside of the main body, and the inner wall axis C being perpendicular to the inner wall face on which the semiconductor light-emitting device is disposed; and a support part supporting the light-transmission part. The semiconductor light-emitting device has a light axis B which extends in the same direction as or is inclined toward the opening more than the transmission axis A is. | 01-31-2013 |
20130050984 | REFRIGERATOR WITH EXTERNALLY MOUNTED LIGHTING - A refrigerator constructed in accordance to one example of the present disclosure includes a cabinet that defines an interior volume. A first door is coupled to the cabinet and is movable between a closed position and an open position. A light is disposed on the cabinet outside of the interior volume. The light is configured to illuminate when the door is in the open position and shine light toward the interior volume. | 02-28-2013 |
20130077287 | Touch Electric Fireplace - A touch electric fireplace comprises a housing, an imaging screen installed in the housing, a light source, a flame processing device, and a reflecting module. A window is defined on a front wall of the housing, a transparent insulator completely shields the window as well as a rim of the window, a touch area is arranged on the transparent insulator and along the rim of the window, and a touch panel is attached to a front side of the transparent insulator of the touch area; whereby, the electric fireplace is easily operated and controlled by simply touching the touch panel. | 03-28-2013 |
20130120966 | REFRIGERATOR HAVING AN INTERNAL LIGHTING SYSTEM - A refrigerator includes a thermally insulating internal container having an interior space, a refrigeration apparatus for cooling the interior space, and a door leaf arranged pivotably relative to the internal container for opening and closing the interior space. Arranged within the interior space is an internal lighting system for at least partially illuminating the interior space. The lighting system includes a conductor board having an electrical contact, a housing having a shaft which is open in a direction toward the interior space so as to allow the conductor board to be pushed into the shaft, and a lighting member arranged within the housing and fastened on the conductor board. An electrical line supplies electrical energy to the lighting member and is provided with an edge board plug which is electrically connected to the electrical contact of the conductor board for connecting the lighting member electrically to the electrical line. | 05-16-2013 |
20130128494 | REFRIGERATOR - A refrigerator is provided. The refrigerator may include an inner case provided in an outer case, a recess formed in the inner and having a predetermined depth, a light source received in the recess, and a cover received in the recess and surrounding the light source. The light source may direct light toward a rear portion of the inner case to illuminate a corresponding compartment formed there. The cover may include an extension extending substantially in parallel to the inner case and received in the recess to prevent light emitted by the light source from being directed toward a front portion of the inner case. | 05-23-2013 |
20130128495 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR MANAGING APPLIANCE EQUIPMETS - A method and apparatus adapted to sense improper functioning of an appliance. If the appliance does not function properly, a signal is sent to warn of the improper functioning appliance. | 05-23-2013 |
20130170180 | LIGHT EMITTING DIODE LAMP - The LED lamp includes a housing, an LED chip, a control module, a battery and a heater with a temperature controlled switch. The housing is composed of a front cover and a back cover. The LED chip, control module and the battery are received in the housing. The control module is electrically connected to the LED chip for driving the LED chip. The battery is electrically connected to the control module for providing alternative power to the LED chip. | 07-04-2013 |
20130201657 | OVEN MUFFLE AND OVEN - The present application in particular is directed to an oven muffle ( | 08-08-2013 |
20130208446 | LIGHTING UNIT FOR A LARGE ELECTRICAL DEVICE - A lighting unit for a large electrical household appliance includes a base part configured to receive a luminous element and having positive engagement elements, and a top part configured for attachment to the base part through displacement of the top part longitudinally in a connection plane relative to the base part. The top part has in displacement direction a front region which is provided with two gripping hooks for engagement with the positive engagement elements of the base part, with the gripping hooks engaging below the positive engagement elements. | 08-15-2013 |
20130229788 | ILLUMINATION DEVICE FOR A COOKING HOB WITH A GLASS CERAMIC PANEL - The present invention relates to an illumination device for a cooking hob with a glass ceramic panel. The illumination device includes a funnel-shaped reflector ( | 09-05-2013 |
20130258640 | ELECTRIC FIREPLACE - Disclosed herein are electric fireplaces comprising (a) a shade comprising a plurality of openings; (b) a reflector comprising a shaft and a plurality of flame-shaped reflecting elements; (c) a simulated fuel bed; (d) a light source; and (e) a flame display screen, wherein the flame display screen is located between the reflector and simulated fuel bed, and wherein the shade is located between the light source and the reflector so that light from the light source passes through the plurality of openings of the shade. | 10-03-2013 |
20130322057 | HEAT TRANSFER CAP AND REPAIRING APPARATUS AND METHOD - There is provided a heat transfer cap includes a cap unit configured to include side walls to be in contact with side surfaces of an electronic component during heating, the cap unit covering the electronic component solder-jointed to a wiring board, and a ring unit mounted outside side walls of the cap unit, a linear expansivity of the ring unit being smaller than a linear expansivity of the cap unit. | 12-05-2013 |
20130343036 | PRODUCT LIGHTING REFRIGERATION DOOR - An illustrative refrigeration unit door includes a transparent window portion that receives light from a light source such that the light exhibits total internal reflection within the window portion. A series of uniformly-sized prisms with non-uniform spacing ejects light from one face of the transparent window portion at angles around 60 degrees and 30 degrees. Collimated light can be used to reduce the amount of light ejected from a second face of the transparent window that is opposite the first face. | 12-26-2013 |
20140009906 | ILLUMINATED COOLER RECEPTACLE - An illuminated cooler including: a base receptacle; a lid; a series of lights in the interior of the base receptacle; and a solar panel across a top surface of the lid. The series of lights may be place along a top perimeter of an interior of the base receptacle and placed on a lighting track. The series of lights may be placed on at least one side of an interior of the base receptacle. In one particular embodiment, the base receptacle includes a battery as an alternative power source. | 01-09-2014 |
20140104811 | COOLING BOX FOR COMPONENTS OR CIRCUITS - The invention relates to a cooling box ( | 04-17-2014 |
20140140040 | ENERGIZING SYSTEM OF REMOVABLE COMPONENTS PROVIDED WITH ELECTRIC-ELECTRONIC DEVICES AND ELECTRIC DRIVING METHOD FOR DEVICES DISPOSED IN REMOVABLE COMPONENTS - The present invention, which aims at solving the problem of supplying electricity to removable components of household appliances and other apparatuses in general, pertains to the field of parts and accessories for household appliances and refers to removable components of equipments comprising wireless powered electronic devices. More specifically, the present invention is directed to removable shelves comprising illuminating means, in which their power supply is wireless. | 05-22-2014 |
20140153219 | Cooling System Utilizing Potential Energy - A cooling system utilizing a potential energy that provides cooling with low power consumption is disclosed. The cooling system may comprise a heat dissipating member, a support structure, a movable assembly, and a coil. In one embodiment, the movable assembly may be configured to oscillate above the heat dissipating member by utilizing induction from the coil and the potential energy to generate air flow that provide cooling on the heat dissipating member. In other embodiments, the movable assembly may be configured to oscillate substantially within the recess of the heat dissipating member. | 06-05-2014 |
20140153220 | LIGHTING UNIT MADE UP OF AN INSULATING GLASS PANEL AND LIGHT-EMITTING DIODES - A lighting unit includes a glass panel including at least two spaced sheets of glass, and a lighting system based on light-emitting diodes the light-emitting portion of which is disposed facing each of the edge surfaces of the sheets of glass and carried by at least one section associated at least with the edge surface of the glass panel. The section is associated with the edge surface of the glass panel without creating thermal bridges. It is attached against the edge surface of the glass panel or demountably fixed to it. | 06-05-2014 |
20140160730 | REFRIGERATOR APPLIANCE - A refrigerator appliance is provided. The refrigerator appliance includes a printed circuit board positioned within a door of the refrigerator appliance above a dispenser recess of the refrigerator appliance. An orthogonal light emitting device is mounted to the printed circuit board and is configured for directing light into the dispenser recess. | 06-12-2014 |
20140160731 | LED LAMP AND ILLUMINATION AREA HAVING SAME - A freezer lamp includes a strip lamp holder, a light module and a socket. The light module is disposed in the strip lamp holder. The socket is disposed on the end of the strip lamp holder and electrically connected to the light module. The strip lamp holder includes a main lateral surface and a mounting lateral surface. An installation groove is formed in the main lateral surface along length direction thereof. The light module is received into the installation groove. Two clamping grooves are formed in the mounting lateral surface along length direction thereof and are spaced apart from each other. The distance between the two clamping edges is exactly equal to that between the two clamping grooves. The clamping edge is cooperating with the corresponding buckle of clamping groove. | 06-12-2014 |
20140254134 | Wide- Angle Non- Imaging Illumination Lens Arrayable for Close Planar Targets - A circular LED illumination lens for short throw lighting, for example, as part of a set of such devices installed on mullions in reach-in refrigerator cabinets, to uniformly light access across the rectangular door and shelves. The len has an upper surface with a cavity for the LED, an upper surface the shape of a toroid, generated by an elliptical arc, that serves to magnify the light rays from the LED in an outboard direction, and the minor axis tilted about 17 degrees relatives the center axis of the LED which serves to direct the rays at the center of the shelves. The upper surface also preferably includes a spherical dimple to direct light away from the center axis. | 09-11-2014 |
20140254135 | LIGHT-EMITTING DIODE LIGHT AND HEAT DEVICE - A heat and light emitting device comprising a housing and having an air circulation device, a light-emitting diode, and a heating element contained within the housing. The device further comprising a cover for attachment to the housing. The heat and light emitting device is in a form of a heat lamp or in a form of an oval, square, rectangle or other geometric shape. A surface of the device or a component thereof are optionally coated with a coating composition. | 09-11-2014 |
20140254136 | LED SHELF LIGHT FOR PRODUCT DISPLAY CASES - A thin flexible light strip is formed by printing microscopic LEDs in rectangular sections along the light strip, where each rectangular section creates a vertically elongated emission profile. The light strip has a length approximately equal to the length of a shelf supporting products (e.g., bottles) to be illuminated. The shelf may be in a glass-door cooler in a store. Each section is located along the light strip to be centered with a product in the front row on the shelf. The light strip is supported by a plastic holder that attaches to the front of the shelf. The holder angles the light strip upward between 20-40 degrees, relative to vertical, to substantially uniformly illuminate each product equally. The holder may support an additional light strip that is angled downward toward products on a lower shelf. | 09-11-2014 |
20140268646 | LIGHT ANIMATION IN AN APPLIANCE - An appliance such as a refrigerator includes a housing such as a refrigerator cabinet, a compartment disposed within the refrigerator cabinet or housing, a visual display positioned at an interior of the compartment, a circuit operatively connected to the visual display and configured to operate the visual display in a manner indicative of an environmental system of the refrigerator. The visual display may be a flat panel display and may show an animation. | 09-18-2014 |
20140268647 | HEATERS FOR ELECTROMAGNETIC WAVE TRANSMITTING SURFACES IN COLD-TEMPERATURE ENVIRONMENTS - An electromagnetic wave transmitting device having a body and a heating assembly. The body can include a transmitting end and a receiving end. The heating assembly can be disposed on at least a portion of the transmitting end of the body. The heating assembly can include an electrically resistive element having an electrical connector. The heating assembly can also include a first electrically non-conductive film disposed over the electrically resistive element. | 09-18-2014 |
20140376206 | Merchandise display system - The present invention relates to an arrangement ( | 12-25-2014 |
20150023000 | LIGHTED REFRIGERATOR SHELF WITH OVERMOLD - A shelf for supporting items including but not limited to in refrigerated appliances includes in an integrated fashion a supporting surface and around the perimeter of the supporting surface of similar dimensions. A lighting subassembly is mountable to or integrated in the framing. Electrical power can be through touchless or contact electrical communication. In one form the supporting surface is a single substantially clear plate. In another form the supporting surface is a thin glass top layer and a bottom layer overmolded with the framing to the thin glass top layer. | 01-22-2015 |
20150077975 | CONTAINER APPARATUS AND METHOD OF USING SAME - A container apparatus includes a container and a light assembly. The light assembly can include four elongate light members. The container can include a rectangular base and a rectangular sidewall extending upwardly from the base. The sidewall defines four corners of the container, and four elongate recesses are formed in the sidewall proximate the four corners of the sidewall to receive the elongate light members. The recesses are sized and shaped to conform to the elongate light members so that the light members can be releasably retained within the elongate recesses. | 03-19-2015 |
20150109760 | GLASS CERAMIC AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING SAME - A glass ceramic article is provided so that a reliable coloring with a defined transmittance is ensured. The reliable coloring of the glass ceramic article is based on a high content of iron oxide of more than 0.1 percent by weight which itself has a strongly coloring effect does not further reduce transmittance but rather interacts with vanadium oxide to attenuate the absorption caused by vanadium oxide. | 04-23-2015 |
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20150345856 | INTEGRATED LIGHTING SYSTEM FOR ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES, AND ELECTRICAL APPLIANCE PROVIDED WITH SAID LIGHTING SYSTEM - The present invention refers to electrical appliances and refers to a lighting system aiming to solve the technical problem of inadequate lighting apparatus of the doors of the appliances and minimize the shadow regions formed by the known lighting patterns and currently used. To this end, the invention provides a lighting system comprising at least one light source cooperating with the inner distal portion of door, said light source arranged to project spotlight at an angle comprised in the range between 90 and 120 degrees, and wherein the projection of spotlight cooperates with spotlight of light source of inner compartment of cabinet to eliminate the shadow areas arising from said light source. | 12-03-2015 |
20150354765 | LIGHTING ASSEMBLY - A modular track light emitting diode (LED) lighting assembly is provided for improved product lighting in display cases, including refrigeration applications. The modular track LED lighting assembly has a series of LED, including one or more flat LED arranged at an angle to form a lighting spine. In a specific inventive embodiment, the one or more flat LED are arranged at a forty five degree angle. Embodiments of the modular track LED lighting assembly may be configured with a single sided series of light sources or single lighting spine for installation on corners or shelves, or with a double sided series of light sources or lighting spines for mounting on mullions between doors of a display cabinet. The lighting assembly may be powered via battery, or via an alternating current (AC) source that is converted to a direct current (DC) voltage. | 12-10-2015 |
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20160018099 | ILLUMINATING DEVICE FOR A HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCE AND HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCE WITH SUCH AN ILLUMINATING DEVICE - An illuminating device for a household appliance, with a wall of the household appliance, and a circuit board with at least one light source. The circuit board is arranged on a carrier, which is formed as a fixing adapter for the circuit board on the wall. The invention also relates to a household appliance with an illuminating device. | 01-21-2016 |
20160040860 | LED LIGHT FIXTURE ASSEMBLY WITH ELONGATED STRUCTURAL FRAME MEMBERS - An LED light fixture assembly includes an elongated first support member, an elongated second support member spaced from and substantially parallel to the first support member, and a plurality of elongated LED lighting fixtures coupled to and extending between the first support member and the second support member. Each LED lighting fixture includes an elongated structural frame member having a substantially channel shaped support portion, and a mounting portion opposite the support portion. Each LED lighting fixture also includes a plurality of LED light modules secured to and positioned along the mounting portion, and a cover extending along and supported by the mounting portion. The cover is positioned so light emitted from the plurality of LED light modules passes through the cover and away from the mounting portion. | 02-11-2016 |
20160123656 | LED LIGHTING ARRAY SYSTEM FOR ILLUMINATING A DISPLAY CASE - An LED lighting array system includes discrete lighting modules spatially arrayed along a support member to provide illumination of items within a display case. The modules have a low overall height that results in them being mounted in a low-profile configuration at various locations along the support member. The modules include a housing with opposed first and second sets of side apertures, a plurality of internal reflecting surfaces associated with the apertures, respectively, an external lens, a multi-sided light engine and a group of side-emitting LEDs. During operation, a first portion of light generated by the side-emitting LEDs is discharged through apertures and the lens into the cooler to illuminate contents therein, while a second portion of light generated by the side-emitting LEDs is redirected by the reflecting surface through said apertures and the lens into the cooler. | 05-05-2016 |
20160131311 | LIGHT BAR - A light bar and a refrigeration display using the light bar are disclosed. The light bar includes an optical component, a housing for reflecting light and a substrate assembly. The optical component and the housing together form a tube with a cavity. The substrate assembly is held in the cavity and includes a substrate and a plurality of LED light sources mounted on at least one side of the substrate. Light emitted from the plurality of LED light sources is irradiated to at least one predetermined area perpendicular to the substrate after passing through the optical component. | 05-12-2016 |
20160138782 | Refrigerating or freezing apparatus with illuminated interior - A refrigerating or freezing apparatus comprising an interior and a lighting device for illuminating the interior is presented. The lighting device includes in one embodiment a light-emitting element and a reflecting surface, in the direction of which the light-emitting element emits a light beam and by which the light beam is reflected in the direction of the interior. The lighting device further includes a drive device controlled by a control unit to adjust the light-emitting element with respect to the reflecting surface and thereby vary at least one of the radiating position and radiating direction of the light beam emitted by the light-emitting element relative to the reflecting surface. | 05-19-2016 |
20160187055 | Domestic Cooling Appliance Having At Least One Light Source And A Receiving Means For A Shelf - A domestic cooling appliance includes an internal container with four walls delimiting an interior space for receiving food. Receiving devices or receivers are disposed on the inner surfaces of at least the lateral vertical walls of the internal container. At least one shelf can be mounted the receiving devices. At least one light source, which is disposed on at least one receiving device, is configured to illuminate the internal space. | 06-30-2016 |
20160195257 | WALL-MOUNT AROMA DIFFUSING NIGHT LAMP ASSEMBLY | 07-07-2016 |
20160195328 | STORAGE APPARATUS, IN PARTICULAR FOR A REFRIGERATOR AND/OR FREEZER AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING THE REFRIGERATOR AND/OR FREEZER | 07-07-2016 |
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20160381733 | COMBINED LIGHTING AND HEATING DEVICE - The present invention relates to a combined lighting and heating device. To this end, the present invention provides a combined lighting and heating device, in which a heating means ( | 12-29-2016 |
362093000 | Nonelectric illuminator | 1 |
20080285258 | Gas Light-Post Heater - In one embodiment the instant invention combines a post having a light at its top and a heater in its middle. In one embodiment, the post has a cabinet below the heater. The cabinet may contain the fuel source of the invention so that the heater may be easily portable. In one embodiment, a wind shield protects the heater so that the heat source will not be extinguished. In one embodiment, the light and the heater have separate controls and are separately operable. | 11-20-2008 |
362094000 | With door-controlled switch | 8 |
20090052161 | REFRIGERATOR HAVING LAMP APPARATUS - A refrigerator having a lamp apparatus includes: a lamp receiving part formed at a recess portion of a rear wall surface of a storage space of the refrigerator; a light source unit installed at the lamp receiving part and being parallel to the rear wall surface of the storage space; and a lamp cover for diffusing light emitted from the light source unit. Because the light source unit and the lamp cover are provided at the lamp receiving part formed at a recess portion of the rear wall surface of the storage space of the refrigerator, both upper and lower ends of the storage space may be uniformly illuminated. | 02-26-2009 |
20090244884 | GLASS DOOR MERCHANDISER HAVING LED LIGHTS AND MOUNTING ASSEMBLY THEREFOR - A refrigerator unit with a lighted door including a cabinet including a top, bottom and opposed sides defining a front opening. The refrigerator further includes a door including a door frame mounted to the cabinet, said door frame having an inside and outside and including a top framing member, a bottom framing member, opposed side framing members and a glass panel having an exterior and an interior. Finally, provided is a lighting assembly attached to at least one of the top framing member, a bottom framing member and opposed side framing members. The lighting assembly includes a channel for maintaining a plurality of LEDs. The channel is disposed at an angle to direct light from the LED either parallel to the glass plane or at an oblique angle thereto. The system may reduce the intensity of the light when the door is opened. A method for operating a refrigerator is also disclosed. | 10-01-2009 |
20100149786 | LIGHTING DEVICE FOR REFRIGERATOR AND A METHOD OF CONTROLLING THE SAME - Provided is a lighting device for a refrigerator. A cold air duct is disposed at a rear surface of a storage room of the refrigerator, and the lighting device is disposed at the cold air duct for illuminating the storage room. Therefore, the storage capacity of the refrigerator does not decrease by the lighting device, and the efficiency of the refrigerator can increase. In addition, a user is not dazzled by light emitted from the lighting device. | 06-17-2010 |
20120230015 | LIGHTING DEVICE FOR DRAWER TYPE REFRIGERATOR - A lighting device for a drawer type refrigerator is provided. The drawer type refrigerator comprises at least one drawer having a drawer door, and an upper rotary door or an upper drawer door disposed above the drawer door. The lighting device comprises: a lamp assembly comprising a lamp and a lamp shade of a light-transmission material and disposed in a groove formed in a lower portion of the upper rotary door or the upper drawer door; a switch assembly configured to control the lamp assembly based upon whether the drawer is pulled out; a power supply assembly configured to supply power to the switch assembly; and a connection assembly connected between the lamp assembly and the switch assembly to supply power to the lamp assembly. | 09-13-2012 |
20130208447 | Internal Lighting for Refrigerated Display Cabinets - Internal lighting for refrigerated display cabinets, chillers, cold rooms or freezers, has rearwardly-directed light assemblies incorporated in the rear faces of the vertical stiles (and/or top and bottom rails) of the door frames of the cabinet doors to illuminate the contents of the cabinets. The light assemblies may be provided in recesses, grooves or channels, and may comprise LED(s), lamps or lighting strips, connected to an electricity supply. Door switches can de-energise the light assemblies when the doors are open. | 08-15-2013 |
20140268648 | DOMESTIC APPLIANCE INCLUDING PIEZOELECTRIC COMPONENTS - A domestic appliance such as a refrigerator, washing machine, and dryer is disclosed. The appliance may include a piezoelectric device. The piezoelectric device may be configured to supply electrical power to various electrically-powered elements in the appliance, such as a light source, a drive status sensor, and active balancing components. | 09-18-2014 |
20140313693 | LOW TEMPERATURE STORAGE APPARATUS AND A METHOD OF OPERATING THE SAME - A low temperature storage apparatus may include a main body, a door opening and closing a storage chamber formed in the main body, a tray including storage slots receiving items to be stored, a light emitting device, a light sensing device including light receiving sensors sensing light incident on the storage slots from the light emitting device, and a controller controlling the light emitting device, receiving sensing signals, and providing status information related to the items received in the storage slots. The controller may switch the light emitting device on when the door is opened, and may sense whether or not a sensing signal is changed when the door is closed. The controller may count time from a point of change of the sensing signal if the sensing signal is changed from a signal indicating absence of a storage item to presence of a storage item, and may switch the light emitting device off when a predetermined time from closing of the door has elapsed. | 10-23-2014 |
20190145700 | REFRIGERATOR AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF | 05-16-2019 |