Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
362095000 | WITH SWITCH PLATE OR SOCKET | 71 |
20080239701 | Emergency light - An emergency light combined with a faceplate base of a switch and a socket is installed inside the faceplate base and shoots light through a transparent faceplate set at the front of the faceplate base. Thus the emergency light is hidden behind the faceplate base, not needed to be fixed on a wall, with the power wire not exposed out of the switch and the socket. The emergency light includes a case, a lamp plate fixed in the case, a rechargeable battery attached at one side of the lamp plate, a cap closing on the case, a connecting base, plural lamps and plural indicating lamps arranged on the lamp plate, a power connecting base fixed on an outer side of the case. | 10-02-2008 |
20080239702 | APPARATUS FOR PROVIDING AN AUXILIARY ELECTRICAL OUTLET - An apparatus is provided for mounting between a light fixture and an electrical box supplying a source of electrical power to the fixture where the apparatus includes an auxiliary electrical outlet that is electrically connected to the source of electrical power. | 10-02-2008 |
20080259592 | Lamp Socket - A lamp socket has a casing, a switching contact assembly, a stem assembly, an electric tab, a photo switch, a first electric connector and a second electric connector. The switching contact assembly is mounted in the casing and around the stem assembly. The stem assembly has a pawl. The pawl has multiple surfaces. The electric tab is mounted on two of the surfaces of the pawl and selectively contacts the switching contact assembly. The first electric connector and the second electric connector are connected electrically to the photo switch. The contact between the electric tab and the switching contact assembly switches via turning the stem assembly to turn on or off two lights. Furthermore, the lamp socket turns on one of the lights based on ambient light. | 10-23-2008 |
20090052162 | COMBINATION DEVICE INCLUDING A GUIDE LIGHT AND AN ELECTRICAL COMPONENT - There is disclosed a combination electrical device comprising a housing wherein there can be at least one light and at least one sensor disposed in the housing. The light serves as a guide light wherein the sensor is for determining the presence or absence of light. Inside the housing can be face terminals which extend up to a user accessible interface in the form of apertures for receiving prongs of a plug. The housing can include an additional housing for receiving a circuit board coupled to the light and the sensor. In addition, there can be a translucent cover for covering the light and the sensor. In at least one embodiment, the translucent cover can extend along at least one fourth of a length of a front face of the housing. In another embodiment, the translucent cover can extend along at least one third of a length of a front face of the housing. In still another embodiment, the translucent cover can extend along one half of a length of the housing. | 02-26-2009 |
20090091917 | Switch attachment for visual enhancement - A switch attachment for visual enhancement utilizing photoluminescent material. The invention incorporates photoluminescent material into devices for locating switches in low light conditions. The invention is embodied by attachments to switch assemblies, which utilize existing structures for attachment, or by the use of adhesives. The photoluminescent material is incorporated directly into the invention or is painted on or dyed. | 04-09-2009 |
20090109653 | Electrical socket with emergency lighting device - An electrical socket with emergency lighting device is disclosed, including a housing, a circuit board, at least one light-emitting diode (LED), at least one socket, a panel and a power accumulation unit. The circuit board, the power accumulate unit, the at least one LED, and the at least one socket are arranged inside the housing. The circuit board is electrically connected to the at least one light-emitting diode and is also electrically connected to an external power source. The power accumulation unit is electrically connected to the external power source via the circuit board to form a circuit loop. The panel is releasably mounted to the housing and forms an opening corresponding to each of the at least one socket to expose the socket. | 04-30-2009 |
20090141477 | Illuminated Face Receptacle Structure - The present invention is directed to an electrical wiring device that includes a body member including a hot line terminal interface element and a neutral line terminal interface element accessible from an exterior portion of the body member. The body member also includes a hot load contact structure electrically coupled to the hot line terminal interface element and a neutral load contact structure electrically coupled to the neutral line terminal interface element, both the hot load contact structure and the neutral load contact structure being disposed in an interior portion of the body member. A cover member is coupled to the body member and including at least one receptacle face structure. The at least one receptacle face structure includes a set of receptacle outlet openings formed in a substantially planar portion thereof. The set of receptacle outlet openings includes a neutral opening and a hot opening in alignment with the neutral load contact structure and the hot load contact structure, respectively, the at least one receptacle face structure forming an interior region including at least one reflective surface formed therein. A light emission circuit assembly includes at least one light emitting device disposed in the interior region. The at least one light emitting device being is offset a predetermined distance from an interior surface of the substantially planar portion. The at least one light emitting device is configured to emit illumination in a plane that is substantially parallel to the interior surface such that the emitted illumination is diffusely reflected by the at least one reflective surface onto the interior surface of the planar portion and into the neutral opening and the hot opening. | 06-04-2009 |
20090180274 | SWITCH PLATE AREA LIGHT - A switch plate area light for attachment to an electrical box includes a body having a first aperture adapted to accommodate an element selected from a switch and an outlet, a second aperture adapted to accommodate a screw for attaching the body to the electrical box, and a third aperture located at a light-directing portion of the body. The light further includes a light emitting diode (LED) located in the third aperture, wherein the third aperture is adapted to receive the LED. The light also includes a driver circuit, connected with the LED and mounted on the body, the driver circuit having a pair of wires to be interconnected with the circuitry of the electrical box without the removal of the electrical box, wherein no ground wire is used to connect the driver circuit, and a load borne by the element is not activated when the LED is on. | 07-16-2009 |
20090213567 | LIGHTED POWER OUTLET SYSTEM AND METHOD - A lighted power outlet system having a plurality of outlets includes light emitters, such as light emitting diodes or other light emitting devices. The light emitters are internally positioned within the interior of the outlet system so that light is projected through terminal apertures of the outlets. The projected light is visible from locations exterior to the outlet system to assist in guiding alignment of plug prongs with the terminal apertures for engagement of electrical plugs with the outlets of the outlet system. | 08-27-2009 |
20090237913 | SWITCH COVER PLATE WITH LIGHTING MECHANISM - A switch cover plate with lighting mechanism includes a cover plate having a receiving section arranged on at least one edge thereof, and a lighting mechanism removably assembled to the cover plate. The lighting mechanism includes an enclosure, a retaining section located on at least one side of the enclosure for detachably connecting to the receiving section, a control unit provided in the enclosure, and at least one light-emitting unit provided on the enclosure and electrically connected to the control unit. The lighting mechanism can be easily assembled to and removed from the cover plate for use as night lighting, emergency lighting, and a mobile lighting device. | 09-24-2009 |
20100014277 | Method and apparatus for illuminating a wall plate - A wall plate assembly configured to be arranged with a wall mounted switch or electrical outlet is illuminated in a manner at least some light is totally internally reflected. Various lighting effects may be produced by the wall plate assembly. An integral light source, such as LED(s), may be employed. An image may be applied to the wall plate assembly in a static or dynamic manner and be illuminated by the light source directly or by the internally reflected light. The wall plate assembly may include electronics that control the light source or image and may receive data for controlling the light source or image data via a communications interface. | 01-21-2010 |
20100033950 | SWITCHPLATE WITH NIGHTLIGHT - A switchplate incorporating a nightlight. A nightlight control operator such as a pushbutton is located on the switchplate. The nightlight may be powered from battery cells carried on the switchplate or alternatively by connection to the electrical circuit controlled by the associated switch. In either case, the nightlight may be illuminated by the nightlight control operator at the discretion of the user. The switchplate may have indicia such as text, logos, symbols, and depictions of objects. | 02-11-2010 |
20100033951 | ELECTRICAL COVER PLATE WITH VISUAL ENHANCEMENT - A switch plate has a central aperture to accommodate the actuator or an outlet socket for an electrical switch. At least one recess is formed in the switch plate. Photoluminescent material is inserted into the recess so that under low light or darkened conditions, the photoluminescent material indicates the location of the switch actuator or socket. In one embodiment, a pair of photoluminescent strips extend on opposite sides of the aperture. | 02-11-2010 |
20100097781 | SYSTEM FOR LIGHT SWITCH IDENTIFICATION - A light switch cover having a light switch identifier to identify light coupled to a particular light switch. To this end, the light switch identifier may be positioned adjacent the light switch and/or a designation (number, letter or both) may be established for the light switch identifier and the light switch. The light switch cover may include a small clear cover behind which a label is positioned which identifies the particular light (or other device) that the corresponding light switch is operable to control. | 04-22-2010 |
20100277892 | POWER DEVICE WITH LIGHTED OUTLETS - A power device having illuminated power outlets is disclosed. The power device includes a housing, a power input interface to the housing, and a plurality of power outlets on the housing for distributing power from the input. Within the housing of the power device, a printed circuit board has at least one LED positioned adjacent to at least one of the plurality of outlets to illuminate the openings of the outlets from within the interior housing. | 11-04-2010 |
20120008307 | Method and apparatus for illuminating a wall plate - A wall plate assembly configured to be arranged with a wall mounted switch or electrical outlet is illuminated in a manner at least some light is totally internally reflected. Various lighting effects may be produced by the wall plate assembly. An integral light source, such as LED(s), may be employed. An image may be applied to the wall plate assembly in a static or dynamic manner and be illuminated by the light source directly or by the internally reflected light. The wall plate assembly may include electronics that control the light source or image and may receive data for controlling the light source or image data via a communications interface. | 01-12-2012 |
20120033407 | HIGH POWERED UNIVERSAL LED LAMP - An LED lamp that allows for the replacement of incandescent bulbs used in various different lighting systems without the degradation of operating properties commonly associated with conventional LED replacement lamps. Regarding a conventional landscape lighting system, the system commonly comprises a transformer configured to supply power to a specific number of individual lamps having a specific bulb installed therein. The LED lamp may allow the user to selectively vary the number of individual lamps utilized in the landscape lighting system. Further, if the landscape lighting system is designed to utilize incandescent bulbs, the LED lamp may allow for the convenient and easy replacement of the incandescent bulbs to allow the user to achieve the maximum benefits associated with the use of LED lamps over conventional incandescent bulbs. | 02-09-2012 |
20120140441 | LED LAMP - An exemplary LED lamp includes a socket, an LED module, a signal receiver, and a signal emitter. The LED module includes a micro-computer processor, a power module and an adjuster electrically connecting with the micro-computer processor and the power module. The LED module is mounted on the adjuster. The signal receiver is mounted on the LED module. The signal receiver receives a signal emitted from the signal emitter and transmits the signal to the micro-computer processor. The micro-computer processor dictates the power module to drive the adjuster to rotate. The LED module rotates following the rotation of the adjuster to change an illumination angle of the LED module. | 06-07-2012 |
20120140442 | LIGHT SOURCE FOR ILLUMINATION APPARATUS AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME - There is provided a light source for an illumination apparatus and a method of manufacturing the same. The light source includes a light emitting device; a power unit module supplying an electrical signal to the light emitting device; a support unit having the light emitting device thereon and discharging heat generated by the light emitting device to the outside; and a housing unit covering and protecting the light emitting device, the power unit module and the support unit. The light emitting device is disposed to have a height greater than that of a contact region between the power unit module and the housing unit with relation to a lower edge of the housing unit. | 06-07-2012 |
20120170248 | LUMINAIRE ON WHICH LAMP IS MOUNTED WITH CAP - According to one embodiment, a luminaire includes a lamp unit, a socket and a seal member. The lamp unit has a watertight structure, includes a light-emitting portion and a lighting circuit integrated therein, and is formed with a cap in a range where a plug electrically connected to the lighting circuit projects. The socket has a mounting portion for the cap and a terminal provided on the mounting portion. The terminal is electrically connected to the plug when the cap is coupled to the mounting portion. The seal member is attached along an outer peripheral portion of a joint surface between the cap and the mounting portion, and seals a portion between the lamp unit and the socket with a watertight condition. | 07-05-2012 |
20120218738 | LIGHTING ASSEMBLY AND LIGHT MODULE FOR SAME - A lighting assembly that has a light fixture and an LED light module is provided. One or more resilient members generate an axial force when the LED light module is removably coupled to the light fixture to thereby exert a force on the LED light module to resiliently maintain the LED light module in resilient contact with the light fixture or socket of the light fixture to thereby thermally couple the LED light module to the light fixture or socket of the light fixture. One or both of the LED light module and light fixture have one or more engaging members, and one or both of the LED light module and the light fixture have one or more slots configured to removably receive the one or more engaging members therein when coupling the LED light module to the light fixture. | 08-30-2012 |
20120268919 | SWITCH PANEL ILLUMINATION STRUCTURE - A switch panel illumination structure for mounting to an outer side of an indoor switch includes a panel provided with a receptacle, and an illumination mechanism detachably received in the receptacle. A conductive section is disposed in the receptacle and electrically connected to an AC/DC conversion module. The illumination mechanism has a first and a second light-emitting section electrically connected to an illumination control module thereof, and the illumination control module is electrically connected to the AC/DC conversion module via contacts and the conductive section. The illumination mechanism further has a switch section electrically connected to the first and second light-emitting sections and the illumination control module. The illumination mechanism can be securely located in the receptacle to serve as a night lamp or an emergency light or be easily removed from the receptacle for use as a flashlight without changing the appearance and the size of the panel. | 10-25-2012 |
20120293982 | Battery powered lamp socket that supplies energy for LED or CFL light bulbs - A standard table lamp requires an electrical outlet to supply alternating current (AC) and illuminate a standard AC light bulb, including new technology, low wattage AC light bulbs such as a 7 Watt LED or a 7 Watt CFL. This limits the placement and portability of light emitting devices such as table lamps, floor lamps, chandeliers or wall sconces within a commercial or residential living space. To date, there are products that use batteries to power light sources but the form factors are usually bland and unattractive to interior designers and homeowners alike. This invention takes the idea of portable lighting and standardizes the form factor by using already developed standard low wattage AC light bulbs such as LED and CFL and standard AC light bulb sockets embedded in the design. | 11-22-2012 |
20120320565 | Lighting System - A lighting fixture capable of efficiently radiating heat of a lamp device may be configured to be attached to a socket device. In some examples, by attaching the lamp device to the socket device, a cap portion of the lamp device is brought into contact with a fixture body, and pressed against and brought into close contact with the fixture body by an elastic body. Heat generated by lighting of LEDs of the lamp device is conducted from the cap portion to the fixture body and efficiently radiated. | 12-20-2012 |
20130039034 | Panel Illumination System - An illumination system integrateable into or retrofit onto a circuit panel breaker box. The system may include a light source, a power supply, and a switch to activate a light when the panel cover is removed, or when the line power to the breaker box is interrupted, or when the specific breaker for the light in the area of the panel is tripped. The system may include a light external to the breaker box to provide assistance in locating the box in a power-outage or tripped breaker situation, a light within the panel cover recess with a switch that activates the light when the panel cover door is opened to provide illumination for assessing the status of the breakers, and a light behind the panel cover with a switch that activates the light when the panel cover is removed to access the wiring and breakers within the box. | 02-14-2013 |
20130039035 | LED LUMINAIRE AS A REPLACEMENT FOR INCANDESCENT LIGHT BULBS - The problem addressed by the present invention consists in providing an LED luminaire which corresponds to the known shapes for incandescent bulbs both in terms of contour and size and which enables illumination similar to that of an incandescent bulb by means of the light-emitting means both in terms of the emission response and the luminous intensity of said luminaire. The heat sink which is required for technical reasons and which bears the light-emitting means itself predetermines the shape of the incandescent bulb and the emission of the LEDs for this purpose. The heat sink can in this case be in the form of one body or can comprise a plurality of separate heat sinks, which are arranged about a central axis so as to be associated with the respective light-emitting means. | 02-14-2013 |
20130058073 | Illuminated Door Assembly for an Electrical Outlet Cover - An illuminated door assembly includes a panel having a front side, a rear side, and a through opening and is registered and used with an electrical receptacle of an electrical outlet. The opening, of sufficient size to permit access to the electrical receptacle, permits the plugging of an electrical cord with the electrical receptacle. A door panel is hingedly attached to the panel for rotation between a closed position and an open position. A light source is carried by the panel. The panel and door each include clear faces through which light emitted by the light source is projected outwardly. Electrical prongs, pivotally connected to the panel for rotation between retracted and extended positions, are operatively connected to the light source for providing electrical power to the light source when the electrical prongs are received by an electrical receptacle of the electrical outlet in connection with the assembly. | 03-07-2013 |
20130083511 | LUMINAIRE - A luminaire capable of contacting a lamp device to a luminaire main body is provided. | 04-04-2013 |
20130088854 | Led Lamp - An LED lamp includes a hollow socket including a lower receptacle, a projection on an inner surface of an upper portion, and a protrusion extending outward; a hollow holder including an annular flange on one end, bottom first and second cuts on the other end, a bendable holed handle extending outward, and a groove on an outer surface snugly put on the projection wherein the holder is seated on the socket by bending the handle downward to lockingly put on the protrusion; two opposite electrical contacts fastened on walls of the receptacle; two conductive wires each having one end secured to the electrical contact and the other extending out of the receptacle; an LED seated in the flange wherein both first and second contact wires of the LED are inserted through the channel to have their ends bent to contact the electrical contacts respectively; and a bulb. | 04-11-2013 |
20130128496 | INTEGRATED ILLUMINATION PART AND LEAD FRAME OF UMBRELLA - The manufacturing method of the integrated illumination part used in the present invention is to install annular lead frame with luminous LED chip on main part body of the umbrella, then package into one unity with transparent material such as plastic or silica gel, for example, slip ring, installation seat, handle and other parts can be used to produce the part. The purpose of the present aims at innovating the structure of annular lead frame made of sheet metal whereby to increase the mass production of integrated illumination part and diversity of light source, and fully to utilize high heat dissipation capacity of umbrella parts. It includes single-layer and multilayer structure according to the functional demand of LED chip; the manufacturing method of annular lead frame is first to produce LED chip and lead frame into LED lead frame, then bend it into annular with jig according to the appearance of main part body and fix power pin into annular structure with fastener. | 05-23-2013 |
20130170181 | LED LAMP - An LED lamp includes a socket and a shallow dish-shaped body detachably connected to the socket. The body includes a rear cover, a transparent front cover, a lamp board, a number of LED light sources, a driving circuit board, and a fixing member. The front cover has a honeycombed pattern including a plurality of cells. The LED light sources are mounted on the lamp board facing an inside of the front cover, and each LED light source is configured to emit a light beam toward the front cover so as to create a light spot in a corresponding cell on the front cover. The driving circuit board is electrically connected to the socket and the lamp board, and is configured for driving the LED light sources to emit light beams. The fixing member is configured for fixing the rear cover, the driving circuit board and the lamp board together. | 07-04-2013 |
20130170182 | LED LAMP - An LED lamp includes a socket and a shallow dish-shaped body detachably connected to the socket. The body includes a rear cover, a front cover, a fixing member, a lamp board, a number of LED light sources and a driving circuit board. The fixing member includes a ring-shaped fixing element. The lamp board is mounted on an external circumferential surface of the fixing element, the LED light sources are mounted on the lamp board facing an inside of the rear cover. The driving circuit board is configured to drive the LED light sources to emit light beams towards the rear cover. The rear cover is configured for allowing a portion of the light beams from the LED light sources to pass therethrough and reflecting remaining portion of the light beams to the front cover, and the front cover is configured for allowing the reflected light to pass therethrough. | 07-04-2013 |
20130170183 | LED LAMP - An LED lamp includes a socket and a shallow dish-shaped body detachably connected to the socket. The socket is electrically connected to an external power source. The body includes a rear cover, a transparent front cover, a lamp board, a number of LED light sources, a driving circuit board and a fixing member. The LED light sources are mounted on the lamp board facing the front cover, wherein the LED light sources are visible from an outside of the transparent front cover when they are lit. The driving circuit board is electrically connected to the socket and the lamp board, and is configured for driving the LED light sources to emit light beams. The fixing member is configured for fixing the rear cover, the driving circuit board and the lamp board together. | 07-04-2013 |
20130176708 | SOLID STATE LIGHTING ASSEMBLY - A solid state lighting assembly includes a heat sink and a socket assembly coupled to the heat sink. The socket assembly includes a socket housing having an interior surface mounted to a front of the heat sink and having an extension extending from the interior surface. The extension is received in an opening of the heat sink and extends at least partially through the heat sink. A socket contact is held by the socket housing and includes a package mating end and a power termination end. The power termination end extends into a cavity of the extension such that the power termination end extends at least partially through the heat sink. The power termination end is terminated to a power conductor and the package mating end is mechanically and electrically coupled to a solid state lighting package to supply power thereto. | 07-11-2013 |
20130201658 | LOW VOLTAGE LED LIGHTING SYSTEM - A lighting streamer for a low voltage LED lighting system includes a cable having a first end and a second end, a first connector positioned on and in electrical communication with the first end of the cable, and a second connector positioned on and in electrical communication with the second end of the cable. At least one socket is positioned between the first connector and the second connector and is in electrical communication with the cable. At least one LED light bulb is positioned in and is in electrical communication with the at least one socket. | 08-08-2013 |
20130242537 | BULB MOUNTING FIXTURE - A bulb mounting fixture includes a bulb socket to which a cap of an electrical bulb is attachable and a plug connectable to an electrical outlet. In the bulb mounting fixture, the bulb socket and the plug are configured to be connected to each other by a ball joint. | 09-19-2013 |
20130250547 | LIGHTING CONVERSION APPARATUS - A lighting conversion apparatus provided which converts a recessed light into a non-recessed light. A threaded electrical contact is designed to screw into the existing socket of a recessed light. The threaded electrical contact is connected to a socket extension, which is in turn connected to a socket extension base. A canopy is attached to the socket extension base, and fixtures extend from the canopy. The socket extension and socket extension base may telescope allow for shortening of the distance between the canopy and the threaded electrical contact. When installed, the canopy may therefore rest flush with the ceiling surrounding the recessed light hole. | 09-26-2013 |
20130301238 | LUMINAIRE HAVING A VENTED ENCLOSURE - A lighting device may include an electrical base and an enclosure which may include one or more vents. An intermediate member may be positioned between the electrical base and the enclosure. A light source may be positioned adjacent to the intermediate member to be enclosed by the enclosure and also positioned in electrical communication with the electrical base. A controller may be carried by the intermediate member and also positioned in electrical communication with the electrical base. A driver circuit may be carried by the intermediate member and also positioned in electrical communication with the electrical base. The vents may be configured to permit the flow of fluid through an interior portion of the enclosure so that the light source is in thermal communication with the fluid flow. | 11-14-2013 |
20130343037 | LINEAR LED MODULE AND SOCKET FOR SAME - A lighting assembly can include a linear light module with one or more LED light elements, where a length of the light module is greater than a width of the light module. An elongate socket removably receives the linear light module therein. The socket includes a locking mechanism actuatable to releasably and resiliently lock the linear light module in the socket via actuation of one or more levers. | 12-26-2013 |
20140003029 | ROTARY LAMP HOLDER | 01-02-2014 |
20140036473 | Streetlight Controllers - The subject matter included in this disclosure can be embodied in an apparatus that includes a computing device having memory and a processor. The processor can be configured to establish a wireless connection with a streetlight controller that communicates with a streetlight, initiate transmission of a set of parameters related to commissioning the streetlight, and receive, from the controller, status and identification information associated with the streetlight. | 02-06-2014 |
20140036474 | Lighting assembly and socket - A lighting assembly ( | 02-06-2014 |
20140092582 | SOCKET, A LIGHTING MODULE AND A LUMINAIRE - The invention relates to a socket ( | 04-03-2014 |
20140133130 | Receptacle Cover - A cover for an electrical receptacle including a faceplate. The cover also includes a first transmission tab configured to be electrically connected to a first power line of the electrical receptacle and a second transmission tab configured to be electrically connected to a second power line of the electrical receptacle. Additionally, the cover includes a device (such as a light source, circuit, port, or sensor) in communication with the first transmission tab and the second transmission tab. | 05-15-2014 |
20140140041 | Socket for a Lamp Having an OLED Illuminant - The invention relates to an illuminant ( | 05-22-2014 |
20140168944 | Socket, Lamp Device and Luminaire | 06-19-2014 |
20140177203 | LIGHT EMITTING DIODE (LED) LAMP REPLACEMENT SAFETY SWITCH FOR LINEAR FLUORESCENT LAMPS - Provided is a system for replacing a fluorescent lamp with a light emitting diode (LED) into a conventional fluorescent lighting fixture without modifications. The lighting assembly includes an LED unit having a first end and a second end. The lighting assembly also includes a safety locking device positioned on at least one of the first end and the second end of the LED unit and coupled to a lighting fixture. The safety locking device comprises a safety switch defining an unarmed state and an armed state. To prevent a risk of shock, the safety switch is changed from the unarmed state to the armed state upon manual activation of the safety switch after the LED unit is moved into a locked position. The armed state enables an electrical communication between the two ends of the LED unit to activate the LED unit. | 06-26-2014 |
20140177204 | CONCEALED VACUUM AIR FLOW REFLECTOR LIGHT FIXTURE - The invention is a grow light with reflectors that serve to conceal a vacuum air flow system. The air flow system does not interfere with the reflectors, which enables the reflectors to more efficiently reflect light to the plants being grown. The bulb within the grow light may be configured in many different manners, including horizontally, vertically, and diagonally. The grow light may or may not be connected to an air movement system. | 06-26-2014 |
20140198481 | LIGHTING DEVICE - A lighting device may be provided that includes: a housing; a light source body which includes a terminal; a light emitting module; and a electrical connection means which includes a connector electrically connected to the terminal and physically connects the housing with the light source body. | 07-17-2014 |
20140204560 | ILLUMINATION LIGHT SOURCE AND LIGHTING APPARATUS - An LED unit which serves as an illumination light source includes: a mounting board on which a light-emitting element, which emits light frontward, is provided; a support disposed behind the mounting board; and a case disposed so that the mounting board is sandwiched in a longitudinal direction by the case and the support. The case includes a restricting portion which restricts sideward movement of the mounting board. | 07-24-2014 |
20140204561 | ILLUMINATION LIGHT SOURCE AND LIGHTING APPARATUS - An LED unit which serves as an illumination light source includes: a light-emitting element; a circuit board provided in a drive circuit which drives the light-emitting element; a lead wire electrically connecting the light-emitting element and the drive circuit; and a case including a first opening which is an elongated opening into which the lead wire is inserted. The circuit board includes a second opening which is an elongated opening into which the lead wire is inserted, and the first opening and the second opening are disposed so that a straight line extending in a lengthwise direction of the first opening and a straight line extending in a lengthwise direction of the second opening three-dimensionally cross each other. | 07-24-2014 |
20140204562 | ILLUMINATION LIGHT SOURCE AND LIGHTING APPARATUS - An LED unit which serves as an illumination light source that is attached to lighting equipment includes: a light-emitting element; a circuit board provided in a drive circuit which drives the light-emitting element; a case inside of which the circuit board is disposed; and a connecting component at least a portion of which is disposed inside the case, for electrically connecting the lighting equipment and the drive circuit. The case includes a positioning portion which determines a position of the circuit board, and the circuit board includes an opening into which the connecting component is inserted, and which determines the position of the circuit board by way of the rim of the opening abutting the positioning portion. | 07-24-2014 |
20140254137 | MECHANICAL CONNECTOR FOR LIGHTING APPLICATIONS AND A METHOD FOR USING THE SAME - A mechanical connector is provided for lighting applications. The mechanical connector, having a modifiable length, includes a connector body portion having an anterior side and a posterior side. A cavity is disposed in the posterior side and sized to receive a lighting apparatus. More than two pins are affixed to the anterior side and extend outward therefrom. Pairs of the more than two pins have a predetermined spacing. Each of the more than two pins is removable from the connector body portion. | 09-11-2014 |
20140254138 | Hybrid Socket for Single-Filament or Dual-Filament Bulb - The present invention relates to a hybrid socket for a single-filament or dual-filament bulb consisting of a body made of an insulating material, exhibiting a front cavity for introducing the bulb, of substantially rectangular shape, complementary to the exterior shape of the base. It comprises at least one stopper of complementary cross section to that of the cavity of circular cross section, each traversed by a supply wire crimped onto a metallic contact of a first type, and a third stopper of complementary cross section to that of the cavity of oblong cross section, crimped onto an earth metallic contact. The socket furthermore comprises a locking hook for the bulb. Application: socket for type T20 blinking indicator lights or side lights. | 09-11-2014 |
20140268649 | RETROFIT LED MODULE - An LED retrofit assembly including an LED module comprising an LED lamp, and a power supply module coupled to the LED lamp. The power supply conditions power received from an external power source to power the LED lamp and is mountable remotely from the LED module. The LED module is removably supportable by a bayonet base lamp socket. | 09-18-2014 |
20140285999 | COMBINATION SPEAKER AND LIGHT SOURCE POWERED USING LIGHT SOCKET - Techniques associated with a combination speaker and light source powered using a light socket are described, including a housing comprising a plate coupled to a substantially hemispherical enclosure, a platform configured to couple a light source to a terminal configured to receive a light control signal, the light control signal configured to modify a light characteristic, a speaker coupled to the housing and configured to project audio in a direction, a light socket connector coupled to the housing and configured to provide power to the speaker and the light source when the light socket connector is coupled with a light socket, an acoustic sensor disposed on a surface of the housing, and a light sensor located within the housing, the light sensor facing away from the light source. | 09-25-2014 |
20140334128 | BULB SOCKET AND LIGHTING DEVICE - A pair of terminal portions of a bus bar (i.e. a terminal clamp) includes spring portions each of which is arranged to exert a pushing force in a direction of sandwiching a base portion of a bulb, and contact portions each provided at a tip portion of the spring portion. A housing (i.e. a socket body) includes regulation portions located on opposite side of the terminal portions and arranged to abut on the terminal portions from opposite side of the base potion to regulate elastic deformation amount of the spring portions to be within a predetermined value. | 11-13-2014 |
20140362559 | Multiple Functions Wall Cover Plate Has Built-In USB and Light Means - The multiple functions wall cover plate has built-in USB and light means connect by prong means to existing wall inner-kit's receptacle to get AC power source to multiple function wall cover's circuit(s) to drive each circuit for predetermined functions. The said cover plate fasten by screw, prong or false prong to hold on inner-kit's holder and overlay at least one of the inner receptacle to offer people safety and quickly USB charger with desire light illumination and add extra functions. | 12-11-2014 |
20150009650 | FLUORESCENT LAMP WITH NEW LED TUBE - A fluorescent lamp with a new LED tube is revealed herein to have at least one terminal socket at both sides of a lamp holder for terminals disposed at both sides of the LED tube to be plugged therein, wherein each terminal socket in the lamp holder is coupled with each of plural second substrates assembled with a filter inductor, and a rectifier diode disposed on a first substrate having light emitting diodes in the LED tube for output of a DC power with high or low voltage constant current suitably used in the light emitting diodes, so that the power efficiency for the light emitting diodes of the LED tube can be improved, the heating temperature of the light emitting diodes can be lowered and the life span for the LED tube can get longer. | 01-08-2015 |
20150009651 | LED Lamp - A LED lamp is provided. The LED lamp includes a tube and a plurality of LED light bar. The tube has a placement surface, and these LED light bar are disposed on the placement surface. Each LED light bar includes a circuit board and a plurality of LED lights, and these LED light is disposed on the circuit board. The LED light bar is mounted on the placement surface in a detachable manner. | 01-08-2015 |
20150009652 | POWER MODULE HAVING MULTIPLE POWER RECEPTACLES - A power receptacle module for a work surface having multiple power receptacles includes a mounting frame configured to be received within an aperture in the work surface, a pivoting receptacle assembly pivotally mounted in the mounting frame and configured to pivot between a first orientation and a second orientation, relative to the mounting frame. The pivoting receptacle assembly has a flat face plate and a plurality of power receptacles fixedly mounted below the flat face plate. When the pivoting receptacle assembly is in the first orientation, the flat face plate is flush with a top surface of the work surface, and the plurality of power receptacles are hidden below the work surface. When the pivoting receptacle assembly is in the second orientation, the flat face plate is disposed at an oblique angle relative to the work surface, and the plurality of power receptacles are exposed. | 01-08-2015 |
20150029694 | BULB TYPE APPARATUS AND BULB SOCKET - The bulb socket comprises a main body, a lighting module, and an adapter cover. The main body has a head portion and a carrying portion arranged on two opposite end portions thereof. The lighting module is fixed on the carrying portion of the main body and electrically connecting to the head portion. The adapter cover module has a translucent cover and a power supply. The translucent cover is disposed on the carrying portion of the main body for allowing light generated from the lighting module to go through the translucent cover. The translucent cover has a receiving compartment. The power supply unit is disposed on the receiving compartment and electrically connecting to the head portion. Thus, the bulb socket of the instant disclosure can be used for being inserted by an electronic device. | 01-29-2015 |
20150043194 | Switch Cover and Control for Controllable Lamp - An apparatus to cover the original wall switch controlling the lighting fixtures which now contain the wireless lamps such that a user cannot interrupt power to the lighting fixture by inadvertently changing the setting the wall switch. | 02-12-2015 |
20150049462 | EASILY MOUNTABLE LIGHTING LUMINAIRE WITH FITTING ARRANGEMENT - A lighting device for outdoor use comprising a lighting body and a socket body, where the lighting body comprises a lighting unit, a first electrical connection and a first locking member. The socket body comprises a second electrical connection and a second locking member, wherein the first and second electrical connections are arranged to connect to each other in a closed position in order supply the lighting unit with power. The first locking member and the second locking member are arranged for locking and unlocking the lighting body to the socket body in said closed position. The lighting body comprises a first fastening device and the socket body comprises a second fastening device, wherein the fastening devices are arranged to. The lighting body comprises a first guiding means and the socket body comprises a second guiding means, which are arranged to interact. | 02-19-2015 |
20150146411 | SHORT CIRCUIT PROTECTION FOR ELECTRIC CIGAR LIGHTER AND POWER OUTLET SOCKETS - An electrical power socket comprising a well having an electrically conductive well portion having a proximal and a distal end; a connector part for receiving electrical connections to an electrical power supply disposed at the distal end of the well portion; a first electrical contact being provided in electrical isolation from the well portion at the distal end of the well portion, the first electrical contact being electrically connected to a first electrical connection of the connector part; the well portion being electrically connected to a second electrical connection of the connector part; and an electrically insulating sleeve portion being provided at the proximal end of the well portion forming an electrically insulating portion of the well, the sleeve portion adapted to be disposed in an opening in a receiving panel, whereby the insulating sleeve portion prevents an electrically conductive foreign object that is inserted in the well and electrically contacts the first electrical contact from simultaneously making electrical contact with the electrically conductive well portion. | 05-28-2015 |
20150369462 | Light Bulb Receptacles and Light Bulb Sockets - Light bulb receptacles and light bulb sockets are described. According to one aspect, a light bulb receptacle includes a housing which defines a housing chamber, a light bulb socket within the housing chamber and which comprises a first end and a second end about a light bulb chamber which is configured to receive a base of a light bulb, wherein the light bulb socket further comprises a plurality of fingers which extend outwardly from the first end toward the second end and define an opening to the light bulb chamber at the second end, wherein the fingers are individually configured to move outwardly from the light bulb chamber during insertion and removal of the light bulb via the opening to the light bulb chamber, and wherein the fingers individually comprise an engagement member configured to engage a base of the light bulb received within the light bulb chamber and to retain the light bulb received within the light bulb chamber. | 12-24-2015 |
20150369463 | LIGHT EMITTING MODULE AND ILLUMINATING INSTRUMENT USING SAME - The light source unit has holding portions for holding a socket on a mounting surface facing the socket, and the socket has an engagement portion for engagement with holding portions. The engagement portion has engagement claws biased in parallel to the mounting surface movably oppositely to each other and engaged with the holding portions, and a holding mechanism that holds the engagement claws while they are adjacent to each other so as not to be engaged with the holding portions. The engagement claws and the holding portions are engaged with each other when the light source unit is disposed in the mounting position to the socket, and the engagement claws held by the holding mechanism is released. For this reason, it is possible to install the light source unit to the socket with a weak force. | 12-24-2015 |
20160084445 | RETROFIT ORGANIC LIGHT EMITTING DIODE (OLED) LIGHT SOURCE - A socket is provided ( | 03-24-2016 |
20160091154 | CHRISTMAS LIGHT STRINGS WITH IDENTIFICATION OF BULB CURRENT RATING OR LED COLOR - A series wired light string which includes a marking on the bulb holder or socket of each light with the identity, i.e., current rating, of the bulb, or in the case of an LED light string, the color of the LED, for replacement purposes. The identity marking can be applied to either or both of the bulb/LED socket and holder, and can be added to the socket during molding or afterwards by other means. | 03-31-2016 |
20160116125 | Integrated Lighting Systems and Methods of Powering the Same - Described are integrated lighting systems incorporating ambient lighting, task lighting, and/or emergency lighting into a single, aesthetically pleasing lighting system. Main line power is directed to an ambient lighting fixture, and then may be transferred to one or more additional ambient lighting fixtures. The ambient lighting fixtures may include a power supply and receptacle to transfer excess power to a task or emergency lighting fixture through a low-power cord. The cord and receptacle allow the task or emergency lighting fixture to be easily connected or disconnected from the ambient lighting fixtures without the need for a trained electrician. A similar power delivery system may also be used to easily connect or disconnect emergency lighting fixtures from a dedicated emergency power source. The resulting lighting system allows for easy adjustment or tailoring of the lighting conditions to the changing needs of a space without requiring special training or personnel. | 04-28-2016 |
20160138789 | RETROFIT AND NEW LIGHT-EMITTING DIODE (LED) LIGHT FIXTURES FOR REPLACEMENT OF A FLUORESCENT LIGHT FIXTURE - This disclosure includes kits for retrofitting, or replacing with new, light fixtures using an existing troffer, without using a troffer, and/or including a troffer. Some kits include a frame for a light fixture having a first end, a second end, and a frame length extending between the ends, a first mounting member coupled to the frame and configured to extend beyond the first end of the frame, and a second mounting member coupled to the frame and configured to extend beyond the second end of the frame, where the mounting members are configured to support the frame relative to the troffer. Others of the present kits have a trim configured to support the frame relative to a T-bar support of a suspended ceiling. Some kits have a processor configured to control the light fixtures, and some kits have one or more sensors configured to detect events or environmental characteristics. | 05-19-2016 |