Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
362125000 | WITH SHOWCASE OR SHOW WINDOW | 45 |
20080205040 | Open showcase - There is disclosed an open showcase provided with a light device capable of simplifying a maintenance operation and improving a cooling efficiency in a display chamber. In an open showcase | 08-28-2008 |
20080205041 | Showcase - There is disclosed a showcase provided with a light device capable of simplifying a maintenance operation and improving a cooling efficiency in a display chamber. In a showcase | 08-28-2008 |
20080205042 | Showcase - There is disclosed a showcase provided with a light device capable of simplifying a maintenance operation and improving a cooling efficiency in a display chamber. In a showcase | 08-28-2008 |
20080205043 | Open showcase - There is disclosed an open showcase provided with a light device capable of simplifying a maintenance operation and improving a cooling efficiency in a display chamber. In an open showcase | 08-28-2008 |
20080304252 | SHOWCASE - An object is to provide a showcase provided with an illumination device capable of simplifying maintenance operability and effectively illuminating the inside of a display chamber, and the showcase in which the display chamber constituted in a main body is illuminated by the illumination device, the illumination device is constituted of an LED illumination member including LED elements, and a pair of holding members which are attached to a reflective plate on a canopy in the main body to hold the LED illumination member, whereby the irradiation angle of light from the LED illumination member is changeable. | 12-11-2008 |
20090116228 | SHOWCASE - An object is to provide a showcase capable of effectively illuminating commodities displayed on a shelf in a display chamber, especially commodities in shelf foremost parts. In the showcase in which the shelf for displaying the commodities is disposed in the display chamber constituted in a main body and in which a front-surface opening of the display chamber is openably closed by see-through doors and in which an illumination device is vertically attached to the main body on an inner side from the edge of the opening, the illumination device is constituted of LED elements, and light from the LED elements is emitted toward front parts of the shelf. | 05-07-2009 |
20090135587 | SHOWCASE - An object is to provide a showcase in which appropriate illumination is realized by an LED illumination apparatus having a high durability against turning ON/OFF and capable of securing a predetermined illumination intensity even under an environment at a low temperature and in which dew condensation caused in a door frame can effectively be suppressed. The showcase in which the inside of a display chamber constituted in a main body so as to display commodities is illuminated by the LED illumination apparatus includes a glass door which openably closes an opening of the display chamber, and a metal door frame which is provided in the main body so as to constitute an opening edge of the display chamber and on which the glass door abuts, and the LED illumination apparatus is provided on the surface of the door frame on the side of the display chamber in a heat exchange relation. | 05-28-2009 |
20090207592 | SHOWCASE - An object is to provide a showcase capable of improving the appearance of an illumination apparatus itself and improving the illumination effect produced by the illumination apparatus. In the showcase in which the inside of a display chamber disposed in a main body is illuminated by an illumination apparatus, the illumination apparatus includes an LED illumination member having an LED element, and a holding member attached to the main body to hold the LED illumination member, and the holding member includes a lead wire receiving portion for receiving a lead wire of the LED illumination member. | 08-20-2009 |
20100195317 | SHOWCASE - There is disclosed a showcase comprising an illumination apparatus which can stably be held by a simple structure and which can illuminate the inside of a display chamber effectively without any unevenness. The illumination apparatus provided in the showcase comprises a shade member constituted of a light-transmitting front wall positioned on the side of the light emitting surfaces of LED elements, and a back wall positioned on the side of a substrate provided with the LED elements, the front wall comprising a curved portion having an arc-like section and a pair of flat portions extended continuously from both ends of the curved portion to intersect with the back wall at an acute angle, corner portions where the flat portions intersect with the back wall being a pair of engaging portions; and a holder provided with a plurality of engagement portions and the like with which the engaging portions are disengageably engaged. | 08-05-2010 |
20100214769 | HIGH EFFICACY LED LIGHT ASSEMBLY FOR A MERCHANDISER - A merchandiser including a case and a light assembly coupled to the case. The case defines a product display area and at least one shelf for supporting and displaying food product within the product display area. The light assembly is coupled to the case and is positioned to illuminate the food product. The light assembly includes a housing, at least one LED coupled to the housing, a lens cover defining a sidewall portion of the light assembly, and a specular member coupled to the sidewall portion and spaced apart from the LED to reflect a portion of light from the LED toward the product display area. | 08-26-2010 |
20110044030 | Under-shelf Lighting System - A lighting assembly | 02-24-2011 |
20110051401 | LIGHTING SYSTEM FOR CABINET DISPLAY CASE - A lighting system utilizing light emitting diode lamps, designed to be mounted on the mullion inside a cabinet display case wherein the distribution of light illuminates the product in an even and consistent manner. | 03-03-2011 |
20110058357 | LED LIGHTING ASSEMBLY WITH LEDS HAVING DIFFERENT VIEWING ANGLES - A merchandiser that includes a case that defines a product display area and that includes a frame having mullions. The mullions define at least one opening such that the food product within the product display area is accessible from the front of the case. The merchandiser also includes at least one shelf for supporting and displaying food product within the product display area, and a light assembly that is coupled to at least one of the mullions and that is positioned to illuminate the food product. The light assembly includes a first LED that has a first viewing angle and a second LED that has a second viewing angle that is smaller than the first viewing angle. | 03-10-2011 |
20110069477 | Multiple Positioned Light Source to Achieve Uniform or Graded Illumination - An integrated and modular lighting system is disclosed. The lighting system includes a plurality of modules, each module including at least two echelons of light emitting diodes and a power supply on a common substrate. The modular lighting system is used to provide uniform illumination of an enclosed display stand. | 03-24-2011 |
20110069478 | Multiple Positioned Light Source to Achieve Uniform or Graded Illumination - An integrated and modular lighting system is disclosed. The lighting system includes a plurality of modules, each module including at least two echelons of light emitting diodes and a power supply on a common substrate. The modular lighting system is used to provide uniform illumination of an enclosed display stand. | 03-24-2011 |
20110090674 | Display Cabinet Illumination - An illuminator ( | 04-21-2011 |
20110090675 | Multiple Positioned Light Source to Achieve Uniform or Graded Illumination - An integrated and modular lighting system is disclosed. The lighting system includes a plurality of modules, each module including at least two echelons of light emitting diodes and a power supply on a common substrate. The modular lighting system is used to provide uniform illumination of an enclosed display stand. | 04-21-2011 |
20110096533 | REFRACTIVE OPTICS TO PROVIDE UNIFORM ILLUMINATION IN A DISPLAY CASE - A lighting assembly for illuminating a display case, where the lighting assembly is mounted to a display case and includes a visibility envelop within which an onlooker of the display case cannot see. The lighting assembly includes an elongated frame provisioned to receive modular inserts and at least one modular insert operatively connected to the elongated frame. The at least one modular insert includes a light module, where the light module includes an optical lens and a light source. The optical lens is disposed over and/or around the light source and is disposed exclusively within the visibility envelope. The optical lens is fashioned to control light emitted from the light source using refraction and total internal reflection. | 04-28-2011 |
20110164407 | LINEAR CONFIGURATION LIGHTING MODULE AND APPLICATION THEREOF - A display case having end jamb lighting module and a center mullion lighting module is disclosed. The lighting modules include a shell and at least one substrate whereon lighting elements are mounted. The shell defines engagement slots used to affix the substrate to the shell. The shell defines an aperture allowing light from the lighting elements to be projected out. The lighting module may include a second substrate upon which electrical components are mounted, the electrical components for conditioning input power for the lighting elements. A reflective portion of the shell or a separate reflector mounted on the shell operates on the light to form a desired spatial distribution of light. An optical cover covers the aperture. The center mullion lighting module can include a third substrate for mounting of lighting elements. Alternatively, the center mullion lighting module can be formed by combining two end jamb lighting modules. | 07-07-2011 |
20110228519 | LIGHTED DISPLAY CASE HAVING REDUCED GLARE - A retail display case includes a case, retail product supports in the case, and a plurality of substantially point light sources in the case. Light sources located at or near eye level of a consumer of typical height throw light at an angle from horizontal and toward retail products in the case. | 09-22-2011 |
20120063125 | DISPLAY CASE LIGHTING - The present embodiments provide channel letter lighting devices and/or systems. A lighting unit, comprising: a housing; a printed circuit board (PCB) mounted within the housing and having a plurality light emitting elements on the PCB which emit light when an electrical signal is applied to the light emitters; and a plurality of reflectors, each of which comprised of an at least one partial parabola which reflects light substantially away from the housing, the plurality of reflectors over the PCB and the light emitters such that each of the light emitters is surrounded by at least one of the plurality of reflectors. | 03-15-2012 |
20130223046 | Method and Apparatus for Object Viewing, Observation, Inspection, Identification and Verification - In an object verifier having a housing and an object holder, an object may be placed in the object holder for observation by an operator. The object is illuminated using a collimated beam of white light that is generated by a light generator. The collimated beam of white light is passed through a beam splitter with the two portions of the collimated beam of white light presented to the object at a 90 degree angle one from the other. The interior of the housing includes a reflective surface for maximal illumination of the object. The observer may view the illuminated object through a viewing window and/or through a magnification window. The magnification window provides for the viewing of the object in greater detail. | 08-29-2013 |
20130229789 | Showcase - A showcase includes a main body a front face of which is covered by a door ( | 09-05-2013 |
20140055987 | Shelving Unit Lighting System - A modular system for illuminating store shelving includes one or more power supplies hidden from view to power vertically extending tracks which power light assemblies attached to the shelves. Wire management tracks are also provided so there are no dangling wires extending from the tracks to the light assemblies and all wires are generally hidden from view. | 02-27-2014 |
20140168953 | LIGHT FIXTURE FOR A MERCHANDISER - A light fixture assembly including a bracket defined by an arcuate base and a clip dovetailed to the bracket within the base. The clip and the bracket define cooperative serrations to permit rotatable adjustment of the clip relative to the base about a longitudinal axis to provide different orientations for a light source within the case. | 06-19-2014 |
20140185276 | Illuminating Device for Showcase - An illuminating device includes an aluminum extrusion profile fixed on a back panel of a showcase, and a lamp device. A face panel of the showcase is secured to an end of the aluminum extrusion profile away from the back panel. In the middle of the aluminum extrusion profile defines a sliding slot extending horizontally. The face panel defines an elongated slot corresponding to the sliding slot. The lamp device includes a lamp and a conductive head. A conductive structure is secured to the sliding slot for allowing the conductive head to be plugged therein and conduct the conductive head. The conductive head can slide along the sliding slot to be located at any desired position to illuminate objects on the showcase. A ratchet connecting mechanism is arranged on the sliding slot and configured to mount and remove the conductive head. | 07-03-2014 |
20140321105 | LIGHTED MOUNTING APPARATUS - A lighted mounting apparatus for a promotional glass holder including a channel which is lined on the bottom by a LED strip, a pair of extrusions to receive and hold a promotional glass, and a low voltage power supply. | 10-30-2014 |
20140340878 | LED ILLUMINATING SHOWCASE - An LED illuminating showcase includes a frame unit and a lighting unit. The frame unit includes bottom and top seat covers, and a transparent tubular shell extending from the bottom seat cover to the top seat cover and defining a display space with the seat covers. The lighting unit includes opposite terminal subunits respectively disposed in the seat covers, a connecting bar connected fixedly to an inner surface of the tubular shell, having two ends that abut respectively against the seat covers, and that are connected respectively and electrically to the terminal subunits, and an LED module embedded in the top seat cover for illuminating the display space. | 11-20-2014 |
20140340879 | SHOWCASE - A showcase includes a frame unit and a lighting unit. The frame unit includes a rectangular housing with top and bottom plates, two side plates, a back plate, a front opening and a transparent window plate covering the front opening. The lighting unit includes a top lighting subunit connected to the top plate, a label plate holder disposed on the bottom plate, and a side lighting subunit disposed inside the label plate holder. The top lighting unit provides soft indirect lighting toward the bottom plate, and at least a portion of light emitted from the side lighting unit penetrates the label plate holder toward the back plate. | 11-20-2014 |
20150023006 | DISPLAY LIGHTING - A lighting system ( | 01-22-2015 |
20150023007 | DOOR OF AUTOMATIC VENDING MECHANISM - A door includes a decorating panel and a separating panel. The decorating panel includes a showing area. A first illuminator is located on a first side of the showing area, and a second illuminator is located on a second opposite side of the showing area. The separating panel includes a main body and a reflecting portion located on the main body. The first reflecting portion comprises a first reflecting surface and a second reflecting surface. The first reflecting surface reflects a plurality of light beams emitted from the first illuminator, for allowing the plurality of light beams to evenly transmit to an upper half of the showing area. The second reflecting surface reflects a plurality of light beams emitted from the second illuminator, for allowing the plurality of light beams to evenly transmit to a lower half of the showing area. | 01-22-2015 |
20150055328 | ILLUMINATION SYSTEM - [Problem] To provide an illumination system with which a visual effect is provided such that it is possible to give an appearance of expanding depth on the far side of a wall face, even if a person stands directly in front thereof. | 02-26-2015 |
20150070879 | Showcase Member With Direct-Mounted Led Light Source - A showcase member of a glass showcase, the showcase member including a first portion having a plurality of apertures, a light emitting diode (LED) module positioned at one or more of the plurality of apertures and mounted to the showcase member, and a wiring harness electrically connected to the LED module, and configured to electrically connect the LED module to an LED driver circuit. The showcase member can include a second portion integral to the first portion and having tapers forming light shields protruding from the showcase member. | 03-12-2015 |
362126000 | Heat insulation or dissipation type | 12 |
20080205044 | Showcase - There is disclosed a showcase provided with a light device capable of simplifying a maintenance operation and improving a cooling efficiency in a display chamber. In a showcase | 08-28-2008 |
20080212314 | LIGHT SYSTEM FOR A TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED CASE - A temperature controlled case is disclosed that includes a housing defining a display area and a first shelf provided within the display area. The temperature controlled case also includes a light system associated with the first shelf. The light system includes a substrate having a first portion and a second portion and a light source provided at the first portion of the substrate and configured to direct light through the substrate towards the second portion for illuminating an area below the first shelf. According to another embodiment, the substrate is a light sheet that cooperates with the light source to provide a distribution of light that varies between the first portion of the light sheet and the second portion of the sheet. | 09-04-2008 |
20080259593 | Refrigerated Case - A refrigerated display case has a body ( | 10-23-2008 |
20090161349 | Sensor Actuated Door Lighting - Disclosed is commercial refrigerator display that allows for the automatic illumination of the refrigerator contents in the presence of a consumer. Illumination is provided by a series of light emitting diodes (LEDs) which are positioned on an internal surface of one of the mullions that make up the compartment frame. These LEDs are interconnected to both a power source and one or more sensors. The sensors are preferably motion sensors that can detect the presence of an individual near the refrigerator housing. Thus, when an individual is detected, the sensor supplies power to the LEDs to thereby illuminate the interior of the refrigerated compartment. The present invention also relates to the bracket assembly that is used in mounting the sensor to the frame. | 06-25-2009 |
20090161350 | COOL ENVIRONMENT LAMP WITH ANTI-FOG COMPONENT - A lamp that can be used in a refrigerated or cold environment where an overall light output measured on a target plane is not significantly reduced due to condensation or fog includes a housing including a translucent cover, an LED disposed in the housing, and an anti-fog film. The LED is disposed in the housing with relation to the translucent cover such that light from the LED passes through the cover. The anti-fog film is disposed on at least one of the surfaces of the translucent cover. | 06-25-2009 |
20090196022 | Display Cabinet Illumination - An illuminator ( | 08-06-2009 |
20090207593 | SHOWCASE - An object is to provide a showcase capable of improving the appearance of an illumination apparatus and also capable of improving the effects of illumination by the illumination apparatus. In the showcase, the inside of a display chamber formed in a main body thereof is illuminated with the illumination apparatus. The illumination apparatus includes: a plurality of LED illumination components equipped with LED elements; a holding member attached to the main body to hold the LED illumination components; a wiring connector provided between the LED illumination components; and a reflecting plate covering the connector. | 08-20-2009 |
20090213579 | Display Merchandiser with Lighting Enhancement - Illumination of the interior product display space of a cold beverage merchandizer is enhanced by: a first reflector ( | 08-27-2009 |
20110002114 | LED-BASED ILLUMINATION SYSTEM FOR HEAT-SENSITIVE OBJECTS - Disclosed herein are illumination systems ( | 01-06-2011 |
20130229790 | THERMAL MANAGEMENT SOLUTION FOR CASE CORNER LIGHTING SYSTEM - A thermal management system for a display case having a corner in which a lighting system is located is provided. The lighting system includes a reflector and a light source that generates heat and is mounted with the reflector. A lighting system support is positioned in the corner of the display case and is associated with the lighting system. A mullion is positioned between the lighting system support and the lighting system. The mullion maintains a desired relative position between the lighting system support and the lighting system. A contactor is located between the lighting system support and the lighting system, and provides minimal thermal conduction between the lighting system support and the lighting system. The contactor thus reduces heat transfer from the heat-generating light source to the lighting system support, thereby reducing an amount of heat transferred to the corner of the display case. | 09-05-2013 |
20140198487 | LED Lamp with Asymmetric Cylindrical Lens for Poster Display Case - A replacement lamp for a cinema poster display case. Light is produced by a linear array of white-light LEDs. In one example, a cylindrical lens is mounted longitudinally adjacent to the LEDs, and collects a central portion of the light emitted from the LEDs. In this example, a pair of inclined surfaces extend from the lateral edges of the LEDs to respective lateral edges of the cylindrical lens. The inclined surfaces have a rough surface texture and reflect light diffusely. The inclined surfaces collect a peripheral portion of the light emitted from the LEDs, and direct the reflected light toward the cylindrical lens. In this example, the LEDs, cylindrical lens and inclined surfaces are all mechanically supported by a heat sink. The cylindrical lens may include an asymmetry that directs more light toward the front face of the display case than toward the rear face. | 07-17-2014 |
20150116990 | LINEAR LIGHT FIXTURE - A light fixture is provided that includes a plurality of light emitting sources, such as e.g., LEDs, that are arranged along a longitudinal direction. A heat sink provides a support structure for the lights while also assisting with the dissipation of heat. A diffuser covers the light emitting sources and is also supported by the heat sink. One or more optical elements such as e.g., a reflector or internally reflecting lens may be used to help direct light rays from the light emitting sources. Certain features may be added at the ends of the light fixture for mounting upon a surface and/or for further controlling the direction of light rays projecting from the light fixture. The light fixture is suitable for a variety of applications including e.g., the illumination of products displayed on shelving for consumer viewing. | 04-30-2015 |