GE INVESTMENT CO., LTD. Patent applications |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20130043800 | POWER CONVERTER AND A DIMMABLE SOLID-STATE LIGHTING DEVICE WITH THE POWER CONVERTER - The present invention is directed to a power converter, which receives a rectified voltage converted by a rectifier that is coupled to receive an output of a dimmer. The power converter generates a direct-current output voltage according to the rectified voltage in a non-isolated switching boost mode, and the generated direct-current output voltage is provided to at least one solid-state lighting element. | 02-21-2013 |
20120062127 | LIGHT EMITTING DIODE LAMP AND OPTICAL COMMUNICATION NETWORKING SYSTEM - A light emitting diode (LED) lamp includes a lamp body, an LED array, a light driving unit and a light detection unit. The LED array and the light detection unit are disposed in the lamp body. The light driving unit receives at least one electric signal and then converts it to at least one current signal for driving the LED array to radiate at least one first light beam. The light detection unit converts at least one second light beam irradiating the lamp body into a detect signal. | 03-15-2012 |
20110250117 | METHOD FOR FABRICATING SILICON CARBIDE MATERIAL - Methods for fabricating silicon carbide material are disclosed. One method includes: recycling carbon dioxide (CO | 10-13-2011 |
20110248615 | LED ILLUMINATION APPARATUS - The present invention is directed to a light-emitting diode (LED) illumination apparatus. The apparatus includes a housing, an LED substrate, at least two electrical-insulation clamping members and associated screws, and a heat-conduction pad. At least one LED chip is fixed on the surface of the LED substrate. Each electrical-insulation clamping member has a threaded hole for screwing the screw in order to fasten the electrical-insulation clamping member to the housing; and each electrical-insulation clamping member has a recess for clamping the LED substrate. The heat-conduction pad is disposed between the housing and the LED substrate, and is used to conduct heat generated by the LED chip. | 10-13-2011 |
20110247265 | GREEN BUILDING - A green building is disclosed. The green building includes at least one plant growing area with plants, at least one lighting device and a heat pump. The lighting device radiates light onto the plant growing area. The heat pump receives environmental heat. | 10-13-2011 |
20110241548 | ILLUMINATION SYSTEM ADAPTABLE TO A COOLING APPLIANCE - The present invention is directed to an illumination system adaptable to a cooling appliance. The illumination system includes a lighting module, a mode switch and a controller. Specifically, the lighting module includes at least one lighting device; the mode switch is used to determine a power mode for the lighting module; and the controller provides corresponding power to the lighting device according to the power mode. In one embodiment, the illumination system further includes a heating module having a heater for providing heat to the controller. In another embodiment, the lighting device is disposed near the controller. | 10-06-2011 |
20110215723 | HEAT SINK AND LIGHT EMITTING DIODE LAMP - A heat sink including an inner piece and an outer piece is provided. The inner piece has a side surface. The outer piece is disposed around the inner piece and has an inner side surface, wherein the side surface of the inner piece is riveted to the inner side surface of the outer piece to form an interface, and an area ratio of the interface and the side surface of the inner piece is between 0.6 and 0.95. The light emitting diode lamp using the heat sink is also provided. | 09-08-2011 |
20110128741 | LIGHTING APPARATUS - A lighting apparatus including a stationary support, a lighting body, a transparent cover, and a self-cleaning layer is provided. The lighting body pivotally connects to the stationary support and includes a holder and a light-emitting diode module. The holder has a first portion and a second portion. The light-emitting diode module is installed in the first portion of the holder. The transparent cover is located between the first portion and the second portion and covers the light-emitting diode module. The self-cleaning layer covers the surface of the transparent cover to filter UV light from the environment. | 06-02-2011 |
20100308752 | POWER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM - A power distribution system for applying electric power to a plurality of lighting units is provided. The power distribution system includes at least one user interface having a first pairing setting unit, a plurality of second pairing setting units, and a power line. The user interface is electrically connected with a power source. Each of the second pairing setting units is electrically connected with one of the lighting units, respectively. The power line connected with the lighting units is electrically connected between the first pairing setting unit and the second pairing setting units. Each of the second pairing setting units is capable of receiving an electrical signal output by the first pairing setting unit and determining whether the lighting unit controlled thereby is turned on or not. Therefore, each of the second pairing setting units connected with the same power line can be controlled individually. | 12-09-2010 |
20100182789 | POWER-SAVING LIGHTING APPARATUS - A power-saving lighting apparatus including an upper housing, a bottom cover assembled with the upper housing, a lighting module and a positioning member is provided. The lighting module is disposed between the upper housing and the bottom cover, and the lighting module is mechanically supported by the bottom cover. The positioning member is disposed on the lighting module, wherein a relative position of the lighting module and the bottom cover is maintained by the positioning member. | 07-22-2010 |
20100039829 | LIGHT-EMITTING DIODE LAMP - A light-emitting diode (LED) lamp suitable for being electrically connected with a power supply includes a frame, a body connected to the frame, and an LED array module and a fan disposed on the body. The frame includes a bottom plate having an opening and a plurality of posts each having a first locking portion. The body has a base and a plurality of heat dissipation fins. The base has an accommodating space corresponding to the opening and a plurality of second locking portions. The second locking portions are respectively locked with the first locking portions. An air channel is between any two adjacent heat dissipation fins. The LED array module located in the accommodating space and the fan are electrically connected with the power supply. The fan is for generating an airflow blowing the air channels and the base for dissipating heat from the LED array module. | 02-18-2010 |
20100039013 | LIGHT-EMITTING DIODE ILLUMINATION APPARATUS - A light-emitting diode (LED) illumination apparatus including a housing, an LED light source, and a power supply unit is provided. The housing has a light source accommodating space, a power supply accommodating space and a thermal isolation channel linked to the atmosphere, wherein the thermal isolation channel is located between the light source accommodating space and the power supply accommodating space. The LED light source is disposed in the light source accommodating space and the power supply unit is disposed in the power supply accommodating space. The thermal isolation channel is capable of preventing thermal interference between the LED light source and the power supply unit. | 02-18-2010 |
20100023177 | LOAD CONTROL MODULE - A load control module suitable for an electrical equipment is disclosed, wherein the electrical equipment is coupled to a switch. The load control module includes an energy storage unit, a microprocessor, and a pulse control unit. The energy storage unit still outputs a reserved voltage for a predetermined time when the switch is turned off. Besides, the energy storage unit switches the level of an indication signal according to the on/off state of the switch. Along with the change in the level of the indication signal, the microprocessor regulates the duty cycle of a modulation signal through different control methods respectively within and without a fine tuning time. Thereby, the load control module regulates the level of a control voltage according to the on/off state of the switch so as to achieve a diversified control function. | 01-28-2010 |
20100019901 | EMERGENCY EXIT INDICATOR AND EMERGENCY EXIT INDICATING SYSTEM - An emergency exit indicator includes a light source, a visual indicator and a power line communication unit, wherein the visual indicator is disposed within the illumination scope of the light source, and the power line communication unit is electrically connected to the light source. The emergency exit indicator is capable of altering the displayed escape information. The present invention further provides an emergency exit indicating system using the above-mentioned emergency exit indicator and can more precisely display the escape information. | 01-28-2010 |
20100019680 | POWER SUPPLY SYSTEM, WIRELESS COMMUNICATION SYSTEM AND ILLUMINATION SYSTEM - A power supply system including a first power supply, a second power supply, a switch board, a relay device, and a control device is provided. The switch board is electrically connected to the first power supply, and the relay device is electrically connected to the switch board. The relay device includes a first solid state relay and a second solid state relay, which are electrically connected to the first power supply and the second power supply respectively. The control device includes a control unit and a first power line communication unit (PLC unit), in which the control unit is electrically connected to the second power supply, and the first PLC unit is electrically connected between the relay device and the second power supply, and the first PLC unit is electrically connected to the control unit. | 01-28-2010 |
20090184669 | LIGHT EMITTING DIODE LAMP - A light emitting diode (LED) lamp including a lamp body, a current control circuit, a color temperature management unit electrically connected to the current control circuit, and an LED array disposed inside the lamp body. The LED array is electrically connected to the current control circuit. The LED array is capable of providing light having different color temperatures. The current control circuit drives the LED array to change color temperature thereof automatically in accordance with an output of the color temperature management unit. | 07-23-2009 |