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20080247155 | OUTDOOR LIGHT WITH POSITIONABLE SOLAR COLLECTOR - A solar powered lighting system provides a lighting element assembly having a lighting element and a diffuser that secures near the upper end of a support. A collector unit contains a solar cell and a coupler such as a clip-on clamp which allows the collector unit to be selectively attached to a desired support. The lighting system includes a battery electrically coupled to the solar cell of the collector unit and to the lighting element assembly using a wire such that the portion of the wire that extends from the collector unit to the lighting element assembly is of sufficient length to allow the collector unit to be selectively positioned on or remotely from the support. | 10-09-2008 |
20080298049 | Baluster lighting assembly and method - A baluster lighting assembly and method using illuminated intermediate baluster members in which balusters or pickets can be adjustably spaced along a power cord. A plurality of light sources mounted in each of a plurality of balusters or pickets are electrically connected to a power cable through connector housings mounted in each of the balusters or pickets. Each connector housing includes pierce connectors for penetrating the insulation of the power cable and coming into electrical, non-shorting contact with the power cable's live and ground wires along any selected location of the power cable. | 12-04-2008 |
20090016046 | LIGHT SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CREATING A LOCALIZED LIGHT - The invention relates to the creation of a localized light, particularly to a light system ( | 01-15-2009 |
20090034241 | DECORATIVE LIGHT TILE - A decorative light tile includes a base, a light source adjacent to the perimeter of the base positioned to illuminate at least a slanted light reflecting area of the base, and a cover mounted on the base adapted to be illuminated by light from the light source reflected off the slanted light reflecting area. Additionally, the light tile includes a bus bar system. The bus bar system includes positioned along a perimeter of the light tile. The bus bar system is electrically connected to the light source and provides a circuit for supplying power to the light source. A light tile system includes a plurality of light tiles, a decorative sheet positioned adjacent to each light tile and illuminated by the light source within the light tile, and a power supply. Each light tile includes a bus bar system connected to a light source within the light tile and the light tiles may be positioned contiguous to each other so that the bus bar systems are in electrical contact with each other. | 02-05-2009 |
20090190335 | Compact Emergency Lighting System - A compact emergency lighting system installed or preinstalled into a standard component of a building, comprising: at least one tiny and high flux luminary, such as a LED, which is installed on at least one side of the standard building component and powered by a battery backing up and charging unit coupling with an AC power supply. It is relatively simple in configuration, low in cost, easy to install, more durable, space-saving, causing minimal disruption to the outlook and design of the premises and provides with an extended operation time and reduced recharging time. | 07-30-2009 |
20100284173 | ILLUMINATED TILING SYSTEM - The invention relates to an illuminated tiling system ( | 11-11-2010 |
20110090676 | Illuminated Decorative Trim Assembly - The present invention relates to illuminated trim members configured for use with homes, building or otherwise. In one exemplary embodiment, the present invention provides an illuminated decorative trim assembly including a trim member. The trim member includes an upper member, a lower member and a connecting member joining the upper and lower members. The upper member, lower member or both form a plurality of openings along a length thereof. The trim assembly further includes a light fixture assembly including a plurality of receptacles aligned with the plurality of openings formed on the upper or lower member. The trim assembly also includes a plurality of electrically connected illuminating devices disposed along the light fixture assembly and in the receptacles. The trim assembly still further includes one or more translucent members disposed along the length of the upper or lower member to cover at least a portion of the plurality of openings. | 04-21-2011 |
20110110076 | Foil Cushion Arrangement - A foil cushion is described, in particular, a building envelope element with at least one foil cushion that has two outer foil layers that form, between themselves, a cavity that is advantageously closed in an essentially fluid-tight way and that contains a fluid medium, in particular, air. The special feature of the invention consists in that in the cavity there is a carrier on which a group of light-emitting diodes displaying advantageously alphanumeric symbols and/or images is attached on this carrier. Advantageously, the carrier can be arranged as an additional foil layer. | 05-12-2011 |
20110164408 | Railing Element and Method for the Making Thereof - The present invention relates to a railing element, and to a method for the manufacture thereof. A railing element according to the invention comprises a profile body substantially of a plastic composite and a decoration at the surface of the profile body. The method according to the invention comprises the steps of forming a profile body from a plastic composite and arranging a decoration at a surface of the profile body. | 07-07-2011 |
20110164409 | HIDEAWAY HOLIDAY LIGHTING SYSTEMS - Hideaway holiday lighting systems comprises a retractable bar for hanging holiday lights assembly. The retractable bar assembly includes a plurality of strings of holiday lights attached thereto; and at least one hinge mechanism coupled to the retractable bar permitting the retractable bar to be manipulated between concealed-up and display-down positions. The retractable bar is removably secured behind rain gutters and fascia boards of a building for automatically displaying of the plurality of strings of holiday lights when in the display-down position. The hinge mechanism is able to be repeatedly manipulated by a user between the display-down position, for at least one display-use during the holiday season thereby displaying the plurality of strings of holiday lights for illumination-decorative purposes, and the concealed-up position thereby concealing the retractable bar for the remainder of the season in a non-use environmentally-protected location. | 07-07-2011 |
20120069553 | SHUTTER - A shutter assembly includes a main body having a first side member and a second side member. Each of the first side member and the second side member has a first attachment feature. The shutter assembly also includes at least one cap. The cap has a pair of spaced apart second attachment features. The first attachment features of the first side member and the second side member of the main body and the second attachment features of the cap cooperate with one another to selectively secure the cap to the main body. | 03-22-2012 |
20120127701 | PRIVACY LIGHT - A lighting system includes a lighting unit and a mounting structure. The lighting unit is mounted adjacent to a window to shine outward, obstructing a view of the inside, while allowing those inside a clear, lighted view of the outside. The lighting unit may be powered by electrical wiring, battery, or solar. Light is preferably adjustable in various directions. The lighting system provides additional security and privacy. | 05-24-2012 |
20120155066 | MEMORIAL LIGHTING - Embodiments of a lighted memorial are provided. In one embodiment, the lighted memorial may include one or more light sources for illuminating information regarding a deceased, for example, a name, date of birth and date of death. The information regarding the deceased may be placed on a monument, and the light sources may be mounted in, on or adjacent to a base to illuminate the information on the monument. In another embodiment, the information regarding the deceased may be formed in a lens positioned above the light source so that the light source may provide back lighting for the lens. In another embodiment, the light source and lens may be positioned above a housing for containing the cremated remains of a deceased. The remains housing, light source and lens may be mounted at least partially within a base. | 06-21-2012 |
20120188751 | LAMP AND ILLUMINATED HARDSCAPE - A lamp and a hardscape structure illuminated by the lamp are disclosed. The lamp is formed from a plate to which a light fixture is attached. The plate may have a flange, a decorative face plate and side panels attached to direct light from the fixture along the hardscape on which the lamp is mounted. Mounting is effected by positioning the plate between discrete hardscape elements that are stacked one atop another. A portion of the plate projects out from the structure allowing the fixture to cast light on the structure surface. A light transmitting cover is also provided. | 07-26-2012 |
20120287609 | PRIVACY LIGHT - A lighting system includes a lighting unit and a mounting structure. The lighting unit is mounted adjacent to a window to shine outward, obstructing a view of the inside, while allowing those inside a clear, lighted view of the outside. The lighting unit may be powered by electrical wiring, battery, or solar. Light is preferably adjustable in various directions. The lighting system provides additional security and privacy. | 11-15-2012 |
20120293987 | Positioning Reference System for an Area for Landing of a Helicopter or a Load Suspended from a Helicopter - A system is for a landing site for a helicopter or a load suspended from a helicopter, where landing positioning references are visualised as a luminous pattern on the landing site, and where the landing positioning references are formed as lines of light projected on the landing site from one or more light sources arranged at the landing site. A method is for forming of landing positioning references visualised as a luminous pattern on the landing site. | 11-22-2012 |
20130027914 | BARRIER WITH ORNAMENTAL LIGHTING - A railing is provided with a pair of adjacent upright posts. Substantially parallel and spatially disposed opposing rails are supported by the posts. A plurality of balusters span the rails between the adjacent pair of posts, with the plurality of balusters defining first spaces between adjacent balusters and defining second spaces between each post and the respective adjacent baluster. One or more groups of one or more illuminating members are supported by each of a predetermined number of lighted balusters of the plurality of balusters. | 01-31-2013 |
20130039040 | LED STREETLAMP DEVICE - Provided is a light emitting diode (LED) streetlamp device. The LED streetlamp device includes a body frame comprising a first flat part and a first inclined part formed being extended from a rim portion of the first flat part with a certain incline angle θ | 02-14-2013 |
20130058074 | HANDRAIL WITH ILLUMINATION FUNCTION - A handrail with an illumination function includes: a handrail main body; a decorative cover that is disposed at part of the handrail main body so as to extend along a longitudinal direction of the handrail main body and has a light transmitting property; a flatter that is disposed on an inner side with respect to the decorative cover so as to extend along the longitudinal direction of the handrail main body and reflects and diffuses light to radiate the light through a slit; and a light source that is disposed on an inner side of the flatter. | 03-07-2013 |
20130063930 | LIGHT EMITTING DIODE (LED) LIGHT FIXTURE FOR A GREENHOUSE AND A GREENHOUSE INCORPORATING A LED LIGHT FIXTURE - A greenhouse lighting fixture includes a Light Emitting Diode (LED) base support having a plurality of spaced-apart LEDs extending along a longitudinal axis of the LED base support. An optical element is coupled with the LED base support and has optical characteristics that result in at least 50% of the light produced by the LEDs being projected sideways from the fixture in oppositely directed side zones that flank a central zone wherein light is substantially blocked from projecting below the fixture. A greenhouse is encompassed that may include one or more of the LED lighting fixtures. | 03-14-2013 |
20130094192 | ELEVATED AIRFIELD LED LIGHTING DEVICE - Elevated airfield lighting device ( | 04-18-2013 |
20130100650 | DOWNLIGHT LED RETROFIT KIT - A light emitting diode (LED) retrofit downlight light module (DLM) having a housing with an LED downlighting module containing a lighting exit port and connected to a reflector and trim ring having an illumination outlet. The DLM is inserted into an access hole after the existing fixture has been removed. By inserting the DLM into the access hole, a retention device compresses on contact with the entry surface surrounding the hole perimeter. Subsequent to the pivot point of the retention device passing the first surface, the retention device begins to apply a frictional force to the hole perimeter, thereby retaining the DLM within the access hole, without need of tools during installation. | 04-25-2013 |
20130107501 | Suspension Device For Presenting Goods, Having A Profile Rail And A Primary Support That Can Be Hung Therein | 05-02-2013 |
20130128557 | UTILITY LIGHT KIT FOR ATTACHMENT TO THE TOP OF A LADDER - A utility light kit has one or more lights that can mount on a top platform of a ladder without requiring the user to use one hand for holding a light. The utility light kit is a portable, cordless, safe, battery-operated device that includes a tool utility tray for keeping tools or other objects conveniently located when working on a job where the ladder needs to be moved frequently. The light can be an LED panel having a plurality of lights that can be rotated to provide light in a desired area. When the utility light kit is closed, the utility tray is covered, preventing the contents from spilling out while moving the ladder. An attachment mechanism, such as clips or an attachment strap, can secure the utility light kit to the top platform of the ladder. | 05-23-2013 |
20130176712 | DOCK LIGHTING - The present disclosure provides a dock lighting system. One or more embodiments include a power source attached to a first dock section, a first modular lighting group attached to the first dock section, wherein the first modular lighting group is electrically connected to the power source, and a second modular lighting group attached to a second dock section, wherein the second modular lighting group is electrically connected to the first modular lighting group. | 07-11-2013 |
20130201665 | LIGHTING ASSEMBLY AND METHOD - A lighting assembly for installing through a fitting aperture defined by a handrail. The lighting assembly including: a retaining element that is removably insertable through the fitting aperture; a body device for providing a light source, the body device comprising a coupling element releasably engageable to the retaining element; and wherein, with the retaining element inserted through the fitting aperture and located within the handrail, insertion of the body device through the fitting aperture enables the coupling element to engage the retaining element thereby releasably retaining the body device. | 08-08-2013 |
20130294053 | LED LIGHT FIXTURE - A light fixture includes a door frame, the door frame having at least one frame side and a reflector. The edge of the reflector engages a slot in the frame side, which includes at least one LED, to precisely position the reflector and the at least one LED relative to one another. The at least one frame side may also include a reflective kicker for reflecting light from the at least one LED onto the reflector. The reflector may include a semi-specular optical material, which specularly reflects some of the incoming light from the at least one LED and diffusely reflects other of the incoming LED light. The reflector may be collapsible for ease of transportation and shipping; the at least one frame side precisely positions the reflector and at least one LED during assembly and installation. | 11-07-2013 |
20130314906 | ILLUMINATED GOLF - There is set forth herein one or more feature for providing illuminated golf. The one or more feature can comprise e.g., a golf cup apparatus having a light source bank, a golf flag apparatus having a light source bank, a wearable apparatus having a light source bank, an illumination providing golf ball and an apparatus for charging a golf ball having a light source bank. | 11-28-2013 |
20130329404 | WINDOW FRAME WITH INTEGRATED SOLAR ELECTRIC CELL AND ILLUMINATION - A window frame features solar electric cells on its exterior side that provide solar electricity for buffer storage in rechargeable batteries housed also in the window frame. Also integrated in the window frame are light emitting diodes that are activated during absence of daylight and powered from the solar electricity stored in the batteries. In that way a simple and compact system is provided for solar powered interior lighting that may be easily maintained and retrofitted in existing buildings. | 12-12-2013 |
20140003038 | LIGHTING APPARATUS USING SOLAR CELL | 01-02-2014 |
20140022767 | System and Method For Illumination of a Rain Gutter - Rain gutter illumination system and method that allows for seasonally- and event-themed decorative illumination for residential and commercial structures by attaching to a rain gutter a profile cover housing a light source and various removable decorative inserts containing shaped openings to match the desired theme. | 01-23-2014 |
20140049949 | STONE ARTICLE WITH PATTERNED TRIM - An inlaid stone composite broadly includes a stone body and a stone inlay assembly secured to the stone body. The inlaid stone composite is constructed by forming a groove in the stone body, with the groove extending inwardly from an edge surface of the stone body, securing a plurality of stone segments relative to one another exteriorly of the groove to provide the stone inlay assembly, and securing the stone inlay assembly within the groove to form an inlaid margin. | 02-20-2014 |
20140085873 | Style Tyle - An illuminated tile device is disclosed that provides a simplified method of applying LED lighting so it can be used in residential and small-scale spaces. The illuminated tile device comprises a base layer, a top layer, and a plurality of light emitting diodes (LEDs) sandwiched there between. Furthermore, the gap between the top layer and the base layer comprises a filler material wherein the plurality of LEDs are embedded. The plurality of LEDs are in electrical communication via at least one electrical trace interconnecting the plurality of LEDs in series between two sets of electrical contacts positioned on perimeter edges of the base layer. The electrical contacts allow for the interconnection of multiple illuminated tile devices and enable electrical continuity between the devices and from a modulated power source. Additionally, a plurality of illuminated tile devices can be interconnected and secured together within a grid. | 03-27-2014 |
20140133136 | SYSTEM FOR USE IN ILLUMINATION OF RAILWAY FEATURE - There is provided a system for use in illuminating a feature of a railway. In one embodiment, a system can include an illumination unit disposed for illumination of a railway feature. The illumination unit can include a light source bank, a solar panel, and a rechargeable battery for energizing the light source bank that is rechargeable utilizing energy collected by the solar energy panel. | 05-15-2014 |
20140133137 | MODULAR ILLUMINATING TILE - A modular illuminating tile ( | 05-15-2014 |
20140153224 | BOLLARD LIGHT WITH INTERNAL COMPRESSION SUPPORT SYSTEM - A lighted bollard system that has significantly enhanced internal structural strength while providing for the replacement of the outer bollard cover and that allows users to select from a plurality of different lighting fixtures suited for different applications. | 06-05-2014 |
20140192521 | LIGHT GUIDE ELEMENT - A light guide element ( | 07-10-2014 |
20140233222 | LAMP AND ILLUMINATED HARDSCAPE - A lamp and a hardscape structure illuminated by the lamp are disclosed. The lamp is formed from a plate to which a light fixture is attached. The plate may have a flange, a decorative face plate and side panels attached to direct light from the fixture along the hardscape on which the lamp is mounted. Mounting is effected by positioning the plate between discrete hardscape elements that are stacked one atop another. A portion of the plate projects out from the structure allowing the fixture to cast light on the structure surface. A light transmitting cover is also provided. | 08-21-2014 |
20140268692 | DOOR FRAME TROFFER - An indirect troffer. Embodiments of the present invention provide a troffer-style fixture that is particularly well-suited for use with solid state light sources, such as LEDs. The troffer comprises light bars mounted proximate to a back reflector. A back reflector defines a reflective interior surface of the lighting troffer. To facilitate thermal dissipation, the light bar can act as a heat sink. A portion of the heat sink is exposed to the ambient room environment while another portion functions as a mount surface for the light sources that faces the back reflector. One or more light sources disposed along the light bar mount surface emit light into an interior cavity where it can be mixed and/or shaped prior to emission. In some embodiments, one or more lens plates extend from the light bar out to the back reflector. | 09-18-2014 |
20150043200 | LED Renewable Energy Lighting Unit having a Polygonal Solar Panel Configuration about a Horizontal or Vertical Pole - The present invention discloses an improved renewable energy and rechargeable LED lighting unit having a roadway/street light pole with a polygonal frame member configuration disposed there about. A plurality of solar panels affixed to the polygonal configuration. The solar panels include a plurality of electrical modules that are affixed directly to an interior wall of at least one of the solar panels without interfering with the polygonal frame member when attached. A two-part closure plate arrangement are attached directly to the polygonal frame member and completely enclose and seal the plurality of electrical modules between the frame member and the at least one of the solar panels. | 02-12-2015 |
20150062878 | Adjustable Kiosk - A kiosk which has an inner work or exhibition area, the kiosk comprising a shell constructed from a plurality of panels | 03-05-2015 |
20150300583 | LOW-PROFILE LIGHT FIXTURE INTEGRATED WITH AN ARCHITECTURAL PANEL - A lighting unit includes an architectural panel having an overall thickness that is measured between a first surface that is configured to be exposed to light output by the lighting unit and a second surface that is opposite the first surface, and a light fixture embedded in the architectural panel. The light fixture includes a solid state light source, an optic, a power supply and a driver circuit that at least partially embedded in the recess of the panel. The light fixture is configured to output light in an output direction extending out away from the first surface of the panel. The light fixture extends from the first surface of the panel in a direction opposite the output direction by a distance that is less than the overall thickness of the architectural panel. | 10-22-2015 |
20150300608 | Lighting Element For Illuminated Hardscape - A lighting element for an illuminated hardscape. The lighting element includes a body structure defining a dispersion surface. A light fixture is positioned within the body structure and is configured to provide a light which is dispersed through the body structure to the dispersion surface. The body structure is formed from a clear or translucent material. An illuminated hardscaping is also provided. | 10-22-2015 |
20160017613 | Illuminating A Concrete Structure - A method for constructing a concrete structure with light sources embedded therein is provided. An array of light sources with associated circuitry is positioned on a support member. A mold is positioned around the light sources and the associated circuitry on the support member. A binder material is filled in the mold containing the light sources and the associated circuitry on the support member to embed the light sources and the associated circuitry within the binder material. The binder material is allowed to set within the mold containing the embedded light sources and the associated circuitry. The mold and the support member are then removed to obtain the concrete structure embedded with the light sources and the associated circuitry. The embedded light sources illuminate the concrete structure when the embedded light sources are powered on. A decorative upper layer may be created by marbling, veining, etc., in the concrete structure. | 01-21-2016 |
20160131346 | FIXTURE MOUNTING SYSTEM - A mounting system for a fixture includes a bracket configured to be mounted to a support structure that has at least one retaining member. A fixture is movably mounted to the bracket such that the fixture is movable between a first position and a second position relative to the bracket. The fixture includes at least one inclined surface engageable by the at least one retaining member such that movement of the fixture relative to the bracket between the first position and the second position moves the fixture toward the support structure. | 05-12-2016 |
20160131348 | Mountable and Retractable Lighting System - An adjustable lighting system for installation on the side walls of a building. The lighting system includes a motor and gears that lower lights when the system is activated and retract them when deactivated, thereby keeping the system hidden from view when not in use. The device is controlled by a mobile application which lowers the lighting units, adjusts the brightness of the lights, and can manipulate the lighting color patterns and designs. Additionally, the device can include speakers and the necessary circuitry in order to play audio. | 05-12-2016 |
20160146448 | INTERACTIVE SENSING AND DISPLAYING BUILDING ASSEMBLY - An interactive sensing and displaying building assembly includes a base, body pieces and an interactive device. The base includes a frame and bars crossing each other for dividing the interior of the frame into a chamber and rooms communicating with the chamber. The body pieces pervious to light are inserted into the rooms. The interactive device includes a circuit board where sensing portions are arranged. Each sensing portion includes a light sensor directed towards a place which is not shaded by the bars and a plurality of lighting units connected to the light sensor and located under the body pieces. When any light sensor is shaded by an object, a light interruption signal is made to make the corresponding lighting units emit light. The shading action of the object at different time points activates different lighting time of the sensing portions, thereby attaining different lighting and interactive effects. | 05-26-2016 |
20160178144 | Light Slide System and Method | 06-23-2016 |
20160376809 | Headstone Halo - This invention relates to a device for illuminating a headstone. This provides illumination to locate the headstone, and decoration to distinguish the headstone. | 12-29-2016 |
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