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Class / Patent application numberDescriptionNumber of patent applications / Date published
362227000 PLURAL LIGHT SOURCES 4233
362600000 EDGE LIGHTED PANEL 3156
362459000 SUPPORTED BY VEHICLE STRUCTURE (E.G., ESPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR VEHICLE) 2853
362257000 LIGHT SOURCE (OR SUPPORT THEREFOR) AND MODIFIER 2763
362551000 LIGHT FIBER, ROD, OR PIPE 1248
362157000 SELF POWERED LAMP 1245
362970100 DISPLAY BACKLIGHT 1212
362084000 LIGHT SOURCE OR LIGHT SOURCE SUPPORT AND LUMINESCENT MATERIAL 959
362362000 HOUSING 905
362382000 SUPPORTS 830
362317000 LIGHT MODIFIER 596
362217000 ELONGATED SOURCE LIGHT UNIT OR SUPPORT 490
362103000 WITH WEARING APPAREL OR BODY SUPPORT 295
362145000 WITH STATIC STRUCTURE 281
362217010 ELONGATED SOURCE LIGHT UNIT OR SUPPORT 241
362230010 ILLUMINATED INDICATOR (I.E., SCALE OR DIAL OR INPUT DEVICE) 194
362019000 WITH POLARIZER 183
362003000 PHOTOGRAPHIC LIGHTING 169
362253000 COMBINED 160
362109000 WITH IMPLEMENT OR HAND HELD HOLDER THEREFOR 155
362101000 WITH LIQUID CONTAINER 137
362640000 QUICK DISCONNECT-TYPE LIGHT UNIT 130
362096000 WITH FLUID DISTRIBUTER 105
362092000 WITH HEATER OR REFRIGERATOR 89
362154000 WITH CONTAINER 79
362095000 WITH SWITCH PLATE OR SOCKET 71
362023000 ILLUMINATED SCALE OR DIAL 67
362122000 WITH PLANT-LIKE ORNAMENT OR WREATH 56
362127000 WITH FURNITURE 56
362020000 AUTOMATIC SUBSTITUTION OF POWER SUPPLY OR LIGHT SOURCE 55
362001000 DAYLIGHT LIGHTING 50
362085000 WITH CONTROL CONSOLE 46
362125000 WITH SHOWCASE OR SHOW WINDOW 45
362135000 WITH VIEWING MIRROR 34
362034000 CHEMILUMINESCENT LIGHTING 30
362086000 SOUND EQUIPMENT ILLUMINATOR 30
362089000 MACHINERY LIGHTING 27
362102000 WITH CANE, BATON, UMBRELLA OR CLUB 25
362033000 WORK-TABLE LIGHTING SYSTEM 17
362098000 WITH PAPER, BOOK OR COPY HOLDER 17
362035000 REVOLVING 16
362376000 GUARD MEANS 11
362457000 MISCELLANEOUS ATTACHMENTS AND FITTINGS 11
362100000 DOOR KNOB OR KEYHOLE ILLUMINATOR 9
362255000 MODIFIER MOUNTABLE ON LIGHT SOURCE ENVELOPE 8
362037000 VEHICLE STEERING MECHANISM OR ELEMENT MOVES PIVOTED LAMP OR LAMP SUPPORT 7
362458000 MISCELLANEOUS 5
20080304272LIGHT BULB SYSTEM - A light bulb system is provided. This system includes a lighting element that is adapted to draw electrical power from a standard light bulb socket as a primary power source; and an energy capturing and storing device in electrical communication with the lighting element for providing sufficient electrical power to the lighting element as a secondary power source. The energy capturing and storing device further includes means for capturing and converting non-electrical energy into electrical energy, which may be stored for use in powering the lighting element when the primary source of electrical power is either unavailable or when its use is undesirable.12-11-2008
20100315825LIGHT PROJECTION APPARATUS AND LIGHTING APPARATUS - A light projection apparatus that projects light onto an arbitrary space and an object set in the space, comprising: projection light data generating means for generating projection light data for specifying the projection light; projection range setting means for setting a projection range onto which the light is projected and a non-projection range onto which the light is not projected in accordance with an operation of a user; projection data correcting means for correcting the projection light data so as to project the light onto the projection range set by the projection range setting means; projection light correction data drawing means for performing drawing processing for projection light correction data obtained by correcting the projection light data by the projection data correcting means; and light projecting means for projecting the light by using projection light drawing data generated by the projection light data drawing means. Accordingly, by a simple operation, the light can be projected with the shape desired by the user.12-16-2010
20110310628LIGHT EMITTING DIODE INTERCONNECTION SYSTEM - A light emitting diode (LED) interconnection system is provided. The system includes a cable having a driver end and a termination end. The cable has conductive pathways extending between the driver end and the termination end. The driver end is configured to engage a driver to carry an electrical current to the conductive pathways. The termination end is configured to terminate the conductive pathways. A connector is provided having a cable contact and a LED contact joined to the cable contact. The cable contact pierces the cable and engages the conductive pathways to electrically join the connector to the conductive pathways. A LED board is provided having a circuit board including circuit board contacts. A LED is positioned on the circuit board and electrically joined to the circuit board contacts. The LED contact of the connector engages the circuit board contacts to electrically join the connector to the LED.12-22-2011
20120113658SEMICONDUCTOR LIGHT-EMITTING ELEMENT MANUFACTURING METHOD, LAMP, ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT, AND MECHANICAL APPARATUS - A semiconductor light-emitting element manufacturing method including: a first step in which a first n-type semiconductor layer is laminated onto a substrate in a first organometallic chemical vapor deposition apparatus; and a second step in which a regrowth layer, a second n-type semiconductor layer, an active layer, and a p-type semiconductor layer are sequentially laminated onto the aforementioned first n-type semiconductor layer in a second organometallic chemical vapor deposition apparatus.05-10-2012
20160178286Heat Transfer Profile06-23-2016
362121000 WITH STAR OR CROSS 5
20100177506LIGHT SURROUND - A light emitter has a light surround about the emitter formed from silicone having internally encapsulated plant materials.07-15-2010
20120162969NATIVITY SHINING STAR WITH RAYS - Christmas is a holiday that is observed by people all over the world where the most common scene displayed is the nativity scene. Typically the nativity scene is a stable with a baby lying in a cradle and surrounded by individuals and animals. While the nativity sets may include a lighted star, unfortunately, they do not include a star where the rays of the star actually shine on and illuminate the manger. The present invention comprises a first pole which supports a lighted star and a spotlight that is oriented to illuminate the nativity scene. The present invention further comprises a second pole located near the nativity set. Glittering strings stretched from the lighted star to the second pole together with the focused illumination from the spotlight provides the RAYS that emulates the rays of the star shined on the manger and led the three Kings to the newborn Jesus.06-28-2012
20120262910Light Refraction Religious Lamp Device - An illuminated religious cross device is disclosed having an ornamental religious shape, a plurality of internal light sources and a refracting crystal to provide a pattern of disbursed light projecting from the cross and accompanied by soft, ambient lighting shining through the translucent device body. The device body has a general cross shape attaching to a base structure, wherein a refracting crystal is positioned at the center of the cross. A plurality of light sources connect to a control switch along the base structure, wherein the light sources project through the translucent lamp body surfaces, crystal and through a forward face of the base structure. The forward face further provides a stencil cutout for projecting a message, while the refracting light provides a distinct pattern of light for a spiritual atmosphere. Power may be provided to the device via an A/C electrical connection or an internal battery supply.10-18-2012
20130194785Faith Box - The Faith Box is made in four designs. Each of the four designs is a wooden stained box. These range from 2.25″ to 5.25″ tall, 8″ wide and 8″ deep. There is a shelf approximately 1.5 inches down from the top, which creates a four sided cavity 1.5 inches deep. The cavity is partially filled by white sand and six irregularly shaped stones. A LED light is centered and angled upward 45 degrees to shine on the front main cross. This LED light illuminates the crosses which reflect up on the background. The size of the reflection on the wall vanes according to the distance the Faith Box is located from the wall.08-01-2013
20140268686STAR LIGHTING FIXTURE - Systems, methods, and apparatus for illumination and/or providing an aesthetically pleasing lighted structure can include a hollow core with a plurality of cover panels mounted radially thereto. In at least one implementation, a lighting fixture can incorporate a lighted core and lighted or unlighted elements surrounding the lighted core. Furthermore, the lighted core can house lighting elements, while providing substantially unimpeded access thereto.09-18-2014
362124000 WITH SIMULATED ANIMAL 5
20090190334ANIMATED LIGHT WITH DYNAMIC ORNAMENTAL EFFECT - An animated light with dynamic ornamental effects is composed of a lamp holder attached by a lampshade to form a basic structure, a flicker flame bulb installed on the lamp holder, and one or more projection objects having proper shapes and transparent colors that are settled between the flicker flame bulb and the lampshade. Thereupon, when the light is lighted, the flicker of the flicker flame bulb can project the projection objects to a surface of the lampshade in a vivid and dynamic form so that present animated and dynamic images can be presented according to the shapes and colors of the projection objects so as to provide novel and entertaining ornamental effects that contribute to festival atmosphere.07-30-2009
20090213578LIGHTING ORNAMENT INCLUDING REFRACTIVE ELEMENTS - A decorative lighting apparatus comprising a structure, a plurality of light emitting elements configured to emit light, and a plurality of refractive elements each having a plurality of surfaces. The plurality of refractive elements is connected to the structure such that the plurality of light emitting elements emits light through the plurality of refractive elements to a viewer to refract the light in a plurality of directions.08-27-2009
20130088859LIGHTED DISPLAY HAVING PORTIONS PRINTED WITH A COATING CONTAINING LIGHT BENDING PARTICLES - A decorative lighting fixture includes a frame, a light source, a sheer layer, a coating, and a plurality of light bending particles. The frame has at least a structural element adapted to form a three dimensional shape that includes an interior and an exterior. The light source is positioned within the frame or may be external. The sheer layer extends over at least a portion of the frame so light from the light source passes through at least a portion of the sheer layer as it exits or enters the fixture. A coating is located on at least a portion of an external and/or internal surface of the fixture. The light bending particles are coupled to the coating such that light colliding with the light bending particles is altered to create a desired visual effect. Methods for making the decorative lighting fixture are also provided.04-11-2013
20140307424ILLUMINATED ANIMAL SKULL - An illuminated assembly, comprising a skull of an animal having a nasal cavity, a brain cavity, and a pair of eye sockets, and a lighting harness comprising at least four lighting elements, wherein at least one lighting element is operatively arranged within the nasal cavity, at least one lighting element is operatively arranged within the brain cavity, and at least one lighting element is operatively arranged within each of the eye sockets.10-16-2014
20150036325SOLAR-POWERED FIREFLY JARS AND DECORATIVE ILLUMINATED BOTTLES - A solar-powered decorative article includes a module having an upper surface and a lower structure configured for coupling to the mouth of a transparent or translucent vessel. A solar panel is supported on the upper surface of the module, and a battery, disposed within the module, is recharged by the solar panel. A plurality of light-emitting diodes (LEDs) are suspended from the bottom surface of the module by tethers. A controller is operative to control each LED from OFF or low brightness to a higher brightness over time to produce decorative lighting patterns. The lower structure of the module may include a stopper configured for coupling to the mouth of a bottle, or threads configured for coupling to a jar having a threaded mouth. Each LED may be covered with a decorative, simulated firefly shell, with the controller being operative to control the LEDs to simulate lighting patterns generated by real fireflies.02-05-2015
362036000 VEHICLES STEERING SWITCHES LIGHT SOURCES 3
20140098517LOW AND HIGH BEAM HEADLAMP - A vehicle headlamp system having a headlamp module and a processor. The headlamp module may include a light source and a reflector. The light source may include a plurality of light emitters which are individually controllable by the processor. The reflector may include a plurality of facets for reflecting the light received from the light source. The headlamp module is capable of switching between high and low beam light without mechanically movable components.04-10-2014
20150022997LIGHTING APPARATUS, HEADLAMP, AND MOBILE BODY - A lighting apparatus is provided that, while suppressing an increase in size, can change the illuminating direction. The lighting apparatus has: a laser generator which emits laser light; a light emitting member which is irradiated with the laser light emitted from the laser generator to emit light; an irradiated position changer which moves and thereafter stops an irradiated position at which the light emitting member is irradiated with the laser light; and a light projecting member which projects the light emitted from the light emitting member.01-22-2015
20150336501Headlight Assembly with Static Bending Lights - A headlight assembly including an upper static bending light and a lower static bending light. The upper and lower static bending lights are provided on an inner wall of a headlight assembly that defines an opening. The inner wall of the assembly is inboard of the high-beam headlights. The upper and lower static bending lights are controlled by a controller that responds to inputs corresponding to the speed of the vehicle, angle of the steering wheel, and actuation of a turn signal actuator.11-26-2015
362216000 CURVILINEAR LIGHT SOURCE 3
20080285263Induction fluorescent light fixture - A high bay induction fluorescent lighting fixture having a multiple of nested circular lamps suspended on a post below the ballasts therefor and enclosed in a reflector.11-20-2008
20090073680INDUCTIVE LIGHTING FOR 2' X 2' AND 2' X 4' FIXTURES - A lighting fixture where the lighting fixture uses inductive lighting technology or self ballasting lighting elements with one or a plethora of efficient light elements. The lighting fixture is used where high bay or low bay lighting may be used, but incorporates multiple light sources to provide an equivalent light intensity. The invention may include a hanging system that allows the entire assembly to be wired into a new or existing building and supply self ballasting lights, or ballast box and the dome or reflector. This fixture uses one or more high efficiency inductive lighting in similar 2 ft by 2 foot or 2 foot by 4 foot housing. A ballast box is secured to the reflector or dome retainer making the fixture a direct replacement for similar size and shape inductive fixtures.03-19-2009
20110211342SCREW-IN INDUCTIVE REPLACEMENT LIGHT - Improvements in a lighting fixture where the lighting fixture uses inductive lighting technology or self ballasting lighting elements with one or a plethora of efficient light elements. The lighting fixture is used where high bay or low bay lighting may be used. The improvement includes a new installation or a retrofit installation. The kit allows a building or residence to use common wiring to secure to a socket. The socket allows for quick installation, upgrading, or replacement with inductive lighting elements. The adapter and the lighting fixture use common pieces that are interchangeable to reduce the number of unique components. The inductive lighting fixture further includes support components that provide structural rigidity to the assembly of components within the socket. The base may further include mounting for a reflective dome to focus or diffuse the light.09-01-2011
362021000 WITH FILAMENT CONTROL MEANS RESPONSIVE TO FRACTURE OF LIGHT SOURCE ENVELOPE OR ENCLOSURE 2
20100226115LIGHTBULB WITH ENVELOPE-FRACTURE RESPONSIVE ELECTRICAL DISCONNECT MEANS - A safety lightbulb includes a base, a glass envelope connected to the base, and electrical contacts extending from the base into the glass envelope and electrically connected to a filament for producing light in the glass envelope when current is supplied to the electrical contacts from a power source to which the base is connected. A safety arrangement in the base automatically electrically disconnects the electrical contacts from the power source when the glass envelope is broken, and includes an electrical contact member in the base and a moving/restraining arrangement in the base for moving the electrical contact members out of electrical contact with the power source and the electrical contacts, when the glass envelope is broken.09-09-2010
20090027870METHOD FOR DETECTING THE CONDITION OF A LAMP FOR HEATING BLANK BODIES MADE OF THERMOPLASTIC MATERIAL AND HEATING INSTALLATION ARRANGED FOR USE THEREOF - The invention relates to detecting the condition of a lamp (01-29-2009
362097000 LIGHT TABLE-TYPE ILLUMINATOR 1
20080225512Apparatus and Methods for Backlight Unit with Vertical Interior Reflectors - Provided are solid state backlight devices and methods for forming the same. A solid state backlight unit according to some embodiments of the invention includes a housing having a major surface and multiple LEDs on a first surface of the major surface. The solid state backlight unit also includes a specular reflector proximate to the first surface of the major surface and oriented substantially perpendicular to the first surface of the major surface.09-18-2008

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