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20090014003 | EMERGENCY OXYGEN SYSTEM FOR AIRCRAFT PASSENGERS - An emergency oxygen system is provided for aircraft passengers. The system includes at least one oxygen mask ( | 01-15-2009 |
20100084976 | LIGHT EMITTING DIODE WITH ENERGY RECOVERY SYSTEM - The invention relates to a light emitting diode (LED) which is electrically connected to an anode and a source. According to the invention one of the anode and the source is thermally coupled to a first heat conductor, the heat conductor being thermally coupled to a first Peltier element to convert thermal energy transmitted from and generated in the light emitting crystal when the light emitting crystal is provided with electrical energy into electrical energy. | 04-08-2010 |
20120097166 | OXYGEN BREATHING DEVICE WITH INTEGRATED FLEXIBLE BUFFER - The invention relates to an oxygen breathing device, including a casing, said casing accommodating in a non-activated condition an oxygen source, in particular a chemical oxygen generator or an oxygen pressure tank, a starter device for initiating a flow of oxygen out of said oxygen source, a buffer connected to said oxygen source, said buffer being adapted to temporarily store oxygen produced in said oxygen source, at least one oxygen mask connected via an oxygen supply line to said buffer wherein a flexible buffer is provided in the oxygen breathing device and connected to the oxygen source. | 04-26-2012 |
20120205491 | PASSENGER CABIN EMERGENCY OXYGEN DEVICE - The Invention relates to a passenger cabin emergency oxygen device for an aircraft, comprising at least one electrically driven activation device for activating the emergency oxygen device, at least one energy storage device and a source of electrical energy. Said source of electrical energy and said energy storage device are coupled together for substantially constant energy transmission from the source of electrical energy to the energy storage device at a first energy level, an activation device and a controller are coupled together for signal transmission from the controller to the activation device, said activation device and said energy storage device are coupled together for energy transmission from the energy storage device to the activation device at a second energy level which is higher than the first energy level. | 08-16-2012 |
20130026201 | CONTAINER FOR A SUPPLY UNIT, OXYGEN SUPPLY DEVICE AND PASSENGER SUPPLY UNIT AND SYSTEM OF AN ARRANGEMENT OF A NUMBER OF CONTAINERS - The invention is related to a container for a supply unit, in particular an oxygen supply unit and/or a passenger supply unit (PSU), having a container well at least, wherein a container door can be pivotably joint at a container well's edge, in particular pivotable about a hinge at the container well's edge, wherein the container well at least consists of a sheet moulded compound material moulded from a composite of thermoset sheet material based on fiber-reinforced polymer matrices mainly. | 01-31-2013 |
20130039020 | PASSENGER SERVICE UNIT - The invention relates to a passenger service unit, in particular for an aircraft passenger cabin, comprising at least one passenger service panel with fastening elements for fastening the panel to an interior component or framework of the aircraft, at least one electric component for passenger entertainment or information mechanically attached to the passenger service panel, at least one electrical connecting terminal for electrical connection of said at least one electric component and an electrical connection for supplying electrical energy and/or transmitting information to said at least one electric component. A further aspect of the invention is a method of producing a passenger service panel. Furthermore the invention relates to method for providing information or entertainment to passengers of an aircraft. A further aspect of the invention is an aircraft, in particular an aircraft passenger cabin, comprising a passenger service unit. | 02-14-2013 |
20130215879 | WIRELESS NETWORK FOR AIRCRAFT CABIN - The invention relates to a method for activating and maintaining a plurality of separate and distanced functional units in an aircraft cabin. According to the invention, a wireless network comprising a plurality of nodes is initialized, wherein each node is associated with a device wherein said initializing comprises associating each node a sending time slot within a time frame using a TDMA synchronization scheme, wherein each node is active to send signals during its sending time slot and is active to receive signals during a first set of time slots comprising a number of time slots of said frame, wherein the sending time slot of a node is different from the sending time slots of at least a plurality of its neighbored nodes. | 08-22-2013 |
20130220317 | OXYGEN BREATHING DEVICE WITH ELONGATED SUPPLY TIME - The invention relates to an aircraft oxygen emergency device comprising a chemical oxygen generator, an oxygen supply line including a first line section connecting said chemical oxygen generator with a flow regulator unit and a second line section connecting said flow regulator unit with at least one oxygen mask for supplying oxygen to mouth and/or nose of a person at a breathing pressure. According to the invention, said second line section comprises an upstream second line section connecting said flow regulator unit with a throttle unit and a downstream second line section connecting said throttle unit with the oxygen mask, wherein oxygen flowing from the chemical oxygen generator to the oxygen mask via said oxygen supply line passes through said throttle unit and said throttle unit has a cross section which is small enough to increase the pressure within the chemical oxygen generator. | 08-29-2013 |
20140000592 | Chemical oxygen generator with bimetal reaction control | 01-02-2014 |
20140000593 | Chemical Oxygen Generator with quick startup properties | 01-02-2014 |
20140000594 | Aircraft passenger oxygen mask with closed circuit concept | 01-02-2014 |
20140000595 | Emergency oxygen device with improved activation lanyard arrangement | 01-02-2014 |
20140002278 | CONFIGURATION AND MONITORING SYSTEM FOR AN AIRCRAFT CABIN ELEMENT, FUSELAGE AND AIRCRAFT COMPRISING SAID SYSTEM AND METHOD OF MONITORING AN AIRCRAFT | 01-02-2014 |
20140003073 | Passenger service unit comprising a ventilaton nozzle and a reading light | 01-02-2014 |
20140003659 | Passenger service unit with gesture control | 01-02-2014 |
20140215534 | PASSENGER SERVICE DEVICE WITH SIGNAL TRANSMISSION - The invention relates to a passenger service device for providing entertainment or service to a passenger, comprising a first passenger service unit adapted to be mounted in a ceiling compartment and a second passenger service unit adapted to be mounted to a passenger seat. According to the invention, the service device comprises a transmission device comprising a first transmission unit associated with the first passenger unit and a second transmission unit associated with the second passenger service unit, wherein said transmission device is adapted to transmit data between said first and second transmission unit via visible or invisible light signals. | 07-31-2014 |
20140353427 | FIRE EXTINGUISHING SYSTEM FOR AN AIRCRAFT - The invention relates to a system for extinguishing and preventing a fire on board of an aircraft. According to the invention, an aircraft is equipped with an On-Board-Inert Gas Generating-System (OBIGGS) unit comprising a device with an OBIGGS inflow port connected to a source of gas mixture, said gas mixture comprising an inert gas component and an outflow port, said OBIGGS unit being adapted to separate said inert gas component out of said source of gas mixture and to provide said inert gas component to said outflow port, a first connector in fluid connection with said outflow port, a first gas conduit connecting said first connector to said fuel tank for providing said inert gas component to a fuel tank, a second connector in fluid connection with said outflow port and a second gas conduit connecting said second connector to at least one target space selected from the cockpit space, the passenger cabin space, the cargo bay | 12-04-2014 |
20150036368 | Service device, Passenger Service Unit, Fuselage of an Aircraft, Method for Installing the Service Device - The invention relates to a service device ( | 02-05-2015 |
20150151144 | Chemical oxygen generator with compact design - The invention relates to a chemical oxygen generator ( | 06-04-2015 |
20150158589 | Tray Table Unit For An Aircraft - The invention relates to a tray table unit for an aircraft, comprising a table body, a fixing means comprising at least one holding means and at least one actuating means, wherein said at least one holding means is adapted to allow one or more objects standing on a surface of said table body to be released from said table body in a first status of said holding means, and to fix said one or more objects on said surface in a second status of said holding means, wherein said at least one actuating means is adapted to move said holding means from said first status to said second status and vice versa, a control unit, coupled to an acceleration sensor for signal transmission, the control unit being adapted to activate said actuating means for said movement from said first status to said second status if an acceleration signal detected by and received from said acceleration sensor exceeds a predetermined threshold value stored within said control unit. | 06-11-2015 |
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20120286673 | CONFIGURABLE ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITION SENSING LUMINAIRE, SYSTEM AND ASSOCIATED METHODS - A luminaire with a light source, controller, and sensors to emit light into an environment is described. The controller may include a processor and memory to analyze data relating to conditions in the environment and to control the light source emitting light. The sensors may be in communication with the controller to detect conditions in the environment and generate data relating to same. The data may be receivable by the controller. Rules affect operation of the luminaire, which may be manipulated using an interface. The luminaire may communicate with devices connected through a network. Light and an auxiliary signal may be emitted substantially simultaneously to provide spatial awareness. | 11-15-2012 |
20130120963 | LOW PROFILE LIGHT HAVING CONCAVE REFLECTOR AND ASSOCIATED METHODS - A luminaire to be carried by a lighting fixture. The luminaire may include a housing, a primary optic disposed within the housing having a reflective inner surface defining an optical chamber, a light source, and a heat sink defining an aperture through which light may propagate. The light source may include a plurality of light-emitting diodes (LEDs). The luminaire may further include a secondary optic positioned adjacent to the light source that may collimate and/or refract light emitted by the light source, and may form a seal between the light source and the optical chamber. The luminaire may further include a color conversion layer configured to change the color of light emitted by the light source. | 05-16-2013 |
20130293148 | Tunable Lighting Apparatus - A luminaire provides light having a distribution pattern with high center beam candle power and a gradual gradient across a wide area. The luminaire includes a light source having first and second sets of light emitting elements selected and positioned to achieve the desired light distribution pattern. The luminaire further includes an optic configured to refract light emitted from the light source to achieve the desired light distribution pattern. | 11-07-2013 |
20130294071 | LUMINAIRE WITH PRISMATIC OPTIC - A luminaire with a prismatic optic permits the nearly uniform distribution of light about the luminaire. The prismatic optic permits the use of directional light sources, such as light emitting diodes, while maintaining the uniform light distribution. When light emitting diodes are used, the luminaire further includes a heat sink to maintain a desirable operational temperature without negatively affecting the light distribution properties of the luminaire. | 11-07-2013 |
20140104834 | Luminaire With Modular Cooling System and Associated Methods - A luminaire comprising a base, a heat sink modularly connected to the base, and a heat-generating element in thermal communication with the modular heat sink. The heat sink may include a heat-generating element contacting portion, and a plurality of heat sink segments connected to and extending outwardly therefrom. Each of the heat sink assemblies segments may comprise at least one fin assembly. Each heat sink segment may pass through a respective plurality of passageways in the top portion of the base so that the heat sink segments may matingly engage the medial portion of the base. A method for forming a heat sink comprises fabricating a heat-generating element contacting portion, constructing a plurality of heat sink segments, and assembling the plurality of heat sink segments to connect to and extend outwardly from the bottom surface of the heat-generating element contacting portion. | 04-17-2014 |
20140104845 | LUMINAIRE WITH INTEGRALLY MOLDED COOLING SYSTEM AND ASSOCIATED METHODS - A luminaire comprising a base, an optic attached to the base, a heat sink integrally molded within the base, and a heat-generating element comprising an LED-based light source in thermal communication with the heat sink. The light source may be positioned such that light emitted by the LED is emitted into an optical chamber defined by the first housing. A second housing may comprise channels formed by opposing pairs of fin guards. The heat sink may comprise a plurality of fin assemblies connected along a perimeter of a heat-generating element contacting portion of the heat sink. A proximal edge of each fin assembly may be positioned adjacent to an outer surface of the first housing. A distal edge of each fin assembly may be positioned so as to be coextensive with a respective channel and substantially exposed to the environment external to the luminaire. | 04-17-2014 |
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20110273889 | PENDANT LUMINAIRE - A luminaire includes an optics module and a heat sink. The optics module includes a body, an LED light source, an electronic driver circuit, and a holder. The LED light source is thermally coupled to the body. The electronic driver circuit is disposed within the body and is electrically connected to the LED light source, the driver circuit having an electrical connector configured to receive electrical power from a power source. The holder is mechanically secured to the body, the LED light source being securely retained between the holder and the body. The heat sink has a plurality of radially projecting fins and is thermally and removably coupled to the body of the optics module. | 11-10-2011 |
20120262921 | LOW PROFILE LIGHT AND ACCESSORY KIT FOR THE SAME - A luminaire includes a heat spreader; a heat sink; an LED light source; a power supply; an electrical supply line having a first end connected to the power supply, and a second end connected to a plug-in connector; and, an optic securely retained relative to the heat spreader or heat sink. An accessory kit includes a first pre-wired jumper including a pair of insulated electrical wires having a first plug-in connector electrically connected at one end and an Edison base electrically connected at the other end; and/or, a second pre-wired jumper including a pair of insulated electrical wires having a second plug-in connector electrically connected at one end and unconnected wire ends at the other end. The plug-in connector of the first pre-wired jumper and the second pre-wired jumper are each configured to electrically engage with the plug-in connector of the electrical supply line. | 10-18-2012 |
20130223055 | LOW PROFILE LIGHT HAVING ELONGATED REFLECTOR AND ASSOCIATED METHODS - A luminaire to be carried by a lighting fixture. The luminaire may include a housing, a primary optic disposed within the housing having a reflective inner surface defining an optical chamber, a light source, and a heat sink defining an aperture through which light may propagate. The light source may include a plurality of light-emitting diodes (LEDs). The luminaire may further include a secondary optic positioned adjacent to the light source that may collimate and/or refract light emitted by the light source, and may form a seal between the light source and the optical chamber. The luminaire may further include a color conversion layer configured to change the color of light emitted by the light source. | 08-29-2013 |
20130294087 | LUMINAIRE WITH PRISMATIC OPTIC - A luminaire with a prismatic optic permits the nearly uniform distribution of light about the luminaire. The prismatic optic permits the use of directional light sources, such as light emitting diodes, while maintaining the uniform light distribution. Furthermore, a concave shape of the optic further enables uniform light distribution. When light emitting diodes are used, the luminaire further includes a heat sink to maintain a desirable operational temperature without negatively affecting the light distribution properties of the luminaire. | 11-07-2013 |
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 |
20140056026 | LOW PROFILE LUMINAIRE WITH LIGHT GUIDE AND ASSOCIATED SYSTEMS AND METHODS - A low profile luminaire to be carried by a lighting fixture. The luminaire may include a light source that comprises light-emitting diodes (LEDs), a heat sink thermally coupled to and disposed diametrically outboard of the light source, a reflector in optical communication with and disposed diametrically inboard of the light source, and a light guide in optical communication with at least one of the light source and the reflector and disposed therebetween. Light emitted from the light source may be reflected by the reflector into an edge of the light guide. Light propagating through the light guide may be projected into the environment at a uniform luminance. The luminaire may be dimensioned to cover a nominally sized four-inch can light fixture and/or electrical junction box. A method aspect of the invention details steps for assembling the low profile luminaire with light guide. | 02-27-2014 |
20140104847 | LOW PROFILE LIGHT AND ACCESSORY KIT FOR SAME - A luminaire includes a heat spreader, a heat sink, a light source and an outer optic. The heat sink is substantially ring-shaped and is disposed around and in thermal communication with an outer periphery of the heat spreader. The light source is disposed in thermal communication with the heat spreader, the light source having a plurality of light emitting diodes (LEDs) that are disposed in thermal communication with the heat spreader. The outer optic is disposed in optical communication with the plurality of LEDs. The heat spreader, the heat sink and the outer optic, in combination, have an overall height H and an overall outside dimension D such that the ratio of H/D is so dimensioned as to: cover an opening defined by a nominally sized four-inch can light fixture; and, cover an opening defined by a nominally sized four-inch electrical junction box. | 04-17-2014 |
20140104858 | LIGHTING DEVICE WITH INTEGRALLY MOLDED BASE AND ASSOCIATED METHODS - A lighting device includes a body defining a circuitry chamber and including an integrally molded base. The lighting device may also include a light source carried by the body and an electrical contact carried by the body. The lighting device may further include a driver circuit in electrical communication with the light source and the electrical contact. The driver circuit and/or the electrical contact may be integrally connected to the body. A method aspect of the invention is for assembling a lighting device. The method may include integrally forming the base and the body to define an integrally molded base, integrally connecting the driver circuit and/or the electrical contact to the body and fixedly attaching the light source to the body. The method may further include positioning the light source in electrical communication with the driver circuit and positioning the electrical contact in electrical communication with the driver circuit. | 04-17-2014 |
20140133153 | Luminaire Having Vented Optical Chamber And Associated Methods - A luminaire may include an electrical base, an optic defining an optical chamber, an intermediate member that may be positioned between the electrical base and the optic, and a light source. The intermediate member may include a main body and a plurality of structural supports that may be connected to the main body which may be configured to carry an upper member. A plurality of voids may be positioned between the respective plurality of structural supports to position the optical chamber in optical communication with the environment surrounding the luminaire therethrough. The upper member may be configured to carry the optic and the light source may be electrically coupled to the electrical base and may be positioned within the optical chamber. The optic may be configured to redirect at least a portion of light incident thereupon in the direction of the plurality of voids. | 05-15-2014 |
20140168932 | MODULAR SEGMENTED ELECTRONICS ASSEMBLY - A modular segmented street lighting device comprises an attaching member that is attachable to a street lamp pole, the attaching member comprising an electrical connector adapted to be electrically coupled to a power source associated with the street lamp pole. The modular segmented street lighting device also includes a docking member that is removably attachable to the attaching member, and comprises a power supply unit, and a load member that is removably attachable the attaching member and/or the docking member. The docking member is adapted to electrically couple the power supply unit to the electrical connector of the attaching member when the docking member is attached to the attaching member. The load member is adapted to electrically couple the lighting device to the power supply unit when the load member is attached to the attaching member and/or the docking member. | 06-19-2014 |
20140254144 | HIGH BAY LUMINAIRE - A high bay luminaire system and method for forming the same includes a body member, a power supply, and a light source. The body member includes a plurality of end sections, a plurality of intermediate sections which may be attached to the plurality of end sections, a central section which is positioned between the plurality of intermediate sections and is attached to the plurality of end sections, and a plurality of side sections which are attached to an end section of the plurality of end sections and/or an intermediate section of the plurality of intermediate sections. The light source is in electrical communication with the power supply. The cavity is defined by the plurality of end sections and the central section. The plurality of end sections, the plurality of intermediate sections, the central section, and/or the plurality of side sections are formed of sheet metal. | 09-11-2014 |
20140254162 | ROTATABLE LIGHTING DEVICE - A lighting device includes an outer body having a base, a medial portion, and an upper portion. The lighting device may also include a light source carrying assembly to carry a light source and a lens. The light source carrying assembly may include an assembly base, an assembly top that pivotally engages a portion of the assembly base, and a heat sink. The light source carrying assembly may be configured to rotate about a first rotational axis and to pivot about a second rotational axis. | 09-11-2014 |
20140254163 | ROTATABLE LIGHTING DEVICE - A lighting device includes an outer body having a base, a medial portion, and an upper portion. The lighting device may also include an electronic device carrying assembly to carry an assembly base, an assembly top, a heat sink that matingly engages a portion of the assembly top, and a driver circuit. The assembly top may comprise a bottom portion, sidewalls, and a top portion. The bottom portion of the assembly top may include an assembly base connector member that may pivotally engage a portion of the assembly base. The electronic device carrying assembly may be configured to rotate about a first rotational axis and second rotational axis. The first and second rotational axes may be perpendicular to one another. | 09-11-2014 |
20140268722 | TROUGH LUMINAIRE WITH MAGNETIC LIGHTING DEVICES AND ASSOCIATED SYSTEMS AND METHODS - A luminaire may be carried by a lighting fixture and may have a generally concave elongate-shaped housing defining an optical chamber and an aperture. The luminaire may include a plurality of lighting devices each having a heat sink, a light source, and a magnetic attachment member. The magnetic attachment member may magnetically bind a lighting device to pads proximate to ferromagnetic material in the housing. Light emitted by the light source may enter the optical chamber and pass through the aperture in a generally orthogonal direction in relation to the orientation of the device. Electrical power may be delivered by one or more power supply unit of either an external or an on-board type, and by using either inductive or conductive coupling. Network interfaces may enable communication of control instructions among a multiple controllers located either within a single luminaire or distributed among multiple luminaires. | 09-18-2014 |
20140268733 | CONCAVE LOW PROFILE LUMINAIRE WITH MAGNETIC LIGHTING DEVICES AND ASSOCIATED SYSTEMS AND METHODS - A luminaire carried by a lighting fixture, having a generally concave-shaped housing defining an optical chamber and an aperture, and a plurality of lighting devices each having a heat sink, a light source, and a magnetic attachment member. Each lighting device may be positioned about the inner surface of the housing. The magnetic attachment member may magnetically bind a lighting device to pads proximate to ferromagnetic material in the housing. Light emitted by the light source may enter the optical chamber and pass through the aperture in a generally orthogonal direction in relation to the orientation of the device. Electrical power may be delivered by one or more power supply units of either an external or an on-board type, and by using either inductive or conductive coupling. Network interfaces may enable communication of control instructions among a multiple controllers located either within a single luminaire or distributed among multiple luminaires. | 09-18-2014 |
20140268768 | MAGNETICALLY-MOUNTABLE LIGHTING DEVICE AND ASSOCIATED SYSTEMS AND METHODS - A lighting device comprising a heat sink, a light source in thermal communication with the heat sink, and a power source operably coupled with the light source. The heat sink, light source, and power source are positioned in a cavity defined by an enclosure and an optic which present a puck-like shape when assembled. A magnetic attachment member installed in the cavity of the enclosure magnetically binds the lighting device to a ferromagnetic material external to the lighting device. The power source receives an AC input voltage through inductive and/or conductive coupling, and converts the voltage to DC to support light-emitting diodes (LEDs). A controller may operate the light source based on instructions transmitted by a beam adjustment device and/or an occupancy sensor. A method aspect of the invention details steps for assembling the lighting device. | 09-18-2014 |
20140268870 | EDGE LIT LIGHTING DEVICE - An edge lit lighting device including a housing, a power circuit, a light source, and an optic. The power circuit may be carried by the housing, and adapted to form an electrical connection with an external power source. The light source may be carried by the housing and electrically connected to the power circuit. The optic may be carried by the housing and positioned in optical communication with the light source. The optic may further include a receiving surface positioned adjacent to the light source, and first and second emitting surfaces. The first emitting surface may include a plurality of features configured to redirect light defined as redirected light in a direction of the second emitting surface, the redirected light being emitted from the second emitting surface. The lighting device may further include pluralities of optics of light sources. | 09-18-2014 |
20150047186 | METHOD OF ASSEMBLING A LIGHTING DEVICE WITH FLEXIBLE CIRCUITS HAVING LIGHT-EMITTING DIODES POSITIONED THEREON - A method of assembling a lighting device that has a base, an optic defining an optical chamber, a driver circuit positioned in electrical communication with the base, and a flexible circuit board positioned within the optical chamber along and generally circumscribing a longitudinal axis of the optical chamber and in electrical communication with the driver circuit. The flexible circuit board may comprise a plurality of longitudinal sections. Each longitudinal section may comprise a first inclined section, a second inclined section, and a plurality of light-emitting diodes (LEDs). The first inclined section may be positioned in the direction of the base relative to the second inclined section. The lighting device may further include a longitudinal translation device to translate longitudinally part of the flexible circuit board. | 02-19-2015 |
20150049478 | LIGHTING DEVICE WITH FLEXIBLE CIRCUITS HAVING LIGHT-EMITTING DIODES POSITIONED THEREUPON AND ASSOCIATED METHODS - A lighting device has a base, an optic defining an optical chamber, a driver circuit positioned in electrical communication with the base, and a flexible circuit board positioned within the optical chamber along and generally circumscribing a longitudinal axis of the optical chamber and in electrical communication with the driver circuit. The flexible circuit board may comprise a plurality of longitudinal sections. Each longitudinal section may comprise a first inclined section, a second inclined section, and a plurality of light-emitting diodes (LEDs). The first inclined section may be positioned in the direction of the base relative to the second inclined section. The lighting device may further include a longitudinal translation device to translate longitudinally part of the flexible circuit board. | 02-19-2015 |
20150092421 | LOW PROFILE LIGHT AND ACCESSORY KIT FOR THE SAME - A luminaire includes a light source having a plurality of light emitting diodes (LEDs), a heat spreader, and a substantially ring-shaped trim plate. The heat spreader is disposed between and in thermal communication with the light source and the trim plate such that the heat spreader facilitates transfer of heat from the LEDs to the trim plate. The trim plate is structurally configured and disposed for dissipating heat generated by the light source. The trim plate has an outer dimension that is larger than: an opening defined by a nominally sized can light fixture; and, an opening defined by a nominally sized electrical junction box. | 04-02-2015 |
20150131281 | System for Directional Control of Light and Associated Methods - A lighting device for emitting light in selective directions including a light source structure member, a plurality of lighting devices attached to the light source structure member, a controller, a power supply, and an optic carried by the light source structure member and including a plurality of facets. Each light source of the plurality of light sources may be positioned such that light emitted thereby is emitted through a facet of the plurality of facets of the first optic. Each facet of the plurality of facets may be configured to redirect light in a direction that is unique from the other facets of the plurality of facets. Additionally, the controller may be configured to selectively operate each light source of the plurality of light sources. Multiple pairs, or combinations, of light source structure members and optics may be included. | 05-14-2015 |
20150226410 | LAMP CONNECTOR - A lamp connector may include a base member, a top member and connector members that connect the base member to the top member. The base member may include arcuate passageways in a bottom portion and a first and second pair of opposing sidewall members that extend upwardly from the bottom portion. The top portion of each of the first pair and second pair of opposing sidewall members may have a cutaway portion having a radius. The radius of the cutaway portion of the first pair of opposing sidewalls may be different from the radius of the second pair of opposing sidewalls. The cutaway portion may be formed to fit a lamp connecting member. The base member may be selectively rotatable with respect to the top member so as to enable engagement between one of the first pair of sidewalls and the second pair of sidewalls with the lamp connecting member. | 08-13-2015 |
20150285473 | LIGHTING DEVICE HAVING A MOVABLE HOUSING - A lighting device may include an electrical base, a stabilizer adapted to be matingly connected to the electrical base, a body member, and an optic connected to the body member and defining an optical chamber. A light source may be positioned within the optical chamber and in electrical communication with the electrical base. The stabilizer may be transitionable from an engaged position with the electrical base and a disengaged position with the electrical base. The disengaged position allows for the stabilizer to be translated longitudinally with respect to the base member. The engaged position slidably fixes the stabilizer with respect to the heat sink by reducing space between the electrical base, the enclosure and the heat sink. | 10-08-2015 |
20150300622 | LOW PROFILE LIGHT AND ACCESSORY KIT FOR THE SAME - A flushmount luminaire is configured to be flush mounted on a mounting surface. The flushmount luminaire includes a light source having a plurality of light emitting diodes (LEDs); a combination heat spreader and heat sink disposed in thermal communication with the light source such that the combination heat spreader and heat sink facilitates transfer of heat away from the LEDs; and, a power conditioner structurally configured and disposed to receive AC voltage from an electrical supply and to provide DC voltage to the plurality of LEDs. The combination heat spreader and heat sink has an outer dimension that is larger than: an opening defined by a nominally sized can light fixture; and, an opening defined by a nominally sized electrical junction box. A back surface of the combination heat spreader and heat sink is configured to permit the flushmount luminaire to be flush mounted on the mounting surface. | 10-22-2015 |
20160040842 | LIGHTING SYSTEM FOR ACCENTING REGIONS OF A LAYER AND ASSOCIATED METHODS - A system for accenting an appliqué comprising a lighting system comprising a light source configured to emit polychromatic light, and an appliqué configured to be applied to a surface, the appliqué being configured to at least one of scatter light and reflect light within an appliqué wavelength range. The light source is operable to emit alternating first and second polychromatic lights, the first polychromatic light comprising a maxima within the appliqué wavelength range and the second polychromatic light not comprising a maxima within the appliqué wavelength range. | 02-11-2016 |