Patent application number | Description | Published |
20100019642 | GAS-FILLED SHROUD TO PROVIDE COOLER ARCTUBE - A lamp is provided having an arctube having a light-transmitting envelope. The arctube is surrounded by a gaseous medium confined by a containment envelope such as a hermetic shroud. The gaseous medium is preferably He or H | 01-28-2010 |
20100109529 | ARCTUBE FOR INDUCTION HIGH INTENSITY DISCHARGE LAMP - An oblate spheroidal arctube body geometry provides for a significant reduction in stress cracks and results in lamps that operate at greater than 400 watts for extended periods of time leading up to greater than 20,000 hours. Preferably, the major diameter (OD) ranges between approximately 20 and 40 mm. Wall thickness (T) is preferably on the order of approximately 1.0 to 3.0 mm. An aspect ratio defined as AR (major axial dimension/minor axial dimension) is preferably between 1.1 and 2.0. A radius of curvature (R1) between the spheroidal portion and the leg of the arctube body preferably ranges from—approximately 3 mm to 12 mm or which can be expressed as a curvature 1/R1 ranging from 0.08 to 0.33 mm | 05-06-2010 |
20100110694 | COMPACT BEAM FORMER FOR INDUCTION HID LAMP - A light distribution assembly includes an electrodeless HID light source providing emitted light along substantially first and second hemispherical zones. A first optical element redirects a portion of light from the first hemispherical zone into a first desired direction in the second hemispherical zone. A second optical element redirects at least a portion of light within the second hemispherical zone. Other optical elements may be added to tailor the light distribution. Various combinations of these components may be used to create the desired illumination pattern. | 05-06-2010 |
20110043108 | SEAL AND LEG DESIGN FOR CERAMIC INDUCTION LAMP - A ceramic arc body includes a main body having a chamber. A leg extends from the main body and has an internal opening therethrough that communicates with the chamber. An electrically non-conductive seal member is received in the leg opening. A tapered internal surface abuttingly engages the seal member and provides for centering of the seal member relative to the leg. A separate tapering region, shoulder, or stop surface limits insertion of the seal member into the leg opening for precision location of the seal member, and in another embodiment, a single continuous taper inside the leg cooperates with a tapered seal member for both centering and precision insertion of the seal member into the leg. In another embodiment, a hybrid electrode is employed where one portion of the hybrid electrode is electrically non-conductive and a second portion of the electrode is electrically conductive. The hybrid electrode mechanically supports both the lamp and the starting coil and also provides electrical connection to the starting coil. | 02-24-2011 |
20110080096 | LED LAMP - A light emitting apparatus comprising an at least substantially omnidirectional light assembly including an LED-based light source within a light-transmissive envelope. Electronics configured to drive the LED-based light source, the electronics being disposed within a base having a blocking angle no larger than 45°. A plurality of heat dissipation elements (such as fins) in thermal communication with the base and extending adjacent the envelope. | 04-07-2011 |
20110080740 | LED LAMP WITH UNIFORM OMNIDIRECTIONAL LIGHT INTENSITY OUTPUT - A light emitting apparatus comprises: an LED-based light source; a spherical, spheroidal, or toroidal diffuser generating a Lambertian light intensity distribution output at any point on the diffuser surface responsive to illumination inside the diffuser; and a base including a base connector. The LED based light source, the diffuser, and the base are secured together as a unitary LED lamp installable in a lighting socket by connecting the base connector with the lighting socket. The diffuser is shaped and arranged respective to the LED based light source in the unitary LED lamp to conform with an isolux surface of the LED based light source. The base is operatively connected with the LED based light source in the unitary LED lamp to electrically power the LED based light source using electrical power received at the base connector. | 04-07-2011 |
20110080742 | LIGHT EMITTING DIODE (LED) BASED LAMP - A light emitting apparatus comprises: an LED-based light source; a spherical, spheroidal, ovoid, egg-shaped, or toroidal diffuser generating a Lambertian light intensity distribution output at any point on the diffuser surface responsive to illumination inside the diffuser; and a base including a base connector. The LED based light source, the diffuser, and the base are secured together as a unitary LED lamp installable in a lighting socket by connecting the base connector with the lighting socket. The base is operatively connected with the LED based light source in the unitary LED lamp to electrically power the LED based light source using electrical power received at the base connector. | 04-07-2011 |
20110170289 | COMPACT LIGHT-MIXING LED LIGHT ENGINE AND WHITE LED LAMP WITH NARROW BEAM AND HIGH CRI USING SAME - A directional lamp comprises a light source, a beam forming optical system configured to form light from the light source into a light beam, and a light mixing diffuser arranged to diffuse the light beam. The light source, beam forming optical system, and light mixing diffuser are secured together as a unitary lamp. The beam forming optical system includes: a collecting reflector having an entrance aperture receiving light from the light source and an exit aperture that is larger than the entrance aperture, and a lens disposed at the exit aperture of the collecting reflector, the light source being positioned along an optical axis of the beam forming optical system at a distance from the lens that is within plus or minus ten percent of a focal length of the lens. | 07-14-2011 |
20140160763 | LED LAMP - A light emitting apparatus comprising an at least substantially omnidirectional light assembly including an LED-based light source within a light-transmissive envelope. Electronics configured to drive the LED-based light source, the electronics being disposed within a base having a blocking angle no larger than 45°. A plurality of heat dissipation elements (such as fins) in thermal communication with the base and extending adjacent the envelope. | 06-12-2014 |
20140268638 | LED LAMP WITH UNIFORM OMNIDIRECTIONAL LIGHT INTENSITY OUTPUT - A light emitting apparatus comprises: an LED-based light source; a spherical, spheroidal, or toroidal diffuser generating a Lambertian light intensity distribution output at any point on the diffuser surface responsive to illumination inside the diffuser; and a base including a base connector. The LED based light source, the diffuser, and the base are secured together as a unitary LED lamp installable in a lighting socket by connecting the base connector with the lighting socket. The diffuser is shaped and arranged respective to the LED based light source in the unitary LED lamp to conform with an isolux surface of the LED based light source. The base is operatively connected with the LED based light source in the unitary LED lamp to electrically power the LED based light source using electrical power received at the base connector. | 09-18-2014 |
Patent application number | Description | Published |
20130147349 | INTEGRAL STARTER FOR ELECTRODELESS LAMP - A high intensity discharge (HID) or ceramic HID lamp includes a main envelope having a gas fill that is selectively energized to produce visible light. An RF coil surrounds a light emitting portion of the main envelope, and an envelope extension or starting leg has a cavity that either contains a low pressure ionizable fill material to ionize at a level below the gas fill of the main envelope, or receives a high voltage potential conductor wire extending therethrough to serve as a starting assembly. | 06-13-2013 |
20140063798 | THERMAL SOLUTION FOR LED CANDELABRA LAMPS - A lighting device that uses one or more LEDs, an optical element (e.g, diffuser), and a heat sink to provide thermal management is provided. The overall shape of the lighting device, particularly the heat sink, can be configured to imitate the appearance of a traditional incandescent candelabra lamp. One or more features are also provided to assist with the conduction of heat away from the LED(s) and to the heat sink. The lighting device can provide improved lumen output and light distribution. | 03-06-2014 |
20140160762 | DIFFUSER ELEMENT AND LIGHTING DEVICE COMPRISED THEREOF - This disclosure contemplates embodiments of a diffuser element for use with lighting devices that utilize directional light sources, e.g., light-emitting diode (LED) devices. The embodiments utilize a shell wall that forms a volume diffuser with a non-uniform material thickness. The variations in the thickness afford the diffuser with optical characteristics that can improve the distribution of light. In one example, lighting devices that deploy the diffuser element and LED devices distribute light with an optical intensity distribution similar to an incandescent bulb. | 06-12-2014 |
20150109758 | LED LAMP WITH ND-GLASS BULB - LED based lamps are disclosed. In an embodiment, an LED based lamp includes a concave optical diffuser, a concave neodymium-doped glass bulb, a reflector, a printed circuit board that includes a plurality of light-emitting diodes (LEDs) configured to emit light, and a heat sink body. The concave optical diffuser has a first interior volume, and the concave neodymium-doped glass bulb is positioned within the first interior volume. The neodymium-doped glass bulb defines a second interior volume, and both the reflector and the printed circuit board are positioned within the second interior volume. The reflector includes a sloped annular wall with an inner reflective surface and an outer reflective surface, and a bottom portion of the reflector is connected to the printed circuit board. The heat sink is thermally connected to the printed circuit board and to the reflector. | 04-23-2015 |
Patent application number | Description | Published |
20140305972 | Clip and Pour - A pouring device is disclosed that affords convenience, practicality, and safety when pouring liquids or food from containers without a spout. The pouring device comprises a spout cap component, a lip portion on the spout cap component, and an attachment component for removably securing the spout cap component to a container for pouring. The spout cap component comprises an end wall, opposing side walls depending therefrom, and an extending lip portion. The lip portion forms a spout tapering inwardly from the opposing side walls of the spout cap component. The attachment component is typically a clip which would extend out from the end wall of the spout cap component and then curve downward toward the bottom of the device. The clip would be manufactured as an integral piece with the spout cap component. The devices can be manufactured in different sizes and stacked together for storage. | 10-16-2014 |
20140327277 | Dine R' Tray - A removable tray device is disclosed that offers a simple and easy way to eat or drink when sitting outside. The removable tray device comprises a tray component, an attachment assembly for securing the tray component to a folding chair, and a swivel component secured to the tray component for allowing the tray component to rotate horizontally or vertically. The attachment assembly is typically a spring and latch mechanism permanently secured to the front leg of the folding chair. The swivel component is typically a swivel joint which affixes the tray component to the spring and latch mechanism and allows the tray component to rotate horizontally about the front leg with the spring and latch mechanism, and rotate vertically down when not in use. The tray component further comprises a pair of opposing cut-out notches to further secure the tray component to the folding chair. | 11-06-2014 |
20150173518 | Dine R' Tray - A removable tray device is disclosed that offers a simple and easy way to eat or drink when sitting outside. The removable tray device comprises a tray component secured to a folding chair via a pinned hinge that allows the tray component to rotate vertically and a swivel component that allows the tray component to swivel horizontally. The tray component further comprises a catch or lock bracket on a leg of the chair which corresponds with a mating lock pin secured to a back edge of the tray component. Specifically, the lock pin of the tray component mates to and is secured within the catch or lock bracket to further secure the tray component to the folding chair when the tray component is in front of the folding chair or is to the side of the folding chair. | 06-25-2015 |
Patent application number | Description | Published |
20100222493 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR COATING FOOD CANS - A composition for coating food cans is disclosed. The composition comprises a polyester, an acrylic copolymer and a crosslinker; the polyester and acrylic copolymer have been compatibilized in some way, such as through graft copolymerization. Methods for compatibilizing acrylics and polyesters are also disclosed as are methods for coating cans using compositions comprising acrylic and polyesters. | 09-02-2010 |
20110244157 | BRANCHED POLYESTER POLYMERS AND COATINGS COMPRISING THE SAME - A polyester prepared by free radical polymerization of an unsaturated polyester prepolymer, wherein the polymerization occurs primarily by reaction of the unsaturation is disclosed. Coatings comprising the same are also disclosed, as are substrates coated at least in part with such coatings. | 10-06-2011 |
20120138502 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR COATING FOOD CANS - A coated food can is disclosed. | 06-07-2012 |
20120149820 | NON-AQUEOUS DISPERSIONS COMPRISING A NONLINEAR ACRYLIC STABILIZER - A non-aqueous dispersion comprising the dispersion polymerization reaction product of an ethylenically unsaturated monomer and a nonlinear, random acrylic polymer stabilizer is disclosed. Related coatings, methods, and substrates are also disclosed. | 06-14-2012 |
20120282475 | NON-AQUEOUS DISPERSIONS COMPRISING A POLYESTER STABILIZER AND THEIR USE IN COATINGS - A non-aqueous dispersion comprising the dispersion polymerization reaction product of an ethylenically unsaturated monomer and a polyester stabilizer in solvent is disclosed, as are coatings comprising the same and substrates coated at least in part with such coatings. | 11-08-2012 |
20130202825 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR COATING FOOD CANS - A composition for coating food cans is disclosed. The composition comprises a polyester/acrylic graft copolymer, a polyester resin, and a crosslinker. Methods for coating cans using the compositions of the invention are also disclosed. | 08-08-2013 |
20140178616 | POLYURETHANE DISPERSIONS FOR COATING CONTAINERS - A food or beverage container coated with a coating composition comprising an aqueous polyurethane dispersion being substantially free of vinyl monomers and polymers and having an iodine value less than 5. | 06-26-2014 |