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Космические корабли и станции, автоматические КА и методы их проектирования, бортовые комплексы управления, системы и средства жизнеобеспечения, особенности технологии производства ракетно-космических систем

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Мониторинг СМИ

Мониторинг СМИ и социальных сетей. Сканирование интернета, новостных сайтов, специализированных контентных площадок на базе мессенджеров. Гибкие настройки фильтров и первоначальных источников.

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05-04-2012 дата публикации

Lighting device, display device, television receiver

Номер: US20120081632A1
Автор: Masashi Yokota
Принадлежит: Sharp Corp

It is an object of the present invention to provide a lighting device that can attain a reduction in thickness. A lighting device according to the present invention includes a hot-cathode tube 50 , a circuit board 80 , and a second cabinet Cb. The circuit board 80 is configured to supply electric power to the hot-cathode tube 50 . The second cabinet Cb has a rectangular shape in plan view and houses the hot-cathode tube 50 and the circuit board 80 . The hot-cathode tube 50 is arranged in a center area of the second cabinet Cb with respect to a longer-side direction or a shorter-side direction of the second cabinet Cb to form a board housing section 30 b . The board housing section 30 b houses the circuit board 80 . The board housing section 30 b is provided in at least one of outer areas each located on either side of the center area with respect to the longer-side direction or the shorter-side direction in the second cabinet Cb.

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19-04-2012 дата публикации

Liquid Crystal Display Apparatus

Номер: US20120092392A1
Принадлежит: Individual

A display apparatus and method having a pair of substrates, a display area which has a plurality of pixels, a lighting device which includes a plurality of light sources, a scanning driver which outputs scanning signals to the plurality of pixels, and an image driver which outputs image signals to the plurality of pixels. The lighting device illuminates the display area, the image signals are inputted to the plurality of pixels respectively, and each of the plurality of pixels controls a transmittance of an incident light from the lighting device after the image signals are inputted to the plurality of pixels respectively. The lighting device lights the plurality of light sources corresponding to the image signals inputted to the plurality of pixels after each of the plurality of pixels controls the transmittance.

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21-06-2012 дата публикации

Socket for wedge bulb

Номер: US20120156944A1
Принадлежит: SL Corp, Tyco Electronics AMP Korea Co Ltd

Disclosed is a socket for a wedge bulb to maintain excellent grounding performance despite vibration encountered in use. The wedge bulb includes a light emitting element and a connector protruding from a lower end of the light emitting element and provided at each of a front surface and a rear surface thereof with a pair of parallel elastic terminals. The socket includes an elastic supporting terminal unit provided at an inner wall surface of a coupling recess defined in the socket and serving to elastically support the connector inserted into the coupling recess while achieving electrical connection with the electric terminals. Any one of each pair of the electric terminals is pressed and supported by the elastic supporting terminal unit at a different height from the neighboring electric terminal provided at the same surface of the connector and the other electric terminals provided at the opposite surface of the connector.

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01-11-2012 дата публикации

Led night-light

Номер: US20120275194A1
Принадлежит: Mary Elle Fashions Inc

An LED night-light generally includes a standard night-light assembly for an incandescent light bulb retrofit with an LED. A housing has an interior surface defining a cylindrical opening. The interior surface has threads adapted to mate with a threaded end of the incandescent light bulb. First and second prongs extend out of the housing and are configured for insertion into an electrical outlet. A groove is in the interior surface of the housing. A disk is received in the groove and mounts the LED to the housing so that the standard night-light assembly is retrofit as an LED night-light.

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07-02-2013 дата публикации

Lamp tube socket structure

Номер: US20130033880A1
Автор: Ming-Hai Sun
Принадлежит: Individual

A lamp tube socket structure includes a base, an elastic element, an abutting element, a cover and a metal clip, and the base has an actuating portion, a support pillar extended transversally from the actuating portion and comprised of two wings, and an elastic element is contained in the support pillar, and the abutting element is passed and installed to the two wings of the support pillar and pushed by the elastic element, and the cover has a covering portion, an embedding hole formed on the covering portion, and the cover is combined with the base, and a metal clip containing portion is formed between the covering portion and the actuating portion.

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25-04-2013 дата публикации

Double-locking socket for an electric bulb

Номер: US20130102204A1
Автор: Olivier Midy
Принадлежит: TBI

The present disclosure relates to a socket for an electric bulb, formed by a tubular body having two longitudinal cavities for receiving contacts crimped onto cables, said tubular body including lateral clip-fastening elements having lugs for locking into the base of a motor vehicle light or headlight. The disclosure provides that the locking elements are provided with internal shoulders having dimensions and positions configured such as: to be engaged behind a transverse surface of the contact when said contact is correctly mounted and to allow insertion into the base of the light or headlight when the clip-fastening elements are biased; and to prevent the movement of the elements which would allow insertion of the socket when the contact has not been correctly engaged.

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02-05-2013 дата публикации

Lighting device, display device and television receiver

Номер: US20130107134A1
Автор: Tatsuro Kuroda
Принадлежит: Sharp Corp

In order to provide a lighting device such that a light source and a connector can be connected with increased reliability in a simple configuration, a lighting device according to the present invention is provided with: a light source including a light emitting portion and a conductive portion extending from an end portion of the light emitting portion; a power source supplying drive power to the light source; and connectors including a connecting terminal configured to connect the light source and the power source by sandwiching the conductive portion. The conductive portion includes a retaining section with a width greater than a width of an adjoining portion that prevents the conductive portion from coming off the connecting terminal by interfering with the connecting terminal.

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02-05-2013 дата публикации

LED LAMP

Номер: US20130107546A1
Автор: Peter Matthias
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A light having a lamp housing () having a receptacle (), which receptacle is adapted for receiving a socket () for a halogen pin-base lamp (), wherein a heat sink () having thermal contact with the lamp housing (), and on which an LED () is fastened, is at least sectionally received in the receptacle (). 1. A light having a lamp housing having a receptacle , which receptacle is adapted for receiving a socket for a halogen pin-base lamp , wherein a heat sink having thermal contact with the lamp housing , and on which an LED is fastened , is at least sectionally received in the receptacle.2. The light as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the LED is an Oslon® LED.3. The light as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the LED is fastened on a printed circuit board claim 1 , which is fastened on the heat sink claim 1 , and a heat conduction paste is arranged between the printed circuit board and the heat sink.4. The light as claimed in claim 3 , wherein the printed circuit board is a metal core printed circuit board.5. The light as claimed in claim 3 , wherein the heat sink has an approximately pyramidal section claim 3 , which has multiple claim 3 , in particular four contact regions each having one printed circuit board per contact region claim 3 , which are inclined by 10 to 40° in relation to a center axis.6. The light as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the heat sink consists of brass and is sectionally screwed via a fine thread into a threaded recess of the lamp housing.7. The light as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the heat sink consists of brass and is sectionally screwed via a fine thread into a brass sleeve claim 1 , which is received in a recess of the lamp housing.8. The light as claimed in claim 7 , wherein a heat conduction paste is arranged between an outer wall of the brass sleeve and an inner wall of the recess.9. The light as claimed in claim 1 , which is a chandelier having at least three recesses in each of which a brass sleeve having a plastic mount fastened thereon ...

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02-05-2013 дата публикации

ELECTRONIC ACCESSORIES FOR DIGITAL MUSIC PLAYERS AND RELATED METHODS

Номер: US20130109227A1
Принадлежит: BELKIN INTERNATIONAL, INC.

Embodiments of electronic accessories for digital music players are disclosed herein. Other examples and related methods are also disclosed herein. 1. An electronic accessory for an electronic device , the electronic accessory comprising: a docking portion surface; and', 'a docking portion cross-sectional dimension;, 'a body docking portion comprising a neck base;', 'a neck top surface; and', 'a neck cross-sectional dimension;, 'a neck protruding past the docking portion surface and comprisingandan electrical connector protruding past the neck top surface and configured to couple the electronic accessory to the electronic device at a docking end of the electronic device; the docking portion cross-sectional dimension is greater than the neck cross-sectional dimension;', 'the neck remains permanently protruded past the docking portion surface;', 'the electrical connector comprises a front side, a rear side, a right side, and a left side; and', a neck topmost front surface with a neck front axis unobstructedly extending past a front end of the body docking portion and extending substantially orthogonal to the front side of the electrical connector;', 'a neck topmost rear surface with a neck rear axis unobstructedly extending past a rear end of the body docking portion and extending substantially orthogonal to the rear side of the electrical connector;', 'a neck topmost left surface with a neck left axis unobstructedly extending past a left end of the body docking portion and extending substantially orthogonal to the left side of the electrical connector; or', 'a neck topmost right surface with a neck right axis unobstructedly extending past a right end of the body docking portion and extending substantially orthogonal to the right side of the electrical connector., 'the neck top surface comprises at least one of], 'wherein2. The electronic accessory of claim 1 , wherein:the docking portion surface circumscribes the neck base.3. The electronic accessory of claim 1 , ...

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16-05-2013 дата публикации

STRAIGHT TUBE LED LAMP, LAMP SOCKET SET, AND LIGHTING FIXTURE

Номер: US20130119896A1
Принадлежит:

A straight tube LED lamp includes: a straight tube in which a plurality of light emitting diodes is housed; a first cap for forming a power feeding connection to the plurality of light emitting diodes, provided on one axial direction end side of the straight tube; and a second cap for grounding, provided on another axial direction end side of the straight tube. A first terminal for forming an electrical connection to a power feeding terminal of a first lamp socket is provided in the first cap. A second terminal for forming an electrical connection to a grounding terminal of a second lamp socket is provided in the second cap. 1. A straight tube LED lamp comprising:a straight tube in which a plurality of light emitting diodes is housed;a first cap for forming a power feeding connection to the plurality of light emitting diodes, said first cap being provided on one axial direction end side of the straight tube; anda second cap for grounding, said second cap being provided on another axial direction end side of the straight tube,wherein a first terminal for forming an electrical connection to a terminal of a first lamp socket is provided in the first cap, anda second terminal for forming an electrical connection to a terminal of a second lamp socket is provided in the second cap.2. The straight tube LED lamp according to claim 1 , further comprising a conductive member claim 1 ,wherein the second terminal is electrically connected to the conductive member.3. The straight tube LED lamp according to claim 2 , wherein the conductive member takes an elongated shape and forms a part of the straight tube.4. The straight tube LED lamp according to claim 3 , wherein the plurality of light emitting diodes are mounted on an elongated substrate in a lengthwise direction thereof so as to form an LED module claim 3 , andthe conductive member is a heat sink disposed in thermal contact with the LED module.5. The straight tube LED lamp according to claim 1 , wherein the first terminal ...

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04-07-2013 дата публикации

Lampholder and luminaire

Номер: US20130170194A1
Автор: Takeshi Osada
Принадлежит: Toshiba Lighting and Technology Corp

A straight tube type lamp is mounted on a lampholder by inserting a pair of L-shaped lamp pins and rotating the same. The lampholder includes a lampholder body, and a rotating member and a pair of terminals to be arranged in the lampholder body. The lampholder body is provided with a front portion facing the straight tube type lamp when the straight tube type lamp is mounted. An insertion port which allows insertion of the pair of lamp pins is provided on a surface intersecting the front portion. The front portion is provided with an opening portion communicating with the insertion port and allowing the pair of lamp pins to rotate. A wall portion configured to restrict insertion of the lamp pins into the opening portion in a state in which the straight tube type lamp is separated from the front portion with respect to a predetermined mounting position is provided at an edge portion of the opening portion facing the insertion port.

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18-07-2013 дата публикации

FLUORESCENT LAMP HOLDER ASSEMBLY

Номер: US20130182427A1
Автор: Khanampornpan Viroj
Принадлежит:

Fluorescent lamp holder assembly () comprising a lamp holder () and a socket (). The holder () houses one pair of electrical terminals, and includes one pair of openings () located at a position corresponding to the position of the electrical terminals. The lamp holder () includes one pair of parallel spaced-apart legs () with one end connected to the terminal and the free end protruding from the body of the holder (). The socket () has one pair of spaced-apart electrical terminals defining insertion inlets (). The holder () can be coupled to the socket () by inserting the legs () into the corresponding terminals of the socket (). The holder assembly () further comprises releasable, resiliently biased locking means movable between an opening position, in which holder () and socket () can be unplugged and a locking position, in which holder () and socket () are held together. 2160. Fluorescent lamp holder assembly () according to claim 1 , characterised in that the said locking means () comprises a snap fit locking mechanism.316065358065707520. Fluorescent lamp holder assembly () according to claim 1 , characterised in that said locking means () comprises at least an operable cantilever arm () protruding from said body in the direction of said legs () and pivotally arranged on a wall of said body at a pivoting zone () between said opening and said locking positions claim 1 , the free end of said arm () being provided with a side projection () arranged to engage at a corresponding shoulder () of the socket ().4106085806565. Fluorescent lamp holder assembly () according to claim 3 , characterised in that said locking means () further comprises a lever arm () projecting from said pivoting zone () opposite to said cantilever arm () to operate said cantilever arm () between said opening and said locking positions.5106090851560. Fluorescent lamp holder assembly () according to claim 4 , characterised in that said locking means () further comprises a tongue () projecting ...

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08-08-2013 дата публикации

Light string system

Номер: US20130203275A1
Принадлежит: Polygroup Macau Ltd BVI

A lamp system used in a light string system comprises a light assembly and a socket assembly. The light assembly comprises a light source, a base in communication with the light source, and a bypass activating system. The socket assembly comprises a socket adapted to receive the light assembly and a bypass mechanism having a first position and a second position. The bypass mechanism is in the first position when the light assembly is not seated in the socket assembly. When the bypass mechanism in the first position, current flows across the bypass mechanism. When the light assembly is inserted into the socket assembly, the bypass activating system of the light assembly moves the bypass mechanism into the second position, and current flows through the light source instead of the bypass mechanism.

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22-08-2013 дата публикации

SOCKET

Номер: US20130217265A1
Принадлежит: ECOBILITY GMBH

A socket with a socket body which has at least one upwardly-directed side is described. The socket includes a mains-voltage jack arranged in the socket body and one or more low-voltage plugs. The low-voltage plug(s) is/are arranged or is/are capable of being arranged on the upwardly-directed side of the socket body, standing upright. 1. Socket , witha socket body;at least one mains-voltage jack which is arranged in the socket body; andat least one low-voltage plug which is rotatably attached to the socket body by a bearing.2. Socket , witha socket body;at least one mains-voltage jack which is arranged in the socket body; andat least one low-voltage plug which is attached to the socket body so as to be lowerable in a plane perpendicular to the plug-in axis of the mains-voltage jack.3. Socket , witha socket body;at least one mains-voltage jack which is arranged in the socket body; andtwo low-voltage plugs which are fastened to the socket body in series with respect to a plug-in axis of the mains-voltage jack.4. Socket , witha socket body which has at least one upwardly-directed side;at least one mains-voltage jack which is arranged in the socket body; andat least one low-voltage plug which is arranged or is capable of being arranged on the upwardly-directed side of the socket body in a substantially upright position.5. Socket according to claim 1 ,wherein the at least one low-voltage plug is partly or completely movable inwards into the socket body.6. Socket according to claim 5 , wherein the socket body has a recess claim 5 , in order to receive the at least one low-voltage plug.7. Socket according to claim 6 ,wherein the at least one low-voltage plug is designed to be rotatable, in order to be brought in the recess into a substantially horizontal position.8. Socket according to claim 1 ,wherein a stop is provided, in order to limit the rotary movement of the at least one low-voltage plug.9. Socket according to claim 8 ,wherein a damper is provided functionally ...

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12-09-2013 дата публикации

Lamp socket

Номер: US20130237101A1
Принадлежит: Panasonic Corp

A lamp socket receives an LED lamp provided with an L-shaped pin having a contact piece and an extension piece extending from a tip of the contact piece. The lamp socket includes a socket body having an insertion hole at its front surface and a conductive plate. The conductive plate has one surface facing an axis of the insertion hole and a first space is formed between the other surface of the conductive plate and an inner surface of the socket body. A second space is formed between a bottom surface of the socket body and the conductive plate. A third space, or rotation space, is formed between the first space and the bottom surface. When the pin is inserted via the insertion hole and the LED lamp is rotated, the contact piece comes in contact with the conductive plate and the extension piece passes through the rotation space.

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10-10-2013 дата публикации

Luminous element holder, connection piece and system comprising a luminous element holder and a connection piece

Номер: US20130265784A1
Автор: Nieberle Ludwig
Принадлежит: OSRAM GMBH

A luminous element holder for fastening to at least one body, includes a slot-like interior chamber, wherein, by means of at least one web protruding laterally into the interior chamber, the interior chamber is divided into a slot-like insertion chamber for receiving the at least one body and a receiving chamber, openly adjoining the insertion chamber, for at least one luminous element. 1. A luminous element holder for fastening to at least one body , having a slot-like interior chamber , wherein , by means of at least one web protruding laterally into the interior chamber , the interior chamber is divided into a slot-like insertion chamber for receiving the at least one body and a receiving chamber , openly adjoining the insertion chamber , for at least one luminous element.2. The luminous element holder as claimed in claim 1 , the luminous element holder being of a substantially U-shaped form.3. The luminous element holder as claimed in claim 1 , the luminous element holder having a through-hole claim 1 , at least on one side in a region of its longitudinal ends that is laterally level with the receiving chamber.4. The luminous element holder as claimed in claim 1 , a luminous element in the form of a semiconductor light strip being accommodated in the receiving chamber claim 1 , the semiconductor light strip respectively having at its ends an electrical connection element claim 1 , which can be contacted through the ends of the luminous element holder.5. The luminous element holder as claimed in claim 1 , the at least one luminous element being accommodated in the receiving chamber such that a predominant component of a light that can be radiated by it falls directly through an opening between the receiving chamber and the insertion region.6. The luminous element holder as claimed in claim 1 , the luminous element holder having at least one threaded hole level with the insertion chamber.7. A connection piece for fastening to a luminous element holder for ...

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31-10-2013 дата публикации

ELECTRICAL BRACKETS FOR FLUORESCENT BULB

Номер: US20130288499A1
Автор: Hoffman Ervin
Принадлежит:

A pair of electrical engagement brackets for a multiple pin fluorescent bulb. A first bracket is configured with two horizontal apertures on an inside face of the bracket. Each bracket is dimensionally sized and spaced from the other to permit insertion engagement and holding of two end pins of one end of the fluorescent bulb. The horizontal apertures are each sized to permit the other end of the bulb to be vertically moved for engagement with an opposite facing bracket. The opposite facing bracket is configured with two vertical slots with a lower end open access, wherein the vertical slots are positioned and configured to permit two other end pins of the fluorescent bulb to be inserted therein by an upward vertical movement. Electrically conductive spring like metal members extend into a path of the vertical slots such that the electrically conductive spring like metal members holdingly and electrically engage the opposite end pins of the fluorescent bulb whereby the bulb extends along an axis parallel to the fixture base of the brackets. 1. A pair of electrical engagement brackets for a multiple pin fluorescent bulb with a first bracket being configured with two horizontal apertures on an inside face of the bracket , each bracket being dimensionally sized and spaced from the other to permit insertion engagement and holding of two end pins of one end of the fluorescent bulb , the horizontal apertures are each sized to permit the other end of the bulb to be vertically moved for engagement with an opposite facing bracket nd with the opposite facing bracket being configured with two vertical slots with a lower end open access , wherein the vertical slots are positioned and configure to permit two other end pins of the fluorescent bulb to be inserted therein by an upward vertical movement , with electrically conductive spring like metal members extending into a path of the vertical slots such that the electrically conductive spring like metal members holdingly and ...

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14-11-2013 дата публикации

BI-PIN DONGLE

Номер: US20130303009A1
Автор: Brooks Brandon
Принадлежит:

The invention described herein is directed to different embodiments of a bi-pin dongle that in some embodiments is adapted to be received by a standard lamp holder to provide an electrical signal to a non-conventionally shaped lamp or other electronic device. 1. A bi-pin dongle , comprising:at least one conductive contact;first and second conductors electrically connected to said at least one conductive contact;a housing covering at least part of said at least one conductive contact and said conductors, wherein said at least one conductive contact is adapted to be received by a standard lamp holder such that an electrical signal can be supplied to an electronic device attached to said bi-pin dongle.2. The bi-pin dongle of claim 1 , wherein said at least conductive contact arranged to provide a first and second parallel pin claim 1 , wherein said first conductor is electrically connected to said first parallel pin and said second conductor is electrically connected to said second parallel pin.3. The bi-pin dongle of claim 2 , wherein part of said first and second parallel pins housed within said housing claim 2 , such that a portion of said first and second parallel pins extend outwards from said housing.4. The bi-pin dongle of claim 2 , wherein said housing comprises a support structure opposite said first and second pins and about said first and second conductors claim 2 , wherein said support structure provides structural support to withstand the weight of said electrical device attached to said bi-pin dongle.5. The bi-pin dongle of claim 2 , wherein said at least one conductive contact is U-shaped.6. The bi-pin dongle of claim 5 , wherein said first and second parallel pins are in the same phase.7. The bi-pin dongle of claim 1 , wherein said first and second conductors are within a sleeve claim 1 , wherein said sleeve is coupled to said housing and adapted to provide structural support.8. The bi-pin dongle of claim 7 , wherein said sleeve is formed of a rigid ...

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12-12-2013 дата публикации

FEMALE FUSE TERMINAL AND PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD ASSEMBLY THEREFOR

Номер: US20130330948A1
Принадлежит:

A female fuse terminal is provided with a longitudinally extending blade portion sized to be received within a socket. An intermediate portion extends from the blade portion and extends at an acute angle from a longitudinal direction of the blade portion. A female portion is sized to receive a fuse blade, and extends from the intermediate portion such that the female portion is offset parallel to the blade portion. A printed circuit board assembly is provided with a (PCB) having a socket sized to receive the terminal. 1. A female fuse terminal comprising:a longitudinally extending blade portion sized to be received within a socket;an intermediate portion extending from the blade portion at an obtuse angle from the blade portion; anda female portion sized to receive a fuse blade, extending from the intermediate portion such that the female portion is offset parallel to the blade portion.2. The female fuse terminal of wherein the terminal is formed from a flat material with a bend between the blade portion and the female portion.3. The female fuse terminal of wherein a slot is provided in the female portion to receive the fuse blade.4. The female fuse terminal of wherein the slot extends to the intermediate portion.5. The female fuse terminal of wherein the terminal is formed from a flat material with a first bend between the blade portion and the intermediate portion claim 1 , and a second bend between the intermediate portion and the female portion.6. The female fuse terminal of wherein the female portion is parallel with the blade portion.7. The female fuse terminal of wherein the blade portion has an increased width to provide a feature for insertion and pressing during installation into the PCB.8. A printed circuit board assembly comprising:a printed circuit board (PCB) having at least one socket sized to receive a terminal; and{'claim-ref': {'@idref': 'CLM-00001', 'claim 1'}, 'at least one female fuse terminal according to received in the socket.'}9. The PCB ...

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12-12-2013 дата публикации

FUSE HOUSING ASSEMBLY

Номер: US20130330949A1
Принадлежит:

A fuse housing assembly is provided with a housing having a base adapted to be mounted to a printed circuit board (PCB) at least partially over a through aperture. The housing has at least one receptacle sized to receive a case-type fuse. The housing has an aperture in the base aligned with the at least one receptacle for receipt of a terminal blade from the PCB for electrical communication with the case-type fuse. At least one connector blade is mounted to the housing and extends into the at least one receptacle and extends through the base to extend through the PCB through aperture for electrical communication with the case-type fuse and the connector. 1. A fuse housing assembly comprising:a housing having a base adapted to be mounted to a printed circuit board (PCB) at least partially over a through aperture, the housing having at least one receptacle sized to receive a case-type fuse, the housing having an aperture in the base aligned with the at least one receptacle for receipt of a terminal blade from the PCB for electrical communication with the case-type fuse; andat least one connector blade mounted to the housing and extending into the at least one receptacle and extending through the base to extend through the PCB through aperture for electrical communication with the case-type fuse and the connector.2. The fuse housing assembly of wherein the housing is further defined as a first housing adapted to be mounted to a first side of the PCB; andwherein the fuse housing assembly further comprises a second housing adapted to be mounted to a second side of the PCB at least partially over the through aperture, the second housing having a receptacle aligned with the first housing whereby the at least one connector blade extends into the second housing receptacle, the second housing receptacle being sized to receive a connector.3. The fuse housing assembly of wherein the at least one connector blade is formed from a flat conductive material.4. The fuse housing ...

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06-02-2014 дата публикации

STRUCTURE FOR CONNECTING ELEMENT TO CONDUCTIVE MEMBER

Номер: US20140038454A1
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An element connection structure for a conductive member, in which structure an element is connectable to the conductive member without soldering or adhesive. The element connection structure is configured such that a plurality of first conductive members arranged at intervals in the width direction thereof are held by an insulating holding member, such that one end of each of a plurality of elements is brought into conductive contact with each of the first conductive members, and such that a second conductive member, which is brought into conductive contact with the other end of each of the plurality of elements, is mounted to the holding member so that each of the elements is held in conductive contact with the first and second conductive members. Each of the elements is connectable to each of the conductive members and to the conductive member without soldering or adhesive. 1. An element connection structure for a conductive member , whereina first conductive member is held by an insulating holding member,one end of an element is brought into conductive contact with the first conductive member, anda second conductive member, which is brought into conductive contact with the other end of the element, is mounted to the holding member so that the element is held in conductive contact with the first conductive member and the second conductive member.2. The element connection structure for the conductive member according to claim 1 , whereinthe holding member is formed of a plurality of divided members connectable to each other, and in a state where the first conductive member is arranged between the divided members, the divided members are connected to each other so that the first conductive member is held by the holding member.3. The element connection structure for the conductive member according to claim 1 , whereinthe holding member is integrally formed with the first conductive member by insert molding of synthetic resin.4. The element connection structure for ...

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06-02-2014 дата публикации

ELECTRONIC ACCESSORIES FOR DIGITAL MUSIC PLAYERS AND RELATED METHODS

Номер: US20140038455A1
Принадлежит: BELKIN INTERNATIONAL, INC.

Embodiments of electronic accessories for digital music players are disclosed herein. Other examples and related methods are also disclosed herein. 1. An electronic accessory for an electronic device , the electronic accessory comprising: a docking portion surface; and', 'a docking portion cross-sectional dimension;, 'a body docking portion comprising a neck base;', 'a neck top end; and', 'a neck cross-sectional dimension;, 'a neck protruding past the docking portion surface and comprisingandan electrical connector protruding past the neck top end; the electrical connector comprises a front side, a rear side, a right side, and a left side; and', a neck front top end with a neck front axis unobstructedly extending past a body front top end of the body docking portion and extending substantially orthogonal to the front side of the electrical connector;', 'a neck rear top end with a neck rear axis unobstructedly extending past a body rear top end of the body docking portion and extending substantially orthogonal to the rear side of the electrical connector;', 'a neck left top end with a neck left axis unobstructedly extending past a body left top end of the body docking portion and extending substantially orthogonal to the left side of the electrical connector; or', 'a neck right top end with a neck right axis unobstructedly extending past a body right top end of the body docking portion and extending substantially orthogonal to the right side of the electrical connector., 'the neck top end comprises at least one of], 'wherein2. The electronic accessory of claim 1 , wherein:the docking portion cross-sectional dimension is greater than the neck cross-sectional dimension.3. The electronic accessory of claim 1 , wherein:the neck remains permanently protruded from the docking portion surface.4. The electronic accessory of claim 1 , wherein:the docking portion surface circumscribes the neck base.5. The electronic accessory of claim 1 , wherein: the neck front top end with ...

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03-04-2014 дата публикации

CORDAGE RESTRAINT AND MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

Номер: US20140090873A1
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Implementations of the present disclosure provide a cable restraint and management apparatus comprising of a pliable material, a mechanism attached or embedded within said material that allows for an enclosed form and or open form of said material, and a cable attachment mechanism configured to attach an electronic cable, power cord, string, jewelry, clothing or any object with attached cordage requiring hanging or restraint. 1. A apparatus comprising:a flexible main body configured to hold cordage when in a folded position; anda restraint element formed on an upper surface of the flexible body and configured to firmly hold a portion of said cordage.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the restraint element comprises of two protruding portions that each extend perpendicularly away from the flexible body.3. The apparatus of claim 2 , wherein the two protruding portions curve inward and towards each other near a topmost point so as to form an inner cavity between said topmost point and the flexible body.4. The apparatus of claim 2 , wherein the portion of cordage is held securely within the cavity area by the two protruding portions of the restraint element.5. The apparatus of claim 2 , wherein the main body includes a pair of magnetic elements formed on opposite ends of the main body.6. The apparatus of claim 5 , wherein coupling of the magnetic elements forms an opening capable of holding coiled or wrapped cordage in a fixed position.7. The apparatus of claim 5 , wherein the magnetic elements are used to attach the main body to an object.8. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the entire main body includes magnetic elements spread throughout the length of the main body.9. An apparatus for cable restraint and management claim 1 , the apparatus comprising:a pliable main body configured to hold cordage when in a folded position, wherein the main body includes magnetic elements formed on opposite ends for attaching to an object; anda restraint element formed on an upper ...

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13-01-2022 дата публикации

Anti-pull-apart decorative lamp and anti-pull-apart lamp string

Номер: US20220010947A1
Автор: Su Io Lam

Disclosed are an anti-pull-apart decorative lamp and an anti-pull-apart lamp string. The anti-pull-apart decorative lamp includes a light source, a connecting wire, a conductive terminal, and an insulating plastic. The anti-pull-apart lamp string includes anti-pull-apart decorative lamps and a cable. The light source includes a light-emitting chip and a lead wire frame with a first end electrically connected to the light-emitting chip, and a second end at which a pin is provided. The connecting wire includes a conducting wire and an insulating layer, the conducting wire at one end of the connecting wire protrudes from the insulating layer and forms a wiring connector. A first end of the conductive terminal is provided with a first clip, a second end of the conductive terminal is provided with a second clip, the first clip is roll-pressed against the pin, and the second clip is roll-pressed against the wiring connector.

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07-01-2016 дата публикации

WEARABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE

Номер: US20160006201A1
Автор: Kim Ju-Yong
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Disclosed is a wearable electronic device including a movable connection terminal that is set back from an opening of a body housing when no external device is connected, and moves towards the opening when the external device approaches. The electronic device includes a body; a connection terminal located inside the body and provided to be movable from the inside towards a surface of the body; and a movable part coupled to or integrated with the connection terminal. The movable part may move the connection terminal towards the surface when a magnet of the external device approaches. 1. A wearable electronic device comprising:a body;a connection terminal located inside the body; anda movable part coupled to or integrated with the connection terminal and configured to move the connection terminal from the inside towards a surface of the body.2. An electronic device comprising:a body having an opening;a circuit board provided inside the body;a connection terminal located inside the body, electrically connected to the circuit board, and configured to be moved from inside the body to the opening; anda movable part coupled to or integrated with the connection terminal and configured to move the connection terminal from inside the body to the opening.3. The electronic device of claim 2 , further comprising a movable connection board provided between the connection terminal and the circuit board claim 2 , configured to electrically connect the connection terminal and the circuit board claim 2 , the connection board being moved as the connection terminal is moved.4. The electronic device of claim 3 , wherein the connection board comprises:at least one first board part; anda flexible second board part electrically connected to the first board part and configured to move the first board part between the circuit board and the connection terminal.5. The electronic device of claim 2 , further comprising a first member provided inside the body and configured to attach to the ...

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04-01-2018 дата публикации

BIDIRECTIONAL LED LIGHT STRING

Номер: US20180007748A1
Автор: Yu Jing Jing
Принадлежит: 1 ENERGY SOLUTIONS, INC.

Disclosed is a rectifierless light string that uses bidirectional LEDs. Each LED is illuminated on both the positive and the negative portion of an AC signal so that the AC signal does not have to be rectified. In addition, LEDs are mounted on LED holder plugs, which are designed to allow the LEDs and bypass resistors to be automatically inserted in the LED holder plug. The LED holder plugs are inserted into a light string socket that contains a shunt switch that provides a conduction path when the LED holder plug is not firmly inserted in the light string socket. In this manner, conduction can occur in the light string when the LED holder plug is dislodged. 1. A serial light emitting diode light string that does not use a rectifier comprising: a first light emitting diode mounted on a first wafer that is encapsulated by a lens, said first light emitting diode having an anode and a cathode;', 'a second light emitting diode mounted on a second wafer that is encapsulated by said lens, said second light emitting diode having an anode that is electrically connected to said cathode of said first light emitting diode to form a first node and a cathode that is electrically connected to said anode of said first light emitting diode to form a second node;, 'a plurality of bidirectional light emitting diodes, each of said plurality of bidirectional light emitting diodes comprisinga serial string of said plurality of bidirectional light emitting diodes formed by connecting said first nodes of each bidirectional light emitting diode of said plurality of bidirectional light emitting diodes to said second nodes of an adjacent bidirectional light emitting diode of said plurality of bidirectional light emitting diodes to create said serial light emitting diode light string;a bypass resistor connected between said first node and said second node of each bidirectional light emitting diode of said plurality of bidirectional light emitting diodes which provides an alternative current ...

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10-01-2019 дата публикации

Power adapter and electronic device comprising the power adapter

Номер: US20190013633A1
Принадлежит: Delta Electronics Shanghai Co Ltd

The present invention discloses a power adapter and an electronic device comprising the same. The power adapter comprises a housing, which has a plurality of end faces. The power adapter further comprises a power inlet socket, which is provided on any of the plurality of end faces. The end face on which the power inlet socket is provided, at least another one of the plurality of end faces, and the power inlet socket are formed as one body integrally.

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17-04-2014 дата публикации

LIGHT FIXTURE

Номер: US20140104828A1
Автор: WEI Kuo-Chung
Принадлежит: LEXTAR ELECTRONICS CORPORATION

A light fixture includes a light guide member, a light bar, and two conductive pins. A cavity is formed on a bottom portion of the light guide member, and two engaging groove are respectively at two sides of the bottom portion. The light bar is arranged under the bottom portion of the light guide member, and a plurality of light emitting units are disposed on a surface of the light bar. Two sides of the light bar are respectively fixed in the two engaging grooves, such that the emitting units are located in the cavity. The two conductive pins protrude from each end of the light guide member, and are electrically connected to the light emitting units. 1. A light fixture comprising:a light guide member, wherein a cavity is formed on a bottom portion of the light guide member, and two engaging grooves are respectively at two sides of the bottom portion;a light bar arranged under the bottom portion of the light guide member, wherein a plurality of light emitting units are disposed on a surface of the light bar, and two sides of the light bar are respectively fixed in the two engaging grooves, such that the light emitting units are located in the cavity; andtwo conductive pins protruding from each end of the light guide member and electrically connected to the light emitting units.2. The light fixture as claimed in claim 1 , wherein axes of the cavity and the two engaging grooves are parallel with each other.3. The light fixture as claimed in claim 2 , wherein the light guide member has a light incident surface and a light output surface opposite to the light incident surface claim 2 , and the light incident surface is located in the cavity and faces the light emitting units.4. The light fixture as claimed in claim 3 , wherein the light bar is slidably engaged with the two engaging grooves of the bottom portion of the light guide member claim 3 , such that the light bar is assembled and fixed under the bottom portion of the light guide member by sliding along the two ...

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16-01-2020 дата публикации

POWERED TREE CONSTRUCTION

Номер: US20200021067A1
Принадлежит:

A power transfer system to facilitate the transfer of electrical power between tree trunk sections of an artificial tree is disclosed. The power transfer system can advantageously enable neighboring tree trunk sections to be electrically connected without the need to rotationally align the tree trunk sections. Power distribution subsystems can be disposed within the trunk sections. The power distribution subsystems can comprise a male end, a female end, or both. The male ends can have prongs and the female ends can have voids. The prongs can be inserted into the voids to electrically connect the power distribution subsystems of neighboring tree trunk sections. In some embodiments, the prongs and voids are designed so that the prongs of one power distribution subsystem can engage the voids of another power distribution subsystem without the need to rotationally align the tree trunk sections. 2. The lighted artificial tree of claim 1 , wherein the two electrical terminals of the first electrical connector and/or the two electrical terminals of the second electrical connector are coaxial.3. The lighted artificial tree of claim 1 , wherein the first rotation-locking structure comprises a first plurality of teeth and the second rotation-locking structure comprises a second plurality of teeth.4. The lighted artificial tree of claim 2 , wherein a first end of the first connector body and a first end of the second connector body are substantially circular.5. The lighted artificial tree of claim 3 , wherein the first plurality of teeth are distributed circumferentially about the first end of the first connector body and the second plurality of teeth are distributed circumferentially about the first end of the second connector body claim 3 , and wherein the first plurality of teeth are equidistantly spaced about the first end of the first connector body and the teeth are equidistantly spaced about the first end of the second connector body.6. The lighted artificial tree of ...

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24-01-2019 дата публикации

LIGHT CLIP

Номер: US20190024878A1
Автор: ARONOV LEONID, KAY SHEPARD
Принадлежит: SENTRY ELECTRIC LLC

Technologies are described for devices to secure a light fixture including a light source and electronics to a structure. The devices may comprise a curved first end. First walls of the first end may define a first opening. The devices may comprise first tabs that project from second walls of the first end. The first tabs and the second walls may define first and second protrusion openings. The second walls and first tabs may secure protrusions of the light fixture within the first and second protrusion openings. The devices may comprise a second end that includes end tabs attached to the second walls and angled ends extending from the end tabs. The end tabs and the angled ends may define a second opening. The second opening of the device may expand further open when the angled ends are pressed against the structure to secure to the device to the structure. 1. A device to secure a light fixture to a structure , wherein the light fixture includes a light source and electronics to drive the light source , the device comprising:a first end of the device, wherein the first end of the device is curved and includes first walls and second walls, wherein the first walls define a first opening configured to accept a face of the light fixture so that light from the light fixture radiates out from the device when the light fixture is within the device;first tabs, wherein the first tabs project from the second walls, the first tabs and the second walls define a first protrusion opening on a first side of the device, the first tabs and the second walls define a second protrusion opening on a second side of the device, and the second walls and first tabs are configured to accept and secure the light fixture when protrusions of the light fixture are placed within the first and second protrusion openings; anda second end of the device, wherein the second end of the device includes end tabs and angled ends, the end tabs are attached to the second walls and the angled ends extend ...

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17-02-2022 дата публикации

MODULAR ELECTRICAL DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM FOR AN ILLUMINABLE DECORATION, AND ILLUMINABLE DECORATION WITH MODULAR ELECTRICAL DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM

Номер: US20220047106A1
Автор: TSAI Chang Fu
Принадлежит:

An illuminable decoration comprises at least two trunk sections, each trunk section includes a hollow tube and a cable assembly coupled to each trunk section. Each cable assembly comprises a first modular electrical connector end that has an inner socket and an outer plug that circumscribes the inner socket. Further, each cable assembly comprises a second modular electrical connector end that has an inner plug and an outer socket that circumscribes the inner plug. A first electrical wire electrically couples between the inner socket of the first modular electrical connector and the inner plug of the second modular electrical connector. Also, a second electrical wire electrically couples between the outer plug of the first modular electrical connector and the outer socket of the second modular electrical connector. When two trunk sections are assembled together end-to-end, the trunk sections are mechanically and electrically coupled to form a modular electrical distribution system. 1. An illuminable decoration comprising:a first trunk section and a second trunk section, the first trunk section and the second trunk section each comprised of a hollow tube;{'claim-text': ['a first modular electrical connector end, the first modular electrical connector end having an inner socket comprising an insulator projection having a hollow therein and an outer plug that at least partially circumscribes the inner socket;', 'a second modular electrical connector end, the second modular electrical connector end having an inner plug and an outer socket that at least partially circumscribes the inner plug;', 'a first electrical wire electrically coupled between an electrical contact of the inner socket of the first modular electrical connector end and an electrical contact of the inner plug of the second modular electrical connector end; and', 'a second electrical wire electrically coupled between an electrical contact of the outer plug of the first modular electrical connector end and ...

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05-02-2015 дата публикации

ILLUMINATION DEVICES

Номер: US20150036348A1
Автор: Dong Haisong
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An illumination device (e.g., an electric candle, etc.) generally includes a housing, a light source, and a pendulum supporting the light source. At least a portion of the pendulum is disposed within the housing. A support member is coupled to both the housing and the pendulum, and is configured to support pivotal movement of the pendulum and light source relative to the housing. And, a driving device is coupled to the pendulum, at a location within the housing, and is configured to produce the pivotal movement of the pendulum. 1. An illumination device , comprising:a housing defining an interior region;a light source;a pendulum supporting the light source, at least a portion of the pendulum disposed within the interior region of the housing;a support member including a wire extending through the interior region of the housing, the support member coupled to the housing and the pendulum and configured to allow pivotal movement of the pendulum and the light source relative to the housing; anda driving device coupled to the pendulum and configured to produce the pivotal movement of the pendulum.2. The device of claim 1 , wherein the pendulum defines a channel claim 1 , the wire extending through the channel of the pendulum to thereby couple the wire to the pendulum.3. The device of claim 2 , further comprising an insert coupled to the wire claim 2 , the insert configured to frictionally fit within the channel of the pendulum to thereby couple the wire to the pendulum.4. The device of claim 1 , wherein the wire comprises non-metallic and non-rigid material.5. The device of claim 1 , wherein the wire includes a diameter of about one millimeter or less.6. The device of claim 1 , further comprising a flame-shaped head coupled to the pendulum claim 1 , the light source disposed within the flame-shaped head and configured to transmit light through the flame-shaped head to thereby provide a flame effect to the illumination device.7. The device of claim 6 , further comprising ...

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04-02-2021 дата публикации

MULTIFUNCTIONAL WIRELESS CHARGER

Номер: US20210036537A1
Автор: YANG JIANLONG, YANG Jun
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A multifunctional wireless charger comprises a housing, inside which a circuit board, a portable power source connected therewith, and three or more charging coils are arranged; the charging coils are fixed on the inner side wall of the housing, on which is arranged a plug-in part connected with the circuit board; the plug-in part is further connected with an external power source for supplying power to the charging coils, so that an electronic product can be charged after being attached to the outer side wall of the housing. The charger is provided with more than three charging coils and can charge at least three electronic products with wireless charging function at the same time; moreover, the charger can be connected with a USB cable to charge electronic products without wireless charging function. Therefore, the charger is convenient to use without a USB cable. 1. A multifunctional wireless charger , comprising a housing , inside which a circuit board , a portable power source connected therewith , and three or more charging coils are arranged , wherein the charging coils are fixed on the inner side wall of the housing , on which is arranged a plug-in part connected with the circuit board; the plug-in part is further connected with an external power source for supplying power to the charging coils , so that an electronic product can be charged after being attached to the outer side wall of the housing.2. The multifunctional wireless charger according to claim 1 , wherein the housing is a cuboid as a whole claim 1 , the charging coils have three charging coils claim 1 , and the three charging coils are respectively installed on the inner sides of three sides of the housing claim 1 , and the plug-in part is connected with an external power source for charging electronic products attached to the three sides at the same time.3. The multifunctional wireless charger according to claim 1 , wherein the housing is a cuboid as a whole claim 1 , the common sides of two ...

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09-02-2017 дата публикации

POWERED TREE CONSTRUCTION

Номер: US20170040755A1
Принадлежит:

A power transfer system to facilitate the transfer of electrical power between tree trunk sections of an artificial tree is disclosed. The power transfer system can advantageously enable neighboring tree trunk sections to be electrically connected without the need to rotationally align the tree trunk sections. Power distribution subsystems can be disposed within the trunk sections. The power distribution subsystems can comprise a male end, a female end, or both. The male ends can have prongs and the female ends can have voids. The prongs can be inserted into the voids to electrically connect the power distribution subsystems of neighboring tree trunk sections. In some embodiments, the prongs and voids are designed so that the prongs of one power distribution subsystem can engage the voids of another power distribution subsystem without the need to rotationally align the tree trunk sections. 1. An artificial tree comprising:a first trunk section having a male end comprising a primary prong and a secondary prong;a second trunk section having a female end comprising a primary recess and a secondary recess, the primary recess having a primary contact device disposed at least partially therein for electrically engaging the primary prong of the male end when the primary prong is at least partially disposed within the primary recess, the secondary recess having a secondary contact device disposed at least partially therein for electrically engaging the secondary prong of the male end when the secondary prong is at least partially disposed within the secondary recess,wherein the secondary recess of the female end is configured to receive the secondary prong of the male end at a plurality of positions such that the male and female ends are configured to mate and electrically communicate at a plurality of rotational configurations relative to one another.2. The artificial tree of claim 1 , wherein the secondary contact device of the female end is configured to receive the ...

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24-02-2022 дата публикации

LIGHT EMITTING DEVICE AND LIGHT SOURCE DEVICE

Номер: US20220057073A1
Автор: Hayashi Hideki
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A light emitting device includes at least one light emitting element, a resin member including, a front surface provided with a recess in which the at least one light emitting element is mounted, a back surface, a bottom surface, an upper surface, a first lateral surface, and a second lateral surface; a first lead including a first inner lead portion and a first outer lead portion; and a second lead including a second inner lead portion and a second outer lead portion. Each of the outer lead portions includes a first-outer-lead base portion along the bottom surface, and first and second bent portions which are extended toward the upper surface side. The resin member is not arranged in at least a portion of a region between the second bent portion of the first outer lead portion and the first bent portion of the second outer lead portion. 1. A light emitting device comprising:at least one light emitting element; a front surface provided with a recess in which the at least one light emitting element is mounted,', 'a back surface located on an opposite side of the front surface,', 'a bottom surface adjacent to the front surface and the back surface,', 'an upper surface located on an opposite side of the bottom surface,', 'a first lateral surface adjacent to the bottom surface and the upper surface, and', 'a second lateral surface located on an opposite side of the first lateral surface;, 'a resin member including,'}a first lead including a first inner lead portion covered by the resin member and a first outer lead portion extending out of the resin member from the bottom surface; anda second lead including a second inner lead portion covered by the resin member and a second outer lead portion extending out of the resin member from the bottom surface, wherein a first-outer-lead base portion extending along the bottom surface,', 'a first-outer-lead first bent portion extended from the first-outer-lead base portion toward a first lateral surface side and bent toward an ...

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26-02-2015 дата публикации

CONTACT ELEMENT, CLAMPING ELEMENT, BASE AND ARRANGEMENT FOR HOLDING AND CONTACTING AN LED

Номер: US20150055356A1
Принадлежит:

The present invention relates to a contact element (″), a base (′″), a clamping element (″), an arrangement (′″″) and a mounting section (″) for electrically contacting a light-emitting diode (LED) (′). In order to conveniently and cost-effectively hold and electrically contact the LED (′), the present invention provides that the contact element (′) comprises a mounting section (′) adapted for mounting the contact element (′) to the base (′) in a manner that the contact element (′) is pivotable about a pivot axis (P) extending through the mounting section (′), and comprises a contact arm (′) protruding laterally from the mounting section (′) and having on a distal end a contact point () facing essentially in a contact direction (K) for contacting the LED (), wherein the contact direction is running essentially in parallel to the pivot axis (P). Further, the invention provides that the base (″) comprises at least one contact receptacle (″) which is adapted to accommodate a contact element (′) according to at least one of claims to in at least to different rotational positions (R, R), and that the clamping element (″) comprises an attachment section (′) adapted to be attached to the base (′) at the at least one contact receptacle (″), and a holding section (′) adapted to hold down the contact arm (′) of the contact element (′) towards the LED (′). 117-. (canceled)18. A contact element for electrically contacting a light-emitting diode (LED) , comprising a mounting section adapted for mounting the contact element to a base in a manner that the contact element is pivotable about a pivot axis (P) extending through the mounting section , and a contact arm protruding laterally from the mounting section and having on a distal end a contact point facing essentially in a contact direction (K) for contacting the LED , wherein the contact direction (K) is running essentially in parallel to the pivot axis (P).19. The contact element according to claim 18 , wherein the mounting ...

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23-02-2017 дата публикации

SUPPORTING STAND FOR DISPLAY DEVICE

Номер: US20170051865A1
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Disclosed is a supporting stand for a display device, which includes: a base; an upright connected to the base; a holding unit connected to the upright and including a bracket, wherein the bracket has an anode conductive portion and a cathode conductive portion to provide electrical contacts for the display device; an electrical function unit disposed within the base; and an electrical connection unit electrically connecting the electrical function unit to the anode and cathode conductive portions of the bracket. Accordingly, the display device can be disposed in contact with the anode and cathode conductive portions of the bracket when being mounted on the bracket, and be electrically connected to the electrical function unit at the base by the electrical connection unit. 1. A supporting stand for a display device having an anode contact and a cathode contact , comprising:a base;an upright, connected to the base;a holding unit, connected to the upright and including a bracket for mounting the display device thereon, wherein the bracket has an anode conductive portion and a cathode conductive portion;an electrical function unit, disposed within the base; andan electrical connection unit, extending through an interior of the upright and electrically connecting the electrical function unit to the anode conductive portion and the cathode conductive portion of the bracket, whereinby virtue of mounting the display device on the bracket, the anode conductive portion and the cathode conductive portion can be thereby brought into abutment against the anode contact and the cathode contact, respectively, so that the display device is electrically connected to the anode conductive portion and the cathode conductive portion of the bracket and further to the electrical function unit through the electrical connection unit to form an electrical loop.2. The supporting stand of claim 1 , wherein the anode conductive portion of the bracket is a pin connector and the anode contact of ...

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26-02-2015 дата публикации

BULB SOCKET

Номер: US20150056862A1
Принадлежит: TYCO ELECTRONICS BRASIL LTDA.

A bulb socket for receiving a bulb therein. The bulb socket includes a first portion and a second portion. The first portion has a bulb receiving opening. The second portion extends from the first portion. The second portion has first outside surfaces which are tapered inward, such that the perimeter of the second portion proximate the first portion is less than the perimeter of the second portion spaced from the first portion. The second portion does not obstruct the performance of the bulb, allowing approximately all of the light capacity of the bulb to be utilized. 1. A bulb socket for receiving a bulb therein , the bulb socket comprising:a first portion having a bulb receiving opening;a second portion extending from the first portion, the second portion having first outside surfaces which are tapered inward, the perimeter of the second portion proximate the first portion is less than the perimeter of the second portion spaced from the first portion;whereby the second portion does not obstruct the performance of the bulb, allowing approximately all of the light capacity of the bulb to be utilized.2. The bulb socket as recited in claim 1 , wherein the second portion has second outside surfaces claim 1 , which extend between the first outside surfaces claim 1 , the second outside surfaces have a relatively flat configuration.3. The bulb socket as recited in claim 1 , wherein ends of the first outside surfaces which are proximate the first portion have an arcuate configuration.4. The bulb socket as recited in claim 1 , wherein the first portion has a substantially rectangular configuration.5. The bulb socket as recited in claim 4 , wherein a perimeter of the first portion proximate second portion is substantially the same as a perimeter of the first portion proximate an end of the bulb socket through which the bulb receiving opening extends.6. The bulb socket as recited in claim 1 , wherein a third portion is provided proximate the second portion claim 1 , the third ...

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20-02-2020 дата публикации

LAMP DEVICE WITH CHANGEABLE LAMP SOCKET

Номер: US20200059053A1
Автор: LAN XIAOPING, LU FUXING
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A lamp device with changeable lamp socket includes a light tube, a light source plate received in the light tube, and two lamp sockets locked with two ends of the light tube. The lamp socket includes a first tubular body, a first covering plate, and two conductive plugs. The lamp device further includes two adapter covers detachably locked on the lamp sockets. Each adapter cover includes a second tubular body, a second covering plate, and a conductive component. For each of the lamp sockets and the corresponding adapter cover, the conductive plugs are inserted into insertion holes of the second covering plate, and the conductive component is electrically connected to the conductive plugs, passes through an opening of the second covering plate, and exposed from the second covering plate. 1. A lamp device with changeable lamp socket , comprising a light tube , a light source plate received in the light tube , and two lamp sockets respectively locked with two ends of the light tube , wherein each of the lamp sockets comprises a first tubular body , a first covering plate , and two conductive plugs; one ends of the two first tubular bodies are respectively fitted over two end portions of the light tube , and each of the first covering plates covers the other end of the corresponding first tubular body; for each of the lamp sockets , the two conductive plugs are electrically connected to the light source plate and protruding out of the corresponding first covering plate; the lamp device further comprises two adapter covers detachably locked on the lamp sockets , respectively; each of the adapter covers comprises a second tubular body , a second covering plate , and a conductive component; one end of the second tubular body of each of the adapter covers is fitted over the corresponding lamp socket; for each of the adapter covers , the second covering plate covers the other end of the second tubular body; each of the second covering plates comprises two protruding posts ...

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11-03-2021 дата публикации

PEDESTAL LEG ASSEMBLY

Номер: US20210068535A1
Принадлежит: ITC Incorporated

A pedestal leg assembly includes a pedestal leg and floor base. The leg includes a plurality of teeth near the bottom end of the leg and a connecting bolt in a threaded engagement with the bottom end of the leg. The floor base includes a recessed portion having a slot in its bottom surface to receive the bolt and a release mechanism configured to pivot between a lock position and a release position. In lock position the release mechanism engages at least one of the teeth to prevent rotation of the pedestal leg in one direction. When pivoted into release position, the release mechanism is moved away from engagement with the teeth to allow rotation of the pedestal leg in both clockwise and counterclockwise directions. The pedestal leg assembly may include a powered connection to receive input power at the floor base and transfer the power to a supported table top surface. 1. A locking pedestal leg assembly comprising:a pedestal leg having a top end, and a bottom end and a sidewall extending therebetween;a plurality of teeth positioned about a circular portion of the leg at or near the bottom end;a connecting bolt extending from a bottom end of the pedestal leg, wherein the connecting bolt is in threaded engagement with the leg;a floor base having an recessed portion to receive the bottom end;a slot in a bottom surface of the recessed portion to receive the bolt therein;a release mechanism configured to pivot between a lock position and a release position, wherein the release mechanism extends into the recessed portion in lock position and is positioned to engage at least one of the teeth to prevent rotation of the pedestal leg in one direction, and wherein the release mechanism is pivoted away from the teeth in release position to allow rotation of the pedestal leg in both clockwise and counterclockwise directions.2. The locking pedestal leg assembly of claim 1 , wherein the teeth are positioned around an outer sidewall surface of the leg.3. The locking pedestal leg ...

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12-03-2015 дата публикации

LED Projection Night Light

Номер: US20150070938A1
Автор: CHIEN Tseng-Lu
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An LED projection night light for night time or dark area use includes a plug-in wall outlet night light or direct current operated night light with projection features to project an image, message, data, logo, or time on a ceiling, walls, floor, or other desired surface. The LED night light incorporates optics means such as an optics-lens, slides, openings, or cut-outs, and/or a transparent material piece, translucent material piece, telescope assembly, housing-member, slide-film, slide-disc, elastic-member, tilt-means, rotating-means, adjust-means, roller-means, mechanical-means, extend-means, convex lens, and/or concave lens designed to make the desired image, message, data, logo, or time project to the ceiling, walls, floor, or other desired surface to be seen by a viewer. The LED light has an interchangeable power source arrangement, permitting the night light to be selectively powered by either an AC powered sealed-unit or a DC powered battery-pack. 1. An LED projection light , comprising:at least one LED arranged to emit visible light beams; andat least one power source connected to said at least one LED to cause said at least one LED to exhibit at least one of a desired light function, timing, color, brightness, at illumination effect,wherein:said LED projection light is a plug-in light arranged to be connected to a plugin electrical outlet,said plug-in light includes at least one optics means incorporated with the LED for projecting said light through at least one of slide and Optics-means to create a desired Colorful, clear, enlarge size, and project angle adjustable image, message, data, logo, or time to project onto a ceiling, walls, floor, or other desired surface where image location can be changeable to anywhere by adjustable means, (1) an optical lens, openings, cut-outs, a transparent material piece, a translucent material piece, a convex lens, and a concave lens, and LCD displayed unit, film,', "(2) means including a movable slide holding member ...

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10-03-2016 дата публикации

Luminaire and luminaire components

Номер: US20160069543A1
Принадлежит: Hygro International Pty Ltd, IP Holdings LLC

A luminaire ( 41, 141 ) for a double ended tubular HID lamp ( 110 ) is disclosed. The luminaire has a V-shaped reflector ( 2 ) having a spine ( 3 ) and is bendable into a tensioned state having a generally M-shaped configuration. A pair of lamp holders ( 60, 61; 160, 161 ) is connected to the spine and spaced apart a distance corresponding to the length of the tubular lamp. A hollow conduit ( 43, 158 ) extends between the lamp holders. A pair of insulated cables ( 31, 32 ) interconnects the lamp holders with one of the cables ( 32 ) passing through the hollow conduit. The distance between the spine ( 3 ) and lamp ( 110 ) is able to be adjusted.

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29-05-2014 дата публикации

POWER OUTLET EXTENSION SYSTEMS AND METHODS

Номер: US20140148049A1
Автор: Rosenblum Dean
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Pursuant to some embodiments, a power outlet extension system comprises a base housing a drive motor, a telescoping extension mounted on the base, the telescoping extension having at least a lower section and an upper section, a power strip mounted on a first end of the upper section, the power strip in electrical communication with a power cable, the power cable extending through the telescoping extension and the base to a power outlet, the power cable further in electrical communication with the drive motor for selectively positioning the power strip by extending and retracting the upper section. 1. A power outlet extension system , comprising:a base housing an extension mechanism;a telescoping extension mounted on the base, the telescoping extension having at least a lower section and an upper section;a power strip mounted on a first end of said upper section, the power strip in electrical communication with a power cable, the power cable extending through the telescoping extension and the base to a power outlet, the power cable further in electrical communication with the extension mechanism for selectively positioning the power strip by extending and retracting the upper section.2. The power outlet extension system of claim 1 , further comprising:an activation switch, coupled to the drive motor, for selectively positioning the power strip.3. The power outlet extension system of claim 2 , wherein the activation switch is coupled to the extension mechanism with at least one of (i) a wired claim 2 , and (ii) a wireless connection.4. The power outlet extension system of claim 1 , wherein the power strip is mounted on the first end of the upper section with a mounting mechanism allowing the power strip to be positioned at different angles to a center axis of the upper section.5. The power outlet extension system of claim 4 , wherein the mounting mechanism is an L-shaped hinge.6. The power outlet extension system of claim 4 , wherein the mounting mechanism is ...

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05-06-2014 дата публикации

SOCKET

Номер: US20140154932A1
Автор: NAGASAWA Masanori
Принадлежит: Yazaki Corporation

A socket includes a tubular frame body into which a base part of an electric lamp bulb is to be inserted, the frame body in which a terminal metal fitting to be electrically connected with the base part is to be provided, the frame body having a side wall formed with two slits and formed with an arm piece between the slits, the arm piece which has a first face to be opposed to the terminal metal fitting and a second face opposite to the first face, the side wall formed with a butting face, when the arm piece is deformed outward of the frame body, a part of the second face of the arm piece is in contact with the butting face. 1. A socket comprising:a tubular frame body into which a base part of an electric lamp bulb is to be inserted, the frame body in which a terminal metal fitting to be electrically connected with the base part is to be provided, the frame body having a side wall formed with two slits and formed with an arm piece between the slits, the arm piece which has a first face to be opposed to the terminal metal fitting and a second face opposite to the first face, the side wall formed with a butting face, when the arm piece is deformed outward of the frame body, a part of the second face of the arm piece is in contact with the butting face.2. The socket according to claim 1 , wherein each of the slits has a step-like shape in a direction of thickness of the side wall.3. The socket according to claim 1 , wherein the slits are provided from an open end of the frame body.4. The socket according to claim 1 , wherein one of the slits is formed between the second face of the arm piece and the butting face.5. The socket according to claim 1 , wherein the butting face is formed at a distance from the arm piece by one of the slits. This application is a continuation of PCT application No. PCT/JP2012/070871, which was filed on Aug. 10, 2012 based on Japanese Patent Application (No. 2011-174846) filed on Aug. 10, 2011, the contents of which are incorporated herein by ...

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15-03-2018 дата публикации

System and Articles of Interchangeably Connectable Pre-Wired Segments

Номер: US20180076589A1
Автор: Rodgers Matthew
Принадлежит:

Prewired, interchangeably connectible elements with mating electro-mechanical connectors for constructing a multitude of electrical apparatuses by forming load-bearing, electrical connections between the constituent elements thereof and a method of using such elements therefor. 1. An element for use in constructing an electrical system having at least one article , said article having at least two electrical contacts and a body , said element comprising: a. a first surface;', 'b. a second surface distal from said first surface;', 'c. a first line extending through said housing member from said first surface to said second surface; and', i. extending from said first surface to said second surface; and', 'ii. spaced from and not intersected by said first line;, 'd. a third surface], 'a housing member having(ii) at least two electrical conductors internal of said third surface, each of said electrical conductors passing through said housing member along second and third lines extending generally along the path of said first line and electrically isolated from said third surface; and a. means for structurally connecting said housing member of said element and said body of said article;', 'b. means for detachably locking said housing member of said element to said body of said article;', 'c. means for electrically connecting said electrical contacts of said article and said internal electrical conductors of said element;', 'd. means for providing a load bearing connection between said housing member of said element and said body of said article in at least one direction of said element relative to said article; and', 'e. means for arresting motion of said housing member of said element relative to said body of said article when said element is connected to said article., '(iii) at least one coupling assembly affixed to at least one of said first and second surfaces having2. The element of wherein said body of said article comprises a telescoping coupling outer surface ...

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07-03-2019 дата публикации

WIREPORT ASSEMBLY

Номер: US20190075671A1
Автор: Spiro Daniel S.
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An electrified wire containing a plurality of integrated hubs populated along the wire's span providing mechanical and electrical and data connectivity to an array of removable device platforms with IoT device assemblies whereas the devices assemblies operate in real time, are either networked or stand-alone, and can be placed where and when needed. 1. A wireport assembly comprising:a predominantly visually exposed, suspended linear conductor;a plurality of sensing or sensing and communicating devices; anda plurality of hubs integrated with the linear conductor along the length of the linear conductor, wherein each sensing or sensing and communicating device of the plurality of sensing or sensing and communicating devices is directly mounted to a hub of the plurality of hubs or indirectly mounted to the hub with a device platform, wherein the plurality of hubs are configured to provide mechanical connectivity, mechanical and electrical connectivity, or mechanical, electrical and data connectivity between the linear conductor and the plurality of sensing or sensing and communicating devices.2. The assembly of claim 1 , further comprising a hook coupled to each sensing or sensing and communicating device claim 1 , hub or device platform claim 1 , wherein the hook is removably coupled to a cable spanning a distance wherein the linear conductor and plurality of sensing or sensing and communicating devices coupled to the plurality of hubs are supported by the cable through suspension from the hook.3. The assembly of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of sensing or sensing and communicating devices engage all or a portion of the plurality of hubs.4. The assembly of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of sensing or sensing and communicating devices comprises different types of devices that are dissimilar in functionality and operate independently or in concert with one or more devices.5. The assembly of claim 1 , a device of the plurality of sensing or sensing and communicating ...

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18-03-2021 дата публикации

DOCKING STATION FOR WIRELESS SEISMIC ACQUISITION NODES

Номер: US20210080600A1
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A docking station for receiving different types of seismic nodes, the docking station including a frame; a control module attached to the frame plural docking modules attached to the frame, wherein each docking module includes plural docking bays; a monitor attached to the frame and configured to display information about the plural docking modules; and a network connection device attached to the frame and configured to provide data transfer capabilities for each docking bay of the plural docking bays. The plural docking bays are configured to accept interchangeable ports that are compatible with the different types of seismic nodes. 1. A docking station for receiving different types of seismic nodes , the docking station comprising:a frame;a control module attached to the frame;plural docking modules attached to the frame, wherein each docking module includes plural docking bays;a monitor attached to the frame and configured to display information about the plural docking modules; anda network connection device attached to the frame and configured to provide data transfer capabilities for each docking bay of the plural docking bays,whereinthe plural docking bays are configured to accept interchangeable ports that are compatible with the different types of seismic nodes,the different types of seismic nodes include digital seismic nodes and analog seismic nodes and the interchangeable ports include digital ports and analog ports, andthe digital ports and the analog ports slide out and in into corresponding docking modules of the plural docking modules.2. (canceled)3. The docking station of claim 1 , wherein the digital ports are configured to mate only with the digital seismic nodes and the analog ports are configured to mate only with the analog seismic nodes.4. The docking station of claim 1 , wherein a docking bay of the plural docking bays includes a receptacle having a recess claim 1 , and the recess is configured to accept both the digital port and the analog ...

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12-06-2014 дата публикации

LED NIGHT-LIGHT

Номер: US20140160797A1
Принадлежит: Mary Elle Fashions, Inc.

An LED night-light includes a housing and a toggle switch mounted on the housing. First and second prongs are supported by the housing. An LED driver circuit is electrically connected to a light-emitting diode. Movement of the toggle switch to a first position presses a second conductor against the second prong and thereby switchably connects the second conductor to the second prong. Movement of the toggle switch to a second position allows the second conductor to move out of contact with the second prong and thereby switchably provides an open circuit between the second conductor and the second prong. Electricity is supplied to the light-emitting diode and to the LED driver circuit when the toggle switch is in the first position. No electricity is supplied to the light-emitting diode and LED driver circuit when the toggle switch is in the second position. 1. An LED night-light comprising:a housing;a toggle switch mounted on the housing and moveable between a first position and a second position;first and second prongs supported in parallel by the housing, said prongs having interior ends extending into an interior of the housing and having exterior ends extending out of the housing such that the exterior ends are configured for insertion into an electrical outlet;a light-emitting diode;an LED driver circuit electrically connected to the light-emitting diode;a first conductor electrically connecting the first prong to the light-emitting diode and the LED driver circuit;a second conductor switchably connecting the second prong to the light-emitting diode and the LED driver circuit;wherein movement of the toggle switch to the first position presses the second conductor against the second prong and thereby switchably connects the second conductor to the second prong;wherein movement of the toggle switch to the second position allows the second conductor to move out of contact with the second prong and thereby switchably provides an open circuit between the second ...

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22-03-2018 дата публикации

ADAPTER

Номер: US20180083402A1
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An adapter is placed between a power outlet and a power plug to electrically connect them. The adapter includes a pair of blade slots and a pair of terminal slots arranged in correspondence with a pair of blades and a pair of earth terminals protruding from a power plug. The pair of blade slots is arranged on a first reference line passing through a center of an adapter body in a radial direction, and is arranged laterally symmetrical with respect to a second reference line. The pair of terminal slots is arranged on the second reference line, and is arranged vertically symmetrical with respect to the first reference line. 1. An adapter , comprising:an adapter body to be placed between a power outlet and a power plug to electrically connect the power outlet and the power plug;a pair of blades and an earth terminal protruding from a first end of the adapter body in correspondence with a pair of blade slots and a terminal slot formed in the power outlet, the pair of blades being insertable into the pair of blade slots, the earth terminal being insertable into the terminal slot; anda pair of blade slots and a pair of terminal slots formed in a second end of the adapter body in correspondence with a pair of blades and a pair of earth terminals protruding from the power plug, the pair of blade slots being configured to allow insertion of the pair of blades, the pair of terminal slots being configured to allow insertion of the pair of earth terminals,wherein the blade slots in the adapter body are arranged on a first reference line passing through a center of the adapter body in a radial direction, andthe terminal slots in the adapter body are arranged symmetrical with respect to a second reference line that is orthogonal to the first reference line passing through the center of the adapter body in the radial direction.2. The adapter according to claim 1 , whereinthe terminal slots in the adapter body are sized and shaped to each allow insertion of either one of the earth ...

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14-03-2019 дата публикации

POWERED TREE CONSTRUCTION

Номер: US20190081442A1
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A power transfer system to facilitate the transfer of electrical power between tree trunk sections of an artificial tree is disclosed. The power transfer system can advantageously enable neighboring tree trunk sections to be electrically connected without the need to rotationally align the tree trunk sections. Power distribution subsystems can be disposed within the trunk sections. The power distribution subsystems can comprise a male end, a female end, or both. The male ends can have prongs and the female ends can have voids. The prongs can be inserted into the voids to electrically connect the power distribution subsystems of neighboring tree trunk sections. In some embodiments, the prongs and voids are designed so that the prongs of one power distribution subsystem can engage the voids of another power distribution subsystem without the need to rotationally align the tree trunk sections. 1. A lighted artificial tree , comprising: a first trunk portion,', 'a first power distribution subsection, and', a first body portion; and', 'a first electrical contact set, the first electrical contact set in electrical connection with the first power distribution subsection,', 'the first body portion including a plurality of ridges;, 'a first electrical connector, the first power distribution subsection and first electrical connector housed at least in part within the first trunk portion, the first electrical connector including], 'a first tree portion, including a second trunk portion;', 'a second power distribution subsection; and', a second body portion; and', 'a second electrical contact set, the second electrical contact set in electrical connection with the second power distribution subsection,', 'the second body portion including a plurality of grooves,, 'a second electrical connector, the second power distribution subsection and second electrical connector housed at least in part within the second trunk portion, the second electrical connector including], 'a second ...

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23-03-2017 дата публикации

Lamp socket

Номер: US20170085046A1
Автор: Byung-Chan Yoon
Принадлежит: MOLEX LLC

The disclosure relates to a lamp socket, and more specifically to a lamp socket so configured as to restrict the insertion of bulbs other than the intended bulb, by arranging ribs on the socket housing corresponding to the shape of a key formed on the bulb. The lamp socket of the disclosure is configured so that when the base of a bulb is inserted into the receiving space of the socket housing, the key formed on the base is not interfered with by the ribs arranged in the receiving space, while if the shape of the key does not match the pattern in which the ribs are arranged, the key will be caught on the ribs, preventing the insertion of the base.

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31-03-2016 дата публикации

Christmas light strings with identification of bulb current rating or led color

Номер: US20160091154A1
Автор: John L. Janning
Принадлежит: JLJ Inc

A series wired light string which includes a marking on the bulb holder or socket of each light with the identity, i.e., current rating, of the bulb, or in the case of an LED light string, the color of the LED, for replacement purposes. The identity marking can be applied to either or both of the bulb/LED socket and holder, and can be added to the socket during molding or afterwards by other means.

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29-03-2018 дата публикации

ELECTRIC CONNECTOR FOR ARTIFICIAL TREE

Номер: US20180090880A1
Автор: Cheng Kin Ming
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The present invention provides an electric connector including a male and a female connectors used for being mounted in ends of trunk portions of an artificial tree. The male connector includes a plug tube, and a first electrical connector assembly. The female connector includes a receptacle tube, a second electrical connector assembly and an elastic conductive metal sheet attached to an outside surface of the receptacle tube and having an arch part inserted in the receptacle tube through a fixing hole. A first end of the plug tube includes an external flange. When the first end of the plug tube is inserted in the receptacle tube with the flange being clamped tightly between the receptacle tube and the second support, the first electrical connector assembly is electrically coupled to the second electrical connector assembly, and the trunk portions can also be electrically connected and be grounded. 1. An electric connector for an artificial tree , the electric connector comprising:a male connector capable of being received in an end of a first trunk portion of the artificial tree, comprising:a plug tube;a first support received in the plug tube; anda first electrical connector assembly mounted on the first support;a female connector capable of being received in an end of a second trunk portion of the artificial tree, comprising:a receptacle tube defining a fixing hole in its side wall;a second support received in the receptacle tube;a second electrical connector assembly mounted on the second support; andan elastic conductive metal sheet attached to the receptacle tube and configured to electrically connected to an inner wall of the second trunk portion;wherein a first end of the plug tube comprises a flange extending outwardly and when the end of the first trunk portion is sleeved on the plug tube the flange protrudes out of the end of the first trunk portion;wherein when the first end of the plug tube is inserted in the receptacle tube with the flange being ...

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05-05-2022 дата публикации

PIN-TYPE LED LAMP HOLDER AND MANUFACTURING METHOD OF THE SAME

Номер: US20220140555A1
Автор: XU Xiaojun
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The present disclosure provides a pin-type LED lamp holder including: a connector, a first lead wire, a second lead wire, a first fixing tube and a second fixing tube, the connector provided with a first hole and a second hole through the entire connector, the first fixing tube and the first lead wire fixedly connected and plugged into the first hole, and the second fixing tube and the second lead wire fixedly connected and plugged into the second hole. In this way, the first fixing tube and the second fixing tube can be wrapped by the connector and insulated well, thereby a risk of electric shock is prevented.

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05-05-2022 дата публикации

SEALING MECHANISM INSIDE ELECTRICAL MEMBER

Номер: US20220140556A1
Автор: Morita Nozomu
Принадлежит: YOKOWO CO., LTD.

A sealing mechanism is disposed inside an electrical member capable of securing waterproofness with a simple structure. The cable sealing mechanism of the electrical member includes a gasket having cable through-gasket-holes through which a cable passes, and being made of an elastic body, sockets (first socket, second socket) of an electronic component (light emitting element) that operate by supplying power via the cable, a cover that covers the electronic component, the sockets, and the gasket, and a bracket that sandwiches the electronic component, the sockets, and the gasket together with the cover. The gasket is disposed between the sockets and the bracket. By attaching the cover to the bracket, the gasket comes into close contact with an inner wall of the cover, the cable through-gasket-holes come into close contact with the covering portion of the cable, and a space between the cover and the gasket is sealed.

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21-03-2019 дата публикации

WIREPORT ASSEMBLY

Номер: US20190090371A1
Автор: Spiro Daniel S.
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An electrified wire containing a plurality of integrated hubs populated along the wire's span providing mechanical and electrical and data connectivity to an array of removable device platforms with IoT device assemblies whereas the devices assemblies operate in real time, are either networked or stand-alone, and can be placed where and when needed. 1. A removable device platform comprising:a mechanical receptacle adapted to mechanically connect to a device and a hub, the hub integrated with a linear conductor, the mechanical receptacle to convey power or power and data from the linear conductor to the device; andat least one of a hub power receptacle, a device power receptacle, a wireless transceiver, a back-up power unit, a processor, a micro-switch, a spray nozzle, and a power supply/modulation unit.2. The device platform of claim 1 , further comprising a hook for mechanically suspending the linear conductor from a mechanical support cable.3. The device platform of claim 1 , wherein the mechanical receptacle claim 1 , electrical receptacle and data receptacle of the hub are each universal.4. The device platform of claim 1 , wherein the mechanical receptacle is configured to engage mechanically and electrically the same or different types of devices.5. The device platform of claim 1 , wherein the device platform is configured to couple to an electrified device or a non-electrified device.6. The device platform of claim 1 , wherein the device platform comprises a wireless transceiver with a processor having a discrete address.7. The device platform of claim 1 , wherein the device platform responds to environmental changes in response to the processor processing sensory input claim 1 , received by a device coupled to the device platform claim 1 , a neighboring device claim 1 , or combinations thereof claim 1 , in accordance with program parameters and instructions stored locally or received from a remote location claim 1 , wherein the response of the device platform ...

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23-04-2015 дата публикации

Reflector Lamp

Номер: US20150109787A1
Автор: Andreas Nittke
Принадлежит: OSRAM GMBH

In various embodiments, a reflector lamp having a longitudinal axis is provided. The reflector lamp may include: a reflector which has a contour and a neck, with a pin base resting at the end of said neck, a light source arranged in the reflector, wherein the light source is fastened in the reflector with the aid of a mounting clip, which simultaneously adjusts the light source, wherein the mounting clip comprises three sections, namely a first section which holds the light source, a second section which serves for the adjustment in the neck and a third section which is used for the base connection.

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23-04-2015 дата публикации

WALL-PLUGGABLE AROMA MACHINE USING REPLACEABLE AROMA CONTAINER

Номер: US20150109823A1
Автор: HSIAO Ming Jen
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A wall-pluggable aroma machine that uses a replaceable aroma container is provided. The aroma machine includes an electric plug pluggable to a power source, a housing, a top cap, and a light-guiding accommodation unit coupled between the housing and the top cap. The light-guiding accommodation unit serves as a basic limiting component for the production of the aroma machine, for the components to be assembled quickly and correctly. The replaceable aroma container is placed in light-guiding accommodation unit, and is heated to release fragrance. The aroma container is disposable, or recycled. It is easy to use and replace the aroma. The light-guiding accommodation unit is made of a transparent material. Light emitted by a light emitting device in the aroma machine is guided to the light-guiding accommodation unit, and forms light decoration on an outside of the aroma machine. 1. A wall-pluggable aroma machine having a replaceable aroma container , comprising:an electric plug pluggable to a power source;a housing coupled to the electric plug;a heat generating body electrically connected to the power source;a supporting member having a top side coupled to a lower side of the heat generating body and a bottom side coupled in the housing;a light-guiding accommodation unit having a heat conductive unit, an accommodation hole, a positioning wall and an extension segment light guiding ring, wherein the positioning wall is disposed outside the accommodation hole and protrudes vertically from a side of the light-guiding accommodation unit outward, the extension segment light guiding ring extends horizontally from one side of the positioning wall, the extension segment light guiding ring has a lower side coupled to the housing, the heat conductive unit is coupled to the accommodation hole, the heat conductive unit has one side in contact with an upper side of the heat generating body, and the heat generating body heats the heat conductive unit;a top cap coupled to an upper ...

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03-07-2014 дата публикации

LED NIGHT-LIGHT

Номер: US20140185325A1
Принадлежит: Mary Elle Fashions, Inc.

An LED night-light with a switch connected in series with an LED for switching the LED on and off is disclosed. A photo sensor that controls the switch as a function of the ambient light conditions is also disclosed. An LED night-light with a plurality of LEDs for achieving increased light output is also disclosed. An LED night-light using a multilayer chip capacitor to limit the current provided by an alternating current source is also disclosed. 1. An LED night-light comprising:first and second prongs configured for insertion into an electrical outlet for connection to an electrical current;a rectifier for rectifying the electrical current to provide a direct current;a switch;an LED connected in series with the switch;wherein the direct current passes through the LED to produce light when the switch is in a conductive state and wherein the LED is switched off when the switch is in a second state.246-. (canceled)47. The LED night-light of wherein the switch comprises at least one of (1) a field effect transistor claim 1 , (2) a bipolar transistor and a MOSFET claim 1 , and (3) a bipolar transistor.48. The LED night-light of further comprising at least one of:a capacitor connected to the rectifier for limiting the input current to the rectifier; andat least two MLCC capacitors connected to the rectifier for limiting the input current to the rectifier.49. The LED night-light of wherein the switch is at least one of:a manual switch; anda switch responsive to a phototransistor for switching the switch between the conductive state and the second state as a function of an ambient light condition.50. The LED night-light of further comprising at least one of:two to 20 LEDs;three to 10 LEDs; andthree to 20 LEDs.51. The LED night-light of further comprising at least one of:a shade having a region that is partially transparent, a region that is transparent, and a region that is opaque wherein the shade is illuminated when the LED produces light;a shade having a region that is ...

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11-04-2019 дата публикации

EXTERNAL ELECTRICAL POWER DISTRIBUTION APPARATUS

Номер: US20190109427A1
Принадлежит:

An external electrical power distribution apparatus and method for adding electrical power distribution to the exterior of a building are disclosed. The external electrical power distribution apparatus includes a base configured to be mounted to a support structure on one side and further configured such that an electrical device can be mounted on a different side than the side mounted to the support structure. The base includes electrical power distribution outlets housed within it, and the housing also includes electrical wiring for providing electrical power to the electrical device and electrical power distribution outlets. 1. An external electrical power distribution apparatus comprising:a base configured to be mounted to a support structure on one side andfurther configured such that an electrical device can be mounted on adifferent side than the side mounted to the support structure;electrical power distribution outlets housed within the base; andelectrical wiring for providing electrical power to the electrical device andelectrical power distribution outlets.2. The external electrical power distribution apparatus of wherein the electrical device is an external light fixture.3. The external electrical power distribution apparatus of wherein the electrical power distribution outlets are GFCI protected external AC outlets.4. The external electrical power distribution apparatus of further comprising electrical circuitry housed within the base.5. The external electrical power distribution apparatus of wherein the electrical circuitry housed within the base comprises an ambient light sensor.6. The external electrical power distribution apparatus of wherein the electrical circuitry housed within the base comprises a motion sensor.7. The external electrical power distribution apparatus of wherein the electrical circuitry housed within the base comprises circuitry for controlling the power state of the electrical device and electrical power distribution outlets.8. ...

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18-04-2019 дата публикации

CHARGER COMPRISING NIGHT LIGHT

Номер: US20190113192A1
Автор: TIAINEN Harri
Принадлежит: BRIGHTCHARGER EUROPE OY LTD

In an embodiment, a charger comprising a night light is described. In an embodiment, a device, comprises: a detector configured to detect a charging power of a battery of an electrical device and to determine a first and a second value of the charging power; a switch configured to connect and disconnect the charging; a controller configured to control the switch for disconnecting the charging when a relation between the first and the second value of the charging power exceeds a threshold for a period of time; and an illumination device comprising a night light configured to illuminate surroundings of the charger in dark or twilight circumstances, wherein the controller is further configured to control the night light for illuminating the charger on the basis of the relation. 1. A device , comprising:a detector configured to detect a charging power of a battery of an electrical device and to determine a first and a second value of the charging power;a switch configured to connect and disconnect the charging;a controller configured to control the switch for disconnecting the charging when a relation between the first and the second value of the charging power exceeds a threshold for a period;an illumination device comprising a night light configured to illuminate surroundings of the charger in dark or twilit circumstances, wherein the controller is further configured to control the night light for illuminating the charger on the basis of the relation; and also a user switch configured to control the night light for switching the night light on and off based on activation by a user of the charger so that the illumination device may not be on before the user switch is activated.2. The device of claim 1 , wherein the user switch is configured to also switch the charging on.3. The device of claim 1 , wherein the charging starts when the user switch is activated claim 1 , the charger is plugged in a socket and connected to the battery of the electrical device.4. The device ...

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24-07-2014 дата публикации

SOCKET AND LUMINAIRE

Номер: US20140206217A1
Автор: Osada Takeshi

According to one embodiment, a socket is for mounting a straight tube type lamp by inserting a pair of lamp pins protruding from a cap of the straight tube type lamp and by rotating the pair of lamp pins to a mount position. A rotor which rotates together with the pair of lamp pins is disposed in a socket body. The rotor pushes and expands an interval between a pair of terminals in the socket body. 1. A socket to which a straight tube type lamp is mounted by inserting a pair of lamp pins protruding from a cap of the straight tube type lamp and by rotating the pair of lamp pins to a mount position , the socket comprising:a socket body including an insertion port which is provided in an outside surface and into which the pair of lamp pins are inserted, and an opening which is provided in a front surface crossing the outside surface and connects with the insertion port and in which the pair of lamp pins inserted through the insertion port are rotated to the mount position;a pair of terminals which are provided in the socket body and to which the pair of lamp pins rotated to the mount position are connected; anda rotor which is rotatably disposed in the opening, rotates together with the pair of lamp pins inserted through the insertion port, and pushes and expands an interval between the pair of terminals.2. The socket according to claim 1 , wherein the rotor pushes and expands the interval between the pair of terminals during a period from an initial stage of rotation to an end stage of rotation of the pair of lamp pins to the mount position.3. The socket according to claim 1 , wherein the rotor pushes and expands the interval between the pair of terminals from an initial stage of rotation of the pair of lamp pins to the mount position.4. The socket according to claim 1 , whereinthe rotor pushes and expands the interval between the pair of terminals from an initial stage of rotation of the lamp pins to the mount position, andthe pair of lamp pins contact the pair of ...

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10-05-2018 дата публикации

DECORATIVE GLASS LIGHT AND ASSEMBLY METHOD THEREOF

Номер: US20180128473A1
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The present invention relates to a decorative glass light having a light base, a light body and a light shade, wherein a heat-radiating tube and a PCB are sheathed in the light body, a LED board is placed at a top of the light body, one end of the PCB is connected to the LED board through wires, wires connected to the other end of the PCB pass through a PCB protection board. 1. A decorative glass light , comprising a light base , a light body and a light shade , characterized in that a heat-radiating tube and a PCB are sheathed in the light body , a LED board is placed at a top of the light body , one end of the PCB is connected to the LED board through wires , wires connected to the other end of the PCB pass through a PCB protection board.2. The decorative glass light of claim 1 , characterized in that the light body consists of a tube-like body claim 1 , an inner extension tube that forms an annular gap with the tube-like body when it being sheathed concentrically in the tube-like body claim 1 , a cone piece that is concentrically projected from a top of the inner extension tube claim 1 , a first wire hole opened at a top of the cone piece claim 1 , and an opening provided on the opposite side of the inner extension tube to the cone piece.3. The decorative glass light of claim 1 , characterized in that the heat-radiating tube consists of a cup-like body that is placed upside down and a second wire hole that is opened at a top of the cup-like body claim 1 , the heat-radiating tube is sheathed in the annular gap formed within the light body.4. The decorative glass light of claim 2 , characterized in that the heat-radiating tube consists of a cup-like body that is placed upside down and a second wire hole that is opened at a top of the cup-like body claim 2 , the heat-radiating tube is sheathed in the annular gap formed within the light body.5. The decorative glass light of claim 1 , characterized in that the decorative glass light further comprises a flange lock nut ...

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02-05-2019 дата публикации

ELECTRICAL CONNECTION BOX

Номер: US20190132966A1
Автор: Mitsui Takahiko
Принадлежит: Yazaki Corporation

An electrical connection box includes: a frame main body; a lid assembled to the frame main body; a plate-shaped member sandwiched between the frame main body and the lid; and a bus bar which has a main body arranged on a surface of the plate-shaped member and a terminal portion bent from the main body toward the lid. The bus bar has a protrusion protruding from a side surface of the terminal portion. The lid has a bus bar holding portion into which the terminal portion is inserted. In the bus bar holding portion, a wall portion opposing the side surface of the terminal portion has a holding groove into which the protrusion is press-fitted. 1. An electrical connection box comprising:a frame main body;a lid assembled to the frame main body;a plate-shaped member sandwiched between the frame main body and the lid; anda bus bar that has a main body arranged on a surface of the plate-shaped member and a terminal portion bent from the main body toward the lid, whereinthe bus bar has a protrusion protruding from a side surface of the terminal portion,the lid has a bus bar holding portion into which the terminal portion is inserted, andin the bus bar holding portion, a wall portion opposing the side surface of the terminal portion has a holding groove into which the protrusion is press-fitted.2. The electrical connection box according to claim 1 , whereinall the terminal portions bent with respect to the main body are bent toward a side of the lid in a plurality of the bus bars having the protrusions.3. The electrical connection box according to claim 1 , whereina plurality of the plate-shaped members are arranged to be stacked between the frame main body and the lid,a stepped portion is formed on side of the plate-shaped member such that a first edge and a second edge protruding toward a direction orthogonal to the side with respect to the first edge are adjacent to each other, andthe plurality of plate-shaped members are stacked such that the first edge and the second ...

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28-05-2015 дата публикации

LED Christmas Light With Four Connection Pins

Номер: US20150146454A1
Автор: Mei-Ling Peng
Принадлежит: Individual

The present invention proposes a LED Christmas light, using an LED bulb with four connection pins to insert in a soft core configured with four through holes allowing the four connection pins to be passed through and bended configured on the bottom thereof, and the soft core being inserted in a soft head with four convex plates in pairs face-to-face and extended to the bottom face thereof configured on the inside thereof, where an engagement space is formed between each two adjacent convex plates in the soft head, allowing four metal conducting sheets with a conducting wire to be engaged therewith, and a blocking plate adapted to isolate the conducting wire of each metal conducting sheet is configured on the center of a face of each convex plate, thereby allowing one LED Christmas light unit to use an LED bulb with a light source of more than four colors.

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30-04-2020 дата публикации

Display device

Номер: US20200133073A1
Автор: KyoungDuck Kim
Принадлежит: Samsung Display Co Ltd

A display device includes a display panel, a diffusion plate disposed under the display panel, a light source disposed under the diffusion plate, and a first accommodating portion. The light source and the diffusion plate are each disposed on the first accommodating portion. The display device further includes a support portion coupled to the first accommodating portion to support the diffusion plate. The support portion includes a columnar portion, a coupling portion connected to a lower end of the columnar portion and coupled to the first accommodating portion, and a plurality of buffer portions connected to portions of the columnar portion and having a convex curved shape protruding downward. The portions of the columnar portion are disposed between an upper end of the columnar portion and the lower end of the columnar portion.

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09-05-2019 дата публикации

Backlight Module and Display Apparatus

Номер: US20190137821A1
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Disclosed are a backlight module and a display apparatus. The backlight module includes an infrared light source, an optical fiber and a conversion component. The infrared light source is connected with an input end of the optical fiber and configured to provide infrared light to the input end of the optical fiber. An output end of the optical fiber is connected with the conversion component and configured to transmit the infrared light to the conversion component. The conversion component includes a tube body, and a plurality of light emitting elements are arranged along an extending direction of the tube body successively in the tube body. The light emitting elements are configured to emit visible light under the irradiation of the infrared light. 114-. (canceled)15. A backlight module , comprising an infrared light source , an optical fiber and a conversion component , whereinthe infrared light source is connected with an input end of the optical fiber and configured to provide infrared light to the input end of the optical fiber;an output end of the optical fiber is connected with the conversion component and configured to transmit the infrared light to the conversion component; andthe conversion component comprises a tube body, a plurality of light emitting elements are arranged along an extending direction of the tube body successively in the tube body, and the plurality of light emitting elements being configured to emit visible light under irradiation of the infrared light.16. The backlight module of claim 15 , wherein the tube body is provided with a plurality of tapered holes arranged along the extending direction of the tube body successively claim 15 , and the plurality of light emitting elements are arranged in the plurality of tapered holes in a one-to-one correspondence.17. The backlight module of claim 15 , wherein the backlight module further comprises a light guide plate claim 15 , andthe tube body is provided at a light receiving side of the light ...

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10-06-2021 дата публикации

Plug-In Lamp Holder and Lamp

Номер: US20210172569A1
Автор: Wei Yonggang
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The present invention discloses a plug-in lamp holder and a lamp comprising the plug-in lamp holder. The plug-in lamp holder comprises a lamp cap, an insulation base, a top cover, an L-pole conductive cap, an L-pole conductive spring, at least two N-pole conductive caps and N-pole conductive springs, wherein the top cover is fixedly connected with the insulation base, the L-pole conductive cap extends from the bottom of the center of the insulation base and conducts electricity with an L-pole contact in a threaded lamp socket, the L-pole conductive spring compresses against the insulation base and the L-pole conductive cap, the lamp cap is sleeved on the outer wall of the insulation base, the lamp cap and the L-pole conductive cap are isolated by the insulation base, each N-pole conductive spring is electrically connected, the side wall of the lamp cap is provided with a conductive cap hole, the side wall of the insulation base is provided with an accommodating groove, the position of the conductive cap hole is adapted to the accommodating groove, the N-pole conductive spring is placed in the accommodating groove, and the N-pole conductive cap extends outwards from the conductive cap hole and resists the N-pole conductive spring to make it compressed so as to realize electric conduction with an N-pole threaded portion in a threaded lamp socket, and when the plug-in lamp holder is connected to the threaded lamp socket, axial plugging and unplugging can be performed. 1. A plug-in lamp holder , comprising: a lamp cap , an insulation base , a top cover , an L-pole conductive cap , an L-pole conductive spring , at least two N-pole conductive caps and at least two N-pole conductive springs ,wherein the top cover is fixedly connected to the insulation base, the L-pole conductive cap extends from the bottom of the center of the insulation base for tight contact with an L-pole contact in a threaded lamp socket to realize electric conduction, the two ends of the L-pole ...

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08-09-2022 дата публикации

SNAP BUTTON FASTENER PROVIDING ELECTRICAL CONNECTION

Номер: US20220285898A1
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Embodiments are generally directed to a snap button fastener providing electrical connection. An embodiment of a fastener includes a first mechanical part, the first mechanical part including at least a stud portion, the first mechanical part including a first electrical connector; a second mechanical part, the second mechanical part including at least a socket portion with a spring element and the socket portion, the second mechanical part including a second electrical connector. The stud portion of the first mechanical part and the socket portion of second mechanical part, if separated, are to interlock upon the application of a first force towards each other, and, if interlocked, to separate upon the application of a second force away from each other. The first electrical connector and the second electrical connector are to be electrically connected when the first mechanical part and the mechanical part are interlocked, and first electrical connector and the second electrical connector are to be disconnected when the first mechanical part and second mechanical part are separated. 1. An article of manufacture comprising:a fabric portion;wires integrated with the fabric portion;a receptacle carried by the fabric portion, the receptacle defining a cavity;a first plurality of electrical conductors accessible in the cavity of the receptacle, the first plurality of electrical conductors in circuit with the wires; and a wireless transceiver; and', 'a second plurality of electrical conductors, at least a portion of the electronic device to be inserted into the cavity of the receptacle to place the second plurality of electrical conductors in contact with corresponding ones of the first plurality of electrical conductors., 'an electronic device including2. The article of manufacture of claim 1 , wherein the wires are conductive fibers.3. The article of manufacture of claim 1 , wherein at least one of the first plurality of electrical conductors is a pin.4. The article of ...

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30-04-2020 дата публикации

POWERED TREE CONSTRUCTION

Номер: US20200136324A1
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A power transfer system to facilitate the transfer of electrical power between tree trunk sections of an artificial tree is disclosed. The power transfer system can advantageously enable neighboring tree trunk sections to be electrically connected without the need to rotationally align the tree trunk sections. Power distribution subsystems can be disposed within the trunk sections. The power distribution subsystems can comprise a male end, a female end, or both. The male ends can have prongs and the female ends can have voids. The prongs can be inserted into the voids to electrically connect the power distribution subsystems of neighboring tree trunk sections. In some embodiments, the prongs and voids are designed so that the prongs of one power distribution subsystem can engage the voids of another power distribution subsystem without the need to rotationally align the tree trunk sections. 1. An artificial tree , comprising: a central electrical contact located along a central axis of the first trunk section; and', a first plurality of distinct, longitudinally extending projections, each longitudinally extending projection of the first plurality of distinct, longitudinally extending projections comprising first and second angled surfaces, wherein each longitudinally extending projection is set apart from proximate projections by a first predetermined distance and the first and second angled surfaces converge; and', 'a first plurality of recesses, wherein each recess of the first plurality of recesses is defined by the first predetermined distance separating proximate longitudinally extending projections;, 'a first twist-limiting mechanism comprising], 'a first trunk section comprising a first electrical connector, the first electrical connector comprising a central void located along a central axis of the second electrical connector and having an electrical contact disposed therein, the central void configured to engage the first electrical connector such that the ...

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25-05-2017 дата публикации

LIGHT EMITTING APPARATUS

Номер: US20170148957A1
Автор: CHOI Hyuck Jung
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A light emitting apparatus is disclosed. The light emitting apparatus includes a light-transmissive substrate having a top surface and a bottom surface, at least one semiconductor light emitting device disposed on the top surface of the light-transmissive substrate, a reflective part disposed over the semiconductor light emitting device to reflect light from the semiconductor light emitting device toward the light-transmissive substrate, and a first wavelength converter disposed between the light-transmissive substrate and the reflective part. 1. A light emitting apparatus , comprising:a light-transmissive substrate comprising a top surface and a bottom surface;at least one semiconductor light emitting device adhered with an adhesive material to the top surface of the light-transmissive substrate;an optical member disposed over the semiconductor light emitting device and comprising a concave curved surface;a first wavelength converter disposed between the light-transmissive substrate and the optical member; anda second wavelength converter disposed on the bottom surface of the light-transmissive substrate,wherein the first wavelength converter converts a wavelength of light emitted in a first direction from the semiconductor light emitting device to the first wavelength converter and the second wavelength converter converts a wavelength of light emitted in a second direction from the semiconductor light emitting device to the second wavelength converter through the adhesive material and the light-transmissive substrate.2. The light emitting apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the optical member is a reflector.3. The light emitting apparatus according to claim 2 , wherein the first wavelength converter is disposed between the light-transmissive substrate and the reflector claim 2 , such that the reflector reflects light claim 2 , which passes through the first wavelength converter claim 2 , toward the light-transmissive substrate.4. The light emitting apparatus ...

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25-05-2017 дата публикации

SYSTEM FOR QUICK-MOUNT ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS

Номер: US20170149187A1
Автор: Veenker Darren
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Quick-mount electrical components including a body and a receiver. The body includes a first protrusion, a connecting portion distal the first protrusion, the connecting portion containing a first set of one or more electrical contacts, and a second protrusion proximate the connecting portion. The receiver includes a guide, a wire trap proximate the guide, a receiving portion distal the guide, the receiving portion containing a second set of one or more electrical contacts, and a retainer proximate the receiving portion. The first protrusion has one or more recesses that match corresponding alignment elements on the guide such that the body is keyed to only fit certain receivers, depending upon the electrical characteristics of devices wired to the receiver. 1. A quick-mount system for electrical components , comprising: a first protrusion;', 'a connecting portion distal the first protrusion, the connecting portion containing at least one electrical contact; and', 'a second protrusion proximate the connecting portion; and, 'a body including a guide;', 'a wire trap proximate the guide;', 'at least one electrical contact proximate the guide;', 'a receiving portion distal the guide, the receiving portion containing at least one electrical contact corresponding to and complimentarily configured with the at least one electrical contact in the connective portion; and', 'a retainer proximate the receiving portion;, 'a receiver includingwherein the guide is configured to receive the first protrusion in the guide, the receiving portion is configured to receive the connecting portion, and the retainer is configured to retain the second protrusion, andwherein receiving the connecting portion in the receiving portion connects the at least one electrical contact in the connecting portion with the at least one electrical contact in the receiving portion to complete an electrical circuit.2. The quick-mount system of claim 1 , further comprising an electrical circuit claim 1 , the ...

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11-06-2015 дата публикации

LOCKING STRUCTURE OF TERMINAL FITTING, BULB SOCKET, AND ILLUMINATION DEVICE

Номер: US20150162715A1
Принадлежит: Yazaki Corporation

A locking structure of a terminal fitting includes a terminal fitting, a terminal containing portion that holds and contains the terminal fitting, and a restriction member that is separate from and is attached to the terminal containing portion. A lock projection of the terminal fitting is locked on a holding-side lock portion of the terminal containing portion at a lock position of the holding-side lock portion. The holding-side lock portion is provided so as to be deformed elastically in such a direction as to reduce an elastic deformation amount of the lock projection being moved toward the lock position for the elastic restoration. The restriction member has a restriction wall which restricts elastic deformation of the holding-side lock portion in an unlocking direction in which the lock with the lock projection is released. 1. A locking structure of a terminal fitting , comprising:a terminal fitting;a terminal containing portion that holds and contains the terminal fitting therein; anda restriction member that is separate from and is attached to the terminal containing portion,wherein a lock projection of the terminal fitting is locked on a holding-side lock portion of the terminal containing portion as a result of elastic restoration of the lock projection at a lock position of the holding-side lock portion;wherein the holding-side lock portion is provided so as to be deformed elastically in such a direction as to reduce an elastic deformation amount of the lock projection being moved toward the lock position for the elastic restoration; andwherein the restriction member has a restriction wall which restricts elastic deformation of the holding-side lock portion in an unlocking direction in which the lock with the lock projection is released.2. A bulb socket for supplying power to a bulb as a light source , comprising:{'claim-ref': {'@idref': 'CLM-00001', 'claim 1'}, 'the locking structure of the terminal fitting according to ,'}wherein the terminal fitting has ...

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11-09-2014 дата публикации

SOLID STATE LIGHTING APPARATUS INCLUDING ISOLATED SOLID STATE LIGHTING DRIVER CIRCUITS AND RELATED SOLID STATE LIGHTING COVERS, HOUSINGS, AND LENSES

Номер: US20140254199A1
Принадлежит: CREE, INC.

A solid state lighting apparatus can include an electrical connector that is configured to couple to a standardized electrical fixture, where the electrical connector provides a recess therein. A cover can be coupled to the electrical connector to cover the recess and a solid state lighting driver circuit can be located beneath the cover. A solid state lighting housing, that is separate from the electrical connector and the cover, can be configured to house a solid state light emitting device and at least one flexible wire can electrically couple the solid state lighting driver circuit to the solid state light emitting device.

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14-06-2018 дата публикации

Battery compartment and electronic cigarette having same

Номер: US20180166841A1
Автор: WEN Chen
Принадлежит: Shenzhen IVPS Technology Co Ltd

The present disclosure provides a battery compartment. The battery compartment includes a support, a button covering the support, and a switch button accommodated in the support. The support defines a mounting hole and at least one locating hole. The support further defines a through hole on two lateral surfaces thereof respectively. The switch button directly faces the mounting hole. The battery compartment further includes an elastic element and a revolving shaft. The elastic element has one end abutted against a surface of the button facing the support, and the other end passing through the mounting hole to be abutted against the switch button. The button is provided with at least one connector assembly. The connector assembly defines a second through hole thereon. The connector assembly is configured to be inserted into the locating hole. The revolving shaft passes through the first through hole and the second through hole.

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25-06-2015 дата публикации

Retractable End-Cap For LED Tube

Номер: US20150176771A1
Принадлежит: LIGHTEL TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

Embodiments of an end-cap with retractable and rotatable pin for an LED tube are described. In one aspect, an end-cap for an LED tube may include an end-cap housing, an end-cap base assembly, a power-pin assembly, and at least one elastic component. The power-pin assembly may include at least one power pin thereon and configured to connect to an external power source. The power-pin assembly may protrude out of a center opening of the end-cap housing. The end-cap base assembly may have at least one power connector one end of which is connected to the body of the LED tube to receive electric power. The at least one elastic components may reside inside the end-cap housing and is placed between the power-pin assembly and the end-cap base assembly. The power connector may connect to the at least one power pin when the at least one elastic component is pressed. 1. An end-cap of a light-emitting diode (LED) tube , comprising:an end-cap housing;a power-pin assembly;an end-cap base assembly; and the power-pin assembly includes at least one power pin thereon, the at least one power pin configured to connect to an external power source,', 'the power-pin assembly protrudes out of a center opening of the end-cap housing,', 'the end-cap base assembly includes at least one power connector thereon, the at least one power connector configured to connect to a body of the LED tube to supply power to the LED tube,', 'the at least one power connector connects to the at least one power pin when the elastic component is pressed, and', 'the at least one power connector remains separate from the at least one power pin when the elastic component is not pressed., 'an elastic component disposed between the power-pin assembly and the end-cap base assembly, wherein2. The end-cap of claim 1 , wherein an interlocking mechanism exists between the end-cap housing and the power-pin assembly such that the power-pin assembly is rotatable inside the center opening of the end-cap housing.3. The end-cap ...

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23-06-2016 дата публикации

HOLDER ASSEMBLY

Номер: US20160178167A1
Принадлежит: Molex, LLC

An embodiment includes a holder assembly with terminals that are supported by insert molding. The terminals are electrically connector to conductors, which can be covered with an insulative covering, and thus provide easy to connector holder assemblies. The holder can include features that allow an LED module to be inserted into a recess in the housing and retained via a friction fit. Such a configuration allows the assembly to be shipped as an assembly without the need to solder the LED module to the holder and while still ensuring a reliable electrical connection between the LED module and the corresponding holder assembly. 1. A holder assembly , comprising:a housing with an aperture and a recess aligned with the aperture;a first terminal insert molded in the housing, the first terminal having a first contact extending into the recess;a second terminal insert molded in the housing, the second terminal having a second contact extending into the recess;a first conductor with an insulative cover extending from the housing, the first terminal electrically connected to the first conductor; anda second conductor with an insulative cover extending from the housing, the second terminal electrically connected to the second conductor.2. The holder assembly of claim 1 , wherein the housing includes a projection that extends into the recess.3. The holder assembly of claim 2 , wherein the first terminal and second terminal are identical and the first terminal is in a first orientation and the second terminal is in a second orientation claim 2 , the first orientation being 180 degrees from the second orientation.4. The holder assembly of claim I claim 2 , further comprising a LED module inserted into the recess claim 2 , the LED module including a base configured to have an interference fit with the housing and pads configured to engage contacts provided on the terminals.5. The holder assembly of claim 4 , wherein the housing includes a projection positioned in the recess claim ...

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21-05-2020 дата публикации

Lamp Socket, Lamp Base, Lighting Device and Lighting System

Номер: US20200161818A1
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A lamp socket () for a lamp base (), in particular a pin-based lamp base (), is provided. The lamp socket () comprises an electrically insulating housing () having a cavity () that is entirely framed by the housing () in lateral directions (x, y), wherein the cavity () is adapted for receiving a connector casing () of the lamp base (), wherein a bottom () of the cavity () comprises a receptacle () for receiving a connector pin () of the lamp base (), and wherein a height (D) of the cavity () corresponds to at least a length of the connector pin (). 11100100102010. Lamp socket () for a lamp base () , in particular a pin-based lamp base () , comprising an electrically insulating housing () having a cavity () that is entirely framed by the housing () in lateral directions (x , y) ,{'b': 20', '101', '100, 'wherein the cavity () is adapted for receiving a connector casing () of the lamp base (),'}{'b': 20', '20', '30', '102', '100, 'i': 'a', 'wherein a bottom () of the cavity () comprises a receptacle () for receiving a connector pin () of the lamp base (), and'}{'b': 1', '20', '102, 'wherein a height (D) of the cavity () corresponds to at least a length of the connector pin ().'}2130202020a. Lamp socket () according to claim 1 , wherein the receptacle () is positioned at the bottom () of the cavity () and projects away from the cavity () in a vertical direction (z) claim 1 ,{'b': 30', '102', '60', '1, 'wherein the receptacle () is adapted for establishing an electrically conductive connection of the connector pin () to an electrical contact () of the lamp socket ().'}31103060. Lamp socket () according to the previous claim claim 1 , wherein the housing () entirely frames the receptacle () and the electrical contact () in the lateral directions (x claim 1 , y).411030. Lamp socket () according to the previous claim claim 1 , wherein the housing () projects beyond the receptacle () in the vertical direction (z) by at least 5 mm.51606130623062631062. Lamp socket () ...

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06-06-2019 дата публикации

LOW-PROFILE MANIPULATOR INTERFACE SYSTEM

Номер: US20190168395A1
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The present disclosure relates to a low mass system for releasably securing a robotic arm to a spacecraft and also securing various payloads to the robotic arm and to each other, permitting the robotic arm to be both moved from one location to another suitably equipped location on a spacecraft to another and to allow the free end of the robotic arm to be secured to any payload also similarly equipped such that this payload may be manipulated by the robotic arm. 1. An interface coupling system for releasably securing a selected object to a spacecraft and securing various payloads to the selected object and to each other , comprising: a first coupling located at its proximal end for structurally attaching it to the selected object,', 'electrical connections for electrically connecting it to said selected object,', 'a second coupling located at its distal end,', 'an active interface assembly latch mechanism;', 'an active interface assembly alignment mechanism;', 'a computer control system connected to said active interface assembly latch mechanism;, 'a) an active interface assembly including'} a first coupling located at its proximal end complementary to said second coupling on the active interface assembly for structurally attaching said passive interface assembly to said second coupling,', 'a second coupling located at its distal end for affixing said passive interface assembly to a desired object,', 'a passive interface assembly alignment mechanism complementary to said active interface assembly alignment mechanism;', 'passive latch features complementary to, and engageable with, said active interface assembly latch mechanism; and, 'b) a passive interface assembly including'}c) a sensor mechanism mounted and configured for sensing the forces and moments that occur during a sequence of aligning the active and passive interface assemblies together, said sensor mechanism being connected to said computer control system; andd) said computer control system being ...

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01-07-2021 дата публикации

Luminous Light Switch Assembly

Номер: US20210202188A1
Автор: Benden Eric
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A luminous light switch assembly for illuminating a light switch in a darkened room includes a wall plate that is mountable to a wall having the wall plate being aligned with a switch opening in the wall. A switch is positionable in the switch opening and the switch is wired into a light circuit for turning the light circuit on and off. Moreover, the switch has a fluorescent condition such that the switch is visible in a darkened environment. includes a wall plate that is mountable to a wall having the wall plate being aligned with a switch opening in the wall. A switch is positionable in the switch opening and the switch is wired into a light circuit for turning the light circuit on and off. Moreover, the switch has a fluorescent condition such that the switch is visible in a darkened environment. 1. A luminous light switch assembly being configured to be visible in a darkened environment for turning a light on , said assembly comprising:a wall plate being mountable to a wall having said wall plate being aligned with a switch opening in the wall; anda switch being positionable in the switch opening wherein said switch is configured to be wired into a light circuit for turning the light circuit on and off, said switch having a fluorescent condition wherein said switch is configured to be visible in a darkened environment, said switch including a toggle being positionable between an off position and an on position, said toggle being comprised of a fluorescent material wherein said toggle is configured to be visible in a darkened environment thereby facilitating a user to locate said toggle; andraised indicia positioned on a surface of said toggle, said raised indicia being shaped to form the word “ON”, said raised indicia being positioned to be exposed when said toggle is in the on position.2. The assembly according to claim 1 , wherein said wall plate has a toggle opening therein claim 1 , said wall plate having a front side and a back side claim 1 , said toggle ...

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01-07-2021 дата публикации

CONDUIT HUB ADAPTER FOR ELECTRICAL BOX

Номер: US20210203141A1
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An electrical box having an enclosure and a conduit hub adapter that is configured to engage a portion of the enclosure. The enclosure defines an opening that is configured to receive an electrical power conductor. The conduit hub adapter is movable with respect to the enclosure from a disengaged position to an engaged position. A retainer may be positioned adjacent the opening to engage the conduit hub adapter when in the engaged position and secure the conduit hub adapter to the enclosure. The conduit hub adapter may be configured for engagement with the enclosure in a single orientation. The retainer may be configured so that it may only be disengaged from the conduit hub adapter from within an interior space of the enclosure. The enclosure may have a second opening with a second conduit hub adapter configured to engage the enclosure adjacent the second opening. 1. An electrical box comprising:an enclosure defining an opening configured to receive an electrical power conductor, wherein the enclosure comprises a retainer adjacent the opening, and wherein an edge surrounding the opening includes a plurality of keyed sections that are spaced apart from each other; anda conduit hub adapter comprising a plurality of keys, wherein the plurality of keyed sections and the plurality of keys are configured so that the plurality of keys are insertable through the opening adjacent the plurality of keyed sections in a single orientation, wherein when the plurality of keys are inserted through the opening adjacent the plurality of keyed sections, the conduit hub adapter is movable with respect to the enclosure from a disengaged position, in which the retainer does not engage the conduit hub adapter, to an engaged position, in which the retainer engages the conduit hub adapter to secure the conduit hub adapter to the enclosure.2. The electrical box of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of keyed sections comprises a first keyed section and a second keyed section claim 1 , wherein ...

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18-09-2014 дата публикации

Programmable LED Night Light

Номер: US20140268882A1
Автор: Hoang Nguyen Hoan
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A programmable night light having a matrix of LEDs as its light source is provided. The present programmable LED night light comprises a panel supporting an LED matrix, a body portion, and a flexible neck extending between the panel and the body portion. The body portion further has a plug, which engages with a conventional electrical outlet, and preferably includes a motion sensor disposed on its front surface. The flexible neck of the present invention allows the orientation of the LED light source to be changed as desired by the user. Furthermore, the LED matrix is programmable via a wirelessly connected electronic device, allowing users to alter the luminosity of the LEDs, change the pattern displayed by the LED matrix, switch the device between a standard night light mode and a projection mode, and have the device respond to a variety of other inputs. 1. A programmable LED night light , comprising:a panel supporting a matrix composed of LED lights;said LED matrix generating an output comprising a pattern or an image displayed thereon;a body portion having an electrical outlet plug disposed thereon;a flexible neck having a first end and a said second, said first end connected to said panel and said second end connected to said body portion;a transceiver for wirelessly communicating with an electronic device;wherein said transceiver is able to relay inputs from said electronic device to said LED matrix to alter said LED matrix output.2. The programmable LED night light of claim 1 , further comprising:a motion sensor disposed on said body portion;wherein said motion sensor is able to communicate with and alter the output of said LED matrix.3. The programmable LED night light of claim 1 , wherein said LED lights comprise RGB LEDs.4. The programmable LED night light of claim 3 , wherein said RGB LEDs are modulated via PWM.5. The programmable LED night light of claim 1 , wherein said LED lights comprise phosphor-based LEDs.6. The programmable LED night light of claim ...

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18-09-2014 дата публикации

Customized signature night lamp

Номер: US20140268884A1
Автор: Chin-Sheng Yang
Принадлежит: Individual

A customized signature night lamp is disclosed, including: a main stand, a projection film and a shade. The projection film is disposed at upper part of the main stand and surrounds a light-emitting element disposed at the upper part of the main stand. The projection film includes customized signature pattern able for light to pass through. The shade is engaged to the upper part of the main stand and covers the projection film. The main stand is disposed with an electrical terminal for connecting power supply, and the electrical terminal is connected to the light-emitting element. When the light-emitting element projects light onto the projection film, the customized signature pattern is projected onto the shade to form a personal customized signature lamp.

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08-07-2021 дата публикации

MODULAR LAMP

Номер: US20210210916A1
Автор: QIU FENGQIANG, Zhou Wenbo
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The present invention discloses a modular lamp, including several modular units and lamp connectors, where the modular unit is a single lamp, and the lamp connector is configured to connect to the modular unit; and a male connector terminal on either side of each lamp connector is electrically plug-connected to a female connector terminal of one modular unit. In the present invention, female connector terminals connected to a power cable and a control cable are disposed on the modular unit, matched male connector terminals are disposed on the lamp connector, and the lamp connector is directly plug-connected to multiple modular units, so that the multiple modular units can be simultaneously physically and electrically connected to obtain the modular lamp. In this way, diversified lighting requirements can be met by adding different installation accessories to the modules. In addition, assembly operations can be completed by simply performing plugging and unplugging operations, without needing a professional to perform cable-connection and cable-routing between the modular units. Special scenario requirements such as good lighting effects and high ambient temperatures can be met by adjusting module power. 1. A modular lamp , comprising several modular units and lamp connectors , wherein the modular unit is a single lamp , and the lamp connector is configured to connect the modular units;the modular unit comprises a lamp housing, a power supply drive, a power cable, a control cable, female connector terminals, and an LED lamp bead plate, the power cable is connected to an external power supply, the power cable, the power supply drive, and the LED lamp bead plate are sequentially electrically connected to implement lighting, the power supply drive and the LED lamp bead plate are built in the lamp housing, a female receptacle for accommodating the female connector terminal is disposed on either side of the back of the modular unit, one female connector terminal is ...

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18-09-2014 дата публикации

Bulb socket having terminals connected to a partially stripped cord

Номер: US20140273568A1
Автор: De-Hui Lin
Принадлежит: Individual

A connection seat of bulb socket of decorative lamp string includes a main body having upper and bottom portions. The top portion includes a partition board on which an LED is seated with two terminals on opposite sides of the partition board. The bottom portion has a partition board and two stop boards having inside inclination surfaces. The terminals of the LED are arranged to extend into the bottom portion and positioned against the partition board of the bottom portion. A power cord has two conductors respectively received between the partition board and the stop boards and in engagement with the two terminals of the LED. A bottom cap is mounted to the bottom portion in such a way that two raised bars of the cap push the core conductors to securely fix the core conductors and the terminals of the LED between the partition board and the stop boards.

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18-09-2014 дата публикации

VEHICLE LAMP SOCKET ASSEMBLY

Номер: US20140273573A1
Автор: Molinaro Mark C.
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A vehicle lamp socket assembly includes a housing, a body, a sealant, and a terminal blade. The housing has a cavity and has a connector with a socket. The housing also has a pass-through spanning between the cavity and the socket. In assembly, the body is received in the housing and has a retainer that holds a vehicle lamp. The sealant is located at the pass-through and fills a section or more of the pass-through. And the terminal blade extends through the pass-through and through the sealant. 1. A vehicle lamp socket assembly , comprising:a housing having a cavity and a connector with a socket, said housing further having a pass-through spanning between said cavity and said socket;a body received in said housing, said body having at least one retainer that holds a vehicle lamp in said body;a sealant located at said pass-through and filling at least a section of said pass-through; anda terminal blade extending through said pass-through and through said sealant, wherein said sealant is embedded around said terminal blade and provides a seal at said pass-through and at said terminal blade.2. A vehicle lamp socket assembly as defined in claim 1 , further comprising a grommet located around said body and against said housing claim 1 , and comprising an electrical contact mounted in said body in contact with said terminal blade.3. A vehicle lamp assembly as defined in claim 1 , wherein said sealant is a silicone sealant.4. A vehicle lamp assembly as defined in claim 1 , wherein said sealant has a self-healing characteristic.5. A vehicle lamp assembly as defined in claim 1 , wherein said sealant is further located between an inner surface of said housing and an outer surface of said body adjacent said pass-through.6. A vehicle lamp assembly as defined in claim 1 , further comprising:a second pass-through in said housing, said second pass-through spanning between said cavity and said socket;a second sealant located at said second pass-through and filling at least a ...

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20-06-2019 дата публикации

MAGNETIC FASTENERS PROVIDING AN ELECTRICAL CONNECTION

Номер: US20190183187A1
Автор: REITER Howard J.
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An electrically conductive magnetic snap fastener for releasably coupling a first material to a second material, the fastener including a male fastening element affixable to the first material, the male fastening element including an integrally formed stud and stud flange and a female fastening element affixable to the second material, the female fastening assembly including a cover, a backplate, and a magnet disposed within a cavity defined by the cover. The male fastening element and the female fastening element being magnetically couplable to each other such that the male fastening element contacts the female fastening element to form a conductive electrical path through the male fastening element and the female fastening element when the male fastening element and the female fastening element are magnetically coupled to each other. 1. An electrically conductive magnetic snap fastener for releasably coupling a first material to a second material , the fastener comprising:a male fastening element affixable to the first material, the male fastening element being stamped or drawn from a single-piece of material and including an integrally formed stud and stud flange; anda female fastening element affixable to the second material, the female fastening assembly including a cover, a backplate, and a magnet disposed within a cavity defined by the cover,the male fastening element and the female fastening element being magnetically couplable to each other such that the male fastening element contacts the female fastening element to form a conductive electrical path through the male fastening element and the female fastening element when the male fastening element and the female fastening element are magnetically coupled to each other.2. The electrically conductive magnetic snap fastener of claim 1 , wherein the male fastening element contacts the cover of the female fastening element claim 1 , and the conductive electrical path is formed through at least the male ...

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16-07-2015 дата публикации

Retractable End-Cap For LED Tube

Номер: US20150198291A1
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Embodiments of an end-cap for an LED tube are described. In one aspect, an end-cap for an LED tube may include an end-cap housing, an elastic component, a power connector, and a movable assembly. The movable assembly may include a power pin thereon and configured to connect to an external power source. The elastic component may reside inside the end-cap housing. A first end of the movable assembly may connect to the end-cap housing. A second end of the connecting assembly opposite to the first end thereof may connect to a body of the LED tube through the power connector. The power connector may be electrically disconnected from the power pin when the end-cap housing is pressed. The power connector may be electrically connected to the power pin when the end-cap housing is not pressed. 1. An end-cap of a light-emitting diode (LED) tube , comprising:an end-cap housing;a first elastic component;a power connector; and the movable assembly comprises a power pin thereon and configured to connect to an external power source,', 'the first elastic component resides inside the end-cap housing,', 'a first end of the movable assembly connects to the end-cap housing, and', 'a second end of the movable assembly opposite to the first end thereof connects to a body of the LED tube through the power connector,', 'the power connector is electrically disconnected from the power pin when the end-cap housing is pressed, and', 'the power connector is electrically connected to the power pin when the end-cap housing is not pressed., 'a movable assembly, wherein2. The end-cap of claim 1 , wherein the power connector is retractable in a direction along a longitudinal axis of the LED tube claim 1 , and wherein a retracting range of the power connector is between 1 mm and 10 mm approximately.3. The end-cap of claim 1 , wherein when the end-cap housing is pressed claim 1 , a distance of separation between the power connector and the at least one power pin is between 2 mm and 10 mm approximately. ...

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07-07-2016 дата публикации

LIGHT BULB ADAPTER

Номер: US20160198553A1
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A light bulb adapter is disclosed. The light bulb adapter has a main housing configured to house electronic circuits for wirelessly receiving controlling commands via WiFi from a user through the use of a software application installed in a mobile device. In operation, the user unplug a light bulb from an existing lighting fixture and plugs the light bulb plug of the light bulb adapter into the lighting fixture. A light bulb is inserted to the light bulb receptacle of the light bulb adapter. The user can connect a mobile device to the light bulb adapter over a wireless local area network via an accessory protocol and control the light bulb adapter, and subsequently the light bulb connected to it, using the accessory protocol. 1. A light bulb adapter comprising:a light bulb receptacle configured to receive a light bulb;a light bulb plug configured to connect to a lighting fixture;a shell having an outer side wall, an upper wall, an inner side wall and a lower wall, the inner side wall and the lower wall are configured to surround and support the light bulb receptacle; anda base configured to engage with the perimeter region of the outer wall of the shell to form a main housing, wherein the main housing that encloses electronic circuits that are configured to wirelessly receive commands over WiFi from a mobile electronic device to control the function of the light bulb adapter.2. The light bulb adapter of claim 1 , wherein the electronic circuits comprises a MCU (microcontroller unit) module claim 1 , a WACIO/UART (wide area communications IO/universal asynchronous receiver and transmitter) module claim 1 , and a meter module.3. The light bulb adapter of claim 2 , wherein the WACIO/UART module establish connection to local area network (LAN) claim 2 , manage wireless local area network connection claim 2 , and perform security encryption.4. The light bulb adapter of claim 2 , wherein the meter module monitors and reports the amount of energy that is consumed by the ...

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12-07-2018 дата публикации

Communicating Bins with Electrically Conductive Members

Номер: US20180192807A1
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The invention is an apparatus comprising a suspendable box, especially a storage bin or appliance, with electrically conductive members mounted thereon that both suspend and supply electrical power to the box. The electrically conductive members comprise insulative housings with openings that attach to wall hooks. Both the members and the wall hooks comprise electrical conductors. When the wall hooks are fitted inside the members, the electrical conductors engage to provide electrical power to the box, simultaneously suspending the box from the wall to which the wall hooks are mounted. The power supplied to the box may power electrical features like outlets, lights, or, especially, a microcontroller with a data transceiver, which allows the box to communicate with other like boxes, robots, or central controllers. The box is ideally suited to function within an automated storage and retrieval system, and preferably has specific dimensions that allow it to do so. 1. An apparatus comprising:a suspendable box comprising:one or more electrically conductive members mounted to the suspendable box, each electrically conductive member comprising an insulative housing comprising an opening comprising a first electrical conductor that is positioned so as to engage with a second electrical conductor within a wall hook dimensioned to fit removably inside the electrically conductive member, the wall hook mounted to a wall from which the suspendable box may be removably suspended, and the wall hook coupled to a source of electrical power within the wall such that the suspendable box is provided with electrical power when the first electrical conductor and the second electrical conductor engage.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the suspendable box comprises a storage bin.3. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the suspendable box comprises an electrically powered appliance.4. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the suspendable box is one component in an automated storage and ...

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11-06-2020 дата публикации

ELECTRICAL CONNECTION BOX

Номер: US20200185182A1
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Provided is an electrical connection box in which a greater number of fuses can be inserted while suppressing an increase in size. An electrical connection box for a vehicle includes: an insertion housing that has a rectangular open port on one side and in which a plurality of rectangular insertion holes into which fuses are to be respectively inserted are provided facing the open port; a first insertion hole row in which a plurality of the insertion holes are provided side by side in a lengthwise direction of the open port, with long sides of the insertion holes adjacent to each other; and a second insertion hole row in which a plurality of the insertion holes are provided side by side in the lengthwise direction of the open port, with short sides of the insertion holes adjacent to each other. 1. An electrical connection box for a vehicle , including an insertion housing that has a rectangular open port on one side and in which a plurality of rectangular insertion holes into which fuses are to be respectively inserted are provided facing the open port , the electrical connection box comprising:a first insertion hole row in which a plurality of the insertion holes are provided side by side in a lengthwise direction of the open port, with long sides of the insertion holes adjacent to each other; anda second insertion hole row in which a plurality of the insertion holes are provided side by side in the lengthwise direction of the open port, with short sides of the insertion holes adjacent to each other.2. The electrical connection box according to claim 1 , whereina substrate arranged opposing one wall portion surrounding the open port is included outside of the insertion housing,the first insertion hole row is provided at a position close to the substrate, andthe second insertion hole row is provided at a position far from the substrate.3. The electrical connection box according to claim 2 , comprising:through holes that are provided in an opposite-side surface of ...

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11-06-2020 дата публикации

ELECTRICAL CONNECTION BOX

Номер: US20200185870A1
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Provided is an electrical connection box according to which it is possible to suppress the occurrence of mistakes in a manufacturing process, and it is possible to reliably prevent the occurrence of faulty products. The electrical connection box to be used in a vehicle includes a terminal having an inner-fitting plate portion that is fit into and held in a slit of a holding member; and multiple substrate connection portions that protrude along a surface of the inner-fitting plate portion from one side edge of the inner-fitting plate portion. The terminal has a shape that is asymmetrical in a direction in which the multiple substrate connection portions are arranged side by side. 1. An electrical connection box for a vehicle , including a terminal having: an inner-fitting plate portion that is fit into and held in a slit of a holding member; and a plurality of pin portions that protrude along a surface of the inner-fitting plate portion from one edge of the inner-fitting plate portion , wherein the terminal has a shape that is asymmetrical in a direction in which the plurality of pin portions are arranged side by side.2. The electrical connection box according to claim 1 , whereinthe inner-fitting plate portion is rectangular,on both edges adjacent to the one edge of the inner-fitting plate portion, protruding portions are respectively provided toward another edge opposing the one edge,the protruding portions have different dimensions in the direction in which the one side edge and the other side edge oppose each other, andthe holding member is provided with engagement portions that engage with the protruding portions inside of the slit.3. The electrical connection box according to claim 1 , whereinthere are two of the pin portions,one of the two pin portions is provided toward an end portion of the inner-fitting portion in the direction in which the plurality of pin portions are arranged side by side,the other of the two pin portions is provided toward the center of ...

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12-07-2018 дата публикации

Powered tree construction

Номер: US20180198245A1
Принадлежит: Polygroup Macau Ltd BVI

A power transfer system to facilitate the transfer of electrical power between tree trunk sections of an artificial tree is disclosed. The power transfer system can advantageously enable neighboring tree trunk sections to be electrically connected without the need to rotationally align the tree trunk sections. Power distribution subsystems can be disposed within the trunk sections. The power distribution subsystems can comprise a male end, a female end, or both. The male ends can have prongs and the female ends can have voids. The prongs can be inserted into the voids to electrically connect the power distribution subsystems of neighboring tree trunk sections. In some embodiments, the prongs and voids are designed so that the prongs of one power distribution subsystem can engage the voids of another power distribution subsystem without the need to rotationally align the tree trunk sections.

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30-07-2015 дата публикации

LED And/Or Laser Light Has More Than One Optics Means to Create Wider or Big Areas Image

Номер: US20150211701A1
Автор: CHIEN Tseng-Lu
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An LED or/and Laser-light for outlet plug-in power source, or interchangeable power source or USB-means power source, incorporates more than one of geometric shape optics means(es) which any one of optics means may has more than one reflective or refractive means(es) which has relative positions, distances, and/or orientations to LEDs or/and Laser-light to let plurality of light beams reflect or retro-reflective or refractive by more than one reflector or refractor means(s), so the light beam(s) of the said LED(s) or laser-light(s) will reflective or/and refractive travel or pass though the said more than one optics means(es) to create or project image, message, time, geometric art, nature scene, galaxy, milky way, sky, cloud, stars, moon, water-wave, aurora light, animal, characters, cartoon, sign, logo, commercial to surface(s) surrounding including ceiling, walls, floor and all desire areas with wider view angle image. At least one of the optics means has see-though and reflective or refraction surface(s) to permit the plurality of LED(s) or laser-light(s) light beam(s) traveling or passing through the optics means. The said each of the said Optics means has its pre-determined texture, shaped opening, windows, cutout, variable thickness incorporate with motor/movement/spin/rotating/moving parts and accessories to make all kind of optics means become moving optics means to make said above wide viewing angle image become motion/moving/variable/changing color or patterns. 1. An LED or/and Laser light device having more than one optics means to create Wider range image comprising:at least one LED or/and Laser light units;more than one of optics means has geometric shape and each has reflective or refractive properties and{'sup': 'st', 'The light beam emit from LEDs or/and Laser-light(s), Traveling or passing though the 1optics means and hit to others More than one optic-means to create a wider range or bigger size of image, message, time, geometric art, nature scene, ...

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05-08-2021 дата публикации

LOW-PROFILE MANIPULATOR INTERFACE SYSTEM

Номер: US20210237281A1
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The present disclosure relates to a low mass system for releasably securing a robotic arm to a spacecraft and also securing various payloads to the robotic arm and to each other, permitting the robotic arm to be both moved from one location to another suitably equipped location on a spacecraft to another and to allow the free end of the robotic arm to be secured to any payload also similarly equipped such that this payload may be manipulated by the robotic arm. 1. An interface coupling system for releasably securing a selected object to a spacecraft and securing various payloads to the selected object and to each other , comprising:a) a positioning mechanism having proximal and distal ends;b) a passive interface assembly attached to a spacecraft and/or a payload;c) one or more active interface assemblies attached to the proximal and/or distal ends of said positioning mechanism with each said active interface assemblies further including at least one force-moment sensor and; at least one latch mechanism; andd) a computer control system connected to said at least one force-moment sensor and said latch mechanism and being programmed with instructions to use the sensed forces and moments output from said force-moment sensor to control the motion of said positioning mechanism to align one of said active interface assemblies onto said passive interface assembly until they are sufficiently aligned to initiate a latching sequence by said latching mechanism to releasably and rigidly lock said active and passive interface assemblies together, said at least one force-moment sensor being configured and located in said one or more active interface assemblies such that upon latching of said active and passive interface assemblies together said at least one force-moment sensor is not located in a structural load path of said active and passive interface assemblies when latched together by said at least one latch mechanism.2. The interface coupling system according to claim 1 , ...

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26-07-2018 дата публикации

Adhesive tape, backlight unit and display device

Номер: US20180210289A1
Автор: Kejun SHEN

An adhesive tape, a backlight unit and a display device are provided. The adhesive tape ( 1 ) includes a plurality of nonlinear gaps ( 100 ) that separate the adhesive tape ( 1 ) into a plurality of adhesive tape bodies ( 11, 12, 2, 3, 2′, 3′, 31′, 33 ′). The backlight unit includes the adhesive tape for blocking light.

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05-08-2021 дата публикации

DOCKING STATION FOR WIRELESS SEISMIC ACQUISITION NODES

Номер: US20210239867A1
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A docking station for receiving different types of seismic nodes, the docking station including a frame; a control module attached to the frame plural docking modules attached to the frame, wherein each docking module includes plural docking bays; a monitor attached to the frame and configured to display information about the plural docking modules; and a network connection device attached to the frame and configured to provide data transfer capabilities for each docking bay of the plural docking bays. The plural docking bays are configured to accept interchangeable ports that are compatible with the different types of seismic nodes. 120-. (canceled)21. A docking station configured to receive different types of seismic nodes , the docking station comprising:a frame; anddocking modules attached to the frame, each docking module including plural docking bays, the docking bays being configured for supplying power to and transferring seismic data from a seismic node docked therein,wherein at least one of the docking modules is configured to accept interchangeable ports that include digital ports and analog ports, the analog ports and the digital ports sliding out and into one of the plural docking bays.22. The docking station of claim 21 , wherein the at least one of the docking modules has one docking bay with a digital port and one docking bay with an analog port.23. The docking station of claim 21 , wherein claim 21 , among the interchangeable ports claim 21 , a digital port and an analog port have the same cross-section claim 21 , the digital port has two pins for connecting to a digital seismic node claim 21 , and the analog port has a pin and a tubular member for connecting to an analog seismic node.24. The docking station of claim 21 , wherein a docking bay among the plural docking bays of one of the docking modules includes a receptacle having a recess claim 21 , and the recess is configured to successively accept a digital port and an analog port.25. The ...

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13-08-2015 дата публикации

Electrical and physical mounting assemblies

Номер: US20150224914A1
Принадлежит: Samson Sports LLC, X3 LLC

Electrical and physical mounting assemblies. The mounting assemblies include a male structure, a female structure, a retention structure, and a rotation control structure. The male structure has an outer surface and includes at least a first electrical contact that defines a portion of the outer surface. The female structure defines a receptacle that is sized to receive the male structure. The receptacle and the male structure are shaped to permit relative rotation therebetween about a rotational axis when the male structure is received within the receptacle. The female structure includes a second electrical contact that defines a portion of the receptacle. The first electrical contact and the second electrical contact are shaped to maintain electrical communication therebetween during the relative rotation. The retention structure is configured to selectively retain the male structure within the receptacle. The rotation control structure is configured to selectively restrict the relative rotation.

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23-10-2014 дата публикации

Light Diffraction Device

Номер: US20140313779A1
Принадлежит: LaserScapes LLC

The exemplary embodiments disclosed herein provide a light diffraction device positioned adjacent to a wall and comprising a laser and a diffractive imaging element. The diffractive imaging film having an image and positioned relative to the laser so as to create a projection of the image upon the wall. The diffractive film can also contain a series of images where the film is moved relative to the laser in order to create an animation effect upon the wall. In some embodiments, a distortion reflector may be positioned to accept the laser light exiting the diffractive imaging film and to distort the laser light to produce a desired image upon the wall. In some embodiments, additional reflectors may be used and in some further embodiments a distortion lens may be used. 1. A light diffraction device positioned adjacent to a wall and comprising:a laser; anda diffractive imaging film having an image and positioned relative to the laser so as to create a projection of the image upon the wall.2. The light diffraction device of wherein:the diffractive imaging film contains further images where movement of the diffractive imaging film causes the further images to be impacted and projected by the laser upon the wall.3. The light diffraction device of wherein:the diffractive imaging film is provided as a strip with a series of images.4. The light diffraction device of wherein:the diffractive imaging film is provided as a disc with a series of images.5. The light diffraction device of further comprising:a distortion reflector positioned to be impacted be the laser light after passing through the diffractive imaging film.6. The light diffraction device of further comprising:a light emitting diode positioned to direct light onto the projected image upon the wall.7. The light diffraction device of further comprising:a distortion compensation lens positioned between the diffractive imaging film and the wall.8. The light diffraction device of further comprising:a reflector ...

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02-07-2020 дата публикации

HOME SECURITY LIGHT BULB ADAPTER

Номер: US20200211341A1
Автор: Rossi Russell
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A home security light bulb adapter includes a bulb connector having male threads, a bulb socket having female threads, a camera, sensors, a wireless communications interface, and a processor. When the bulb connector is connected to a bulb fixture, the camera and the bulb socket are switched on when the sensors sense a motion. The processor then sends data to a remote device over a network via the wireless communications interface. 1. A home security light bulb adapter comprising:a bulb connector comprising male threads;an electrical joint housing comprising a bulb socket comprising female threads;a first ball joint connecting the bulb connector to the electrical joint housing such that the electrical joint housing is moveable along an x axis and a y axis relative to the bulb connector, wherein the bulb connector is electrically connected to the electrical joint housing;a camera electrically connected to the bulb connector;at least one sensor electrically connected to the bulb connector;a wireless communications interface electrically connected to the bulb connector; anda processor electrically connected to the bulb connector, whereinwhen the bulb connector is connected to a bulb fixture, the camera and the bulb socket are switched on when the sensors sense a motion, and the processor sends video signals to a remote device via the wireless communications interface.21. The home security light bulb adapter , further comprising a housing , wherein the sensors and the camera are coupled to the housing.32. The home security light bulb adapter , further comprising a wherein the electrical joint housing electrically connects the housing , the bulb connector , and the bulb socket.4. (canceled)51. The home security light bulb adapter , wherein the first ball joint comprises a first ball disposed within a first socket of the bulb connector and a second ball disposed within a second socket of the electrical joint housing.62. The home security light bulb adapter , wherein the ...

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