The invention described herein is directed to different embodiments of a low profile lighting unit (300) that in some embodiments is adapted to conform to the shape of the mounting surface and/or adapted to be adjustable so as to be arranged in different configurations to accommodate various lighting applications.
A lighting system (100) comprising a light box housing (102), a plurality of lighting units (110) including a housing, a plurality of light emitting elements mounted on a PCB within the housing. The lighting units (110) can also be interconnected in a daisy-chain configuration on at least one carrier (112), such that the lighting units (110) form an array of lighting units. The array of lighting units adapted to be mounted within the light box housing (102), wherein the light box housing (102) comprises one or more arrays of lighting units.
A channel letter lighting system comprising a channel letter housing including a light transmissive face, a rear wall and at least one trim cap adapted to receive the light transmissive face and rear wall. A plurality of light emitting units within the channel letter housing and at least one optical element proximate the plurality of light emitting units, wherein the at least one optical element is configured to direct light emitted from the plurality of light emitting units in a direction away from the face and towards the rear wall or the opposing trim cap. The channel letter lighting system arranged to provide low profile channel letters.
A lighting system (100) comprising a light box housing (102), a plurality of lighting units (110) including a housing, a plurality of light emitting elements mounted on a PCB within the housing. The lighting units (110) can also be interconnected in a daisy-chain configuration on at least one carrier (112), such that the lighting units (110) form an array of lighting units. The array of lighting units adapted to be mounted within the light box housing (102), wherein the light box housing (102) comprises one or more arrays of lighting units (110).
A lighting system (10) comprising a light box housing (11), a plurality of lighting units (12) including a housing (24), a plurality of light emitting elements (18, 19, 20) mounted on a PCB (22) within the housing (24), and an optical element (70) mounted on top of the housing and covering the light emitting elements (18, 19, 20). The light emitting elements (18, 19, 20) are arranged on an angled surface, inclined with respect to the base of the housing, such that the light emitting elements (18, 19, 20) emit light in a sideways direction from the lighting units. The lighting units (12) can also be interconnected in a daisy-chain configuration, such that the lighting units (12) form a row of lighting units. The row of lighting units (12) is adapted to be mounted within the light box housing (11), wherein the light box housing (11) comprises one or more rows of lighting units (12).
F21V 17/00 - Fastening of component parts of lighting devices, e.g. shades, globes, refractors, reflectors, filters, screens, grids or protective cages
F21V 23/00 - Arrangement of electric circuit elements in or on lighting devices
F21Y 101/02 - Miniature, e.g. light emitting diodes (LED)
F21Y 103/00 - Elongate light sources, e.g. fluorescent tubes
G09F 13/22 - Illuminated signs; Luminous advertising with luminescent surfaces or parts electroluminescent
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CHANNEL LETTER LIGHTING SYSTEM USING HIGH OUTPUT WHITE LIGHT EMITTING DIODES
A channel letter lighting system comprising a plurality of lighting units (72) that are interconnected by a conductor (14, 16). Each of the units is coupled to the conductor such that an electrical signal applied to the conductor causes the lighting units to emit light. The length of the conductor (14, 16) between said units is adjustable to vary the distance between adjacent ones of the lighting units (72). In other embodiment the lighting units comprise a plurality of emitters. A conductor is included for carrying an electrical signal with the lighting units connected to and interconnected by a conductor. An electrical signal applied to the conductor causes the emitters emit light.
The invention described herein is directed to different embodiments of a low profile lighting unit that in some embodiments is adapted to conform to the shape of the mounting surface and/or adapted to be adjustable so as to be arranged in different configurations to accommodate various lighting applications.
The invention described herein is directed to different embodiments of a bi-pin dongle (10) 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.
An attachment device 10 comprising a bolt 12, a toggle 20 adapted to receive the bolt 12 and a nut 18, wherein the nut 18 is received by the toggle 20 and adapted to exert a force on the toggle 20 in order to mount an external device to a pole or similar structure. The toggle 20 is configured such that gravitational force properly aligns the toggle 20 during installation. The bolt 12, toggle 20 and nut 18 are arranged to form a structural connection that supports the load of the mounted device as well as external and/or environmental forces which may be exerted upon the structural connection.
F16B 13/08 - Dowels or other devices fastened in walls or the like by inserting them in holes made therein for that purpose with parts gripping in the hole or behind the reverse side of the wall after inserting from the front with separate gripping parts moved into their final position in relation to the body of the device without further manual operation
A lighting system (10) comprising a system housing (12), a plurality of lighting units (20) and first and second conductors (28,30) electrical¬ ly connected to said plurality of lighting units (20). The lighting units (20) comprising a housing (22) including a top portion (24) and a bot¬ tom portion (26), a plurality of light emitting elements (33, 34, 25) on a printed circuit board (PCB) within said housing (22). The top portion (24) and bottom portion (26) adapted to be coupled together to form the housing (22) and form a seal to protect the components within the housing (22). The top portion (24) further configured to comprise light altering characteristics so as to direct and shape emitted light from the plurality of light emitting elements (33, 34, 35).
A lighting system (10) comprising a light box housing (11), a plurality of lighting units (12) including a housing, a plurality of light emitting elements mounted on a PCB within the housing. The light emitting elements arranged on an angled surface such that the light emitting elements emit light in a sideways direction from the lighting units (12). The lighting units can also be interconnected in a daisy-chain configuration, such that the lighting units (12) form a row of lighting units. The row of lighting units adapted to be mounted within the light box housing (11), wherein the light box housing (11) comprises one or more rows of lighting units.
F21V 3/04 - Globes; Bowls; Cover glasses characterised by materials, surface treatments or coatings
F21V 21/08 - Devices for easy attachment to a desired place
G09F 9/33 - Indicating arrangements for variable information in which the information is built-up on a support by selection or combination of individual elements in which the desired character or characters are formed by combining individual elements being semiconductor devices, e.g. diodes
F21Y 101/02 - Miniature, e.g. light emitting diodes (LED)
F21S 4/00 - Lighting devices or systems using a string or strip of light sources
F21K 99/00 - Subject matter not provided for in other groups of this subclass
A lighting assembly (10 ) comprising a housing (12) including a front surface (14) and a back surface (16), a plurality of light emitting elements (23, 25, 27) on a printed circuit board (PCB) (22) within said housing, and a reflector (28) proximate the light emitting elements. The reflector comprises a plurality of reflective cups (29), wherein each reflective cup is configured to receive a respective light emitting element. The reflector is adapted to reflect light emitted from the plurality of light emitting elements in accordance with a desired light distribution pattern.
The present invention generally provides a power control unit adapted to provide adjustable levels of a controlled output power signal, such as but not limited to a pulse width modulated signal or a serial binary signal. One embodiment of a power control unit according to the present invention comprises a housing holding internal electronic components. This housing further comprises input and output wiring extending out of the housing and internally connected to the electronic components. The electronic components further comprise circuitry capable of providing at least 2 levels of the controlled output power signal. The present invention also includes lighting systems incorporating a power control unit according to the invention.
The present invention provides various embodiments for apparatuses and methods of manufacturing low profile housings for electronic and/or optoelectronic devices. Some embodiments provide low profile housings (10) with a hollow casing (12) comprising a first surface (14), second surface (16), and at least one lateral side surface (18a, b). The housing is substantially light-diffusive. At least one cap is provided for sealing an end of the casing, with the at least one cap being sized to account for variations in the casing. At least one light emitting device, such as an LED, may be mounted within the casing. A mounting means may be included for mounting the housing. In another embodiment, a low profile housing (120) with a first casing (134) and second casing (122) surrounding a majority of the first casing may be provided. At least one light emitting device (144), such as a double-sided printed circuit board with a plurality of LEDs, may be provided in the first casing. One or more end caps (146,152) may be provided for sealing both the first (134) and second (122) casings while providing a ventilation feature to allow for pressure equalization. Two different wavelengths of light may be emitted from either side of the housing.
The present embodiments provide channel letter lighting devices and/or systems. A lighting unit (142), comprising: a housing (138); a printed circuit board (PCB) (134) mounted within the housing and having a plurality light emitting elements on the PCB which emit light when an electrical signal is applied to the light emitters; and a plurality of reflectors, each of which comprised of an at least one partial parabola which reflects light substantially away from the housing, the plurality of reflectors over the PCB and the light emitters such that each of the light emitters is surrounded by at least one of the plurality of reflectors.
The present embodiments provide channel letter lighting devices and/or systems (10). A lighting system (10), comprising: a plurality of electrically connected lighting units (12), comprising conductors to provide an electrical signal to each of said units, each of which comprises: a housing (24); a printed circuit board (PCB) (22) mounted within said housing and having a plurality of light emitting elements (18, 19, 20), the electrical signal applied to said light emitting elements causing them to emit light substantially away from said housing, said PCB (22) conducting and dissipating heat from said light emitting elements, further comprising a sealant (36) within said housing filling cavities around said light emitting elements (18, 19, 20) and the cavity around said PC
The present embodiments provide channel letter lighting devices and/or systems. A lighting system (10), comprising a plurality of electrically connected lighting units (12), comprising conductors (14, 16) to provide an electrical signal to each of the units. Each of the lighting units comprise a housing, a printed circuit board (PCB) (22) mounted within the housing (24) and having a plurality of tabs (60) and a plurality light emitting elements (18, 19, 20) on the tabs. The tabs are angled in relation of the remainder of the PCB or housing. The electrical signal applied to the light emitting elements causes them to emit light substantially away from said housing. The lighting system further comprises a sealant (36) within the housing filling cavities around the light emitting elements and the cavity around said PCB and a mounting mechanism for mounting the unit to a structure.
Lighting systems wherein the lighting effects can be customized by the user to include different colors or different color changing effects. The lighting systems are arranged to be used with different emitters, including but not limited to solid state emitters such as light emitting diodes (LEDs), wherein the LEDs can be divided into zones. The lighting produced in each of those zones can be customized to be a unique color of light or to change colors in a particular way. The lighting system also allows for the different zones to be programmed to cooperate, such as allowing for particular colors of light to flow from one zone to another. Other lighting characteristics can also be controlled, including but not limited to color intensity, speed of color changing or the different colors included in the sequence of color changing.
The present invention provides various embodiments for apparatuses, systems, and methods for lighting devices used in shelving, displays, and the like. Some embodiments provide lighting devices (10) comprising elongated extrusions (12) with a first surface (14) and a second surface (16) proximate the first surface (12). The second surface (16) may be reflective. One or more light emitting devices (22) may be mounted at the first surface (14) of the extrusion (12). The first surface (14) is angled with respect to the second surface (16) such that at least a portion of the light emitted from the light emitting devices (22) will be reflected from the second surface (16). A protective and possibly light diffusive lens may be provided between the first and second surfaces (14,16). In other embodiments, lighting systems may be provided with a plurality of lighting devices (10) as described above. One or more power transfer devices may be provided to connect the lighting devices (10), and at least one power supply may be provided. Additionally, dimmer devices with integrated sensors may be included to dim the lighting devices (10).
F21S 4/00 - Lighting devices or systems using a string or strip of light sources
F21V 15/01 - Housings, e.g. material or assembling of housing parts
F21V 15/015 - Devices for covering joints between adjacent lighting devices; End coverings
F21V 21/005 - Supporting, suspending, or attaching arrangements for lighting devices; Hand grips for several lighting devices in an end-to-end arrangement, i.e. light tracks
The present invention provides various embodiments for apparatuses and methods of manufacturing low profile housings for electronic and/or optoelectronic devices. Some embodiments provide low profile housings with a hollow casing comprising a first surface, second surface, and at least one lateral side surface. The housing is substantially light- diffusive. At least one cap (78) is provided for sealing an end of the casing (12), with the at least one cap being sized to account for variations in the casing. At least one light emitting device (188), such as an LED, may be mounted within the casing. A mounting means may be included for mounting the housing. In another embodiment, a low profile housing with a first casing and second casing surrounding a majority of the first casing may be provided. At least one light emitting device, such as a double-sided printed circuit board with a plurality of LEDs, may be provided in the first casing. One or more end caps may be provided for sealing both the first and second casings. Two different wavelengths of light may be emitted from either side of the housing.
In an LED strip, a retained and a removable circuit connect together to form a closed circuit. A switching mechanism is connected between the retained and removable circuits and to a circuit break load. Upon disconnection of the circuit break load and/or the removable circuit, the switching mechanism automatically switches from an open circuit to a closed circuit to form a closed circuit with the retained circuit.
A channel letter lighting system (10) comprising a plurality of lighting units (12) that are interconnected by a conductor (14,16). Each of the units is coupled to the conductor such that an electrical signal applied to the conductor causes the lighting units to emit light. The length of the conductor between said units is adjustable to vary the distance between adjacent ones of the lighting units. In other embodiment the lighting units comprise a plurality of emitters (18,20). A conductor is included for carrying an electrical signal with the lighting units connected to and interconnected by a conductor. An electrical signal applied to the conductor causes the emitters emit light. The lighting units are separable into sections each of which comprise at least one of the plurality of emitters and each of which remains connected to the conductor. The length of the conductor between the sections can be adjustable to vary the distance between adjacent ones of the sections.
F21V 21/005 - Supporting, suspending, or attaching arrangements for lighting devices; Hand grips for several lighting devices in an end-to-end arrangement, i.e. light tracks
G09F 13/04 - Signs, boards, or panels, illuminated from behind the insignia
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