Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
362192000 | Generator power source | 25 |
20080225517 | Showerhead with Turbine Driven Light Source - A showerhead and fluid-driven lighting system is described herein. The showerhead has a hollow body configured to receive incoming fluid and a fluid distribution element configured to release outgoing fluid from the hollow body. The fluid driven turbine unit is configured to receive incoming fluid and release outgoing fluid to the showerhead, and one or more lights are electrically connected to the fluid driven power supply. The illumination of the water droplets and/or the translucent showerhead body by the lights creates a pleasant showering experience for the user. | 09-18-2008 |
20090231839 | SUPPLEMENTARY POWER SUPPLY FOR PORTABLE ELECTRICAL DEVICES - A supplementary power supply and method for powering a portable electrical device such as a flashlight having a positive terminal and a negative terminal and battery compartment adapted to receive a standard battery therein. The supply comprises a cap adapted for installation on the battery compartment, an electrical circuit comprising a generator and a positive output and a negative output, and an actuator in mechanical communication with the generator and capable of actuation when the power supply is within the compartment and the cap is installed on the compartment, wherein the electrical circuit is sized and shaped to be received within the battery compartment and interconnect the positive output with the positive terminal and the negative output with the negative terminal, and actuation of the actuator operates the generator to provide an electrical current between the positive output and the negative output. There is also disclosed a kit comprising a plurality of replacement caps. | 09-17-2009 |
20090244890 | Wind Powered Device - A turbine generator having one or more wind turbines for generating energy and a series of plates located above and below each turbine for focusing and converging the wind inwardly. The plates are aerodynamically-designed to converge the wind onto the turbine and provide a strong wind current. The turbine generator is incorporated into a light fixture to provide self-sustaining light energy. Solar panels may be provided in conjunction with the turbine generator to provide an additional source of energy. | 10-01-2009 |
20090262524 | OUTDOOR LIGHTING DEVICE - An outdoor lighting device includes a printed circuit board having a first surface and an opposite second surface; a plurality of light emitting diodes mounted on the first surface of the printed circuit board; and an electric power supply system. The electric power supply system includes a fan having a plurality of blades, and an electric power generator. The fan is arranged over the second surface of the printed circuit board. The electric power generator is mechanically connected to the fan and configured for converting rotation of the fan into electric power for the light emitting diodes. The blades dissipate heat generated by the light emitting diodes in rotation. | 10-22-2009 |
20090262525 | STREET LAMP SYSTEM - A street lamp system includes a hollow lamp post, an illumination device, a generator, a wind turbine, a connecting shaft and a plurality of fan blades. The lamp post defines an air flowing channel therein. The illumination device includes a solid-state light source and a heat dissipation device disposed in the channel. The connecting shaft is mechanically coupled to the wind turbine and the generator. The wind turbine, cooperated with the generator, converts wind energy into electric energy and supplies electric energy to the solid-state light source. The fan blades is configured for directing flowing of the air in the channel from the air inlet to the air outlet. | 10-22-2009 |
20090268441 | LIGHT EMITTING DIODE ILLUMINATION DEVICE - The disclosure provides a light emitting diode illumination device comprising a plurality of light emitting diodes, a holder, a first circuit board provided on the holder, a rechargeable battery, a generator, a turbine and a solar cell panel. The first circuit board has a first surface on which the plurality of light emitting diodes is installed and is electrically connected to the first circuit board. The rechargeable battery is electrically connected to the first circuit board to provide power to the plurality of light emitting diodes. The solar cell panel is electrically connected to the rechargeable battery to convert solar energy into electrical power, and the turbine is mechanically coupled to the generator to convert wind energy into electrical power, and charge the rechargeable battery. | 10-29-2009 |
20100002423 | ADJUSTABLE FLUID-DRIVEN ILLUMINATION DEVICES - An adjustable fluid-driven illumination device. At least one light-emitting element is connected to a nozzle. A grip is connected to the nozzle. A turbine generator moves between the nozzle and the grip and is electrically connected to the light-emitting element. The turbine generator includes at least one rotating blade. When moving into the nozzle to enable the rotating blade to rotate by impact of a fluid flowing through the nozzle, the turbine generator generates electric power, driving the light-emitting element to irradiate. When the turbine generator moves into the grip, the rotating blade is not subjected to the impact of the fluid flowing through the nozzle, stopping the turbine generator from generating the electric power. | 01-07-2010 |
20100073921 | Illuminating Device Which Accesses Natural Energy - An illuminating device which accesses natural energy is an independent cylindrical unit, an interior is provided with a once-through passage to absorb solar thermal radiation wave which then operates on air molecules inside the once-through passage to increase an ionization speed, so as to form resultant force. The resultant force is then converted into mechanical energy which operates a suspended air screw to rotate, so as to drive a magneto generator to convert into an electric current which is used for illuminating through an access control | 03-25-2010 |
20100073922 | Convertible light device - A light device includes a reflector disposed in a housing, a frame attached to an upper portion of the housing and having an axle extended into a notch of the frame, and having one or more projections extended from the axle, a carrier includes a protrusion rotatably secured to the frame with the axle and includes a number of depressions for engaging with the projection of the axle and for anchoring the carrier to the frame at selected angular positions, and the carrier includes a curved opening for rotatably attaching a spherical casing, a circuit board is disposed in the casing and includes a light member, the casing and the light member are rotatable relative to the housing and the frame and the carrier. | 03-25-2010 |
20100220468 | DYNAMO LIGHT - A retractable leash light has a light housing; and a handle formed on the light housing for handgrip. The light has an LED element and a switch. The light is connected to an electric circuit. A crank mechanism is mounted on the light housing, and the crank mechanism has a knob pivotally mounted to a crank arm of the crank mechanism. The crank mechanism also has a crank wheel mechanically connected to the crank arm of the crank mechanism. A generator is connected to the crank wheel. Rotation of the crank wheel powers the generator to generate electricity output from the generator. The generator is connected to the electric circuit for powering the electric circuit. A leash is mounted on a leash spool. The leash spool is mounted within the light housing. The leash is retractable into the light housing and extendable from the light housing. | 09-02-2010 |
20100284178 | Magnetic tire light system - A lighting system for providing motorists the necessary light for nighttime and low light conditions and vehicle breakdowns is provided. The lighting system comprises an outer housing having a base surface. A light source extends from the outer housing with the light source selectively providing light. A power source powers the light source and an activation mechanism activates the light source. A magnet is secured to the base surface of the outer housing, with the magnet being positioned substantially opposite the light source wherein the outer housing is releasably securable to a metal surface at any angle allowing the light source to be directed in any desired direction. | 11-11-2010 |
20100328934 | Self-Powered Luminant Banner - A self-powered luminant banner is provided, including at least a brace, at least a blade, and a controller. The blade is attached to the brace with at least one side. The blade further includes at least an embedded piezoelectric transducer and at least a luminous element attached to the blade. The piezoelectric transducer embedded in the blade has related circuitry for electrically connecting to the controller so that the controller can power the luminous element and control the luminance of luminous element or store the excessive power. When the banner of the present invention is deformed or vibrates due to the airflow, the embedded transducer will transforms the mechanical energy into electrical energy to power the luminous element. In comparison with the conventional banner that requires extra lights connected to a power cable, the self-powered luminant banner of the present invention is both convenient to use and cost-effective, as well as provides safer application. | 12-30-2010 |
20110122610 | Lighting assembly With Air Cooling - A lighting device ( | 05-26-2011 |
20120026727 | MODULAR ILLUMINATION DEVICE WITH PEDAL GENERATOR - An illumination device of the present invention is used for illuminating an environment, such as a house, a class room, and the like, wherein electricity is in high demand and not affordable to some extent The illumination device includes at least two units Each unit presents a male connector and a female connector to mate with one another as more light is required and disassembled from one another to reduce illumination of the environment A bracket connected to each unit is movable about the unit for placing the unit on a surface, such as a floor, a wall, or a ceiling and for positioning the unit relative the environment to be illuminated A pedal generator capable of attaching and simultaneously charging multiple battery-containing units makes the illumination device useful in areas where electricity is scarce The illumination device is cost effective and easy to manufacture, transport, and assemble. | 02-02-2012 |
20120287615 | Temporary and / or emergency lighting system with inflatable bearing structure - In order to provide a temporary lighting solution in extreme weather or lighting conditions, this application has been conceived. A set of blowers will continuously operate to inflate a long cylindrical tube in which a light has been placed to illuminate a designated area. Because the unit may be used outdoors a stabilizing rod has been placed in the event of a sudden loss of power to prevent the tube from deflating rapidly and descending rapidly to the ground level and causing possible injury to persons on the ground or the light itself. Because this device may be used in extremely windy conditions, a plurality of outriggers will attach to the frame and extend outward to stabilize the device, when needed. Because the blowers will operate continuously and thereby produce noise a plurality of noise abatement containers are placed around the blowers to help lessen the noise level. | 11-15-2012 |
20120327645 | FLOOD LAMP WITH IMPROVED ANGULAR LIGHTING UNIFORMITY - In an aspect, in general, a lighting fixture includes a plurality of light sources, each light source including an array of light emitting diodes and a reflective surface. The reflective surface of each of the light sources is configured to reflect at least a portion of near field light produced by the other light sources into the far field. | 12-27-2012 |
20130033856 | Manually powerable portable electric device - A manually powered hand held electrical device such as a flashlight is provided. The device has an elongate housing, a power-requiring functional element, a hinge element at the back of the housing, and a crank arm having an end rotatably attached to the hinge. The hinge allows the crank arm to rotate within an arc of 270 degrees between a resting position and an operating position. The arc is within a plane that includes the longitudinal axis of the housing. In the resting position, the crank arm is parallel to the housing; in the operating position, it is orthogonal thereto. The hinge is rotatable about the longitudinal axis of the housing, and consequently so too is crank arm. The hinge is connectable to a generator; rotation of the hinge element powers the generator, and the generator provides power to the power-requiring functional element such as a light-emitting element. | 02-07-2013 |
20130229792 | Lighting Installation and Method for Using the Same - The engineering solution relates to means for lighting a territory, mainly under emergency conditions. The solution allows for improving reliability and stability of a lighting installation, and convenience of carrying thereof and providing protection thereof during transportation. The lighting installation includes a base with supports, an inflatable shell secured to the base, and at least one electric lamp positioned inside the shell. The inner cavity of the shell is in communication with an air blower installed in the base. Each support has at least one hinge enabling turning the support and means for fixing the support. The solution contemplates a method for using the lighting installation, including mounting the installation on a power unit, before transforming thereof from a transportation position into an operative position. The place of power unit is adjusted to evenly distribute the installation's weight, the shell is inflated, the installation is secured to the power unit. | 09-05-2013 |
20130229793 | LIGHTING APPARATUS - What is specified is: a lighting apparatus, with a piezoelectric transformer ( | 09-05-2013 |
20130235567 | WIND-POWERED LIGHT-EMITTING DIODE LAMP - A wind-powered lamp includes lower and upper covers confining a space and having inlet and outlet holes, a reflective casing disposed in the space to extend outward from the inlet hole in the lower cover, a lamp plate affixed to the reflective casing, a fixing frame, a power generating motor, a rotor and a storage battery. The upper and lower covers respectively have an open end defining inlet and out holes, an inner sidewall extending inwardly from the open end. The motor fixing frame has engaging ribs engaging with slots formed on inner side wall to affix the motor fixing frame. The power generating motor is affixed within the fixing frame such that a motor shaft passes through a shaft hole in the fixing frame to connect with the rotor. The power generating motor, the storage battery and the lamp plate are serially and electrically connected to one another. | 09-12-2013 |
20130271969 | APPARATUS FOR PROVIDING LIGHTING TO A WATER FOUNTAIN WITH NO EXTERNAL POWER SOURCE - An apparatus for providing instant lighting to a fountain nozzle without using an external power source, where the apparatus includes a generator that generates an AC voltage from the rotation of an impeller being impacted by the flow of water through the fountain water supply source. The generated voltage is rectified and powers an array of LED bulbs where the bulbs are lighted in sequence by way of a controller circuit. | 10-17-2013 |
20130286642 | Systems and Methods for Generating a Flickering Flame Effect in an Electric Candle - Systems and methods are described for generating chaotic movement in a movable flame element of an electric light. A signal generator can cause a drive mechanism of the electric light to provide kinetic motion to the flame element via a magnetic field, air pressure or otherwise. | 10-31-2013 |
20160033095 | Stackable Tower Trailer - A portable tower trailer having a light tower housing constructed to allow for both stacking and nesting which is beneficial in both storage and shipping of light towers is disclosed. The portable tower trailer employs a frame having a hinged axle that allows the wheels to operate in a conventional manner. The hinged axle further allows the wheels to be rotated upward allowing the frame to rest flush on the ground or stacked upon a similar shaped portable tower. The stackable light tower is constructed having a base employing an engine system and a fuel tank; and a mast pivotally coupled to the base and movable between a storage configuration and a positioning configuration. The storage configuration is when the mast is folded over an upper surface of the base whereby an additional light tower base or tower trailer may be placed or stacked over the top of the first light tower base. | 02-04-2016 |
20160201860 | Self-powered wearable luminous device | 07-14-2016 |
362193000 | Friction driven generator | 1 |
20120162973 | Hybrid hydro-electric shower light - A shower LED lighting system is disclosed consisting of a generator that provides electrical energy to a rechargeable battery. Said battery powers a LED light bulb using an energy conservation approach. In bright lighting condition from natural sunlight, a light sensor detects this condition, and uses the generator to recharge a battery for later use. During dim or poor light condition, the recharged battery provides electricity to the LED light bulb in a shower stall environment. Various embodiments of the invention can be realized; for example a newly designed showerhead as a entity that exist between a shower head and a water outlet pipe system. | 06-28-2012 |