Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
362398000 | Magnetic | 23 |
20080198610 | Magnetic Light Fixture - The present invention provides a light fixture assembly. The assembly includes a light bulb socket with an opening at one end for accommodating C7/C9 light bulbs and at least one opening at the second end. The socket includes a conductor that places a light bulb into electrical contact with electrical wires inserted through the side of the socket. The assembly also includes a base attached to the second end of the socket. The base includes a wire clamp that fits through the opening in the second end of the socket and holds the electrical wires in contact with the conductor. Retaining clips on the base apply a retaining force against the socket to hold the base in place. A neodymium disc magnet is embedded in the base, thereby allowing the assembly to be mounted magnetically to metal surfaces. | 08-21-2008 |
20090010012 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS OF ATTACHING A DEOCRATIVE LIGHT MOUNTING DEVICE - A method and system of attaching a decorative light mounting structure. At least some of the illustrative embodiments are decorative light mounting devices comprising a bulb support portion having an aperture and an affixation portion coupled to the bulb support portion. The affixation portion is configured to magnetically affix the decorative light mounting structure to substantially only an upper surface of a metallic roofing material. | 01-08-2009 |
20090201685 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS OF ATTACHING A DECORATIVE LIGHT MOUNTING DEVICE - A method and system of attaching a decorative light mounting structure. At least some of the illustrative embodiments are methods comprising magnetically affixing a lower support of a light mounting structure to an upper surface of a metallic roofing material by encompassing in an aperture a head of a fastener previously coupled to the metallic roofing material, and coupling a bulb through a bulb aperture of a bulb support portion. | 08-13-2009 |
20090290363 | Correlated Magnetic Light and Method for Using the Correlated Magnetic Light - A light and method are described herein that use correlated magnets to enable at least one end to be secured and removed from the body of the light. Some examples of such a light include a scuba light, an underwater light, a flashlight, a submersible pool light, an emergency light, a floating light, an aquarium light or a vehicle light. Furthermore the force created by the correlated magnets mounted on the at least one end and the body creates a seal there between to substantially isolate the interior portion of the light from materials and/or matter in its external environment. Additional correlated magnets mounted in the body of the light enable the light to be secured to numerous second objects such as but not limited to scuba harnesses, belts, gloves or storage racks. | 11-26-2009 |
20100061111 | Modular Utility Light - A modularly constructed hand held, utility light is described and taught having a sealed electrical module and a separately attached handle module. In one embodiment. module includes two half shells that when assembled and attached to the electric module. Various embodiments of the handle module may comprise an articulation mechanism configured to allow the user to manipulate the direction of the light provided by the utility light by rotating the utility light in at least one direction. The articulation mechanism may comprise one or more of a ball and socket joint, a ratchet mechanism, or any other suitable device configured to allow a user to manipulate the direction of the light provided by the modular utility light. In another embodiment, the handle module may comprise a strap configured to facilitate cord management and/or allow a user to hang the modular utility light above a work area. | 03-11-2010 |
20100103687 | TRACK LIGHTING ASSEMBLY EMPLOYING INTERIM ASSEMBLY BETWEEN TRACK AND TRACK HEAD - A mounting system for attaching a track lighting head to a track includes an interim assembly including a track attachment device adapted to selectively attach the interim assembly to the track, a track head, and a remotely operable head attachment device for attaching the track head to the interim assembly. An attachment design of the track attachment device is different than an attachment design of the head attachment device. | 04-29-2010 |
20100124067 | CONTROL MODULE FOR A LIGHTING SYSTEM, LIGHTING SYSTEM AND LIGHT MODULE FOR A LIGHTING SYSTEM - The present invention relates to a control module ( | 05-20-2010 |
20100188862 | MAGNETICALLY MOUNTED LIGHT FOR USE IN INSPECTING STEEL BELTED TIRES - The invention includes a light assembly which is configured to magnetically mount on a steel belted tire and a method of inspecting the inside of the tire using the light assembly. | 07-29-2010 |
20100271834 | LED LIGHTING SYSTEM - A LED lighting system comprising one or more LED chips and a two part railing system. The two part railing system comprises a first rail and a second rail parallel to the first rail, wherein the first and second rails are thermally and electrically conductive, form an electric circuit with the one or more LED chips to supply power thereto, and are mechanically sturdy so as to support the one or more LED chips. The LED chip has a first connection connected electrically to the first rail, and a second connection connected electrically to the second rail. The LED chip is thermally connected to the first and second rails, such that heat dissipation and electrical connection are ensured via the mechanical connection. | 10-28-2010 |
20100290240 | Magnetic Light Fixture - The present invention provides a light fixture assembly. In one embodiment, the assembly includes a light bulb socket with an opening at one end for accommodating C7/C9 light bulbs and at least one opening at the second end. The socket includes a conductor that places a light bulb into electrical contact with electrical wires inserted through the side of the socket. The assembly also includes a base attached to the second end of the socket. The base includes a wire clamp that fits through the opening in the second end of the socket and holds the electrical wires in contact with the conductor. Retaining clips on the base apply a retaining force against the socket to hold the base in place. A strong magnet is embedded in the base, thereby allowing the assembly to be mounted magnetically to metal surfaces. | 11-18-2010 |
20110235346 | Magnetic Accessory Mounts - Apparatus for mounting accessories to guns. Some embodiments provide gun mounts each including a body and a magnet to magnetically couple the mount to the gun. The bodies are shaped and dimensioned to mechanically retain the accessories (which can be flash lights). The magnets are mechanically coupled to the bodies (and can be an integral portion thereof) and cause magnetic fields. Given the shapes and dimensions of the bodies, the positions of the magnets relative to the bodies and relative to the barrels of the guns when the bodies abut the barrels, the magnetic field strengths are within a range sufficient to releasably and magnetically couple the magnets and the barrels. In some embodiments the magnetic field strengths are sufficient to limit the ranges of motion of the mounts relative to the guns during the shock created by firing the gun. | 09-29-2011 |
20110261573 | SOLAR LIGHT HOLDER - A magnetic holder for a lamp comprising: a magnetic base, where magnetic base is capable of being mounted onto a metal surface; and a hollow cylindrical device, where the cylindrical device provides a mechanism for insertion of a solar-powered light and the cylindrical device is mounted on the base by an attachment mechanism, where the cylindrical device extends above the top surface of the magnetic base. In one particular embodiment the attachment mechanism may include a bolt and the mechanism for insertion includes a cap. The base of the magnetic holder may mount in either a horizontal or a vertical position. | 10-27-2011 |
20110286225 | LED LIGHTING DEVICE - An LED lighting device that allows easy attachment, replacement, and cleaning of a lighting apparatus, as compared to a fluorescent lamp, is provided. An LED lighting device | 11-24-2011 |
20110305028 | LIGHT SUPPORT ASSEMBLY - A light support assembly includes a circular body having a slot at one end for receiving a light string therein which is secured by a cap at the one end. A magnet is mounted in a cavity at an opposite end of the body. An applicator holds the body during mounting of the light support assembly to a building or other structure. | 12-15-2011 |
20120014120 | Lighting appliance - A lighting apparatus having a base support member defining an inner cavity portion and configured to have an outer multi-dimensional quadric surface. A mounting member is magnetically coupled to the base support member, the mounting member being configured and operative to be movable about an outer surface of the base support member. A lighting appliance is configured to mount a lighting element wherein the lighting appliance is magnetically coupled to the mounting member, the lighting appliance is further configured and operative to be movably positionable about the magnetic mount member. | 01-19-2012 |
20120087141 | Trouble light advanced - The trouble light simply incorporates a magnet on the rear of a standard trouble light | 04-12-2012 |
20120113657 | Lighting Device - To provide a lighting device where a light-emitting body including light-emitting elements whose light-emitting regions are spread out in a plane or light-emitting elements in which a plurality of light-emitting regions are arranged in a plane can be exchanged easily. To provide a lighting device in which a terminal of the light-emitting body can be electrically connected to a contact of a mounting portion easily. A light-emitting body including light-emitting elements whose light-emitting regions are spread out in a plane or light-emitting elements in which a plurality of light-emitting regions are arranged in a plane may be fixed by a magnetic force so that a terminal of the light-emitting body is in contact with the contact of the mounting portion. | 05-10-2012 |
20130010482 | ORGANIC LIGHT EMITTING DIODE LIGHTING APPARATUS - An organic light emitting diode (OLED) lighting apparatus includes an OLED lighting module, and a socket board for mounting the OLED lighting module, wherein the OLED lighting module includes a substrate body including an emission region and a sealing region surrounding the emission region, an OLED on the substrate body, a sealant on the sealing region of the substrate body, and including a conductive member electrically coupled to the OLED, a printed circuit board (PCB) bonded to the substrate body by the sealant for sealing and covering the OLED, and including external input terminals electrically coupled to the conductive member, and an affixing unit on the external input terminals, and wherein the socket board has a supporting unit coupled to the affixing unit for attaching the OLED lighting module thereto. | 01-10-2013 |
20130044501 | MODULAR LIGHTING SYSTEM AND METHOD EMPLOYING LOOSELY CONSTRAINED MAGNETIC STRUCTURES - A lighting system including modules containing LEDs or other electroluminescent devices and loosely constrained magnetic structures at least partially contained within cavities in the module substrate that are connected to fixtures under magnetic force. The loosely constrained magnetic structures accommodate mechanical variations in the system and provide a method to connect modules mechanically, electrically and thermally to different fixtures or positions in fixtures without tools. The relatively short distance separating magnetic structures provides high connection forces with the use of relatively small magnets. Magnets and electrical contacts are not located directly between the LED subassembly and the fixture, which provides higher thermal conductivity pathways to remove heat from the LEDs. Biasing members may be used to increase thermal contact. Magnetic structures may, but are not required, to conduct electricity. Fixtures that attach to modules include rails, sockets, heat sinks and two-dimensional structures with recessed electrodes for improved electrical safety. | 02-21-2013 |
20130128597 | MAGNETIC RETAINER WITH ILLUMINATION DEVICE - A magnetic retainer includes a body, a magnetic member, a plate and a light unit. The body has a space for receiving objects and the magnetic member is connected to the bottom of the body to attract the objects. The plate has a concaved portion for receiving the objects and is rotatably connected to the body. When the light unit is rotated to a first position relative to the plate, the light emitting member faces outside of the plate. When the light unit is rotated to a second position relative to the plate, the light emitting member faces the concaved portion of the plate. | 05-23-2013 |
20140153265 | MODULAR LIGHTING SYSTEM AND METHOD EMPLOYING LOOSELY CONSTRAINED MAGNETIC STRUCTURES - A lighting system including modules containing LEDs or other electroluminescent devices and loosely constrained magnetic structures at least partially contained within cavities in the module substrate that are connected to fixtures under magnetic force. The loosely constrained magnetic structures accommodate mechanical variations in the system and provide a method to connect modules mechanically, electrically and thermally to different fixtures or positions in fixtures without tools. The relatively short distance separating magnetic structures provides high connection forces with the use of relatively small magnets. Magnets and electrical contacts are not located directly between the LED subassembly and the fixture, which provides higher thermal conductivity pathways to remove heat from the LEDs. Biasing members may be used to increase thermal contact. Magnetic structures may, but are not required, to conduct electricity. Fixtures that attach to modules include rails, sockets, heat sinks and two-dimensional structures with recessed electrodes for improved electrical safety. | 06-05-2014 |
20140334166 | MAGNETIC PIVOT CONNECTOR STRUCTURE FOR LAMP - A magnetic pivot connector structure is provided. The structure comprises a magnetic socket and a magnetic plug. The magnetic socket includes negative and positive grooves at the center. A magnet is disposed on one side of the positive and negative grooves. The positive and negative grooves are connected electrically to a first member. The magnetic plug comprises positive and negative shafts disposed aside. An iron member is disposed on one side of the positive and negative shafts. The positive and negative shafts are connected electrically to a second member. When the magnetic plug is connected electrically to the magnetic socket. The magnet attracts the iron member, which connects electrically the first and second members. Then the positive shaft is used as the axle center and the negative shaft rotates around the negative groove. Thereby, the first and second members are connected pivotally and rotate with respect to each other. | 11-13-2014 |
20150109804 | APPARATUSES AND METHODS FOR INSTALLING LIGHT MODULES - Apparatuses and methods for installing light modules are described. One such apparatus includes a light emitting diode (LED) module including one or more LEDs, a printed circuit board (PCB), and a connector. The apparatus further includes a holder for retaining the LED module and a magnet attached to the lower surface of the holder. The apparatus may then be attached to a surface by the magnet. | 04-23-2015 |