24th week of 2015 patent applcation highlights part 29 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20150159751 | MOTOR DRIVEN TRANSFER CASE WITH CONCENTRIC ACTUATION - A transfer case ( | 2015-06-11 |
20150159752 | DEVICE FOR ACTUATING A LOCKING MECHANISM - A device for actuating a locking mechanism, in particular for actuating a parking lock of a vehicle having an automatic transmission. The device comprises a piston which axially moves, a retaining device which is self-activating when the piston is in an axial position in which the locking mechanism is open to hold the piston in the axial position in which the locking mechanism is open, and an actuating device for actuating a release element, which deactivates the retaining device. To hold the piston in an axial position in which the locking mechanism is closed, the retaining device is self-activating, and can be deactivated to enable the piston to move, starting from the axial position in which the locking mechanism is closed, to the axial position in which the locking mechanism is open. | 2015-06-11 |
20150159753 | CYLINDER BULKHEAD HOLDER - The invention relates to an operating cylinder which includes a cylinder liner having one or more annular grooves incorporated into it, corresponding retainer rings or retainer ring segments fitting into said grooves and resting against the bulkheads or being forced against the cylinder liner or against the retainer rings or the retainer ring segments by means of the shaft nut owing to the beveled or fluted section. Means prevent any additional axial displacement of the bulkheads. | 2015-06-11 |
20150159754 | EXPANDABLE BAFFLE/SEAL WITH PATTERN OF PROJECTIONS AND VOIDS - A generally planar baffle is disclosed. The baffle has an expandable layer coupled to an adhesive layer. The expandable layer has on its external surface a pattern of projections and a pattern of voids relative to the projections, such that the projections define a first thickness of the expandable layer and the voids define a second thickness of the expandable layer, wherein the first thickness is greater than the second thickness. | 2015-06-11 |
20150159755 | JACKETED RESILIENT METAL SEAL - A resilient metal seal that includes a PTFE jacket or liner capable of improving the sealing performance of the resilient metal seal and providing a near chemically inert surface to protect the seal from coming into contact with potentially damaging media is provided. In some embodiments, the resilient metal seal is an E-, U-, C-, or V-shaped resilient metal seal. A jacket made of PTFE or similar material can be included on the interior or exterior surface of the resilient metal seal. The jacket can include a locking feature to prevent against the jacket becoming dislodged from the resilient metal seal. | 2015-06-11 |
20150159756 | FLEXIBLE STUFFING BOX PACKING ASSEMBLY - A flexible stuffing box packing assembly has fifth rings which are placed within a stuffing box. The pressures are transferred along the sequence of the first, second, third, fourth and fifth rings. The gaps between the first and second rings and between the fourth and fifth rings provide a space for expansion of the rings. The V shape recesses in various rings provide margins for the materials of the rings to expansion. Therefore, the structure provides that all rings can expand effectively without destroying the seal structure and the stresses from various rings will disperse effectively so that lifetime of the rings are prolong. | 2015-06-11 |
20150159757 | GLAND PACKING - A gland packing is braided in a state where, in crossing angles of yarns which are exposed on four side surfaces of a string-like member, crossing angles in adjacent side surfaces of the four side surfaces are different from ch other. The string-like member is looped so that the crossing angle on the side surface in the four side surfaces, the side surface being to function as an inner circumferential surface, is larger than the crossing angles on side surfaces which are to function as side circumferential surfaces adjacent to the inner circumferential surface. | 2015-06-11 |
20150159758 | ENGINE COOLANT PUMP SEAL WITHOUT INTERNAL BELLOWS - One variation may include a product comprising: an engine coolant pump seal which may comprise: a primary seal ring and a mating ring wherein the primary seal ring and the mating ring may be adjacent each other; a first O-ring which may be seated inside the primary seal ring and a second O-ring which may be seated inside the mating ring; a first and a second pad, wherein the first pad may be adjacent the primary seal and the second pad may be adjacent the mating ring; a cartridge, a key, and a spring, wherein the key may be attached to the cartridge and wherein the spring may be positioned between the cartridge and the first pad; and a unitizer which may be adjacent the second pad. | 2015-06-11 |
20150159759 | DOUBLE MECHANICAL SEAL DEVICE - A double mechanical seal device, comprising a rotating ring, a first static ring, a second static ring, and a seal cover. A first bellows seal device is provided between the first static ring and the seal cover, and the first bellows seal device comprises a first bellows part capable of expanding and contracting in an axial direction, a first cover-side adapter, and a first static ring-side adapter. The first bellows seal device and the first static ring are disposed so that in a state where there is no pressure difference between the inside and outside of the first bellows part, a balance line of the first bellows part passes through a cross section of an O ring and a first static seal surface. | 2015-06-11 |
20150159760 | MECHANICAL SEALS - A mechanical seal face component having a base material with a high ductility or tensile strength and being substantially covered with a coating for providing a sealing surface. The base material preferably includes carbon or stainless steel. The coating preferably includes hard metal alloy, for example, a tungsten-based alloy, and preferably has a thickness no greater than 1.5 mm, which may be applied by vapor deposition. | 2015-06-11 |
20150159761 | Non-Contact Labyrinth Seal Assembly and Method of Construction Thereof - A labyrinth seal assembly, bearing assembly therewith, and method of construction thereof, has an outer rigid carrier and an inner sleeve. The carrier has an outer cylindrical flange and a radially inwardly extending leg and the sleeve has a cylindrical wall and a radially outwardly extending flange. A seal body is attached to at least one of the leg and the flange, wherein a labyrinth passage extends between the seal body and the sleeve, from an air side of the assembly to an oil side of the assembly, during normal use of the assembly. | 2015-06-11 |
20150159762 | SEAL ASSEMBLY - A seal assembly includes a first spring portion and a second spring portion. The first spring portion extends along a central axis, between a lower axial end and an upper axial end. A plate is attached to the upper axial end of the first spring portion. The second spring portion extends along the central axis, between a first axial end and a second axial end. The plate is attached to the first axial end of the second spring portion. The first spring portion defines a first spring constant, and the second spring portion defines a second spring constant. The first spring constant is greater than the second spring constant. The first spring portion includes a first permanent set value, and the second spring portion includes a second permanent set value. The first permanent set value is less than the second permanent set value. | 2015-06-11 |
20150159763 | METHOD OF MAKING A BALL VALVE - A refrigeration valve having a ball valve assembly and a hermetic seal between the body and bonnet is provided. Such a refrigeration valve allows for a generally straight flow path for the associated fluid. | 2015-06-11 |
20150159764 | Safety Device For Self-Propulsion Gas Systems - A thermal safety device includes a device body with an inlet duct and at least one outlet hole in communication with the atmosphere, a shut-off device mounted in the device body and movable between a closed position and an open position, and a retaining element that keeps the shut-off device in the closed position. The retaining element includes a casing containing a heat sensitive substance configured to expand upon reaching a first predetermined temperature and break the casing and allow the valve to open. A yielding support element provides support for and protects the casing until the temperature reached by the support element is higher than a second predetermined temperature which is higher than the first. The support element is configured to yield upon reaching the second predetermined temperature to place the shut-off device in the open position. | 2015-06-11 |
20150159765 | SANITARY FITTING HAVING A FITTING HOUSING AND A CONTROL UNIT - There is proposed a water fitting having a fitting housing, having a water outlet commonly assigned to at least two water inlets, wherein at least two parallelly guided water lines are provided between one or more water inlets and the common water outlet, and wherein, in the parallelly guided water lines, there is provided in each case one control element for opening and closing the water flow path, which water fitting can be used in a flexible manner for the greatest possible number of sanitary applications, for example in kitchens, bathrooms, swimming facilities, sauna facilities, toilet facilities, abattoirs or the like, both in (semi-) public and also private areas. This is achieved according to the invention in that, when a control element in one of the parallel water lines is open, the one or more further control elements in the one or more further parallel water lines are closed. | 2015-06-11 |
20150159766 | MECHANISM FOR AUTOMATIC AIR ELIMINATOR - An automatic air eliminator for a fluid system is disclosed. The automatic air eliminator includes a body having an interior cavity, a first end, and a second end. A cover is disposed over one of the ends of the body. A seat disposed adjacent the cover includes an orifice in communication with the interior cavity of the body. A primary pivot point is disposed within interior cavity. A first end of a primary arm is pivotally connected to the primary pivot point. A second end of the primary arm is connected to a float. A first end of a secondary arm is pivotally attached to a secondary pivot point on the primary arm. A fulcrum and a sealing element are disposed on an upper surface of the second end of the secondary arm. | 2015-06-11 |
20150159767 | Pipeline Apparatus - Pipeline apparatus ( | 2015-06-11 |
20150159768 | FAUCET VALVE SEAT - A faucet valve seat includes a main body and a valve body. The main body is made of stainless steel, defines an internal space, and is formed with a water inlet communicating the internal space, a coupling opening adapted to be engaged with a switch handle of a faucet assembly, and a water outlet communicating the internal space and adapted to be engaged with a discharge pipe of the faucet assembly. The valve body is disposed in and adhered to the internal space, corresponds in position to the water outlet, and has several valve holes that are blocked and unblocked via operation of the switch handle for controlling water to flow from the water inlet to the water outlet. | 2015-06-11 |
20150159769 | Operating Method of Slit Valve for Semiconductor Wafer Processing Chamber - This invention proposed a method to operate s slit valve which utilizes existing resources around the valve to minimize the components used while solving problems associated with the mechanism-based slit valve. A slit valve module includes two solenoid valves and a cover plate with magnetic material or magnetically attractable material, one of the solenoid valves is positioned above or under the plate and another one of the solenoid valves is positioned at a side of the plate. These two solenoid valves can respectively generate horizontally and vertically magnetic forces, thereby facilitating operate of the plate. When the slit valve is closed, the slit valve can employ the weight of the plate to fall down. Moreover, when the plate approaches the vacuum chamber, the pressure difference can draw the plate. Therefore, the existing gravity and vacuum resources can be taken advantage of to use minimum magnetic energy to control the slit valve effectively and efficiently. The further simplified version can utilize the existing gas pressure to push the cover plate away from the 0-ring therefore the side solenoid valve can be omitted while normal operation can be achieved. | 2015-06-11 |
20150159770 | COMPACT METERING DEVICE - A metering device including: a valve body equipped with a valve shutter designed to move between a closed position and an open position, a transmission shaft having a first end connected to the valve shutter and a second end connected to a cam element, a rotary electric actuator including a stator assembly and a rotor assembly able to rotate about an axis of rotation, the rotor assembly including a magnetic support frame bearing a rotor magnet. The rotor assembly further includes a follower fixed to the magnetic support frame and eccentric with respect to the axis of rotation and positioned with the ability to move in the cam element in order to convert the rotary movement of the rotor assembly into a movement of the transmission shaft. | 2015-06-11 |
20150159771 | VALVE FOR FUEL CIRCUIT OF AN AIRCRAFT ENGINE - The invention relates to a motive flow valve ( | 2015-06-11 |
20150159772 | Method And Apparatus For Mounting A Control Valve Positioner - A control valve positioner mounting system is configured to include a control valve, a control valve positioner, an attachment lever translating movement of the control valve to the control valve positioner, and a control valve attachment system for attaching the control valve to the attachment lever using a spring loaded attachment affixed to the control valve and applying spring force to the attachment lever. | 2015-06-11 |
20150159773 | EXTENSION DEVICE FOR CLOSURE MECHANISM - An extension device for remotely opening and closing a valve from a user knob is described. The device includes a flexible connector that allows the user knob to be positioned in various places relative the valve. One use for the disclosed device is with a gas grill, wherein the gas tank is placed in a position that is not easily accessible or is difficult for some persons to access. The extension device may be mounted in various positions on or near the grill allowing the user to open and close the gas tank's valve before and after use of the grill. | 2015-06-11 |
20150159774 | THERMO BYPASS VALVE AND METHOD FOR DETECTING FAILURE OF THE SAME - Disclosed are a thermo bypass valve and a method for detecting a failure of the thermo bypass valve. The thermo bypass valve is configured to include a valve body configured to make an outlet passage and a bypass passage communicate with an inlet passage within an inner space of the valve body, a piston assembly disposed in the inner space of the valve body and have a thermal expansion material received in the piston assembly, and an elastic member disposed between the piston assembly and an inner surface of the valve body. Thus, the thermo bypass valve and the method of the present invention are capable of radically preventing oil from overheating at the time of the failure of a valve due to the leak of the thermal expansion material. | 2015-06-11 |
20150159775 | PROCESS AND DEVICE FOR LAYING A PIPE-IN-PIPE - The invention concerns a process and a device for laying a subsea pipeline according to the J-lay or S-lay method wherein straight sections are mounted onshore, dried and degassed then closed by plugs. The sections are loaded on a pipe-laying ship, are separated from their plugs before the welding. At the welding of each bulkhead a short pumping is operated to reduce the pressure in the part of the annulus located between the two last bulkheads and then the opening leading to the annulus are sealed. | 2015-06-11 |
20150159776 | SYSTEM, METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR SUBSEA INSTALLATION OF BUOYANCY MODULES - Systems, methods and apparatuses for the installation or removal of buoyancy modules onto or from a submerged conduit are described herein. A system may include a buoyancy module ( | 2015-06-11 |
20150159777 | Tube Interconnection System - A tube interconnection system is disclosed that includes multiple interconnection components having base portions and one or more band connection systems. The interconnection components can be configured to interact to be in a coupled state. To this end, a ratcheting mechanism can be configured to releasably hold the first interconnection component and the second interconnection component in various rotated positions relative to one another in the coupled state. | 2015-06-11 |
20150159778 | FIXING DEVICE FOR CABLES - A fixing device for cables has at least an edge clip part for mounting the fixing device on an edge of a base part. The edge clip part includes a plug-on gap into which the edge is introduced when plugging the edge clip part onto the edge. At least one protective tab is provided which is articulated to a boundary wall of the plug-on gap and extends towards an opposed boundary wall of the plug-on gap. A recess for the protective tab is provided on the opposed boundary wall of the plug-on gap, into which the tip of the protective tab partly engages in the unloaded condition of the edge clip part | 2015-06-11 |
20150159779 | ROTATION LIMITING TUBE FASTENER - A fastener for holding tubes, fluid lines and the like is provided with a barb for deforming material on the surface of tubular fluid line held in the fastener, and a hollow adjacent the barb for receiving the deformed material. | 2015-06-11 |
20150159780 | CABLE HOLDING STRUCTURE - A cable holding structure includes a plurality of cables, a cable holding member having a plurality of cable receiving grooves for receiving the cables therein, the cable receiving grooves being arranged in parallel with one another, and a belt-like band member that is wound on the cable holding member in a longitudinal direction thereof perpendicular to an extension direction of each of the cable receiving grooves of the cable holding member. The cable holding member is formed to be deformable elastically. The band member is wound on the cable holding member and fixes to bend the cable holding member in a direction to close groove openings of the cable receiving grooves. | 2015-06-11 |
20150159781 | PLUMBING BRACKET ASSEMBLY - A plumbing bracket assembly has a plastic main bracket body and a telescoping bracket. The telescoping bracket runs through the main bracket body, and is able to extend to allow the bracket assembly to be secured to structure (such as studs) at both ends, over a range of distances between structure elements. The bracket body is initially able to slide along the telescoping bracket, for desired positioning, but may be locked in place using screws on the main bracket body. Hardware, such a hose clamp and multiple pipe clamps, is initially coupled to the main bracket body. The main bracket body may have a central depression for receiving a relatively large pipe run, and notches or depressions on opposite sides of the central depression, for receiving smaller pipe runs. | 2015-06-11 |
20150159782 | LEAD-FREE HIGH TEMPERATURE/PRESSURE PIPING COMPONENTS AND METHODS OF USE - A piping component for controlling the flow of fluids that includes a piping body having an inlet end and an outlet end, including methods of operating such components within a piping system. The piping body may be sized for fluids operating at temperatures from approximately 350° F. up to approximately 500° F., and up to approximately 650° F. In addition, the piping body is made from a silicon-copper alloy consisting essentially of less than 16% zinc, less than trace amounts of lead, less than trace amounts of bismuth, 2 to 6% silicon and a balance of copper (by weight). In certain aspects, less than 0.09% of lead and/or less than 0.09% bismuth are contained in the silicon-copper alloy. | 2015-06-11 |
20150159783 | PIPE MATERIAL - The present invention discloses a pipe material including the pipe body. Spacers are set inside the pipe body. The outer wall of the spacer is in close fit with the inner wall of the pipe body. In the present invention, the spacer set inside the pipe material can well support the pipe wall and better enhance the mechanical strength and anti-bending performance of the pipe. Due to the close fit between the outer wall of the spacer and the inner wall of the pipe body, the bonding between the spacer with certain thickness and the pipe body enhances its force in any direction and improves the stress performance of the pipe body. The interaction of multiple spacers ensures the local stability of the pipe body between spacers. The interaction between the spacer and the pipe wall ultimately improves various performances of the pipe, especially its anti-bending performance. | 2015-06-11 |
20150159784 | COLLAPSIBLE HOSE FOR A PAINTING SYSTEM - A flexible paint hose has a first end, a second end, and a continuous conduit wall extending from the first end to the second end. The continuous conduit wall has a cross-section absent of an edge, and a non-circular cross-sectional shape in a first state and a substantially circular cross-sectional shape in a second state. | 2015-06-11 |
20150159785 | FLEXIBLE UNDERWATER PIPE INCLUDING A LAYER INCLUDING A POLYETHYLENE HAVING ENHANCED HEAT RESISTANCE - A flexible underwater pipe for transporting hydrocarbons, including a plurality of layers, at least one of which includes a polyethylene having enhanced heat resistance, to its preparation method and to its use for transporting hydrocarbons. | 2015-06-11 |
20150159786 | FRACTURING FLUID TRANSPORT HOSE, METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING SAME, AND CO-EXTRUSION MOULD - The present invention provides a fracturing fluid transport hose, a method for manufacturing same, and a co-extrusion mould. The method for manufacturing a fracturing fluid transport hose according to the present invention includes the following steps of: (1) drying, agitating and color matching of an outer adhesive layer; (2) drying, agitating and color matching of an inner adhesive layer; (3) producing a reinforcement layer: knitting a tubular reinforcement layer according to a product design specification parameter; and (4) producing a final product: sleeving the reinforcement layer on a mould core of a co-extrusion mould, suctioning the dried granules in step (1) and step (2) into two extruders respectively, and starting the extruders and a dragger, so that the reinforcement layer, the outer adhesive layer granules and the inner adhesive layer granules pass through a co-extrusion device together to obtain a product. Different types of materials may be used as the outer adhesive layer and the inner adhesive layer of the present invention, and different combinations of outer adhesive layer and inner adhesive layer materials can meet more needs and also lower product costs. The hose can be produced in any length and has small elongation. The product has a stable size. The hose can bear great pressure and transport a large flow, can be easily connected, and has a small volume for storage and transport. | 2015-06-11 |
20150159787 | THIN WALL WELDING - An exhaust component assembly includes a first pipe that defines a center axis and has a first end, and a second pipe that has a second end inserted into the first end of the first pipe such that an outer surface of the second end is in contact with an inner surface of the first end. At least one axial weld connects the first and second ends together. | 2015-06-11 |
20150159788 | SEALING DEVICE FOR A VEHICLE - A sealing device is insertable into a port having an internal wall. The device includes a seal member and a ring member operatively connected to each other. The seal member includes an inner seal surface defining a seal opening. The ring member includes an inner ring surface defining a ring opening. The seal opening and the ring opening share a common central axis. The seal member defines a first rib extending circumferentially around the seal opening, the first rib being raised a first height relative to the inner seal surface at the seal opening. The first rib is configured to be deformable in response to a compression force from the internal wall of the port when the seal member is inserted into the port. The seal member may define a second rib axially spaced from the first rib. | 2015-06-11 |
20150159789 | Component Connector for Connecting Cylindrical Components - Component connector for connecting cylindrical components includes an elastic sleeve which surrounds the components, the elastic sleeve can be braced, a radially deformable fixing sleeve is provided which encloses elastic sleeve. Elastic sleeve is braced via radial deformation of fixing sleeve in a perpendicular direction to a longitudinal axis of fixing sleeve, and at least one clamping ring is provided for radially deforming fixing sleeve. Fixing sleeve has a profiled outer wall and clamping ring has an oppositely profiled inner wall so clamping ring can be pushed concentrically onto fixing sleeve in an accurately fitting manner, during a relative rotation of clamping ring, placed in an accurately fitting manner, in a closing direction, the fixing sleeve can be deformed radially inwardly by the surface profiling; and, during a relative rotation of clamping ring counter to the closing direction, the surface profiling prevents any rotation. | 2015-06-11 |
20150159790 | Jet Pump Slip Joint Seal - A seal collar is disclosed and claimed. The seal is provided in two hinged parts that wrap around the piping to be sealed. The seal halves are connected to form a loop. The seal components may be formed of a shape memory alloy. Once the seal is properly positioned about the pipe, heat is applied to shrink the seal to provide a tight, sealing fit about the pipe. Alternatively, the clamp is formed of stainless steel and a bolt is used to secure the clamp halves to the mixer assembly. | 2015-06-11 |
20150159791 | RADIALLY COMPRESSED STRAIGHT TUBE SEAL ASSEMBLY - A seal assembly configured to provide a fluidic seal between openings into objects. A first object is configured to define a first opening that includes a first tapered section tapered from a first start diameter to a first finish diameter. A second object is configured to define a second opening that includes a second tapered section tapered from a second start diameter to a second finish diameter. The assembly includes a straight tube characterized by an outer diameter less than the first start diameter and the second start diameter, and greater than the first finish diameter and the second finish diameter. A fluidic seal is formed when the first object and the second object are forced together with the straight tube therebetween such that the first tapered section and the second tapered section deform the straight tube to form a seal therebetween by radial compression of the straight tube. | 2015-06-11 |
20150159792 | SELF-LOCKING PUSH-TO-CONNECT INSERT - A universal self-locking push-to-connect plumbing insert assembly provides flexibility to an installer to use the assembly in the field with a variety of different plumbing fittings for coupling conduits to such fittings. The assembly comprises first and second interlocking cartridges holding a dual function gripping ring. The gripping ring has inwardly projecting tines for gripping and holding a fluid conduit and outwardly projecting tines for holding the assembly within a plumbing fitting. A sealing ring is captively held by the first cartridge and is positioned to seal the insert assembly to a plumbing fitting when inserted therein and also seal a conduit extended into the assembly. In one embodiment, the assembly further includes a release ring held within the second cartridge for selectively engaging the inwardly projecting tines of the gripping ring to allow a fluid conduit to be removed from the insert assembly. | 2015-06-11 |
20150159793 | PIPE CONNECTOR - Preventing a checker from becoming waste even after fulfillment of a detecting function and stably maintaining a retainer in a locking state. A pipe connector includes a connector body ( | 2015-06-11 |
20150159794 | PUSH-TO-CONNECT FITTING - A housing for receiving a fluid conduit has an internal annular shoulder. A cylindrical first cartridge is positioned in the housing and has an internal annular groove an outer annular groove. An O-ring in the internal annular groove provides a seal with a fluid conduit. A second O-ring is positioned within the outer annular groove to provide a seal between the first cartridge and the housing. A gripping ring is positioned adjacent and in contact with the first cartridge and has inwardly projecting annularly spaced tines for gripping and holding a fluid conduit inserted into the housing. A second cylindrical cartridge is positioned adjacent the gripping ring on a side opposite the first cartridge. The housing includes a lip at one end to engage the second cartridge for holding the first and second cartridges and the gripping ring against the annular shoulder in the housing. | 2015-06-11 |
20150159795 | MANIFOLD ASSEMBLY WITH MULTIPLE ARTICULATING ARM ASSEMBLIES - A manifold assembly for connecting a plurality of pumping units to a wellhead includes at least one main line which is connectable to the wellhead and includes a plurality of discharge connectors, and a plurality of articulating arm assemblies which are each connected to a corresponding discharge connector. Each arm assembly comprises a connector member which includes at least an inlet port, an outlet port and a third port that is located generally opposite the outlet port and is closed by a removable plug member, an articulating conduit assembly which comprises a first end that is connected to the inlet port and a second end that is connectable to a corresponding one of the plurality of pumping units, and a riser swivel which is connected between the outlet port and the discharge connector. In use of the manifold assembly, each arm assembly is connected to a corresponding pumping unit and the main line is connected to the wellhead to thereby connect the pumping units to the wellhead. | 2015-06-11 |
20150159796 | METHOD OF MANUFACTURING AN ELBOW, CUTTING TOOL, AND ELBOW - Provided is a method of manufacturing an elbow, including: a first cutting step of cutting a material by relatively moving a cutting section of a cutting tool, which is formed of at least apart of a substantially spherical shape, along an inner side surface of the elbow to be finished in a direction from a first end surface to a second end surface of the material; and a second cutting step of cutting the material by relatively moving the cutting section along the inner side surface of the elbow to be finished in a direction from the second end surface to the first end surface of the material. | 2015-06-11 |
20150159797 | System and Method to Control Electrical Power Input to Direct Electric Heat Pipeline - A system and method to control the electrical power input to direct electrically heated subsea pipelines. The system comprises a plurality of variable voltage generators and a plurality of step-up transformers. Each step-up transformer is electrically connected to the output of an associated generator. The system further comprises a plurality of variable step-down transformers. Each step-down transformer is electrically connected the output of the step-up transformers and to an associated pipeline segment. | 2015-06-11 |
20150159798 | HOSE GUIDING DEVICE - The invention relates to a hose guiding device in which a hose ( | 2015-06-11 |
20150159799 | PIPE JOINT - A pipe joint has a tube for fluid detachably fitted thereto, and is connected to a hydraulic device such as a cylinder. The pipe joint is provided with a resin body into which the tube for fluid is inserted, and a metal body which can rotate relative to the resin body. The resin body comprises orifices which each have a different opening diameter, and, as a result of the rotation of the resin body relative to the metal body, the orifices can be disposed in a connection part providing a connection path between the tube for fluid and the hydraulic device. | 2015-06-11 |
20150159800 | VACUUM INSULATION MATERIAL - A vacuum insulation material includes a pair of gas barrier exterior materials, a core material including a cellulose structure having porosity of greater than or equal to about 80% under reduced pressure of about 1 Pa, where the cellulose structure has a unit length of greater than or equal to about 1 μm and less than or equal to about 5 mm in the heat-insulation direction, and the method of manufacturing the same, and a gas adsorption agent, where the core material and the gas adsorption agent are interposed between the pair of gas barrier exterior materials and sealed inside of the pair of gas barrier exterior materials under reduced pressure. | 2015-06-11 |
20150159801 | Electrically Driven Support Base - Provided is an electrically driven support base which is configured so as to prevent the rotation-induced shaking of a pole for supporting a camera mounting head and so as to enable the automatic adjustment of the position in height of a camera. One end of a flexible transmission belt (drive cord ( | 2015-06-11 |
20150159802 | PORTABLE MODULAR MONOPOLE TOWER FOUNDATION - A modular foundation includes a central portion and at least three legs non-rotatably secured to and extending from the central portion. The at least three legs are substantially equally spaced apart from each other wherein each leg includes a proximal end and a distal end. A basket is attached to the distal end of each leg wherein the basket is configured to be secured in a selected position. A platform is pivotally attached to the central portion wherein the platform is configured to move from a vertical position to a horizontal position. | 2015-06-11 |
20150159803 | VARIABLE HEIGHT TROLLEY AND HEIGHT DISPLAYING ASSEMBLY THEREOF - A variable height trolley and a height displaying assembly thereof, and the height displaying assembly includes a height indicator unit, a spool and an connecting unit. The height displaying assembly obtains a height of platform from a serial mechanical action between the connecting unit and the platform. The height displaying assembly uses mechanical approach to instantly show the height of the platform. | 2015-06-11 |
20150159804 | SIT-STAND WORKSTATION WITH DISPLAY SUPPORT APPARATUS - In one respect, the invention of the present application is a sit-stand workstation comprising a worksurface and at least one support beam row adapted to support at least one electronic display therefrom, the worksurface and support beam row being clamped to an outer column that is axially aligned with and able to change height with respect to an inner column via an extension and retraction device that is attached between the inner and outer columns. | 2015-06-11 |
20150159805 | MOUNTING UNIT OF DRIVING DEVICE FOR VEHICLE - A mounting unit of a driving device for a vehicle is provided that attaches a driving device having a rotary component to a vehicle body. The mounting unit includes a mounting bracket attached to the vehicle body and rubber bushes respectively disposed at both sides of the mounting bracket corresponding to a first side of the driving device and at a substantial center of the mounting bracket corresponding to a second side of the driving device, and the rubber bushes are configured to fix the mounting bracket to the driving device using a plurality of mounting bolts. | 2015-06-11 |
20150159806 | PRESSURE VESSEL WITH METALLIC LINER AND TWO FIBER LAYERS OF DIFFERENT MATERIAL - The present invention relates to a pressure vessel for containing or transporting pressurized gas. More particularly it relates to such vessels for containing or transporting compressed natural gas. The present invention also relates to a method of storing or transporting gas onshore or offshore. Moreover, the present invention relates to a vehicle for transporting gas, in particular compressed natural gas. | 2015-06-11 |
20150159807 | TANK - This invention relate to a tank, for transport and/or storage of cryogenic gases where the tanks insulation ( | 2015-06-11 |
20150159808 | High Pressure Packaging For A NO/Nitrogen Gaseous Mixture - The invention concerns a method of storing a NO/N2 mixture in a packaging container, in particular a gas bottle, having an internal volume less than or equal to 12 liters, characterized in that a NO/N2 gaseous mixture containing between 400 ppm and 1000 ppm by volume of NO and nitrogen for the remainder is held at a pressure of at least 250 bar in the internal volume of said container. Preferably, the NO/N2 gaseous mixture is held at a pressure of 280 to 450 bar, and preferably between 300 and 420 bar. | 2015-06-11 |
20150159809 | LINERS AND LININGS FOR TANKS AND OTHER LIQUID CONTAINMENT VESSELS - Exemplary embodiments are disclosed of liners, linings, and liquid containment vessels including the same. Also disclosed are exemplary method of providing liners and linings for liquid containment vessels, such as process tanks, immersion tanks, containment pits, gravity feed conduits for transferring or conveying liquid, etc. In an exemplary embodiment, a liner or lining is anchored to at least one structural component by at least one extrusion weld and at least one mechanical fastener. The mechanical fastener is coupled to the structural component. The extrusion weld is coupled to the mechanical fastener. The liner or lining may be anchored to a wide range of structural components, such as a frame, a framework, a frame member, a tank, a wall, a support member, a reinforcing member, an outer shell, a substrate (e.g., concrete, etc.) or sidewalls defining a pit or a gravity feed conduit, combinations thereof, other structures or components, etc. | 2015-06-11 |
20150159810 | SUSPENDED PRESSURE RELIEF RUPTURE DISC - A pressure relief device includes a rupture disc installed in a housing disposed on a pressure vessel chamber, and a flow restrictor placed between the pressure vessel chamber and the rupture disc. | 2015-06-11 |
20150159811 | CONTROL HEAD OF A FLUID MEASURING DEVICE, FLUID MEASURING DEVICE, AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING A CONTROL HEAD - A fluid control head of a fluid controlling or fluid measuring device has a one-piece outer housing which includes a surrounding shell surface, an open face side formed by a first opening and facing the device, and a lateral bulge having a lateral, more particularly radial opening in the shell surface. The outer housing is a one-piece housing shaped by hydroforming. | 2015-06-11 |
20150159812 | SUBSTRATES WITH STIFFENERS FOR LIGHTING AND ELECTRONIC APPLICATIONS - Substrates for electronic components are disclosed. In some example embodiments, a light source is provided with a substrate, at least one electronic package coupled to said substrate by an adhesive at an associated mounting location, and a stiffener proximate to said mounting location for reducing flexing of said substrate in said mounting location compared to flexing of said substrate in said mounting location in the absence of said stiffener. | 2015-06-11 |
20150159813 | BASE FOR AN ELECTRICAL LAMP AND A METHOD OF ASSEMBLING A BASE FOR AN ELECTRICAL LAMP - According to an aspect there is provided a base for an electric lamp which may be assembled in an efficient and convenient manner. The base comprises: a tubular enclosure ( | 2015-06-11 |
20150159814 | LED light source and lamp comprising such a LED light source - A LED light source comprises:
| 2015-06-11 |
20150159815 | DIRECT-TYPE ILLUMINATION DEVICE AND LIGHT BAR STRUCTURE FOR USE THEREIN - A light bar structure is disclosed. A light source module is disposed on a circuit board. At least two power input portions are disposed on the circuit board and are in parallel connection. The at least two power input portions are electrically connected to the light source module. | 2015-06-11 |
20150159816 | LIGHTING MODULE - Various embodiments may relate to a lighting module, including a first printed circuit board, on which at least one light source is arranged, a covering element, which at least partially covers the first printed circuit board, and a second printed circuit board, on which at least one electronic component is arranged, wherein the second printed circuit board is fastened to the covering element and is electrically connected to the first printed circuit board. | 2015-06-11 |
20150159817 | LED ILLUMINATION DEVICES AND METHODS - Lighting devices including lens elements having a generally curved shape mounted adjacent an LED for improving the light transmission efficiency and/or dispersal pattern of light radiated from the LED are disclosed. | 2015-06-11 |
20150159818 | Linear LED Illumination Device with Improved Color Mixing - A linear multi-color LED illumination device that produces uniform color throughout the output light beam without the use of excessively large optics or optical losses is disclosed herein. Embodiments for improving color mixing in the linear illumination device include, but are not limited to, a shallow dome encapsulating a plurality of emission LEDs within an emitter module, a unique arrangement of a plurality of such emitter modules in a linear light form factor, and special reflectors designed to improve color mixing between the plurality of emitter modules. In addition to improved color mixing, the illumination device includes a light detector and optical feedback for maintaining precise and uniform color over time and/or with changes in temperature. The light detector is encapsulated within the shallow dome along with the emission LEDs and is positioned to capture the greatest amount of light reflected by the dome from the LED having the shortest emission wavelength. | 2015-06-11 |
20150159819 | HYBRID NANOPHOSPHORS AND UV OR NEAR UV-DRIVEN WHITE LIGHT EMITTING DIODE - A hybrid nanophosphor includes red silicon nanoparticles in a homogenous mixture blue and green phosphors. A preferred hybrid nanophosphor uses ZnS:Ag, and ZnS:Cu,Au,Al for blue and green conversion, respectively, and mono dispersed 3 nm Si nano particles as a red phosphor. Wide emission profiles are provided by all components, and predetermined color characteristics in terms of CCT and CRI can be achieved simultaneously for excitation. A preferred lighting device includes a nanophosphor thin film of the invention on a UV or near UV-LED. | 2015-06-11 |
20150159820 | LIGHT CONVERSION MEMBER AND LIGHTING DEVICE INCLUDING THE SAME - A light conversion member includes a surface of incidence which includes a recessed portion and on which a laser beam is incident and an output surface in which a wavelength of the laser beam is converted and the laser beam having the converted wavelength is output. The recessed portion has a shape corresponding to a wave front shape of the laser beam. | 2015-06-11 |
20150159821 | PROCESSING METHOD FOR OPTICAL DEVICE WAFER - A method of processing an optical device wafer which includes a laser processing step of repeating an application of one pulse of a pulsed laser beam to the optical device wafer to form one laser processed hole, thereby forming a plurality of laser processed holes along streets; an etching step of causing an etchant to enter into the laser processed holes to etch the inside of the laser processed holes; and a dividing step of exerting an external force on the optical device wafer to divide the optical device wafer along the streets, thereby forming a plurality of optical devices. | 2015-06-11 |
20150159822 | GLASS CONTAINER AND CHARGING STATION - The invention relates to a glass container ( | 2015-06-11 |
20150159823 | Container candle lid system - The present invention is an adaptation of the common container candle lid. The lid is transparent or translucent and it is hollow. The lid contains at least one piece of two-dimensional material that is applied to the interior surface of the lid, thereby giving the material a three-dimensional presentation. The material is held in place by foam that also holds, in the mouth of the candle lid, at least one LED and the components necessary to energize the LED when desired. | 2015-06-11 |
20150159824 | ASSEMBLIES AND METHODS FOR MOUNTING ELECTRICAL FIXTURES TO SUSPENDED CEILINGS - An assembly for mounting an electrical fixture to a suspended ceiling is provided. The assembly includes: a bracket comprising an upper portion and a lower portion, the lower portion comprising a clip for securing to a grid member of the suspended ceiling, the upper portion having a flange; a housing for coupling to the flange, the housing having a first enclosure for line voltage circuitry, a second enclosure for at least one driver for the electrical fixture, and a third enclosure for low voltage circuitry. The housing and the bracket are configured to be coupled in an orientation wherein a median plane of the housing is parallel to a median plane of grid member. | 2015-06-11 |
20150159825 | Rechargeable Light Device - A rechargeable lighting device is provided comprising a threaded base configured to fit in a standard light bulb receptacle, a rechargeable battery, a logic chip, LED lights, light/motion sensor and a threaded receptacle configured to receive and power a standard light bulb. The threaded based allows the device to be screwed into an powered by a conventional light socket, and the threaded receptacle serves as a conventional light socket to provide passive power to a standard light bulb. The logic chip is programmed to run lighting routines via the LED lights and light bulb (via the threaded receptacle). Upon loss of power, motion detection by the motion sensor, the LED lights or the light bulb are powered by the rechargeable battery and activated in accordance with the logic chip's programmed lighting routine. A manual switch allows for manual control of the LED light and light bulb. | 2015-06-11 |
20150159826 | VEHICLE LIGHTING UNIT - A vehicle lighting unit can effectively utilize both the portions of the reflector divided by the plane passing through the optical axis even when a light emitting element with directionality like an LED is employed as well as can be provided with an enhanced aesthetic feature. The vehicle lighting unit can include a reflector having, as a front surface, a concave reflecting surface formed on the basis of a revolved parabolic surface with respect to an optical axis serving as a rotational symmetric axis; a reflecting plate disposed along the optical axis in front of the reflecting surface and having a rear edge disposed at or near the focal point of the reflecting surface so as to vertically divide a space in front of the reflecting surface into two regions; a light emitting element disposed in the upper region than the reflecting plate and in front of the focal point, directed to the focal point; and a condenser lens disposed between the light emitting element and the focal point, configured to collect light emitted from the light emitting element to a position at or near the focal point. | 2015-06-11 |
20150159827 | PROJECTING LIGHT FIXTURE WITH A PLURALITY OF LENSLETS PACKED IN AN OPTIMIZED DENSE CIRCULAR PATTERN - An illumination device comprising a plurality of light sources emitting, an optical gate; a light collector, an optical gate, and an optical projecting system adapted to image the optical gate at a distance along the optical axis. The light collector is adapted to collect light from a plurality of light sources and where the light collector comprises a plurality of lenslets collecting light from the light sources and convert the light into a plurality of light beams propagating along an optical axis. The lenslets are arranged in a dense pattern. A plurality of outermost adjacent lenslets is located along an outer circular boundary having the same radial distance to a center of the light collector. The dense pattern has been obtained by optimizing a packaging density defined by a ratio of a sum of areas of circular cross sections of the lenslets and an area of the outer circular boundary. | 2015-06-11 |
20150159828 | LIGHT COLLECTOR WITH A PLURALITY OF LENSLETS PACKED IN AN OPTIMIZED DENSE CIRCULAR PATTERN - The present invention relates to a light collector adapted to collect light from a plurality of light sources and where the light collector comprises a plurality of lenslets collecting light from the light sources and convert the light into a plurality of light beams propagating along an optical axis. The lenslets are arranged in a dense pattern, where at least 12 outermost adjacent lenslets is located along an outer circular boundary having the same radial distance to a center of the light collector. The dense pattern has been obtained by optimizing a packaging density defined by a ratio of a sum of areas of circular cross sections of the lenslets and an area of the outer circular boundary and that the packaging density is at least 0.79. | 2015-06-11 |
20150159829 | LIGHT COLLECTOR WITH A PLURALITY OF MERGED LENSLETS HAVING DIFFERENT OPTICAL POWER - The present invention relates to an illumination device comprising a plurality of light sources emitting light, an optical gate; a light collector arranged between the light sources and optical gate and an optical projecting system adapted to image the optical gate at a distance along the optical axis. The light collector is adapted to collect light from a plurality of light sources and where the light collector comprises a plurality of lenslets collecting light from the light sources and convert the light into a plurality of light beams propagating along an optical axis. The lenslets are arranged in a dense pattern including adjacent lenslets, where the lenslets of at least some of the pairs of the adjacent lenslets have different optical power and wherein the exit surfaces of the pairs of the adjacent lenslets having different optical power meet along a boundary. | 2015-06-11 |
20150159830 | ILLUMINATION DEVICE WITH DIFFERENT DISTANCES BETWEEN LIGHT SOURCES AND LENSLETS - The present invention relates to an illumination device comprising a plurality of light sources emitting light, an optical gate; a light collector arranged between the light sources and optical gate and an optical projecting system adapted to image the optical gate at a distance along the optical axis. The light collector is adapted to collect light from a plurality of light sources and where the light collector comprises a plurality of lenslets collecting light from the light sources and convert the light into a plurality of light beams propagating along an optical axis. Where the axial distances between the lenslets and light sources along the optical axis for adjacent lenslets are different for at least some of the adjacent lenslets. | 2015-06-11 |
20150159831 | OPTICAL ELEMENT AND LIGHT EMITTING DEVICE INCLUDING THE SAME - An optical element includes a lens includes a surface of incidence on which light is incident from a light source, a first optical surface recessed toward the light source, and a second optical surface extending from the first optical surface, and a cover arranged on the lens to cover at least a part of the first optical surface. | 2015-06-11 |
20150159832 | LIGHT SOURCE UNIT AND PROJECTOR - A light source unit includes a light source component, at least one prism, and a prism support member. The prism has a top face, a bottom face and a side face on which light from the light source component is incident, and guides the light from the light source component along a light path. The prism support member supports the prism. The prism support member has a connector for connecting the prism. The bottom face of the prism and the connector of the prism support member are fixedly coupled together by welding such that the connector is located outside the light path. | 2015-06-11 |
20150159833 | QUANTUM DOT LENS AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF - The present application relates to a quantum dot lens and a manufacturing method thereof, wherein the quantum dot comprises a lens body in the form of a rotator, a light incident surface and a light exit surface are formed on the lens body, the centers of the light incident surface and the light exit surface are located in the center axis of the lens body; and quantum dot materials are filled inside the lens body. The quantum dot lens can be used with a single LED. Since the light excited from the quantum dot materials can directly meet the need of increasing the light emitting angle, the quantum dot lens has no need to be used with a second lens for light distribution; the quality of the backlight used in the backlight illumination can be improved; and the high gamut in the direct type backlight can be achieved. | 2015-06-11 |
20150159834 | BACKLIGHT MODULE AND LIGHT SOURCE ASSEMBLY THEREOF - A light source assembly includes a base plate, a light source secured on the base plate, a first reflection member, a second reflection member, and a diffusion plate. The first reflection member includes a base portion secured on the base plate and a plurality of protrusions with reflection surfaces inclined to the base plate. A through hole is defined on the base portion to receive the light source. Each protrusion protrudes from a side of the base portion away from the base plate and extends around the through hole. The second reflection member includes a reflection portion defining a plurality of light holes. The diffusion plate covers the second reflection member. Light emitting from the light source transmits to the light guide assembly via the reflection portion and the reflection surfaces. | 2015-06-11 |
20150159835 | LUMINOUS FLUX CONTROL MEMBER, LIGHT EMITTING DEVICE, AND DISPLAY DEVICE - The luminous flux control member includes a surface of incidence, a first optical surface formed to be recessed toward the surface of incidence and configured to reflect at least some of incident light passing through the surface of incidence, and a second optical surface formed to extend from the first optical surface and configured to reflect at least some of incident light passing through the first optical surface. The second optical surface includes a plurality of sections having different slopes. | 2015-06-11 |
20150159836 | WAVE-LENGTH CONVERSION INORGANIC MEMBER, AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME - A wave-length conversion inorganic member can includes a base body and an inorganic particle layer on the base body. The inorganic particle layer can include particles of an inorganic wave-length conversion substance which is configured to absorb light of a first wave-length and to emit light of a second wave-length different from the first wave-length. The inorganic particle layer can include an agglomerate of a plurality of the particles. Each of the plurality of the particles are in contact with at least one of the other particles or the base body. A cover layer comprises an inorganic material, and the cover layer continuously covers a surface of the base body and surfaces of the particles. The inorganic particle layer has an interstice enclosed by the particles, or by the particles and one of the base body and the cover layer. | 2015-06-11 |
20150159837 | ILLUMINATION ASSEMBLY - An illumination assembly and a display panel are provided. The illumination assembly has an optical plate, a pattern layer, and a light source. The optical plate is made of transparent material and has a surface and at least one side connected to the surface. The pattern layer is disposed on the surface and having a plurality of microstructures. The light source is disposed adjacent to the optical plate. | 2015-06-11 |
20150159838 | Light Emitting Diode Device - A light emitting diode (LED) device is disclosed. The LED device includes a light emitting module, a metal barrier, an isolation structure, a metal housing and a plurality of lenses. The light emitting module has a plurality of light emitting diodes serving as light sources. The metal barrier is disposed above the light emitting module, and the light emitting diodes are exposed from the metal barrier. The isolation structure and the metal housing are disposed above the metal barrier. The lenses are disposed corresponding to the light emitting diodes. The lenses are directly fixed on the metal housing or located between the isolation structure and the metal housing. | 2015-06-11 |
20150159839 | SUBSTRATE TENSIONING SYSTEMS - An example embodiment of substrate tensioning system is disclosed that may comprise a frame including four sides and channels, wherein the channels may comprise a first surface, a second surface that opposes the first surface, and an edge truss retention feature. The substrate tensioning system may further comprise at least one substrate including four major edges and a first surface, wherein each major edge is configured with one or more edge trusses configured from corresponding folds in the at least one substrate, such that the edge trusses may be configured at an angle relative to the first surface of the substrate. The at least one substrate may attach to the frame, wherein each edge truss may nest inside, and be secured inside a corresponding frame channel, wherein a perimeter edge of each outermost edge truss may be engaged by the corresponding frame channel's edge truss retention feature. | 2015-06-11 |
20150159840 | MODULAR TRACK ASSEMBLY FOR SLIDABLY MOUNTING A TRACK LIGHT - A modular track assembly for a track light includes a track unit and a connector. The track unit includes a track, a circuit board, a pair of conductive elements, and a cap formed with two holes. The connector includes two conductive members, each of which includes two insertion segments. One of the insertion segments is inserted into a respective one of the holes and is connected electrically to a respective one of the conductive elements, and the other one of the insertion segments is configured to be inserted into a respective one of the holes of another modular track assembly to connect electrically to a respective one of the conductive elements of the another modular track assembly. | 2015-06-11 |
20150159841 | Linear LED Illumination Device with Improved Rotational Hinge - A linear multi-color LED illumination device is described herein as including a rotational hinge, which allows a power cable of the illumination device to enter and exit through a rotational axis of the hinge, and which does not require special tools or an independent locking mechanism to secure in place. | 2015-06-11 |
20150159842 | ROTARY PROJECTOR LIGHT - A rotary projector light can include a lamp case defining a hollow mounting chamber and having an open front end; a power supply located inside the lamp case, the power supply connected to a power cable adapted to connect to an external power source; a motor located inside the lamp case, the motor electrically connected to the power supply and having a spindle; a positioning seat mounted on the spindle; a plurality of light emitting diode (LED) elements located on the positioning seat, the LED elements electrically connected to the power supply; and a beam-splitting lens cover located on the open front end of the lamp case. The beam-splitting lens cover can have an inner surface with multiple convex lenses directed at multiple refraction angles. | 2015-06-11 |
20150159843 | LED NIGHTLIGHT SYSTEM HAVING AN IMAGE PROJECTION FEATURE - A light emitting diode night light system can include: a tube housing; a light emitting diode positioned at one end of the tube housing, the light emitting diode for providing a visible light beam; a lens positioned at a different end of the tube housing from the light emitting diode; and an optical component positioned within the tube housing, the optical component positioned between the light emitting diode and the lens, and the optical component arranged perpendicularly to the visible light beam and configured to create an image from the visible light beam. | 2015-06-11 |
20150159844 | DECORATIVE LIGHTING SYSTEM AND RELATED COMPONENTS - A lighting system can include: a plurality of light modules electrically coupled to a first cable, the first cable having a first electric coupler. Each light module can include: a housing including one or more brackets adapted to attach to an existing structure; and a light emitting diode (LED) light source contained within the housing, the LED light source electrically connected to the first cable. The lighting system can further include: a controller adapted to couple to an AC power receptacle to receive AC power, the controller including an electrical output having a second electric coupler adapted to physically and electrically connect to the first electric coupler. The controller can be adapted to illuminate the LED light sources of the plurality of light modules according to a plurality of pre-set programs, and the controller can include a user-operable selector adapted to select one of the pre-set programs. | 2015-06-11 |
20150159845 | Luminaire and Improved Lighting System - A luminaire includes a housing defined by a pair of sidewalls, a bottom wall, and a first end wall. The first end wall has a first open-ended slot adapted to receive one or more wires. The luminaire also includes a first bracket removably coupled to the first wall to partially close the open-end of the first slot such that a hole remains. The hole is adapted to securely retain the one or more wires. The luminaire further includes a closure coupled to the housing and configured to close the housing. The closure is configured to include one or more light-emitting components. | 2015-06-11 |
20150159846 | Throwable light source and network for operating the same - A light source suitable for being thrown or projected into an airborne trajectory for the purpose of illuminating a subject or environment; and a system of light sources on a wireless network for the purpose of operating in collaboration to illuminate a subject or environment; and accessory devices on the wireless network including cameras and remote control devices; and a throwable light source streamlined to reduce drag when projected into a long-range trajectory. | 2015-06-11 |
20150159847 | PISTOL MOUNTED LIGHT AND OPERATION THEREOF - A flashlight for use with a pistol having a trigger guard and a mounting rail includes an elongated housing having a white and an IR light source at one end thereof, and paddle switches at an opposing end. A selector switch is operable for controlling an operational mode of said flashlight wherein first and second color indicator lights correspond to the white and IR lights sources and are operable for visually indicating the current operating mode. | 2015-06-11 |
20150159848 | LED LAMP AND MODULAR LIGHTING SYSTEM - A modular lighting system has lamps that may be connected to one another such that current is carried between the lamps. The lamps include an enclosure that is at least partially optically transmissive. At least one LED is located in the enclosure that is operable to emit light through the enclosure when energized through an electrical path. A first electrical connector is provided for connecting the electrical path to a power source and a second electrical connector is configured to connect the electrical path to a second lamp. | 2015-06-11 |
20150159849 | LED RETROFIT MODULE FOR RAILWAY SIGNALING - A railway signal replacement lamp module apparatus, including a lamp housing sized to fit within a railway signal housing and a receptacle to contain a solid state light source within the lamp housing. Some embodiments include, in combination with other aspects, at least one spring-loaded connector integral to and positioned within or on the lamp housing to interface with an electrical conductor feature of a railway signal; and a thermally conductive material disposed on an exterior surface of the lamp housing to provide a thermal conduit from an exterior of the lamp housing to an interior of the railway signal housing. | 2015-06-11 |
20150159850 | RECONFIGURABLE MODULAR LIGHTING SYSTEM - A reconfigurable modular lighting assembly, including at least two tube sections, each tube section having an end cap thereon and including at least one light emitting diode light source. An interconnection unit including multiple tube section receiving locations that each physically, releasably connect one end of a first of the at least two tube sections to one end of a second of the at least two tube sections such that the tube sections are adjacent and form a positive angle between them; and provide for interchangeably electrically connecting the light sources in the tube sections to a source of electrical power. Control data paths are operatively connected to each of the light emitting diode light sources via the interconnection unit to allow for control of the light emitting diode light sources when the at least two tube sections are respectively connected to the interconnection unit at the tube section receiving locations. | 2015-06-11 |