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        <title>Free Patents Online: Illumination</title>
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        <description>USPTO Class 362 Illumination</description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Lighting apparatus]]></title>
            <link>http://www.freepatentsonline.com./7643707.html</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Provided is a lighting apparatus capable of uniformly and efficiently lighting a spatial light modulator. The lighting apparatus includes: a light source for outputting laser light; a multimode optical fiber in which the laser light outputted from the light source propagates through an internal core whose lateral cross section is a substantially polygonal outer diameter shape; and spatial light modulator for producing an image with illumination light from the multimode optical fiber. In the lighting apparatus, the laser light is outputted from the light source and is propagated to the multimode optical fiber in which an outer diameter shape of the lateral cross section of the core is a substantially polygonal shape, whereby the spatial light modulator can be uniformly and efficiently lighted.]]></description>
            <pubDate>Tue, 05 Jan 2010 08:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Light redirecting film having varying optical elements]]></title>
            <link>http://www.freepatentsonline.com./7643218.html</link>
            <description><![CDATA[The invention relates to a light redirecting film comprising a thin optically transparent substrate having opposite sides, one side of the substrate substantially covered by elongated individual optical elements whose longest dimensions are substantially aligned in a lengthwise direction, wherein the shape of at least some of the optical elements have a visually significant difference, and wherein the layout of optical element shapes and locations is such that objectionable patterns are not visible in the film under standard LCD backlight viewing conditions.]]></description>
            <pubDate>Tue, 05 Jan 2010 08:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Display system on reflective interaction guided by a light source]]></title>
            <link>http://www.freepatentsonline.com./7643105.html</link>
            <description><![CDATA[The present invention is to provide a system that displays interactive messages by light emission of preset response depending on the direction of the light from indefinite light source; a light collecting device is used to collect the incidental light from an indefinite light source into clustered beam with higher luminance to be projected into one end of a light guide device before being projected in one direction or multi directions from another end of the light guide device, or light emitted display of selected text or graphics.]]></description>
            <pubDate>Tue, 05 Jan 2010 08:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Light source module, optical unit array and pattern writing apparatus]]></title>
            <link>http://www.freepatentsonline.com./7643047.html</link>
            <description><![CDATA[An optical unit array comprises a plurality of optical units ( 2 ) in each of which a plurality of light source modules ( 1 ) are arranged and a first comb-teeth member ( 41 ) and a second comb-teeth member ( 42 ) which are provided for holding the optical units ( 2 ), and respective first pins ( 213 ) and second pins ( 214 ) of a plurality of optical units ( 2 ) are held by the first comb-teeth member ( 41 ) and the second comb-teeth member ( 42 ). In the optical unit array ( 4 ), positions of a plurality of optical units ( 2 ) relative to one another can be determined with high accuracy by bringing the first pins ( 213 ) and the second pins ( 214 ) into contact with grooves ( 411 ) and grooves ( 421 ), respectively. The outgoing positions and directions of light beams emitted from the light source modules ( 1 ) are also determined with high accuracy in each optical unit ( 2 ).]]></description>
            <pubDate>Tue, 05 Jan 2010 08:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Vehicle display apparatus]]></title>
            <link>http://www.freepatentsonline.com./7642901.html</link>
            <description><![CDATA[When an ignition switch is turned on to display an image on a display apparatus, the display apparatus first displays a needle image of meter images and a warning indicator image. Out of the meter images, the display apparatus displays the needle image for a specified time period (e.g., 0.2 seconds), and then displays a dial image. After displaying the dial image for a specified time period, the display apparatus displays a navigation image. The specified time period may be set to 0.5 through 1.0 second, for example, long enough to visually check or recognize display of the meter image and the warning indicator image. Accordingly, it is possible to visually check the meter image and the warning indicator image while the navigation image is not displayed.]]></description>
            <pubDate>Tue, 05 Jan 2010 08:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Methods and apparatus for conveying information via color of light]]></title>
            <link>http://www.freepatentsonline.com./7642730.html</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Methods and apparatus for conveying information. One or more information signals representing scalar or numeric information that is not associated with color is/are received from a data base, a network, the World Wide Web, or a software program. The information signal(s) is/are converted into one or more illumination control signals representing at least color information, and a color of illumination generated by one or more LED-based light sources is controlled in response to the illumination control signal(s) so as to convey the scalar or numeric information via at least the color of the generated illumination.]]></description>
            <pubDate>Tue, 05 Jan 2010 08:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Electroluminescent device with a light conversion element]]></title>
            <link>http://www.freepatentsonline.com./7642707.html</link>
            <description><![CDATA[The invention relates to a light source to emit a mixture of primary and secondary light comprising an electroluminescent device like a light emitting diode LED or a laser, to emit the primary light into a light conversion element ( 3 ) to convert the primary light into the secondary light, where a first part of the primary light is emitted along a light path with a first conversion factor ( 11 ) for the primary light, and a second part of the primary light is emitted along a light path with a second conversion factor ( 12 ) for the primary light larger than the first conversion factor.]]></description>
            <pubDate>Tue, 05 Jan 2010 08:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Light source error detection apparatus and method]]></title>
            <link>http://www.freepatentsonline.com./7642495.html</link>
            <description><![CDATA[A light source error detection system and method including monitoring a plurality of characteristics of a light source and controlling the light source based on a plurality of monitored results. The system and method control the light source differently for a first case when only one of the monitored characteristics is abnormal than a second case when more than two of the monitored characteristics are abnormal. In controlling the light source, an output power of the light source is decreased with different time constant for the first case and the second case.]]></description>
            <pubDate>Tue, 05 Jan 2010 08:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Touch pad structure]]></title>
            <link>http://www.freepatentsonline.com./7642479.html</link>
            <description><![CDATA[A touch pad includes a first substrate, a second substrate and a joining layer. The joining layer joins the first substrate and the second substrate together. The first substrate provides a refection layer at a lateral side or both sides thereof with at least a light emitting component being disposed at the periphery of said reflection layer. The second substrate provides an electrical circuit with a first conductor to connect with the light emitting component. The reflection layer is provided with a size less than said first substrate and has an upper side to adhere said first substrate so as to be fixed in said joining layer. the electrical circuit is capable of determining if the touch pad is touched with an object by means of receiving a change of coupling capacity of a sensing locus and capable of controlling luminosity of said light emitting component.]]></description>
            <pubDate>Tue, 05 Jan 2010 08:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Keyed socket and lamp base]]></title>
            <link>http://www.freepatentsonline.com./7641517.html</link>
            <description><![CDATA[A lamp base has a projection that carries lamp contacts and has an outer surface formed with retaining formations arrayed with irregular spacing. A socket forms a recess into which the projection can be inserted with play and apertures provided with contacts engageable with the lamp contacts. Retaining formations in the socket fit with the lamp-base retaining formations in only one defined angular alignment of the lamp base and the socket. The projection has a central plug projecting toward the socket and forming a lamp key coded for a predetermined lamp wattage. The socket has a hole corresponding to the plug and itself forming a socket key coded for the maximally admissible lamp wattage for the socket. The lamp base only fits into the socket when the lamp wattage indicated by the lamp key does not exceed the maximally admissible lamp wattage defined by the socket key.]]></description>
            <pubDate>Tue, 05 Jan 2010 08:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Press fit electronic component]]></title>
            <link>http://www.freepatentsonline.com./7641379.html</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Disclosed is a press fit electronic component for a light emitter. The electronic component comprises at least one light emitter and at least one connection lead in electrical communication with the light emitter, the lead being configured for forming a frictional fit with a corresponding hole, the lead further being sufficiently rigid to withstand a compressive insertion force into the hole.]]></description>
            <pubDate>Tue, 05 Jan 2010 08:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Liquid crystal display and backlight module thereof]]></title>
            <link>http://www.freepatentsonline.com./7641378.html</link>
            <description><![CDATA[A backlight module including a first frame, a light guide plate, and a light source is provided. The inner surface of the first frame has at least a first reflection area. In addition, the light guide plate is disposed in the first frame and located beside the first reflection area, and the light guide plate has a light incident surface. Moreover, the light source is disposed in the first frame and between the first reflection area and the light incident surface. The first reflection area is suitable for reflecting a part of the light emitted from the light source to the light incident surface. A liquid crystal display using the backlight module is also provided.]]></description>
            <pubDate>Tue, 05 Jan 2010 08:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Display device]]></title>
            <link>http://www.freepatentsonline.com./7641377.html</link>
            <description><![CDATA[An object of the present invention is to provide a display device with high withstand mechanical-shock property, and improve quality of the product by controlling occurrence of display defects such as uneven luminance. The display device includes a light guiding plate  1  being provided a light source  5  on an upright surface  1 b , optical sheets  2  being provided at a side of light emitting surface of said light guiding plate, a light source supporting member being provided for supporting said light source and a frame  4  having a protrusion  4 a  for supporting said light guiding plate from the upright surface  1 b  of said light guiding plate  1 . Furthermore, a projection is formed at optical sheets, and cut-out, which includes the projection therebetween, is provided at the frame  4.]]></description>
            <pubDate>Tue, 05 Jan 2010 08:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Surface light source device and display device using same]]></title>
            <link>http://www.freepatentsonline.com./7641376.html</link>
            <description><![CDATA[The present invention provides a surface light source device capable of reducing luminance non-uniformity near point light sources and near between the point light sources adjacent to each other, and a display device of high display quality. The surface light source device includes: a plurality of LEDs arranged at a predetermined spacing; a light guide plate that emits, as a surface light, light emitted from the point light sources and entered into at least one side surface, through a light emission surface perpendicular to a light incident surface; reflecting sheets disposed respectively on a light anti-emission surface and near the LEDs in the light guide plate; and a casing having an opening part at a location corresponding to the light emission surface of the light guide plate, and holding the LEDs and the light guide plate and the reflecting sheets. The surface light source device further includes, near between the LEDs adjacent to each other, light introducing means for introducing the light emitted from the LEDs into the light emission surface or the light anti-emission surface.]]></description>
            <pubDate>Tue, 05 Jan 2010 08:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Spread illuminating apparatus]]></title>
            <link>http://www.freepatentsonline.com./7641375.html</link>
            <description><![CDATA[A spread illuminating apparatus of side light type includes a transparent resin plate, a reflector disposed at one major surface of the transparent resin plate, and a light source disposed in a light source space formed toward one end of the transparent resin plate, wherein the reflector includes a main part having a rectangular shape and fold parts formed at peripheral edges of the main part so as to rise up therefrom, slits are formed through portions of the transparent resin plate located inside and off its peripheral edges, and wherein the fold parts of the reflector are inserted though the slits of the transparent resin plate.]]></description>
            <pubDate>Tue, 05 Jan 2010 08:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Backlight module and light guide plate thereof]]></title>
            <link>http://www.freepatentsonline.com./7641374.html</link>
            <description><![CDATA[A backlight module includes a light source and a light guide plate. The light guide plate includes a light-receiving surface next to a light source, a light-emitting surface, and a light-reflecting surface oppose to the light-emitting surface. A plurality of notches are formed on the light-reflecting surface, and each notch has a first inner surface facing the light source and a second inner surface back to the light source and opposite to the first inner surface. The inclination angle of the first inner surface with respect to the light-reflecting surface is no more than 35 degrees.]]></description>
            <pubDate>Tue, 05 Jan 2010 08:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Backlight unit]]></title>
            <link>http://www.freepatentsonline.com./7641373.html</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Disclosed is a backlight unit which illuminates a display panel from a rear surface thereof, including at least: tubular lamps arranged in parallel to the panel; and a reflecting member which reflects light from the lamps toward the panel, wherein the reflecting member is divided into a first region opposed to an area near an electrode provided in an end portion of the lamp and a second region nearer to a middle area than the first region, the first region having a higher reflectance than the second region. In another backlight unit, a reflecting member is divided, with respect to the arrangement direction of the lamps, into an end lamp near region which is opposed to a lamp arranged in end portion and a middle region which is nearer to a middle area than the end lamp region, the end lamp region having a higher reflectance than the middle region.]]></description>
            <pubDate>Tue, 05 Jan 2010 08:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Machine providing for an advanced headlamp system with peripheral beam technology]]></title>
            <link>http://www.freepatentsonline.com./7641372.html</link>
            <description><![CDATA[An advanced headlamp system is proposed for providing a headlamp assembly for vehicles that has peripheral beam technology built in that has a multiplicity of filaments and reflectors built in to provide at least one forward beam and at least one or more peripheral light beams offset in angles to the left (for the driver side) and to the right (for the passenger side) of the forward beam in each assembly each also having a low-beam and a high-beam. The filaments and reflectors are located within a single sealed compartment. An example of a headlamp depicted would have (3) light filament bulbs, (3) reflectors, one pointing forward, one at a 45-degree angle, and one at a 90-degree angle. Included are circuitry and switches to program and to turn the bright lights and the peripheral beam system on or off and to turn the beams on or off automatically when an oncoming car comes within a certain distance.]]></description>
            <pubDate>Tue, 05 Jan 2010 08:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Motor vehicle light comprising a plastic cover disk]]></title>
            <link>http://www.freepatentsonline.com./7641371.html</link>
            <description><![CDATA[A motor vehicle light including a plastic cover disc and a light unit that is mounted behind the surface of the cover disc is provided. The light unit is at least partially encased by the plastic of the cover disc and is fixed in position against the cover disc by the casing.]]></description>
            <pubDate>Tue, 05 Jan 2010 08:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Lighting apparatus for a vehicle cab]]></title>
            <link>http://www.freepatentsonline.com./7641370.html</link>
            <description><![CDATA[A lighting apparatus for a vehicle cab or cabin, having a plurality of reading lights for a plurality of passenger seats. A number of the reading lights is at least equal to the number of passenger seats, and a mean distance between the reading lights is less than a shortest possible distance between the passenger seats.]]></description>
            <pubDate>Tue, 05 Jan 2010 08:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Emergency under-lighting systems for vehicles]]></title>
            <link>http://www.freepatentsonline.com./7641369.html</link>
            <description><![CDATA[The present invention features an emergency lighting system for vehicles. In some embodiments, the system comprises a light pod and a microprocessor. The lights are turned on when an air bag is activated, the vehicle battery is cut off and/or the vehicle is rolled over.]]></description>
            <pubDate>Tue, 05 Jan 2010 08:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Front bezel with light directing device]]></title>
            <link>http://www.freepatentsonline.com./7641368.html</link>
            <description><![CDATA[A front bezel includes a main body ( 10 ) defining a light-pervious area ( 142 ) therein, a light-directing member ( 20 ) secured to the main body, a shielding plate ( 30 ) pivotably secured on the light-directing member, and a gear member ( 40 ) rotatably secured on the light-directing member. The light-directing member has a light-directing portion ( 22 ) defining a space for securing a light source ( 60 ) therein. The space communicates and aligns with the light-pervious area. The light-directing portion defines an installing opening ( 226 ) communicating with the space. A plurality of teeth is formed on the shielding plate. The gear member has a plurality teeth ( 41 ) meshing with the teeth of the shielding plate, and is rotatable to pivot the shielding plate to cover one portion of the space in which light source is secured, and thereby prevent the light emitting out of the space.]]></description>
            <pubDate>Tue, 05 Jan 2010 08:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Horticulture light fixture]]></title>
            <link>http://www.freepatentsonline.com./7641367.html</link>
            <description><![CDATA[A horticulture light fixture having a secure glass aperture and glass retention frame that is swingably hinged to provide easy and safe maintenance of the fixture and helps facilitate cleaning of the glass. The hinge portion is constructed from sheet metal that is formed during the fabrication of the fixture. The method of construction eliminates the need to install a separate hinge saving manufacturing time and expense. In a preferred embodiment, the glass retention frame is constructed from a single continuous sheet of metal, that is punched or cut into desired dimension and shape, formed or folded to hold a flat piece of glass, and installed using common pins that provide rotational motion for swingably opening and closing of the glass simplifying maintenance of the horticulture light fixture.]]></description>
            <pubDate>Tue, 05 Jan 2010 08:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Dual mount lantern]]></title>
            <link>http://www.freepatentsonline.com./7641366.html</link>
            <description><![CDATA[A lighting fixture capable of mounting in a plurality of orientations comprises a wall mount assembly having a front canopy rotatably secured to a rear canopy and a lamp housing assembly capable of a plurality of orientations secured to said rotatable front canopy and capable of rotation therewith. The lamp housing assembly may further include a motion sensor integral thereto whereby the rotation of the housing assembly does not affect the performance of the motion sensor.]]></description>
            <pubDate>Tue, 05 Jan 2010 08:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Linear light concentrator]]></title>
            <link>http://www.freepatentsonline.com./7641365.html</link>
            <description><![CDATA[An optical element including a unitary, non-circularly-symmetrical, piece of optically-transmissive material, which has at least first and second surfaces for concentrating light from a light source onto a linear target region, such that at least one of the first and second surfaces is curved, and such that a first portion of the light is concentrated onto the linear target region by reflection from the first surface, while a second portion of the light is concentrated onto the linear target region by refraction at the second surface.]]></description>
            <pubDate>Tue, 05 Jan 2010 08:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Adapter for light bulbs equipped with volatile active dispenser and light emitting diodes]]></title>
            <link>http://www.freepatentsonline.com./7641364.html</link>
            <description><![CDATA[An adapter device for a lamp or light fixture includes a male connector, a female socket and control circuitry. The adapter supports at least one RGB LED cluster positioned so as to emit a colored light show. The male connector is configured to be received in a conventional light socket. The adapter also includes a slot for receiving and securing a replaceable volatile active insert for enabling the device to emit an active ingredient from the insert when the insert is secured in the slot. A conventional light bulb or a CFL may also be connected to the female socket as a source of illumination. Thus, a single adapter is used to combine a conventional light source/colored light show source/volatile active source.]]></description>
            <pubDate>Tue, 05 Jan 2010 08:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[LED streetlight structure]]></title>
            <link>http://www.freepatentsonline.com./7641363.html</link>
            <description><![CDATA[The present invention discloses an LED streetlight structure, which comprises: a heat-conduction pipe frame, an upper casing, a lower casing, a light concentration plate, and a transparent cover. The upper and lower casings are made of a plastic material and pivotally coupled to each other. The heat-conduction pipe frame has a heat-dissipation seat with main heat-dissipation fins. Two stabilizer boxes with fins are respectively arranged at two sides of the heat-dissipation seat. Heat-dissipation lamp sets insert through the bottom of the heat-dissipation seat. The present invention installs the main heat-dissipation fins on heat-conduction pipe frame and installs the fins on the stabilizer boxes to increase heat-dissipation area. Further, an auxiliary heat-dissipation ventilation device is arranged above the heat-conduction pipe frame and made of aluminum, and aluminum itself benefits heat dissipation. Furthermore, air can be compulsively conducted to the main heat-dissipation fins, then can enhance the dissipation effect.]]></description>
            <pubDate>Tue, 05 Jan 2010 08:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Electronic device lighting system]]></title>
            <link>http://www.freepatentsonline.com./7641362.html</link>
            <description><![CDATA[A lighting system for an electronic device comprising at least one movable lens to cover a light source.]]></description>
            <pubDate>Tue, 05 Jan 2010 08:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Light emitting diode lamp]]></title>
            <link>http://www.freepatentsonline.com./7641361.html</link>
            <description><![CDATA[An example light emitting diode bulb assembly includes a base having a first end portion and a second end portion defining an axis, a plurality of first light emitting diodes secured adjacent a plurality of first base surfaces about the axis, and at least one second light emitting diode secured adjacent a second base surface of the first end portion, wherein the second base surface is transverse to the plurality of first base surfaces.]]></description>
            <pubDate>Tue, 05 Jan 2010 08:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Light-emitting unit and backlight module]]></title>
            <link>http://www.freepatentsonline.com./7641360.html</link>
            <description><![CDATA[A light-emitting unit includes a bounding frame, a first light-emitting element, a second light-emitting element, and a first reflecting sheet. The first light-emitting element and the second light-emitting element are disposed in the bounding frame, and emit light in different directions. The first reflecting sheet is disposed on the bounding frame, and has a reflecting surface on one side away from the bounding frame.]]></description>
            <pubDate>Tue, 05 Jan 2010 08:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Flashlight]]></title>
            <link>http://www.freepatentsonline.com./7641359.html</link>
            <description><![CDATA[A flashlight as disclosed to comprise a barrel, a tail cap, a head assembly, and a miniature lamp bulb holder and for providing interruptible electrical coupling to dry cell batteries retained within the barrel. One-way valves may be positioned at seal locations in association with passageways to allow venting of overpressure within the interior volume of the flashlight.]]></description>
            <pubDate>Tue, 05 Jan 2010 08:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Explosion proof lantern]]></title>
            <link>http://www.freepatentsonline.com./7641358.html</link>
            <description><![CDATA[A portable rechargeable lantern capable of use in an explosive environment includes light emitting diode light source, fault tolerant circuitry, a rechargeable battery and a charging circuit that receives power from an external charger via an induction coil. Formed within a sealed housing, the induction coil charging system eliminates external metal contacts, thereby eliminating a potential ignition source during charging operations. Fault tolerant circuitry and a cool-running light emitting diode light source eliminate potential ignition sources due to breakage or fault conditions. Mating surfaces between the lantern and its charger cradle facilitate aligning the charging induction coils.]]></description>
            <pubDate>Tue, 05 Jan 2010 08:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Light-emitting module and light-emitting system]]></title>
            <link>http://www.freepatentsonline.com./7641357.html</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Disclosed is a light-emitting module wherein light entering into a solar cell is not attenuated, thereby preventing power output decrease of the solar cell. In addition, this light-emitting module can be produced by a simple process. Specifically disclosed is a light-emitting module wherein at least (a) a solar cell unit (b) a first adhesive layer, (c) a light-emitting unit composed of a second light-transmitting insulating substrate (transparent PET), a second metal layer (circuit pattern) and a light-emitting element (chip LED), (d) a second adhesive layer and (e) a third light-transmitting insulating substrate are sequentially stacked. The transparent PET having a thickness about 50-500 μm which is provided with the circuit pattern in advance is used for producing the light-emitting unit. A silver paste which can be cured by 30-minute heating at 150° C. is used as a circuit pattern material, and the circuit pattern is formed on the transparent PET by screen printing, and then thermally cured.]]></description>
            <pubDate>Tue, 05 Jan 2010 08:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Bedside flashlight cradle]]></title>
            <link>http://www.freepatentsonline.com./7641356.html</link>
            <description><![CDATA[A bedside flashlight cradle for supporting a flashlight from the side of a bed frame for ready access. The cradle includes a grasper end for connection to the bed frame, a middle section, and a cradle. The grasper end may attach to the bed frame without fastener, for example, by sliding over the vertical side wall of the bed frame. The middle section may cant backward in order to support the flashlight flush with the edge of the bed frame. The cradle may be provided in spaced apart pairs to support the flash light or in other configurations such as an integral unit that has sufficient width to support a flashlight or an integral unit that has a single grasper end of sufficient width with a pair of spaced-apart cradles.]]></description>
            <pubDate>Tue, 05 Jan 2010 08:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Decorative light devices]]></title>
            <link>http://www.freepatentsonline.com./7641355.html</link>
            <description><![CDATA[The decorative light device has a stylized shape of a Christmas tree, or a snow flake. It comprises a transparent or translucent solid plastic member having an elongated solid plastic main body and a plurality of side branches extending outward therefrom at an angle at a plurality of junctions. A light refraction opening is formed at the main body and located adjacent to each one of those junctions. An LED light source is located at a bottom end of the main body and is operative to provide a single or a series of flashing lights of various sequential colors for illuminating the main body and the side branches. A stylized snow flake can be made with a plurality of these solid plastic members mounted in an evenly spaced manner around the periphery of a center mounting member.]]></description>
            <pubDate>Tue, 05 Jan 2010 08:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Flashlight casing containing retractable tools]]></title>
            <link>http://www.freepatentsonline.com./7641354.html</link>
            <description><![CDATA[An assembly that combines a flashlight with at least one secondary tool element. The flashlight has an elongated casing. At least one tool element is provided. The tool element is coupled to the elongated casing of the flashlight, wherein the tool element is capable of moving reciprocally with respect to the elongated casing between a retracted position and an extended position while remaining coupled to the casing. The tool element lays parallel to the central axis of the flashlight and protrudes beyond the front of the flashlight when in its extended position. A locking mechanism is provided for selectively locking the tool element into its extended position. As such, the tool element can be locked into an extended position in front of the flashlight or retracted back into a stored position along the casing of the flashlight.]]></description>
            <pubDate>Tue, 05 Jan 2010 08:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Light attachment]]></title>
            <link>http://www.freepatentsonline.com./7641353.html</link>
            <description><![CDATA[A light attachment for fastening to a carrier structure including a light source ( 4 ), a battery ( 5 ) and a light source controlling switch ( 23 ) comprising a casing ( 1 ) with a front side and a rear side and including a head portion ( 16 ) with a first opening ( 17 ) for the light source ( 4 ) in the front side and an elongated body portion with a second opening for a switch actuating arm in the front side and further comprising a removable elastic sleeve ( 6 ) for surrounding at least partially the elongated body and the carrier structure to urge and fasten the rear side of the casing ( 1 ) to the carrier structure.]]></description>
            <pubDate>Tue, 05 Jan 2010 08:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[LED backlight device with deviated LED pitch]]></title>
            <link>http://www.freepatentsonline.com./7641352.html</link>
            <description><![CDATA[A backlight unit usable in a liquid crystal display. In one embodiment, the backlight unit includes a substrate, a first plurality of light emitting elements positioned on the substrate, and a second plurality of light emitting elements positioned on the substrate, where the first plurality of light emitting elements positioned on the substrate are arranged in rows, such that two neighboring rows define a first pitch therebetween and the second plurality of light emitting elements positioned on the substrate are arranged in a row such that the row of the second plurality of light emitting elements is separated from the closest neighboring row of the first plurality of light emitting elements by a second pitch, where the first pitch is less than the second pitch.]]></description>
            <pubDate>Tue, 05 Jan 2010 08:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Lighting balloon apparatus]]></title>
            <link>http://www.freepatentsonline.com./7641351.html</link>
            <description><![CDATA[A novel lighting balloon apparatus is provided for various indoor and outdoor lighting applications. The lighting balloon apparatus is comprised of a unique rectangular-shaped balloon envelope body constructed from a medium weight laminate of polyester film weaved into polyester fabric using an adhesive containing an antimicrobial additive and an ultraviolet inhibitor. The rectangular-shaped body of the balloon envelope provides a means for controlling the emission of light by allowing for the accommodation of lightweight taffeta panels without compromising control. The lighting balloon apparatus is further configured to accommodate multiple lighting sources, as well as applicable mixtures thereof. The various lighting sources that may be employed are securely coupled to a harness assembly suspended within the body center of the balloon envelope structure, which is sealed with a helium tight cap system and coupled to a relay bypass system for regulating multiple lighting source socket arrangements.]]></description>
            <pubDate>Tue, 05 Jan 2010 08:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Multilayer control of gobo shape]]></title>
            <link>http://www.freepatentsonline.com./7641347.html</link>
            <description><![CDATA[A control of gobos defend by records in the gobo. The gobos are formed by menued shapes.]]></description>
            <pubDate>Tue, 05 Jan 2010 08:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Star field projection apparatus]]></title>
            <link>http://www.freepatentsonline.com./7641345.html</link>
            <description><![CDATA[A projection apparatus for generating a moving star field and a cloud-like effect comprises a means for generating a cloud-like effect using at least one non-coherent light source, a means for generating a moving star field using at least one coherent light source and a means for regulating and supplying electric power. The means for generating cloud-like effect using at least one non-coherent light source comprises at least one pair of condenser lenses and an interferential filter wheel rotated by a motor, disposed between at least one pair of condenser lenses. The means for generating the moving star field using a coherent light source comprises a grating wheel rotated by a motor and a diffractive optical element disposed between the at least one coherent light source and the grating wheel.]]></description>
            <pubDate>Tue, 05 Jan 2010 08:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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