公开(公告)号：US07234838B2

公开(公告)日：2007-06-26

申请号：US10676997

申请日：2003-09-30

申请人： Thomas C. Sloan ,  Bruce Quaal

发明人： Thomas C. Sloan ,  Bruce Quaal

IPC分类号： F21V21/00

CPC分类号： H05B33/0809 ,  F21S4/26 ,  F21V33/006 ,  F21Y2103/10 ,  F21Y2115/10 ,  H05B33/0803

摘要： A method for bending a perimeter light and a perimeter light for illuminating curved surfaces. One embodiment of a bending method according to the present invention comprises heating a perimeter light to make it pliable. A radius tool is then provided having a curved surface with a shape and radius for the desired bend in the perimeter light. The heated perimeter light is mounted to the radius tool curved surface. The perimeter light is then cooled and removed from the radius tool. One embodiment of a bent elongated perimeter light according to the present invention comprises an array of light sources and an elongated tube bent to match a curve or shape. The array of light sources is disposed within the tube and the tube transmits and disperses the light from the array to give the appearance that said array of light sources is a continuous light source. The array of light sources is cuttable at intervals to shorten the array while allowing the remaining light sources in the array to emit light. The tube is also cuttable to match the length of the array. A system for mounting perimeter lights to body has straight and curved surfaces comprises a plurality of straight and bent elongated perimeter lights that are mountable in a daisy-chain to the straight and curved surfaces.

摘要翻译： 用于弯曲周边光和周边光以照射曲面的方法。 根据本发明的弯曲方法的一个实施例包括加热周边光以使其柔韧。 然后提供具有弯曲表面的半径工具，其具有用于周边光中的期望弯曲的形状和半径。 加热的周边光被安装到半径工具曲面上。 然后将周边光冷却并从半径工具中移除。 根据本发明的弯曲细长周长光的一个实施例包括光源阵列和弯曲以匹配曲线或形状的细长管。 光源阵列设置在管内，并且管透射和分散来自阵列的光以给出所述光源阵列是连续光源的外观。 光源阵列可以间隔地切割以缩短阵列，同时允许阵列中剩余的光源发光。 管也可切割以匹配阵列的长度。 用于将周边灯安装到主体的系统具有直的和弯曲的表面，包括多个直的和弯曲的细长的周边光，其可以菊花链安装到直的和弯曲的表面。

公开(公告)号：US20050190552A1

公开(公告)日：2005-09-01

申请号：US11100087

申请日：2005-04-05

申请人： Thomas Sloan ,  James Sloan

发明人： Thomas Sloan ,  James Sloan

IPC分类号： F21S4/00 ,  F21V15/015 ,  F21V21/005

CPC分类号： F21S8/032 ,  F21S4/24 ,  F21S4/26 ,  F21V15/015 ,  F21V21/005 ,  F21Y2103/10 ,  F21Y2115/10 ,  Y10S362/80 ,  Y10S362/806

摘要： An elongated perimeter light is disclosed, which comprises a linear array of light sources (LEDs) that are electrically illuminated. The array of light sources is disposed within an elongated transparent tube, with the tube transmitting and dispersing the light from the array giving the appearance that said array of light sources is a continuous light source. The array of light sources is capable of being cut at intervals down its length to shorten it. The light sources that remain in the array continue to emit light and the tube can be cut to match the length of said array. The present invention also discloses systems for lighting structural features, with one system according to the present invention comprising a plurality of elongated perimeter lights. The perimeter lights are electrically coupled in a daisy chain with the electrical power at each of the perimeter lights being transmitted to the successive light. A mechanism is included for anchoring the plurality of perimeter lights to a structure to illuminate it. Each of the perimeter lights can be cut at intervals down its length while not interfering with its ability to transmit its electrical power to successive lights.

公开(公告)号：US20030063463A1

公开(公告)日：2003-04-03

申请号：US10260246

申请日：2002-09-30

申请人： SLOANLED, INC.

发明人： Thomas C. Sloan ,  Bruce Quaal

IPC分类号： F21V001/00

CPC分类号： F21V29/74 ,  F21S4/20 ,  F21V21/0808 ,  F21V29/76 ,  F21Y2103/10 ,  F21Y2115/10 ,  G09F13/0404 ,  G09F13/22 ,  Y10S362/80 ,  Y10S362/812

摘要： A channel letter lighting unit according to the present invention comprises a printed circuit board (PCB) having a plurality of linearly mounted light emitting elements. Input wires transmit a power signal to the PCB to illuminate the plurality of light emitting elements, and output wires transmit the power signal from the PCB. The PCB is mounted in the extrusion and the light emitting elements transmit light away from the extrusion. The extrusion promotes the dissipation of heat from the light emitting elements. A mounting mechanism is included for mounting the extrusion within a housing. A further embodiment according to the invention comprises a plurality of channel lighting units electrically connected to one another so that a power signal applied to the lighting system is transmitted to each of the plurality of lighting units. A still further embodiment according to the invention comprises an illuminated channel letter system having a housing in the shape of a letter. A translucent lens is included over the housing to transmit light from within the housing. A plurality of channel lighting units are mounted within the housing and coupled to one another in a daisy chain. A power signal applied to the first of the plurality of lighting units in the daisy chain is transmitted to the remaining of the plurality of lighting units.

摘要翻译： 根据本发明的通道字母照明单元包括具有多个线性安装的发光元件的印刷电路板（PCB）。 输入线将电源信号传输到PCB以照亮多个发光元件，并且输出线传输来自PCB的功率信号。 PCB被安装在挤压件中，并且发光元件将光远离挤出件。 挤出促进了发光元件的热耗散。 包括用于将挤出物安装在壳体内的安装机构。 根据本发明的另一实施例包括彼此电连接的多个通道照明单元，使得施加到照明系统的电力信号被发送到多个照明单元中的每一个。 根据本发明的又一实施例包括具有字母形状的壳体的照明通道字母系统。 外壳上包含半透明透镜，用于从外壳内传输光。 多个通道照明单元安装在壳体内并以菊花链方式彼此连接。 施加到菊链中的多个发光单元中的第一个的功率信号被发送到多个照明单元中的剩余部分。

公开(公告)号：US20110007514A1

公开(公告)日：2011-01-13

申请号：US12757854

申请日：2010-04-09

申请人： Thomas C. Sloan ,  Bruce Quaal

发明人： Thomas C. Sloan ,  Bruce Quaal

IPC分类号： F21V21/00 ,  F21V15/00 ,  H05K13/00

CPC分类号： F21V31/03 ,  F21K9/00 ,  F21S4/24 ,  F21S4/28 ,  F21V15/013 ,  F21V15/015 ,  F21V21/088 ,  F21Y2103/10 ,  F21Y2115/10 ,  Y10T29/49002

摘要： The present invention provides various embodiments for apparatuses and methods of manufacturing low profile housings for electronic and/or optoelectronic devices. Some embodiments provide low profile housings with a hollow casing comprising a first surface, second surface, and at least one lateral side surface. The housing is substantially light-diffusive. At least one cap is provided for sealing an end of the casing, with the at least one cap being sized to account for variations in the casing. At least one light emitting device, such as an LED, may be mounted within the casing. A mounting means may be included for mounting the housing. In another embodiment, a low profile housing with a first casing and second casing surrounding a majority of the first casing may be provided. At least one light emitting device, such as a double-sided printed circuit board with a plurality of LEDs, may be provided in the first casing. One or more end caps may be provided for sealing both the first and second casings while providing a ventilation feature to allow for pressure equalization. Two different wavelengths of light may be emitted from either side of the housing.

摘要翻译： 本发明提供了用于制造用于电子和/或光电器件的小型外壳的装置和方法的各种实施例。 一些实施例提供具有包括第一表面，第二表面和至少一个侧面表面的中空壳体的低轮廓外壳。 外壳基本上是光散射的。 提供至少一个盖以密封壳体的端部，其中至少一个盖的尺寸适于考虑壳体中的变化。 诸如LED的至少一个发光器件可以安装在壳体内。 可以包括用于安装壳体的安装手段。 在另一个实施例中，可以提供具有围绕第一壳体的大部分的第一壳体和第二壳体的低轮廓壳体。 至少一个发光器件，例如具有多个LED的双面印刷电路板，可以设置在第一壳体中。 可以提供一个或多个端盖，用于密封第一和第二壳体，同时提供通风特征以允许压力均衡。 两个不同波长的光可以从壳体的任一侧发射。

公开(公告)号：US20100149811A1

公开(公告)日：2010-06-17

申请号：US12316411

申请日：2008-12-12

申请人： Thomas C. Sloan ,  Bruce Quaal

发明人： Thomas C. Sloan ,  Bruce Quaal

IPC分类号： F21V21/00 ,  F21S4/00

CPC分类号： G09F13/0404 ,  F21S4/10 ,  F21V23/001 ,  F21Y2115/10 ,  G09F13/22 ,  H05K3/0052

摘要： A channel letter lighting system comprising a plurality of lighting units that are interconnected by a conductor. Each of the units is coupled to the conductor such that an electrical signal applied to the conductor causes the lighting units to emit light. The length of the conductor between said units is adjustable to vary the distance between adjacent ones of the lighting units. In other embodiment the lighting units comprise a plurality of emitters. A conductor is included for carrying an electrical signal with the lighting units connected to and interconnected by a conductor. An electrical signal applied to the conductor causes the emitters emit light. The lighting units are separable into sections each of which comprise at least one of the plurality of emitters and each of which remains connected to the conductor. The length of the conductor between the sections can be adjustable to vary the distance between adjacent ones of the sections.

摘要翻译： 一种通道信号照明系统，包括由导体互连的多个照明单元。 每个单元耦合到导体，使得施加到导体的电信号使照明单元发光。 所述单元之间的导体的长度可调节以改变相邻照明单元之间的距离。 在另一实施例中，照明单元包括多个发射器。 包括用于承载电信号的导体，其中照明单元连接到导体并由导体互连。 施加到导体的电信号使得发射器发光。 照明单元可分离成各个部分，每个部分包括多个发射器中的至少一个，并且每个发射器保持连接到导体。 部分之间的导体的长度可以是可调节的，以改变相邻部分之间的距离。

公开(公告)号：US07714225B2

公开(公告)日：2010-05-11

申请号：US11607560

申请日：2006-11-30

申请人： Thomas C. Sloan ,  Bruce Quaal

发明人： Thomas C. Sloan ,  Bruce Quaal

IPC分类号： H02G3/08174

CPC分类号： H02G3/20 ,  H02G3/00 ,  H02G3/081 ,  Y10S248/906

摘要： A modular power supply particularly adapted for mounting to standard junction boxes in a system to provide a solid state lighting system compatible power signal. One embodiment of a modular power supply for mounting to a junction box according to the present invention includes a housing holding internal electronic components and a first extension integral to the housing for mounting to a junction box. The extension has an opening to the interior of the housing with primary wires passing from the interior of the housing through the extension. The first extension is positioned so that the power supply is capable of being mounted to the mounting surface of a junction box when the power supply is at different orientations.

摘要翻译： 模块化电源，特别适用于安装到系统中的标准接线盒，以提供固态照明系统兼容的电源信号。 根据本发明的用于安装到接线盒的模块化电源的一个实施例包括容纳内部电子部件的壳体和与壳体成一体的用于安装到接线盒的第一延伸部。 延伸部具有通向壳体内部的开口，主线从壳体的内部穿过延伸部分。 第一延伸部被定位成使得当电源处于不同的方向时，电源能够被安装到接线盒的安装表面。

公开(公告)号：US20080158860A1

公开(公告)日：2008-07-03

申请号：US12074105

申请日：2008-02-28

申请人： Thomas C. Sloan

发明人： Thomas C. Sloan

IPC分类号： F21S8/00 ,  H05B7/00

CPC分类号： H05B33/0827 ,  F21S2/005 ,  F21V23/008 ,  F21W2131/401 ,  F21Y2113/13 ,  F21Y2115/10 ,  H05B33/0803 ,  Y02B20/341 ,  Y10T29/49176 ,  Y10T29/49185 ,  Y10T29/4919 ,  Y10T29/49204 ,  Y10T29/4922

摘要： A method for forming a protective jacket over a connection region includes connecting the leads of an electronic device to conductors such that the connections are in a connection region, placing the connection region in a mold, injecting molten protective material into the mold to cover the connection region, allowing the molten material to cool and harden and removing the connection area from the mold.

摘要翻译： 一种用于在连接区域上形成保护套的方法包括将电子设备的引线连接到导体，使得连接处于连接区域，将连接区域放置在模具中，将熔融的保护材料注入到模具中以覆盖连接 区域，允许熔融材料冷却并硬化并从模具中移除连接区域。

公开(公告)号：US20070171640A1

公开(公告)日：2007-07-26

申请号：US11729150

申请日：2007-03-27

申请人： Thomas Sloan ,  Bruce Quaal

发明人： Thomas Sloan ,  Bruce Quaal

IPC分类号： F21V11/00

CPC分类号： G09F9/33 ,  F21S4/20 ,  F21V21/005 ,  F21V21/088 ,  F21V23/06 ,  F21Y2115/10 ,  G09F2013/1895

摘要： An elongated flexible lighting system according to the present invention comprises an array of light sources that are illuminated by electric power. It further comprises an elongated translucent extrusion of flexible material. The array of light sources is integral to the extrusion with said extrusion transmitting and dispersing the light from the array such that the lighting system gives the appearance that the array of light sources is a continuous light source. The elongated lighting system can be used for many different applications including, but not limited to, the lighting of structural features and illumination of sign features.

摘要翻译： 根据本发明的细长柔性照明系统包括被电力照明的光源阵列。 它还包括柔性材料的细长半透明挤出物。 光源阵列与挤出成一体，所述挤出物从阵列传播和分散光，使得照明系统给出光源阵列是连续光源的外观。 细长的照明系统可以用于许多不同的应用，包括但不限于结构特征的照明和标志特征的照明。

公开(公告)号：US07192157B2

公开(公告)日：2007-03-20

申请号：US11286113

申请日：2005-11-23

申请人： Thomas C. Sloan ,  Bruce Quaal

发明人： Thomas C. Sloan ,  Bruce Quaal

IPC分类号： F21V7/10

CPC分类号： H05B33/0809 ,  F21S4/26 ,  F21V33/006 ,  F21Y2103/10 ,  F21Y2115/10 ,  H05B33/0803

摘要： A method for bending a perimeter light and a perimeter light for illuminating curved surfaces. One embodiment of a bending method according to the present invention comprises heating a perimeter light to make it pliable. A radius tool is then provided having a curved surface with a shape and radius for the desired bend in the perimeter light. The heated perimeter light is mounted to the radius tool curved surface. The perimeter light is then cooled and removed from the radius tool.

摘要翻译： 用于弯曲周边光和周边光以照射曲面的方法。 根据本发明的弯曲方法的一个实施例包括加热周边光以使其柔韧。 然后提供具有弯曲表面的半径工具，其具有用于周边光中的期望弯曲的形状和半径。 加热的周边光被安装到半径工具曲面上。 然后将周边光冷却并从半径工具中移除。

公开(公告)号：US20060133076A1

公开(公告)日：2006-06-22

申请号：US11286113

申请日：2005-11-23

申请人： Thomas Sloan ,  Bruce Quaal

发明人： Thomas Sloan ,  Bruce Quaal

IPC分类号： F21V7/10

CPC分类号： H05B33/0809 ,  F21S4/26 ,  F21V33/006 ,  F21Y2103/10 ,  F21Y2115/10 ,  H05B33/0803

摘要： A method for bending a perimeter light and a perimeter light for illuminating curved surfaces. One embodiment of a bending method according to the present invention comprises heating a perimeter light to make it pliable. A radius tool is then provided having a curved surface with a shape and radius for the desired bend in the perimeter light. The heated perimeter light is mounted to the radius tool curved surface. The perimeter light is then cooled and removed from the radius tool.

摘要翻译： 用于弯曲周边光和周边光以照射曲面的方法。 根据本发明的弯曲方法的一个实施例包括加热周边光以使其柔韧。 然后提供具有弯曲表面的半径工具，其具有用于周边光中的期望弯曲的形状和半径。 加热的周边光被安装到半径工具曲面上。 然后将周边光冷却并从半径工具中移除。