Surface mounted device with LED light

• US 7,901,115 B2
• Filed: 05/12/2008
• Issued: 03/08/2011
• Est. Priority Date: 07/06/2004
• Status: Active Grant

• Current Assignee: Tseng-Lu Chien
• Original Assignee: Tseng-Lu Chien
• Inventors: Chien, Tseng-Lu
• Primary Examiner(s): O Shea; Sandra L
• Assistant Examiner(s): APENTENG, JESSICA MCMILLAN
• Application Number:
  US12/149,964
• Publication Number:
  US 20080259615A1
• Time in Patent Office: 1,030 Days
• Field of Search: 362/397, 362/382, 362/800, 362/109
• US Class Current: 362/397
• CPC Class Codes: F21K 9/235 Details of bases or caps, i.e. the parts that connect the light source to a fitting; Arrangement of components within bases or caps F21K9/238 takes precedence
• CPC Class Codes: F21K 9/66 Details of globes or covers forming part of the light source
• CPC Class Codes: F21S 10/002 using liquids, e.g. water
• CPC Class Codes: F21S 2/005 of modular construction
• CPC Class Codes: F21S 4/28 rigid, e.g. LED bars
• CPC Class Codes: F21S 8/035 by means of plugging into a wall outlet, e.g. night light
• CPC Class Codes: F21S 8/038 intended to be mounted on a light track suspended from a light track F21S8/066; details of supporting elements displaceable along a guiding element F21V21/34
• CPC Class Codes: F21S 9/022 Emergency lighting devices
• CPC Class Codes: F21V 14/02 by movement of light sources in vehicle head lamps F21S41/657
• CPC Class Codes: F21V 19/0025 the fastening means engaging the conductors of the light source, i.e. providing simultaneous fastening of the light sources and their electric connections
• CPC Class Codes: F21V 19/006 of point-like light sources, e.g. incandescent or halogen lamps, with screw-threaded or bayonet base of sources having contact pins, wires or blades F21V19/0005; of LEDs or sources mounted on printed-circuit board F21V19/001
• CPC Class Codes: F21V 21/08 Devices for easy attachment to any desired place, e.g. clip, clamp, magnet
• CPC Class Codes: F21V 21/14 Adjustable mountings
• CPC Class Codes: F21V 21/22 telescopic
• CPC Class Codes: F21V 21/29 employing universal joints
• CPC Class Codes: F21V 21/30 Pivoted housings or frames
• CPC Class Codes: F21V 23/04 the elements being switches safety devices F21V25/00
• CPC Class Codes: F21V 23/0442 activated by means of a sensor, e.g. motion or photodetectors
• CPC Class Codes: F21V 23/0492 the sensor detecting a change in orientation, a movement or an acceleration of the lighting device, e.g. a tilt switch
• CPC Class Codes: F21V 29/00 Protecting lighting devices from thermal damage; Cooling or heating arrangements specially adapted for lighting devices or systems lighting fixtures combined with outlets for air-treatment systems F24F13/078
• CPC Class Codes: F21V 33/0052 : Audio or video equipment, e.g. televisions, telephones, cameras or computers; Remote control devices therefor
• CPC Class Codes: F21V 5/008 : Combination of two or more successive refractors along an optical axis
• CPC Class Codes: F21V 9/08 : for producing coloured light, e.g. monochromatic; for reducing intensity of light with provision for controlling the colour F21V9/40
• CPC Class Codes: F21W 2121/00 : Use or application of lighting devices or systems for decorative purposes, not provided for in codes F21W2102/00 – F21W2107/00
• CPC Class Codes: F21Y 2115/10 : Light-emitting diodes [LED]
• CPC Class Codes: F21Y 2115/15 : Organic light-emitting diodes [OLED]
• CPC Class Codes: G01S 3/7864 : T.V. type tracking systems
• CPC Class Codes: H04N 23/51 : Housings
• CPC Class Codes: H04N 23/65 : Control of camera operation in relation to power supply
• CPC Class Codes: H04N 7/181 : for receiving images from a plurality of remote sources
• CPC Class Codes: Y02B 10/30 : Wind power
• CPC Class Codes: Y10S 362/80 : Light emitting diode

Abstract

A surface mounted device has a built-in or added-on LED light arranged to fit within the device and to include parts and accessories such as a power source, circuit means, conductive means, switch means, sensor means, t integrated circuit, LED elements in a variety of specifications, timer means, solar power, AC power and parts, or DC power and parts to get desired light, function, and performance effects such as pre-determined color, brightness, duration, function, and light show effects to provide attractive area illumination with low power consumption.

Claims

1. An LED light combined with a surface mounted device, comprising:

at least one surface mounted device arranged to be mounted on a surface of a structure or material including at least one of the following structures or materials;

a building, closet, table, ceiling, wall, glass, plastic, wood, porcelain, pottery, paper, chemical, bar, tube, rib, rod, door, or other object, said at least one surface mounted device being mounted on said surface by at least one of the following attachment means;

glue, double side tape, a snap, a quick connector, connector means, a clip, a rivet, stitching, a hook and loop fastener, a nail, a screw, a suction cup, a hanger, a chemical compound, super glue, and silicone, for at least one of the following applications;

home, office, building, van, car, bus, vessel, boat, aircraft, garden, and indoor or outdoors applications; and

said at least one surface mounted device having at least one of the following functions;

to hold, hang, store, place, arrange, or organize at least one other object that is in addition to said LED light at a desired location, space, position, orientation, direction, order, or appearance, thereby enabling people to use the LED light combined with a surface mounted device for said lighting function and in addition to hold, hang, store, place, arrange, or organize said at least one other object that is in addition to the LED light;

said at least one LED light being situated on the surface mounted device at a predetermined location and having a predetermined construction, said LED light connected by at least one of conductive means, resilient conductive means, and switch means to deliver electric signals from a power supply to said LED light for illumination with a pre-determined function, timing, duration, brightness, and colors,

wherein said power supply is included in a housing of the LED light and the LED light has a combination of LED elements, conductive means, resilient conductive means, switch means, sensor means, circuit means, integrated circuit means, and related parts and accessories included or connected to the power supply, said related electrical parts and accessories selected from the group consisting of sensor means, timer means, an energy generator, a solar module, rechargeable batteries, batteries, an alternative current power source, and a direct current power source, all of which are included within said housing of the LED light to add said illumination functions to the additional functions provided by the surface mounted device.

2. An LED light for a surface mounted device, comprising:

at least one surface mounted device arranged to be mounted on a surface of a structure or material including at least one of the following structures or materials;

a building, closet, table, ceiling, wall, glass, plastic, wood, porcelain, pottery, paper, chemical, bar, tube, rib, rod, door, or other object, said at least one surface mounted device being mounted on said surface by at least one of the following attachment means;

glue, double side tape, a snap, a quick connector, connector means, a clip, a rivet, stitching, a hook and loop fastener, a nail, a screw, a suction cup, a hanger, a chemical compound, super glue, and silicone, for at least one of the following applications;

home, office, building, van, car, bus, vessel, boat, aircraft, garden, and indoor or outdoors applications; and

said at least one surface mounted device having at least one of the following functions;

to hold, hang, store, place, arrange, or organize at least one other object that is in addition to said LED light at a desired location, space, position, orientation, direction, order, or appearance, thereby enabling people to use the LED light combined with a surface mounted device for said lighting function and in addition to hold, hang, store, place, arrange, or organize said at least one other object that is in addition to the LED light;

said at least one LED light being situated on the surface mounted device at a predetermined location and having a predetermined construction, said LED light connected by at least one of conductive means, resilient conductive means, and switch means to deliver electric signals from a power supply to said LED light for illumination with a pre-determined function, timing, duration, brightness, and colors,

the improvement wherein the surface mounted device has a predetermined space to fit said LED light, said LED light having its own power supply therein, the LED light or power supply including conductive means, resilient conductive means, switch means, power source, circuit means and related electrical parts and accessories selected from the group consisting of sensor means, timer means, an energy generator, a solar module, rechargeable batteries, batteries, an alternative current power source, and a direct current power source to let the viewer directly see the LED light'"'"'s beam.

3. The surface mounted device with LED light as claimed in claim 2, wherein the surface mounted device is adapted for use indoors or outdoors a home, office, building, van, car, bus, vessel, boat, aircraft, or space shuttle, and in a kitchen, laundry room, restroom, sleep room, living room, bedroom, garage, patio, garden, drive way, pathway, or outdoors.

4. The surface mounted device with LED light as claimed in claim 2, wherein the surface mounted device is made of wooden, metal, pottery, porcelain, plastic or other conventional material to allow other objects to be arranged and stored.

5. The surface mounted device with LED light as claimed in claim 2, wherein the LED light is added onto an existing surface mounted device.

6. The surface mounted device with LED light as claimed in claim 2, wherein an LED light is built-in to the surface mounted device when making the surface mounted device.

7. The surface mounted device with LED light as claimed in claim 2, wherein the surface mounted device is in the form of one of the following devices:

a hook, hanger, suction cup, rack, tray, holder, rod, tube, and wire product, and is installed on an object'"'"'s surface for use in connection with at least one of the following items;

kitchenware, bathroom accessories, towels, toothbrushes, soap, lotion, bottles, cans, textile items, hair dryers, shavers, clothing, hats, caps, garments, coats, papers, tissues, hair clippers, sunglasses, sponges, towels, brushes, plastic tools, garden tools, working tools, wind chimes, and plants.

8. The surface mounted device with LED light as claimed in claim 2, wherein the surface mounted device is arranged to hold, hang, store, put, or arrange objects at a desired location, space, position, orientation within the surface mounted device.

9. The surface mounted device with LED light as claimed in claim 2, wherein the surface mounted device is installed by means of at least one suction cup.

10. The surface mounted device with LED light as claimed in claim 2, the said surface mounted device is installed by means of double side tape.

11. The surface mounted device with LED light as claimed in claim 2, wherein the surface mounted device is installed by means of at least one telescoping hook.

12. The surface mounted device with LED light as claimed in claim 2, wherein the surface mounted device is installed by means of a U-shaped clip.

13. The surface mounted device with LED light as claimed in claim 2, wherein the surface mounted device is installed by means of a hook.

14. The surface mounted device with LED light as claimed in claim 2, wherein the surface mounted device is installed by means of a hanger.

15. The surface mounted device with LED light as claimed in claim 2, wherein the surface mounted device is installed by means of a screw.

16. The surface mounted device with LED light as claimed in claim 2, wherein the surface mounted device is installed by means of a nail.

17. The surface mounted device with LED light as claimed in claim 2, wherein the circuit means incorporates an integrated circuit to cause the LED light to exhibit predetermined light effects including fade in and fade out, chasing, random, steady on, color changing, pair flashing.