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LED lighting methods and apparatus

LED related lighting methods and apparatus are described. Various features relate to water tight light fixtures. Some of the fixtures are spotlights while other fixture are intended for in ground use. The light fixtures in at least some embodiments include power control features. In spotlight embodiments beam angle and power or light output can be controlled without opening the light assembly or compromising the water tight seals which also protect against dirt. In ground embodiments support tilt angle setting which allow a user to set the light fixture to one or more tilt angles. Beam angle can also be changed in some embodiments as well as power control. Beam angle, power control and tilt angle adjustments are supported in some embodiments but need not be supported in all embodiments with some embodiments using one or more of the described features but not all features.

LED lighting methods and apparatus

LED related lighting methods and apparatus are described. Various features relate to water tight light fixtures. Some of the fixtures are spotlights while other fixture are intended for in ground use. The light fixtures in at least some embodiments include power control features. In spotlight embodiments beam angle and power or light output can be controlled without opening the light assembly or compromising the water tight seals which also protect against dirt. In ground embodiments support tilt angle setting which allow a user to set the light fixture to one or more tilt angles. Beam angle can also be changed in some embodiments as well as power control. Beam angle, power control and tilt angle adjustments are supported in some embodiments but need not be supported in all embodiments with some embodiments using one or more of the described features but not all features.

ORGANIC LIGHT-EMITTING ELEMENT, METHOD FOR PRODUCING ORGANIC LIGHT-EMITTING ELEMENT, ORGANIC LIGHT-EMITTING DEVICE, METHOD FOR PRODUCING ORGANIC LIGHT-EMITTING DEVICE, LIGHTING DEVICE, MOVING OBJECT, IMAGE PICKUP DEVICE, AND ELECTRONIC APPARATUS
20220231261 · 2022-07-21 ·

An organic light-emitting element includes, from a first surface of a substrate in this order, the substrate, a lower electrode, an organic compound layer, an upper electrode, a first protective layer containing inorganic material, a second protective layer whose density is higher than the density of the first protective layer, and a third protective layer whose density is higher than the density of the first protective layer, in which the third protective layer is disposed on a second surface of the substrate opposite to the first surface of the substrate.

ORGANIC LIGHT-EMITTING ELEMENT, METHOD FOR PRODUCING ORGANIC LIGHT-EMITTING ELEMENT, ORGANIC LIGHT-EMITTING DEVICE, METHOD FOR PRODUCING ORGANIC LIGHT-EMITTING DEVICE, LIGHTING DEVICE, MOVING OBJECT, IMAGE PICKUP DEVICE, AND ELECTRONIC APPARATUS
20220231261 · 2022-07-21 ·

An organic light-emitting element includes, from a first surface of a substrate in this order, the substrate, a lower electrode, an organic compound layer, an upper electrode, a first protective layer containing inorganic material, a second protective layer whose density is higher than the density of the first protective layer, and a third protective layer whose density is higher than the density of the first protective layer, in which the third protective layer is disposed on a second surface of the substrate opposite to the first surface of the substrate.

Lamp for projecting stars and method for producing nebula thereof
11378879 · 2022-07-05 · ·

A lamp projecting a starry sky is provided. The lamp projecting the starry sky includes at least one beam generator, an interference filter configured to produce nebula effect, a reflecting mirror, and at least one first lens, the at least one beam generator is placed on a first side of the interference filter, the reflecting mirror is placed on a second side of the interference filter, the at least one first lens is located on an emergent light path of the interference filter; a light beam emitted from the interference filter forms a moving and layering nebula projection after passing through the at least one first lens. In the lamp, after multiple refractions, reflection and refraction, the light beam is magnified by the lens.

LED LIGHTING METHODS AND APPARATUS
20220252244 · 2022-08-11 ·

Apparatus and methods for lighting. The apparatus may include a beam-angle changing lens. The beam-angle changing lens may be movable from a first position in front of a slotted cylinder to a second position in front of the slotted cylinder. The slotted cylinder may be fixed with respect to translation along the central axis. The slotted cylinder may be configured to move the beam-angle changing lens from the first position to the second position when the slotted cylinder is rotated. The slotted cylinder may be configured to displace the support to move the lens to the positions. The apparatus may include a guide pin. Rotation of the slotted cylinder may displace the guide pin linearly in a direction parallel to the axis. Motion of the guide pin may move the lens. The apparatus may include a rotatable shaft. The rotatable shaft may be configured to rotate the slotted cylinder.

LED LIGHTING METHODS AND APPARATUS
20220252244 · 2022-08-11 ·

Apparatus and methods for lighting. The apparatus may include a beam-angle changing lens. The beam-angle changing lens may be movable from a first position in front of a slotted cylinder to a second position in front of the slotted cylinder. The slotted cylinder may be fixed with respect to translation along the central axis. The slotted cylinder may be configured to move the beam-angle changing lens from the first position to the second position when the slotted cylinder is rotated. The slotted cylinder may be configured to displace the support to move the lens to the positions. The apparatus may include a guide pin. Rotation of the slotted cylinder may displace the guide pin linearly in a direction parallel to the axis. Motion of the guide pin may move the lens. The apparatus may include a rotatable shaft. The rotatable shaft may be configured to rotate the slotted cylinder.

Optical projection device
11408573 · 2022-08-09 · ·

The present disclosure is directed to projection devices that can project patterned light of different colors. In one implementation, the projection device can include a housing, within which reside multiple components. These components can include light emitting diodes (LEDs), a parabolic mirror reflector, a sinusoidal lenticular diffuser, and multiple spatial filters. The multiple LEDs can be provided in at least two distinct colors. The parabolic mirror reflector can be arranged to collimate light received from the multiple LEDs. The sinusoidal lenticular diffuser can be positioned at an output of the parabolic mirror reflector and arranged to diffuse the collimated light. The spatial filters can be arranged to diffuse the diffused and collimated light received from the sinusoidal lenticular diffuser. An imaging lens can be coupled to the housing and arranged to magnify the diffused light received from the spatial filters and display a cloud-like effect on a first surface.

FILTERING ASSEMBLY FOR ENHANCING LIGHTING FROM A LUMINAIRE
20220260231 · 2022-08-18 ·

A filtering assembly for enhancing lighting from a luminaire serves as a lighting filter that includes one or more stackable and interchangeable filter devices. The filter devices are configured to detachably couple to a luminaire, and custom block a portion of the light transmitted from the luminaire. This enables a uniquely shaped transmission of light and/or removing unwanted spills and or glare emanating from the luminaire. The filter devices comprise a body that defines a clear section that allows full passage of light from the underlying luminaire, and an opaque section that allows partial or no passage of light. The filter devices also comprise an outer rim having a friction enhancing material that enables a snug engagement with the perimeter recess forming in the luminaire. The friction enhancing material of the outer rim restricts slippage when stacking multiple filter devices, and with the inside perimeter recess formed in the luminaire.

LAMP PROJECTING STARRY SKY AND NEBULA GENERATION METHOD THEREOF
20220299858 · 2022-09-22 · ·

A lamp projecting a starry sky is provided. The lamp projecting the starry sky includes at least one beam generator, a reflecting member with uneven and irregular reflecting surface, a first motor, and at least one first lens. The first motor is connected to the reflecting member through a connecting shaft, the reflecting member is driven to rotate when the first motor rotates, a light beam generated by the beam generator irradiates onto a first side of the reflecting member along an incident light path, and a light beam emitted from the reflecting member forms a moving and layering nebula projection after passing through the at least one first lens. In the lamp, after passing from the reflecting member, the light beam is magnified by the lens, so that the generated starry sky will not be too bright and dazzling, which effectively enhances the layering sense of the starry sky.