Company patents

HLI SOLUTIONS, INC.

HLI SOLUTIONS, INC. appears to be significantly shifting its patent strategy away from its traditional focus on consumer lighting and control technologies, with categories like Lighting Devices (Functional Features) and Non-portable Lighting Devices seeing sharp declines of -54.5% and -62.5% respectively in 2025, and zero patents so far in 2026 across all categories. Surprisingly, despite this overall decline, the company had shown an emerging interest in Sterilization & Biocompatible Materials, which grew from 0 patents in 2023 to 3 in 2024 and 2025, representing 10.5% of its portfolio, before also ceasing in 2026.

Patent Trend by Technology Area

Yearly patent publications since 2023

Product themes

Product-level themes inferred from filings since 2023, with category chips showing where each theme appears. Select a theme to filter the patents below.

57 US filings (since 2023) · 8 categories · 13 themes

Adaptive Lighting Control Systems

Systems and methods for dynamically adjusting light output, distribution, color, or intensity based on environmental conditions, user presence, content, or specific application needs.

Electric Heating & Lighting ControlLighting Devices (Functional Features)Non-portable Lighting Devices
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22since 2023
-72.7%YoY
Outdoor Fixture Enclosures & Mounting

Mechanical designs for robust light fixture housings, mounting assemblies, and environmental protection, particularly for outdoor or public installations like streetlights and signage.

Non-portable Lighting Devices
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19since 2023
-50.0%YoY
Wearable & Portable Lighting

Compact and lightweight lighting devices designed to be worn on the body or easily carried, often featuring ergonomic designs, integrated power sources, and adjustable illumination.

Lighting Devices (Functional Features)
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9since 2023
-80.0%YoY
Vehicle Lighting Optics

Optical systems and components specifically designed for automotive lighting applications, focusing on beam pattern generation, light distribution, and compact integration within vehicle structures.

Non-portable Lighting Devices
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8since 2023
-75.0%YoY
Emergency & Safety Communication Systems

Technologies for transmitting critical alerts and information during emergencies, often involving wireless networks, specialized devices, and protocols to ensure timely and targeted communication to users or emergency services.

Alarm & Signaling Systems
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4since 2023
-50.0%YoY
LED Optical Extraction & Light Management

Optical structures and lens designs that improve light extraction efficiency from LED dies and modules, including diffractive films, micro-lens arrays, reflectors, and color-conversion layers.

Lighting Devices (Functional Features)
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4since 2023
n/a
Environmental Sealing & Protection

Design features and materials that protect lighting components, such as lenses or electrical connections, from environmental factors like debris, moisture, impacts, or tampering.

Lighting Devices (Functional Features)
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3since 2023
+100.0%YoY
Integrated Device Automation

Systems and methods for coordinating and automating the control of electric heating and lighting devices within a broader environment, often involving sensors, communication networks, and user-defined rules.

Electric Heating & Lighting Control
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3since 2023
n/a
Integrated Tool Lighting

Lighting systems designed to be integrated directly into handheld tools or portable work equipment, often featuring compact designs, robust housings, and specific light direction for work areas.

Lighting Devices (Functional Features)
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2since 2023
n/a
Optical Light Distribution & Shapingfiltered

Methods and components used to control the direction, spread, and intensity of light emitted from a source, including waveguides, lenses, diffusers, and louvers.

Lighting Devices (Functional Features)
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1since 2023
n/a
LED Module Thermal Packaging

Mechanical and thermal package design for LED modules, including heat sinks, thermal pads, flexible PCBs, and component housings for heat dissipation.

Lighting Devices (Functional Features)
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1since 2023
n/a
Power Driver & Reliability

Design of power driver circuits for electric loads (e.g., LEDs, heating elements) focusing on efficiency, stability, noise reduction, and compensation for component degradation.

Electric Heating & Lighting Control
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1since 2023
n/a
Visual Signaling & Deterrence

Systems that utilize light, displays, or augmented reality to provide warnings, guidance, or to deter unwanted actions, often involving adjustable light patterns or directional indicators for enhanced effectiveness.

Alarm & Signaling Systems
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1since 2023
n/a

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