Patents Assigned to J. Kinderman & Sons, Inc.
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Patent number: 9629229Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure include a decorative light string including a first light strand, a power supply, a controller, and an electrical connector. The first light strand includes a plurality of parallel connected light emitting elements. The power supply is configured to convert alternating current (AC) line power to direct voltage (DC) voltage power to power the first light strand. The controller is operatively coupled to the first light strand and the power supply. The controller is configured to control the plurality of light emitting elements. The electrical connector couples a first light strand to a second decorative light string via the AC line power.Type: GrantFiled: July 21, 2015Date of Patent: April 18, 2017Assignee: J. Kinderman & Sons, Inc.Inventors: Israel Richard Kinderman, David Wong
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Patent number: 9118199Abstract: A universal module capable of being removably coupled to each of a plurality of distinct products for demonstrating a functionality is described. In the universal module an activation switch is operatively coupled to a DC power source. An external electrical connector is operatively coupled to the DC power source and the activation switch. An external electrical connector is configured to removably couple the universal module to an external circuit of one of the plurality of distinct products. The circuit has an integrated circuit that is operatively coupled to the DC power source, the activation switch and the external electrical connector. When the external electrical connector is coupled to the external circuit and the activation switch is activated, the integrated circuit outputs a voltage from the DC power source through the external electrical connector to enable a functionality of a coupled product for a predetermined period of time.Type: GrantFiled: January 17, 2012Date of Patent: August 25, 2015Assignee: J. Kinderman & Sons, Inc.Inventor: Israel Richard Kinderman
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Patent number: 8703254Abstract: An adaptable three-dimensional ornamental wire frame model includes a head, a neck, a body and various appendages. The various appendages are mounted to the body or to each other by pivot joints that permit pivoting of the appendages relative to the body and/or to each other. The model is adaptable to posing in multiple ornamental positions and configurations as desired by the user. Preferably, lights on a light string are mounted on the adaptable three-dimensional ornamental wire frame model to outline the shape of the model.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2010Date of Patent: April 22, 2014Assignee: J. Kinderman & Sons, Inc.Inventor: Israel Richard Kinderman
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Publication number: 20130181622Abstract: A universal module capable of being removably coupled to each of a plurality of distinct products for demonstrating a functionality is described. In the universal module an activation switch is operatively coupled to a DC power source. An external electrical connector is operatively coupled to the DC power source and the activation switch. An external electrical connector is configured to removably couple the universal module to an external circuit of one of the plurality of distinct products. The circuit has an integrated circuit that is operatively coupled to the DC power source, the activation switch and the external electrical connector. When the external electrical connector is coupled to the external circuit and the activation switch is activated, the integrated circuit outputs a voltage from the DC power source through the external electrical connector to enable a functionality of a coupled product for a predetermined period of time.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 17, 2012Publication date: July 18, 2013Applicant: J. KINDERMAN & SONS, INC.Inventor: Israel Richard KINDERMAN
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Publication number: 20110151147Abstract: An adaptable three-dimensional ornamental wire frame model includes a head, a neck, a body and various appendages. The various appendages are mounted to the body or to each other by pivot joints that permit pivoting of the appendages relative to the body and/or to each other. The model is adaptable to posing in multiple ornamental positions and configurations as desired by the user. Preferably, lights on a light string are mounted on the adaptable three-dimensional ornamental wire frame model to outline the shape of the model.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2010Publication date: June 23, 2011Applicant: J. Kinderman & Sons, Inc.Inventor: Israel Richard KINDERMAN
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Patent number: 6179647Abstract: In a first aspect of the invention, a light set arrangement is provided. The light set arrangement includes a plurality of decorative lights and connectors, each decorative light and connector extending along a longitudinal axis. At least one electrical wire connects the plurality of decorative lights to each other. The arrangement also includes a plurality of retaining members wherein each retaining member retains the electrical wire connected to the decorative light and connector so that the longitudinal axis of each decorative light and connector is generally parallel to the electrical wire. In a second aspect, a light connector is provided including a light bulb holder adapted for holding a light bulb, and a socket body. The socket body has a longitudinal axis, an outer surface and an opening to receive the light bulb holder.Type: GrantFiled: February 5, 1999Date of Patent: January 30, 2001Assignee: J. Kinderman & Sons, Inc.Inventor: Abraham S. Kinderman
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Patent number: D383226Type: GrantFiled: June 25, 1996Date of Patent: September 2, 1997Assignee: J. Kinderman & Sons, Inc.Inventor: Renee Odierna
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Patent number: D386445Type: GrantFiled: June 25, 1996Date of Patent: November 18, 1997Assignee: J. Kinderman & Sons, Inc.Inventor: Renee Odierna
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Patent number: RE44843Abstract: In a first aspect of the invention, a light set arrangement is provided. The A light set arrangement includes a plurality of electrical wire segments feeding and downwardly dangling from a feeder electrical wire to simulate icicles. Each of a plurality of decorative lights and connectors, each decorative light and connector extending connected to the downwardly dangling electrical wire segments has a longitudinal axis and extends along a longitudinal axis formed by at least one electrical wire associated with the plurality of electrical wire segments. At least one electrical wire connects the plurality of decorative lights to each other. The arrangement also includes a Each of a plurality of retaining members wherein each retaining member retains the electrical wire connected to the decorative light and connector so that the longitudinal axis of each decorative light and connector is generally parallel to the electrical wire without being connected to or supported by any additional support structure.Type: GrantFiled: May 4, 2012Date of Patent: April 15, 2014Assignee: J. Kinderman & Sons, Inc.Inventor: Judith Kinderman