Patents by Inventor Jamie Kawahara

Jamie Kawahara has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 6558022
    Abstract: The present invention is an illumination system for use near a wall or surface for creating one or more images of light thereon. An important characteristic of the invention is the ability to produce coordinated images by passing radiant light through an at least one convergent refracting lens. The lens may have a decorative shape, and the surface of convergent refracting lens may be embellished with etched, drawn, painted or otherwise applied designs for projecting said images, or a prism for producing decorative rainbow spectra effects. The invention is capable of being used in common household lighting fixtures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 2001
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2003
    Inventor: Jamie Kawahara
  • Publication number: 20020181234
    Abstract: The present invention is an illumination system for use near a wall or surface for creating one or more images of light thereon. An important characteristic of the invention is the ability to produce coordinated images by passing radiant light through an at least one convergent refracting lens. The lens may have a decorative shape, and the surface of convergent refracting lens may be embellished with etched, drawn, painted or otherwise applied designs for projecting said images, or a prism for producing decorative rainbow spectra effects. The invention is capable of being used in common household lighting fixtures.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 30, 2001
    Publication date: December 5, 2002
    Inventor: Jamie Kawahara