Patents by Inventor Michael John Ahern

Michael John Ahern 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).

  • Publication number: 20190353334
    Abstract: A user-actuated lighting effect device, to provide a lighting effect for a performer during a performance, includes lower and upper portions. The lower portion has an upper surface with a plurality of devices thereat. The upper portion has a first surface. The upper portion is placeable in (1) a closed state with the first surface directly overlying the upper surface, and (2) an open state with the first surface being in an upwardly facing orientation not overlying the upper surface to provide overhead access to the plurality of devices. The upper portion can be pivotally mounted to the lower portion for movement between the open and closed states.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 10, 2018
    Publication date: November 21, 2019
    Inventor: Michael John AHERN
  • Patent number: 10151464
    Abstract: A user-actuated lighting effect device, to provide a lighting effect for a performer during a performance, includes lower and upper portions. The lower portion has an upper surface with a plurality of devices thereat. The upper portion has a first surface. The upper portion is placeable in (1) a closed state with the first surface directly overlying the upper surface, and (2) an open state with the first surface being in an upwardly facing orientation not overlying the upper surface to provide overhead access to the plurality of devices. The upper portion can be pivotally mounted to the lower portion for movement between the open and closed states.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 11, 2018
    Inventor: Michael John Ahern
  • Publication number: 20170234518
    Abstract: A user-actuated lighting effect device, to provide a lighting effect for a performer during a performance, includes lower and upper portions. The lower portion has an upper surface with a plurality of devices thereat. The upper portion has a first surface. The upper portion is placeable in (1) a closed state with the first surface directly overlying the upper surface, and (2) an open state with the first surface being in an upwardly facing orientation not overlying the upper surface to provide overhead access to the plurality of devices. The upper portion can be pivotally mounted to the lower portion for movement between the open and closed states.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 3, 2017
    Publication date: August 17, 2017
    Inventor: Michael John AHERN
  • Patent number: 9462654
    Abstract: A user-actuated lighting effect device includes a housing, a light-generating lamp coupled to the housing, a power source, and a control circuit. The control circuit includes a user-actuated switch operably coupling the lamp and the power source. The lamp creates a lighting effect on or near the user when the first switch is on. The housing can be mounted in a use orientation on a pedal board. The lamp can create an upwardly directed lighting effect. An operational mode can be selected using a lighting mode switch.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2016
    Inventor: Michael John Ahern
  • Publication number: 20160044761
    Abstract: A user-actuated lighting effect device includes a housing, a light-generating lamp coupled to the housing, a power source, and a control circuit. The control circuit includes a user-actuated switch operably coupling the lamp and the power source. The lamp creates a lighting effect on or near the user when the first switch is on. The housing can be mounted in a use orientation on a pedal board. The lamp can create an upwardly directed lighting effect. An operational mode can be selected using a lighting mode switch.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 21, 2015
    Publication date: February 11, 2016
    Inventor: Michael John Ahern
  • Patent number: 9185776
    Abstract: A user-actuated lighting effect device includes a housing, a light-generating lamp coupled to the housing, a power source, and a control circuit. The control circuit includes a user-actuated switch operably coupling the lamp and the power source. The lamp creates a lighting effect on or near the user when the first switch is on. The housing can be mounted in a use orientation on a pedal board. The lamp can create an upwardly directed lighting effect. An operational mode can be selected using a lighting mode switch.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2015
    Inventor: Michael John Ahern
  • Publication number: 20140077723
    Abstract: A user-actuated lighting effect device includes a housing, a light-generating lamp coupled to the housing, a power source, and a control circuit. The control circuit includes a user-actuated switch operably coupling the lamp and the power source. The lamp creates a lighting effect on or near the user when the first switch is on. The housing can be mounted in a use orientation on a pedal board. The lamp can create an upwardly directed lighting effect. An operational mode can be selected using a lighting mode switch.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 18, 2013
    Publication date: March 20, 2014
    Inventor: Michael John Ahern
  • Patent number: D789896
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 11, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2017
    Inventor: Michael John Ahern