Patents by Inventor Phillip Russell Elam

Phillip Russell Elam 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).

  • Night light and speaking obituary
    Patent number: 7665881
    Abstract: A device used in conjunction with a grave marker or headstone for illuminating a grave site during the night. An enclosure unit is directly affixed to the grave marker or provided in a stand alone unit associated with the grave marker. The enclosure also includes audio material, such as an obituary which can be played by depressing or engaging a switch associated with the enclosure. Both the illumination device as well as the audio material are powered by a rechargeable battery connected to a solar panel provided directly on the enclosure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2010
    Inventor: Phillip Russell Elam
  • NIGHT LIGHT AND SPEAKING OBITUARY
    Publication number: 20100008076
    Abstract: A device used in conjunction with a grave marker or headstone for illuminating a grave site during the night. An enclosure unit is directly affixed to the grave marker or provided in a stand alone unit associated with the grave marker. The enclosure also includes audio material, such as an obituary which can be played by depressing or engaging a switch associated with the enclosure. Both the illumination device as well as the audio material are powered by a rechargeable battery connected to a solar panel provided directly on the enclosure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 14, 2008
    Publication date: January 14, 2010
    Inventor: Phillip Russell Elam