Ornamental Or Decorative Patents (Class 362/249.16)
  • Patent number: 11874557
    Abstract: A reflective sheet is attached to a front face of a light source substrate so as to cover a head portion of a fixing member, a bridge across the head portion of the fixing member is formed by providing a slit in the reflective sheet, and the bridge is disposed so as to pass through a central portion of a region surrounded by four light sources around the head portion of the fixing member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 2023
    Date of Patent: January 16, 2024
    Assignee: Sharp Display Technology Corporation
    Inventor: Daisuke Teragawa
  • Patent number: 11835185
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to the technical field of lamps, and discloses a lamp bulb with a flowing type light effect. The lamp bulb includes a lamp base and a shell connected to the lamp base, and further includes a stem assembly. The present disclosure has the following advantages: 1. A large number of light-emitting chips can be integrated to achieve diversified flickering effects, and the volume of the lamp bulb can also be effectively controlled to facilitate the use. 2. The application range is wide, so that lamp bulbs in different sizes can achieve a flowing type light effect. 3. The light-emitting chips have high integration degree and low manufacturing cost.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 2022
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2023
    Inventor: Song Wang
  • Patent number: 11828427
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a colored string light, and aims to provide a curtain string light, including a string-light main line, ten string-light auxiliary' lines connected in series, and a plug combination portion. The string-light main line is connected to the string-light auxiliary lines in an electrical wire tin soldering manner via glue. The plug combination portion is arranged at an end of the string-light main line and configured to connect string-light main lines to each other. The plug combination portion includes a plug arranged at one end of the string-light main line and a socket arranged at the other end of the string-light main line. A plurality of light beads arc arranged on each of the string-light auxiliary lines.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 5, 2023
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2023
    Inventor: Jianmin Shao
  • Patent number: 11815235
    Abstract: A lighted artificial tree includes a first tree portion including a first trunk portion, first branches joined to the first trunk portion, and a first light string. The first trunk portion has a trunk connector and a first trunk wiring assembly, the first trunk wiring assembly is electrically connectable to the first light string and the trunk connector, and at least a portion of the first wiring assembly is located inside the first portion. The second tree portion includes a second trunk portion, second branches, and a second light string. The second trunk portion has a trunk connector and a second trunk wiring assembly, the second trunk wiring assembly electrically connectable to the second lighting string and the trunk connector. The second tree portion may be mechanically coupled and electrically connected to the first tree portion by coaxially coupling the first trunk portion to the second trunk portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 23, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2023
    Assignee: Willis Electric Co., Ltd
    Inventor: Johnny Chen
  • Patent number: 11810525
    Abstract: A dual view zone backlight and dual-mode display employ a first backlight region including a directional emitter to provide directional emitted light toward a first view zone and a second backlight region including a broad-angle emitter to provide broad-angle emitted light toward the first and a second view zone in a first mode. The dual-mode display includes a second backlight to provide broad-angle light toward both the first view zone and the second view zone in a second mode.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2023
    Assignee: LEIA INC.
    Inventor: David A. Fattal
  • Patent number: 11808417
    Abstract: A light emitting device (1) comprising at least one LED filament (2) comprising a flexible substrate (3) and a plurality of LED light sources (4) arranged on the flexible substrate (3), and an encapsulation (5a, 5b) encapsulating the plurality of LED light sources (4) and at least a part of one side of the flexible substrate (3), where the at least one LED filament (2) comprises at least one knot (6) in the form of intentional complication in cordage of the at least one LED filament (2), and where the intentional complication in cordage is any one of a fastening made by looping the at least one LED filament (2) on itself or together with a further LED filament and tightening it, and an intentional complication in cordage in which the at least one LED filament (2) is interlaced with at least one further LED filament at right angles to one another.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2023
    Assignee: SIGNIFY HOLDING B.V.
    Inventors: Peter Johannes Martinus Bukkems, Ties Van Bommel, Rifat Ata Mustafa Hikmet, Johannes Petrus Maria Ansems
  • Patent number: 11763760
    Abstract: The present application discloses a backlight module and a display device. The backlight module includes a plurality of light-emitting units, a plurality of drive chips, a plurality of cascaded voltage comparators, and a voltage adjustment module. The light-emitting unit connected to a control terminal of a same drive chip is connected with a same initial drive voltage. The plurality of cascaded voltage comparators output an adjustment voltage in a N-th stage based on a preset voltage and a plurality of to-be-detected voltages. The voltage adjustment module is configured to adjust the initial drive voltage based on the adjustment voltage in the N-th stage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 2022
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2023
    Assignee: TCL CHINA STAR OPTOELECTRONICS TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Xiaoying Guo, Junyao Fan
  • Patent number: 11662072
    Abstract: A lighting device has a power interface and a control circuit in communication with a program and the LEDs to simulate a flame. The program determines a first group of LED control integers to simulate a perpetual middle with a perpetual middle center and a perpetual middle range within which one or more of the LEDs are to be at least partially actuated. At least one LED is actuated based on the first group of LED control integers. A first target for simulating movement of the perpetual middle center toward the first target and a first acceleration value is defined. The program determines a second group of LED control integers based on the first target and the first acceleration value such that the perpetual middle center becomes closer to the first target. One or more of the LEDs is actuated based on the second group of LED control integers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2023
    Assignee: Idea Tech, LLC
    Inventor: Christopher Ostrander
  • Patent number: 11614224
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to the technical field of illumination of decorative lamps, and discloses a fireworks lamp. The fireworks lamp includes a shell structure, a lamp body structure and a circuit board. The shell structure includes a connector and a plurality of connection sleeves, the lamp body structure includes a plurality of casings and light-emitting light sources arranged inside the plurality of casings, the connector has at least one circular section, and the plurality of connection sleeves are arranged at a periphery of the circular section at equal intervals, and the plurality of casings, light-emitting light sources and connection sleeves have the same quantity. The present disclosure further discloses a floor decorative lamp.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 28, 2023
    Inventor: Huarong Xie
  • Patent number: 11353175
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides an LED light, smart light strings, smart curtain light strings, and smart net light strings. The LED light (1) includes the conductive structure (100) connected with the power supply, the plurality of the LED light beads (200), and the plurality of transparent light shells (300) having transparent features. The plurality of the LED light beads (200) are electrically connected with the conductive structure (100) and disposed at intervals along the length direction of the conductive structure (100), however, each of the transparent light shells (300) is corresponding to the respective LED light bead (200) and wraps the respective LED light bead (200). Each of the transparent light shells (300) includes the through holes (301) for the conductive structure (100) to penetrate through.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2022
    Assignee: SHENZHEN EKOLA LIGHTING TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Dingbo Xie, Jianbo Chen, Bingbin Jia, Jie Liu
  • Patent number: 11264545
    Abstract: A light emitting diode (LED) having a uniform optimal luminance pattern includes an outer cylindrical section, an inner cone shape section completely contained inside the outer section, and a top section having a plurality of micro-lenses covering the top surface of the outer cylindrical section.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2022
    Assignee: TON DUC THANG UNIVERSITY
    Inventor: Quoc Anh Doan Nguyen
  • Patent number: 11255501
    Abstract: An inflatable solar-powered light is provided. The solar-powered light includes a bladder and a solar-powered light assembly disposed entirely within the bladder. The solar-powered light assembly includes a solar panel, a rechargeable battery in electrical communication with the solar panel, and at least one light-emitting diode in electrical communication with the rechargeable battery. The bladder is substantially transparent, flexible, inflatable, and collapsible.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 22, 2022
    Assignee: LuminAID LAB LLC
    Inventors: Anna Stork, Andrea Sreshta
  • Patent number: 11060674
    Abstract: A four-wire light string includes a first interface, a second interface, a plurality of LED lights connected between the first and second interfaces, a first conductive wire and a second conductive wire that are directly connected to the first and second interfaces, a plurality of third conductive wires each connected to a positive pole of the LED light, and a plurality of fourth conductive wires each connected to a negative pole of the LED light. Each four-wire light string constitutes a basic unit. When no additional basic unit is adopted, a current does not flow through the first conductive wire and the second conductive wire, but is directly connected to positive and negative poles of a power supply. Each basic unit has a small heating loss on the conductive wire, and adding more basic units will not cause a voltage drop, so that the light strings have basically the same brightness.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 13, 2021
    Assignee: Shenzhen Hongyuan Optical Technology Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Fada Liu
  • Patent number: 11062116
    Abstract: An electronic device includes a light emitting unit, including a first light emitting element and a second light emitting element; and a plurality of light receiving units disposed in a structure that encloses the light emitting unit, wherein the first light emitting element and the second light emitting element are disposed in a separated state based on a radiation area related to the light emitting unit in a designated distance range. Various embodiments are available.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 13, 2021
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Inho Yun, Yongjin Lee, Hyunseok Shin, Jongho Park, Seungeun Lee
  • Patent number: 11015772
    Abstract: An outdoor lighting assembly for illuminating a plurality of trees includes a box, which define an interior space. A battery, which is rechargeable, is positioned in the interior space. A solar panel is engaged to a top of the box and is operationally engaged to the battery. The solar panel charges the battery. A plurality of sockets is engaged to the box and is operationally engaged to the battery. Each of a plurality of strings of lights comprises a plug. The plug is selectively insertable into a respective socket to power the string of lights to illuminate an area proximate thereto.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 25, 2021
    Inventor: Reinaldo De Souza
  • Patent number: 10937775
    Abstract: Provided is a display device, which includes a substrate, a transistor, a capacitor and a light emitting unit. The transistor and the capacitor are disposed on the substrate. The light emitting unit is disposed on the substrate and arranged corresponding to the capacitor. The light emitting unit includes a first light emitting diode. The first light emitting diode is electrically connected with the transistor and overlaps the capacitor. The display device has favorable space utilization, provides a repair function, or reduces the probability of failure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 2, 2021
    Assignee: Innolux Corporation
    Inventors: Chun-Hsien Lin, Shun-Yuan Hu, Tsau-Hua Hsieh, Li-Wei Mao, Tung-Kai Liu, Shu-Ming Kuo, Chih-Yung Hsieh
  • Patent number: 10871278
    Abstract: Disclosed is an illuminated flag including a flag, a first layer of the flag, a second layer of the flag, a light disposed between the first layer of the flag and a second layer of the flag, a flag clamp, and a wire extending from the light and into an interior space of the flagpole.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 22, 2020
    Assignee: Lizal, Inc.
    Inventor: Alan Zoltie
  • Patent number: 10732346
    Abstract: A display device includes a display panel and a backlight unit. The backlight unit includes a light source that includes a printed circuit board and a plurality of light emitting diode packages mounted on the printed circuit board, a light guiding member in contact with the light emitting diode packages, and a protection member. The protection member is disposed between and in contact with the light guiding member and the printed circuit board.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 4, 2020
    Assignee: SAMSUNG DISPLAY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Jee-Na Lee, Hyun-Hyang Kim, Hyeonmi Lee
  • Patent number: 10721981
    Abstract: A lighted artificial tree includes a first tree portion including a first trunk portion, first branches joined to the first trunk portion, and a first light string. The first trunk portion has a trunk connector and a first trunk wiring assembly, the first trunk wiring assembly is electrically connectable to the first light string and the trunk connector, and at least a portion of the first wiring assembly is located inside the first portion. The second tree portion includes a second trunk portion, second branches, and a second light string. The second trunk portion has a trunk connector and a second trunk wiring assembly, the second trunk wiring assembly electrically connectable to the second lighting string and the trunk connector. The second tree portion may be mechanically coupled and electrically connected to the first tree portion by coaxially coupling the first trunk portion to the second trunk portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 5, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 28, 2020
    Assignee: Willis Electric Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Johnny Chen
  • Patent number: 10578289
    Abstract: A reinforced wire for decorative lighting, the wire defining a central longitudinal wire axis and including: a longitudinally-extending reinforcing strand, the reinforcing strand comprising one or more fibers comprising a polymer material and defining a reinforcing-strand axis; a plurality of conductor strands wound about the reinforcing strand, each of the plurality of conductor strands defining a conductor strand axis; and an outer insulating layer adjacent to, and covering, one or more of the conductor strands. The reinforcing strand in cross section normal to the wire axis defines an asymmetrical shape.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2020
    Assignee: Willis Electric Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Johnny Chen
  • Patent number: 10562341
    Abstract: The present invention is an electronic hub device that comprises a frame mounted on a pole structure of an object. Frame comprises one or more sensors configured to detect one or more events around electronic hub device, and a plurality of light sources installed along a boundary of frame configured to illuminate a portion of frame within boundary of frame. Portion of frame includes promotional content selected based on user preferences. Frame further comprises a processor configured to activate plurality of light sources upon detection of one or more events.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2020
    Inventor: Melvin Johnson
  • Patent number: 10281130
    Abstract: A light-emitting device for an automotive vehicle headlamp lighting module, that includes a light source, comprising a carrier comprising two opposite faces, a first face forming a first joining surface; an optoelectronic chip that is fastened to the second face of the carrier; connecting pins that stick out with respect to the first face of the carrier and that are connected to the chip; the light-emitting device furthermore including a heat exchanger comprising a second joining surface that is connected to the first joining surface. The two joining surfaces are joined to each other by means of an adhesive material; each of the connecting pins includes a portion extending radially in the adhesive material; and the connecting pins do not pass through the second joining surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2019
    Assignee: Valeo Vision
    Inventors: Stephan Sommerschuh, Lotfi Redjem Saad
  • Patent number: 10142529
    Abstract: In an imaging device, a tilted surface is formed on one surface side of a base, while a flexible substrate arranged with light sources is secured along the tilted surface of the base, so as to adjust the optical axis of an imaging unit and positions illuminated by the light sources. Thus, the respective optical axes of light sources are regulated not individually but at once by placing the substrate along the tilted surface, which makes it easy to adjust the illumination positions. It is also excellent in heat dissipation of the light sources, since the heat generated by the light sources dissipates through the base. This enables the light sources to keep their output stability favorably.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2018
    Assignee: HAMAMATSU PHOTONICS K.K.
    Inventor: Takayuki Sato
  • Patent number: 9958757
    Abstract: This invention relates to a collapsible ring light assembly comprising: a first arcuate tubular member and a second arcuate tubular member. The arcuate tubular members can be attached to and detached from each other. Each arcuate tubular member includes a plurality of standard light sockets adapted for use with a wide variety of bulbs. The ring light assembly has a diameter of at least about 24 inches.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2018
    Assignee: IMAGE-IN, LLC
    Inventor: John Anthony Turk
  • Patent number: 9506610
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a single-line string lamp, comprising a plurality of lamp bodies connected in series and a plurality of lead wire segments used for connecting two adjacent lamp bodies or connecting the lamp bodies with power connectors, wherein a conductive element is fixed at the end, which is connected with the corresponding lamp body, of each lead wire segment, and each lamp body comprises a lamp bulb, a lamp holder and a hollow connecting base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2016
    Inventor: Houhua Han
  • Patent number: 9423112
    Abstract: A light fixture may include a plurality of elongate members, each extending between opposed ends and carrying one or more light radiation sources, such as LEDs, and at least one hinge member which mechanically couples one end of one of the elongate members to one end of another of the elongate members. Thus the hinge member allows the orientation of the elongate members between: an open position, wherein the elongate members extend in sequence with each other in a common direction, and a closed position, wherein the elongate members extend side by side.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2016
    Assignee: OSRAM GmbH
    Inventors: Alberto Zanotto, Simon Bobbo, Franco Zanon
  • Patent number: 9404642
    Abstract: A lighting module for illuminating device may include at least one lighting component; at least one lighting component bracket bearing its corresponding lighting component; and one mounting trail, wherein each lighting component bracket is mounted onto the mounting trail and fixed onto a shell of the illuminating device by the mounting trail.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2016
    Assignee: OSRAM GMBH
    Inventors: Xiaomian Chen, Hoitat Cheng, Yubao He, Tengzhi Qin
  • Patent number: 9267676
    Abstract: A luminous net, for example for sports equipment made of flexible elongate elements (10) that are contiguous at specific points, wherein at least some (10) of the flexible elements are luminous, and each includes: an elongate sheath (100) which is transparent to light and made of a synthetic material; a series of luminous members (102) distributed in the elongate sheath (100) in at least one row; and a flexible reinforcing cord (101) which is arranged in the sheath (100) and which extends across the entire length thereof, and which is capable of imparting tensile strength to the flexible element (10), the length of the cord in the sheath being equal to the length of the sheath.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2016
    Assignee: CRAZY NETS
    Inventor: Herve Berard
  • Patent number: 9149095
    Abstract: A wristband for wear upon the wrist of a wearer includes a band member having a continuous length configured to encircle the wrist of a wearer, the band member having an outer surface oriented away from the wearer's body and an opposed inner surface oriented against the wearer's body. The wristband includes at least a first ornament selectively and interchangeably coupled to an outer surface of the band member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 6, 2015
    Inventor: Shaen R. Inglis
  • Patent number: 9028113
    Abstract: A hanging lamp assembly provides visual stimulation and relaxation. The assembly includes a container having a transparent perimeter wall defining an interior space. A first fluid and a second fluid are positioned in the interior space defining a liquid mass. The second fluid has a density different than a density of the first fluid wherein the first fluid and the second fluid are layered within the interior space defining a fluid interface between the first liquid and the second liquid. The first fluid is a non-clear color and the second fluid is a different color than the first fluid. A plurality of items is positioned in the interior space such that the items are suspended in the liquid mass. A light source is coupled to the container directing light towards the liquid mass. A hanger is coupled to the container such that the container swings freely from a supporting structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2015
    Inventor: Sean M. Giliberti
  • Patent number: 8998451
    Abstract: A customizable decorative party apparatus. One of several possible insert photographs, name tags, decals, or logos inserts in place on a generally planer surface of a base. A substantially transparent cover removably locks onto the base, defining a substantially water-tight protective cover over the insert. The apparatus includes an attaching structure on the opposite surface, configured to temporarily, removably connect the apparatus to one of a plurality of party items, e.g., cups, plates, straws, hats, ornaments, a string of holiday lights, or the like. The apparatus can be removed from the decoration, the cover can be removed from the base by hand-manipulating the lock, and the same insert, or a different insert, can be inserted for use at the same party or a different party.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 24, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 7, 2015
    Inventor: Ronald Dominick Crognale
  • Publication number: 20150078000
    Abstract: A reinforced decorative light string assembly, including: a first lamp assembly including a first lamp holder and a first lamp element, a second lamp assembly including a second lamp holder and a second lamp element, and a first reinforced decorative-lighting wire. The first reinforced decorative-lighting wire includes: a reinforcing strand extending axially along a central longitudinal axis of the wire, the reinforcing strand including one or more fibers comprising a polymer material; a first conductor layer including a first plurality of conductors including a copper material; a second conductor layer, the second conductor layer including a plurality of conductors; and an outer insulating layer adjacent to, and covering, the second conductor layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 10, 2014
    Publication date: March 19, 2015
    Inventor: Johnny Chen
  • Patent number: 8944632
    Abstract: A lighting system includes a substrate having openings therein, and a plurality of light emitting diodes positioned within at least some of the openings in the substrate. A power supply is electrically coupled to the plurality of light emitting diodes positioned within the openings. An opaque layer of material substantially covers the substrate and the plurality of openings placed on a first side of the substrate, and the light emitting diodes in the openings. The opaque layer allows light from the plurality of light emitting diodes to pass through the layer when powered. When not powered, the opaque layer substantially hides the plurality of light emitting diodes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 3, 2015
    Inventor: Douglas Tveit
  • Publication number: 20150016111
    Abstract: A decorative system that provides malleable decorative rods that bend, illuminate, and extend from an electrical base to form a decorative object, such as a Christmas tree. The malleable properties of the rods provide sufficient flexibility to bend and manipulate until a desired shape and dimension is achieved. The rod comprises at least one protrusion to help enhance a desired decorative effect such as pine needles that provide the look and feel of garlands. The rod also includes at least one illumination for illuminating the system. A base portion, from which the at least one rod extends, provides power to the rod. The base portion includes a threaded metal base that joins with a matching electrical socket, similar to an Edison base screw. At least one aperture and a cover provide a foundation into which the rods may be secured.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 13, 2013
    Publication date: January 15, 2015
    Inventor: Liddo S. OBriant-Teague
  • Patent number: 8905582
    Abstract: A decorative system includes a base, a first frame assembly, a second frame assembly, a decorative covering, and a mount assembly, wherein the decorative system can be placed in a use state and a collapsed state. The base provides the foundation of the decorative system. The first frame assembly comprises a first frame, which generally is a skeleton or support framework. The second frame assembly comprises a second frame, which also is generally a skeleton or support framework. The decorative covering includes a covering having a decorative feature, for example, transparent, translucent, and opaque portions. The mount assembly provides support, and can be in communication with the first and second frame assemblies for assembly of the decorative system. The decorative system can further comprise a light string system that can be carried by at least one of the first frame assembly, the second frame assembly and/or the decorative covering.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 9, 2014
    Assignee: Polygroup Macau Limited (BVI)
    Inventors: Yuk Lung Chan, Po Wai Andy Wong
  • Publication number: 20140313707
    Abstract: Indoor holiday lights comprising a strand of lights and ornaments wherein the ornaments comprise a specially designed picture frame inside of which the user can insert a favorite photograph or other printed image, wherein the picture frame is positioned on the surface of an ornament. Also provided is a strand of holiday lights further comprising an electronic scrolling banner that displays any number of holiday messages and offerings of good tidings and cheer options positioned below the frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 22, 2014
    Publication date: October 23, 2014
    Inventor: Adelso Molina-Fernandez
  • Publication number: 20140313726
    Abstract: The present invention provides a light string with diversified lighting, mainly disposing a controller having multiple blink and jump models on a electric wire at power supply leading edge of a light string formed by combining a plurality of lamp strings strung with several lamps together, thereby to allow the lighting of lamps on all lamp strings of the whole light string to change, blink and jump vertically and levelly simultaneously through the controller 20 in operation with the main control IC to achieve a more dazzling and appealing lighting effect.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 22, 2013
    Publication date: October 23, 2014
    Inventor: CHENG-YAO CHIANG
  • Publication number: 20140286010
    Abstract: The invention provides an all in one self contained system of electrically powered Christmas luminaries that are produced in a clear or translucent plastic container that provides the visual effect of a glass lantern. These luminary lights are installed and displayed along sidewalks and curbs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 19, 2014
    Publication date: September 25, 2014
    Inventor: Steve McLaren
  • Publication number: 20140268743
    Abstract: An arrangement of decorative elements includes a frame, a plurality of strands of ornaments supported from the frame, a plurality of slats supported from the frame, and wherein the plurality of slats are interspersed with the plurality of strands of ornaments to define a row of strands of ornaments and slats. The frame may include an inner support for supporting the plurality of strands of ornaments and slats, and an outer support that extends around a peripheral edge of the inner support.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: SWAROVSKI LIGHTING, LTD.
    Inventor: Saewoo PARK
  • Patent number: 8833972
    Abstract: A straight middle LED module having a certain length and positioned at a middle portion; side LED modules which are provided at both sides of the middle LED module at a regular interval along a longitudinal direction; a middle connection portion at which the side LED modules and the middle LED module are connected and integrally formed in order for the side LED modules to be bent; and a horizontal connection portion to which a lower side of the middle LED module is connected at a regular interval along a horizontal direction, and the middle connection portion has grooves alternately formed at both sides and has a width narrower than the width of the side LED module.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 16, 2014
    Inventor: Seong Gon Baik
  • Publication number: 20140233234
    Abstract: An ornament device for storing and deploying ornamental lights is formed as a shell or housing. The shell or housing stores and provides for deploying a string of ornament lights. The sting of ornamental lights is formed with an electrical wire interconnecting a plurality of ornamental lights interspaced along the wire that is connected on opposing wire ends to a male connector and a female connector. A retractable winding mechanism is arranged within the shell or housing for winding and maintaining the string of lights to a storage state and, for unwinding the string of lights to a deployment state.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 19, 2014
    Publication date: August 21, 2014
    Inventor: John Paul Bokun
  • Patent number: 8807798
    Abstract: In an illustrative embodiment, a decorative holographic ornament has a body of generally clear or translucent hard plastic or similar material, of a size suitable for use as a tree ornament or the like. Molded holographic film is applied to the inside surface of the ornament, so that it is protected by the plastic body. An inner wire spool or core is supported in the center of the ornament, and LED wire is wrapped through or around the core. When the LED lights on the LED wire are illuminated, holographic images of the LEDs are generated and visible from the outside of the ornament with a pleasing “three-dimensional” aesthetic effect.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 19, 2014
    Assignee: Loominocity, Inc.
    Inventor: Jason Loomis
  • Patent number: 8807797
    Abstract: An ornamental fixture having a support structure and a plurality of ornaments mounted to the support structure in a substantially completely spherical arrangement of ornaments. The ornaments may be glass crystal ornaments, for example, octagonal glass crystals, and a light may be mounted within the fixture. The support structure may include an upper support ring and at least one lower support ring vertically spaced from the upper support ring and a plurality of arcuate sector assemblies removably mounted to the upper support ring and the at least one lower support ring. The sector assemblies retain the ornaments to provide a substantially continuous 360-degree array of ornaments. The sector assemblies can also be disassembled from the support structure for maintenance, servicing, relamping, and cleaning of the fixture. For example, the disassembled components of the fixture may be washed in a dishwasher without damaging the ornaments or the support structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 19, 2014
    Assignee: Swarovski Lighting, Ltd.
    Inventors: Cyrus Myers, Jr., Timothy Patnode
  • Publication number: 20140218926
    Abstract: A hollow illuminated ornament housing a plurality of light strings controlled by electronics providing lighting effects communicated to the light bulbs which extend through the exterior surface of the shell. The ornament, in any configured shape, displays steady or electronically sequenced light patterns creating brilliant visual effects. The use of an electronic controller for the light effects allows for other pre-programmed features to be included in the invention such as timers, motion sensors and audio sensors to allow the ornament to react to the installation environment. The illuminated ornament can be used for ornamental installations, such as holiday decoration, or as general and mood lighting installations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 1, 2013
    Publication date: August 7, 2014
    Inventor: Nicholas Jackson
  • Patent number: 8794796
    Abstract: A method and a system are disclosed for using multiple LEDs for lighting applications using a single electrical source, while reducing thermal density to keep the LEDs at a cool operating temperature. In various embodiments, an LED multi-socket may be used to power multiple LEDs. The multi-socket may include two or more socket arms to effectively distribute light and dissipate heat. In some embodiments, the multi-socket is configurable to allow deployment of additional socket arms and corresponding LEDs to adjust maximum light output. In some embodiments, the multi-socket arms are repositionable to allow flexible positioning of LEDs to improve light distribution and to avoid thermal build-up.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 5, 2014
    Inventor: Jershyang Jerry Lee
  • Patent number: 8789972
    Abstract: A lighted moving ball display system configured to provide a visual display, such as in a Christmas tree. The system includes a plurality of light emitting balls. The light emitting balls each include a light emitting device, a ball power module, and a housing configured to secure the light emitting device and the ball power module, therein. The system includes a passive transport medium configured to receive the balls and permit the balls to traverse the medium under gravitational force. The system includes a lifting mechanism functionally coupled to the medium and configured to lift the plurality of light emitting balls to a top portion of the medium. The system includes a power module configured to provide power to the modules and components of the system. The system includes a motivating apparatus configured to actively urge the plurality of light emitting balls to traverse the medium.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 29, 2014
    Inventors: Lloyd R. Plumb, Lola Melody Howard Plumb
  • Publication number: 20140185295
    Abstract: A three-dimensional frame for use with decorative light displays and, more particularly, a frame on which lights can be stung that has frame members formed with snap-fit connector ends, which are connected together by intersection pieces that include a plurality of snap-fit connector receptacles for receiving the connector ends, for forming a frame that can easily be repaired, assembled and disassembled.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 3, 2013
    Publication date: July 3, 2014
    Inventors: Ronald G. Presswood, JR., Selby Sullivan
  • Publication number: 20140153243
    Abstract: An ornamental light set for use with a decorative pumpkin, in which the pumpkin defines an interior pumpkin space and a pumpkin top, includes a mounting assembly having a mounting face and a support member extending from the mounting face for mounting to the pumpkin top. A control assembly is coupled to the mounting assembly and includes a control circuit and one or more lights coupled to the control circuit. The one or more lights are suspended from the control circuit into the interior pumpkin space.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 5, 2013
    Publication date: June 5, 2014
    Applicant: INLITEN, L.L.C.
    Inventor: Matthew P. Braasch
  • Publication number: 20140146537
    Abstract: A customizable decorative party apparatus. One of several possible insert photographs, name tags, decals, or logos inserts in place on a generally planer surface of a base. A substantially transparent cover removably locks onto the base, defining a substantially water-tight protective cover over the insert. The apparatus includes an attaching structure on the opposite surface, configured to temporarily, removably connect the apparatus to one of a plurality of party items, e.g., cups, plates, straws, hats, ornaments, a string of holiday lights, or the like. The apparatus can be removed from the decoration, the cover can be removed from the base by hand-manipulating the lock, and the same insert, or a different insert, can be inserted for use at the same party or a different party.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 24, 2012
    Publication date: May 29, 2014
    Inventor: RONALD DOMINICK CROGNALE
  • Patent number: 8721121
    Abstract: A decorative lighting string including blinking or twinkling lights spaced apart by at least three feet and preferably approximately six feet on a light string will create the effect of twinkling starlight or flickering firelight when used as part of a decorative scheme, such as Christmas decorations. This decorative lighting display is especially suited for outdoor use and can be effectively used in deciduous trees after they have lost their leaves. Twinkling lights that emit an illuminate of at least 40 lumens are especially suited for outdoor use. A random, irregular lighting pattern in which the lights do not appear to be connected by a light string provides the illusion of twinkling lights suspended in mid-air in a dark or darkening sky.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 13, 2014
    Inventor: Roger Daniel Briles