Imitation Candle Support Patents (Class 362/392)
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Patent number: 7387411Abstract: An electronic candle comprises a candle housing including a plurality of insertions secured in the interior thereof, a bulb protective cap fixed on the top surface of the candle housing, a circuit board engageably fitted into the interior of the candle housing and including a LED arranged on the top surface thereof, a power switch, an electrically conductive ring and an electrically conductive compression spring all in turn secured on the bottom surface thereof, and by way of a chamber surrounded by the ring and the insertions, a cell may be received therein, a bottom lip covered at the bottom of the candle housing, thereby assembling related components easily and lowering production costs.Type: GrantFiled: March 9, 2007Date of Patent: June 17, 2008Assignee: Hsinn Inn Enterprise Co., Ltd.Inventor: Ching-Tien Tsai
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Patent number: 7377667Abstract: A light device (10, 30) is described which comprises a first portion (12) configured so as to partially define a housing, the first portion (12) being arranged so as to at least partially pass light therethrough and the first portion (12) including first electrical contacts (46, 48) and a first locking device (50), a light emitting element (15) disposed in the first portion (12) and being electrically connected to the first electrical contacts (46, 48) and a second portion including a battery compartment (56), second electrical contacts (52, 54) arranged so as to be in electrical connection with batteries disposed in the battery compartment during use, and a second locking device (62, 64) engageable with the first locking device (50) so as to releasibly fix the second portion (13) to the first portion (12) during use and thereby close the housing.Type: GrantFiled: April 13, 2006Date of Patent: May 27, 2008Inventor: Simon Nicholas Richmond
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Publication number: 20080117634Abstract: A portable electronic light providing a light resembling a candle that can be turned off by blowing on the light or by generating other predetermined sounds. The electronic light comprises a sound sensor, one or more light emitting diodes, or LEDs, a light cover, a housing, and a circuit board. The circuit board includes an amplifier/demodulator circuit, a counter/oscillator circuit, a driver circuit, and a switching circuit. The sensor detects a low frequency created by blowing on the candle type light or other signal, in order to control the power circuit and turn off the light. The counter/oscillator circuit and the switching circuit cause the LEDs to turn on and off, simulating the flickering of a candle.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 16, 2006Publication date: May 22, 2008Applicant: SAP PRODUCTS LIMITEDInventor: Sau Man Wong
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Patent number: 7360935Abstract: A decorative, imitation candle includes a simulated wick which generates the appearance of an open flame in a darkened environment. A light pipe is located at the expected location of the wick. The exposed end of the light pipe has a tip which produces a point like a light source with a glare effect to darkness accommodated eyes when the device is illuminated. The glare is interpreted as an open flame without the need for a flame shaped terminating structure which is visible when the imitation candle is unlit.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 2005Date of Patent: April 22, 2008Assignee: Winvic Sales, Inc.Inventors: Bradford B. Jensen, Roger D. Bentley, Kim I. McCavit
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Patent number: 7360930Abstract: An electronic candleholder includes a cup, a set of electronic installation containing a functional circuit, and a candleholder, in which decoration items may be placed. The functional circuit is activated in two phases, wherein a toggle switch in the form of an expansion press lever is disposed to activate phase one conduction when the cup is filled with a certain amount of candle; and a photosensitive switch or a slide switch is disposed to activate phase two conduction. The functional circuit is cut off once the candle is consumed to a certain extent. Light produced by a light emitting device is allowed to transmit through the interior of the candleholder to create unique effects.Type: GrantFiled: June 23, 2006Date of Patent: April 22, 2008Inventor: Shung-Lun Yu
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Patent number: 7329023Abstract: A low-power illumination apparatus is disclosed. The apparatus includes a mounting for securely mounting to a building surface in a residence or building. A light bulb socket is electrically connected to an external power source through a hollow housing which holds the socket and the electrical wiring providing the power. The housing may include decorative aspects.Type: GrantFiled: April 6, 2006Date of Patent: February 12, 2008Assignee: Virginia Metal Spinners, IncInventor: Christopher R. Mast
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Publication number: 20070297185Abstract: An electronic candleholder includes a cup, a set of electronic installation containing a functional circuit, and a candleholder, in which decoration items may be placed. The functional circuit is activated in two phases, wherein a toggle switch in the form of an expansion press lever is disposed to activate phase one conduction when the cup is filled with a certain amount of candle; and a photosensitive switch or a slide switch is disposed to activate phase two conduction. The functional circuit is cut off once the candle is consumed to a certain extent. Light produced by a light emitting device is allowed to transmit through the interior of the candleholder to create unique effects.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 23, 2006Publication date: December 27, 2007Inventor: Shung-Lun Yu
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Publication number: 20070236948Abstract: The invention relates to a candle having a candle body, a candlewick and at least one electric illuminating module being integrated in said candle body. The candle body has a reservoir means capable of holding an inflammable liquid and the candlewick being connected to the reservoir means to assimilate the inflammable liquid.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 10, 2007Publication date: October 11, 2007Inventor: Michael Restell
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Patent number: 7278765Abstract: A holding device for supporting electric or battery-operated window candles in an upright vertical position for viewing through a window. The holding device is comprised of a horizontally extending U-shaped support base, and a vertically extending clip for attaching to a window sash which connects the support base and candle to the window. The support base accommodates a design that holds the candle base in a stationary position while the opposite end abuts the clip and window sash. The clip is attached to the window sash where said sash meets the window sill and extends upwardly. The support base and candle are connected to the window by attaching the back wall of the base to the clip that abuts the window sash. The profile and design does not impede access to normal window functions leaving space between the candle and window handle for grasping.Type: GrantFiled: March 13, 2006Date of Patent: October 9, 2007Inventors: James Cooper, R. Matthew Minielly, Dale Hunter
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Publication number: 20070223238Abstract: A real or artificial candle is centered on an axis and has axially top and bottom ends. A plug, connected to the bottom end, has circumferentially spaced elastic wings. Each wing extends upward and has a radially inner surface and a radially outer surface. The radially outer surfaces follow a common conical contour centered on the axis. The radially outer surfaces are configured to be flexed radially inward by a candle holder as the plug is inserted into a bore of the holder and to elastically and frictionally engage the holder to secure the plug and thus the candle to the holder.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 5, 2006Publication date: September 27, 2007Inventor: Bradford Brian Jensen
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Patent number: 7252423Abstract: A candle and base combination with a decorative light element is provided. The candle body preferably has a first substantially opaque section and a second at least partially translucent section, and at least one hollow portion formed in the second section. The base body has at least one protrusion fittable into the hollow portion. The wick projects from the first section of the candle body. A light emitting device is disposed in one of the base body or the main candle body in the second section, the light emitting device having associated therewith a magnetic switch closable in the presence of a magnetic field. A magnet is disposed in the other of the base body or the main candle body in the second section. When the main candle body is placed on the base body and the magnet is aligned with the magnetic switch, the light emitting device is activated.Type: GrantFiled: February 6, 2006Date of Patent: August 7, 2007Assignee: The Schawbell CorporationInventor: Wen Der Wang
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Patent number: 7204619Abstract: Battery operated sconces, battery operated chandeliers, battery operated candles and candles with unique shapes are disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: January 6, 2004Date of Patent: April 17, 2007Inventor: Ronald B. Sherer
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Patent number: 7201500Abstract: A candle has a wax or wax-simulating body with a top wall, a simulated burnt wick, a cylindrical side wall, and an interior candle cavity. A partly transparent housing with top and side walls together defining a housing cavity, is located in the candle cavity. An annular, transparent flange extends upwardly to a lower surface of the top wall of the body. An illumination assembly connected to the housing, extends into the housing cavity and includes an LED, a circuit for powering the LED and a battery compartment or other power source for powering the circuit. The lamp is spaced from the top wall of the housing and positioned for casting light through the top wall of the housing, into a light directing space defined by the flange, and to the top wall of the candle body.Type: GrantFiled: July 14, 2005Date of Patent: April 10, 2007Assignee: E. Mishan & Sons, Inc.Inventor: Steven Mishan
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Patent number: 7182489Abstract: The electrical candle lamp comprises a translucent candlestick member having a lower end and an upper end, a support member provided at the lower end of the candlestick member, and a light emitting assembly secured to the upper end of the candlestick member. The light emitting assembly includes a base portion, a light emitting device mounted to the base portion and an electronic control unit for controlling operation of the light emitting device. The electronic control unit includes an ambient light sensor provided for automatically turning the light emitting device on if ambient light level is below a predetermined level and for turning the light emitting device off if ambient light level is above the predetermined level. The ambient light sensor protrudes through an opening formed in an outer surface of the base portion of the light emitting assembly and is exposed to ambient light.Type: GrantFiled: January 3, 2006Date of Patent: February 27, 2007Assignee: International Marketing CorporationInventors: Hisn-Tien Yao, Teng-Huang Chen, Andrew A. Boschetto
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Patent number: 7178939Abstract: An electronic simulation candle includes a housing, a lamp shade, a battery box, a circuit board, and a bottom cover. Thus, the electronic simulation candle is operated lively and safely so as to replace the traditional candle. In addition, the lamp shade has a candle flame shape and the two light emitting members light or blink in a special manner to simulate the lighting state of a real candle, thereby enhancing the aesthetic quality of the electronic simulation candle.Type: GrantFiled: July 7, 2005Date of Patent: February 20, 2007Assignee: Hsinn Inn Enterprise Co., Ltd.Inventor: Ching-Tien Tsai
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Patent number: 7125142Abstract: A flame simulating device includes a substantially translucent shell having a hollow interior, a plurality of colored light sources, positioned within the hollow interior of said shell and a light source driving device for selectively activating each of said plurality of light sources. Each of the light sources are alternately and individually activated to have active periods and such that the surface of said shell is illuminated to produce an animated flame effect. In one example implementation, yellow, orange and red LEDs are positioned at varying heights within the flame-shaped shell and activated on and off in a sequence that follows a set of color transition rules in order to provide a close simulation of the flickering of a flame. During their active periods, LEDs are blinked on and off to conserve power.Type: GrantFiled: May 4, 2004Date of Patent: October 24, 2006Inventor: Harry Lee Wainwright
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Patent number: 7029146Abstract: An electric lighting device created for use as a safe, long lasting, authentic looking alternative to a flame bearing candle. This electric ‘candle’ being made from real candle wax, or hollowed out candles with the wicks removed. The ‘candle’ can be scented or colored, and the glow is authentic and pleasing being viewed through real candle wax. Miniature lamps suspended in a clear or yellowish heat resistant medium provide the source lighting. The glow of the artificial flame is color and volume-of-output matched to that of a real flame and realism is added by simulated flame movement with the use of an adjustable oscillator circuit hidden inside the candle. This flameless ‘candle’ can be used safely unattended, and is realistic in that real candle wax, or real used candles, are used for the body of the device.Type: GrantFiled: April 22, 2002Date of Patent: April 18, 2006Inventor: Edward F. Kitchen
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Patent number: 7025478Abstract: An illuminable apparatus including a thematic structure configured with an operably closed chamber and defining an opening extending between an exterior of the structure and the operably closed chamber. A light source is arranged within the operably closed chamber of the structure, and an electric circuit operably connects the light source to a power source to allow the light source to provide luminescence viewable through the opening in the structure. The electric circuit includes a sensor for sensing motion of air passing through the opening in the structure, and further includes a light source control apparatus connected to the sensor for controlling the luminescence provided by the light source. The light source control apparatus is configured to change the luminescence provided by the light source when the motion of air is sensed through the opening in the structure. A method of operating such an illuminable apparatus to produce controlled levels of illumination is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: March 17, 2004Date of Patent: April 11, 2006Inventors: Ronald R. Reinecke, Jayne A. Reinecke
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Patent number: 7011426Abstract: A self standing or base supportable modular cylindrical electric candle with multiple battery compartments of parallel pairs and dual end plate terminal contacts, which are compressed with a screwed compression to complete a lighting circuit with a bulb, LED or other lighting source. The plates are adapted to prevent incorrect battery placement. A candle emulating lighting source is contained within a transparent cylinder of the candle with the contact plates electrically connected to terminals of a flicker circuit emulating board. The board is adaptable to LEDs of different colors (e.g., red, green, blue or yellow). One end of the cylinder is closed with a cavity member having peripheral space for placement of visible indicia. A compression screwing handle is provided with a turn locking member to prevent unauthorized battery removal. The base is configured to be engaged by a supporting member or ground anchor.Type: GrantFiled: September 19, 2003Date of Patent: March 14, 2006Inventor: Lederer Gabor
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Patent number: 6981786Abstract: The electrical candle lamp comprises a translucent candlestick member having a lower end and an upper end, a support member provided at the lower end of the candlestick member, and a light emitting assembly secured to the upper end of the candlestick member. The light emitting assembly includes a base portion, a light emitting device mounted to the base portion and an electronic control unit for controlling operation of the light emitting device. The electronic control unit includes an ambient light sensor provided for automatically turning the light emitting device on if ambient light level is below a predetermined level and for turning the light emitting device off if ambient light level is above the predetermined level. The ambient light sensor protrudes through an opening formed in an outer surface of the base portion of the light emitting assembly and is exposed to ambient light.Type: GrantFiled: May 23, 2003Date of Patent: January 3, 2006Assignee: International Marketing CorporationInventors: Hisn-Tien Yao, Teng-Huang Chen, Andrew A. Boschetto
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Patent number: 6966665Abstract: A flameless candle includes a housing, which defines an enclosure. A wall is positioned in the enclosure to form an air intake chamber and an air outflow chamber. At least one opening is in communication with both the ambient air and the air intake chamber. At least one opening is in communication with the air intake chamber and the air outflow chamber. And at least one opening is in communication with the ambient air and the air outflow chamber.Type: GrantFiled: June 27, 2003Date of Patent: November 22, 2005Assignee: S. C. Johnson & Son, Inc.Inventors: James A. Limburg, Thomas J. Szymczak, Milan L. Zdrubecky
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Patent number: 6929381Abstract: The electric candle light has an elongated shaft that appears as the stick of a wax candle. A light source is disposed at the top end of the elongated shaft. A photoelectric cell is disposed around the top end of the elongated shaft below the light source. A rechargeable battery is coupled to both the light source and the photoelectric cell. The rechargeable battery supplies electricity to the light source and is recharged by the photoelectric cell.Type: GrantFiled: June 12, 2003Date of Patent: August 16, 2005Inventor: Darlene A. Peterson
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Patent number: 6880958Abstract: An electric lighting device is in the form of a candle, in particular a Christmas tree candle. It has at least one light source and a mechanical holding device for detachable attachment to a support, in particular a tree branch. The electric lighting device includes a candle stem and a lighting section in the style of, in particular, a flame. The candle stem (4) and the lighting section (5) consist of a transparent material which is preferably polished in a facetted manner.Type: GrantFiled: March 17, 2003Date of Patent: April 19, 2005Assignee: D. Swarovski & Co.Inventor: Helmut Swarovski
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Patent number: 6860623Abstract: The present invention relates to a lamp apparatus, which includes a lamp, a holder, and a connector. The lamp is received in the holder. The characteristic of the present invention is to provide a weight piece being received in the connector. The holder with the lamp is also connected within the connector above the weight piece (4) so the lamp apparatus can be positioned stably at any desire place.Type: GrantFiled: May 14, 2003Date of Patent: March 1, 2005Inventor: Yu-Peng Liu
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Patent number: 6837594Abstract: A low-power illumination apparatus may be used in areas where conventional incandescent illumination would be unsafe, especially to children or small pets. The apparatus may be configured to appear as a window candle and can be safely installed in windows which are easily accessible to children. Safe application is accomplished by supplying a low-wattage bulb with a low voltage, providing a resettably-fused bulb supply within the apparatus to prohibit the use of high-wattage bulbs and an interlocking base attached to the window frame which prevents the apparatus from being inadvertently removed or tipped over.Type: GrantFiled: October 16, 2002Date of Patent: January 4, 2005Inventors: James G. Paquette, Mark MacLean-Blevins
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Publication number: 20040264169Abstract: A flameless candle includes a housing, which defines an enclosure. A wall is positioned in the enclosure to form an air intake chamber and an air outflow chamber. At least one opening is in communication with both the ambient air and the air intake chamber. At least one opening is in communication with the air intake chamber and the air outflow chamber. And at least one opening is in communication with the ambient air and the air outflow chamber.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 27, 2003Publication date: December 30, 2004Inventors: James A. Limburg, Thomas J. Szymczak, Milan L. Zdrubecky
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Publication number: 20040257798Abstract: A device is described which includes a vertical body, the vertical body having contained therein a wick and a source of a vaporizable material. The vertical body further includes at an open end a silky material with irregular shapes to simulate the profiles of a flame such as a candle flame. Within the vertical body is a means for supplying an air current such that, when operating, the air current passes upward causing the silky material to flutter and simulate a flame, while also entraining vaporizable material which is present in the wick.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 27, 2004Publication date: December 23, 2004Inventors: Gerald Leslie Hart, Susan Hart, Colin William Brown, Guy Edward Naish, Kishen Gohil, Simone Anderson
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Publication number: 20040252492Abstract: An electric candle light assembly for use in window displays. The electric candle light has an elongated shaft that appears as the stick of a wax candle, The elongated shaft has both a top end and a bottom end. A light source is disposed at the top end of the elongated shaft. A photoelectric cell is supported at an elevated position by the elongated shaft, wherein the photoelectric cell is disposed along the length of the elongated shaft. A rechargeable battery is coupled to both the light source and the photoelectric cell. The rechargeable battery supplies electricity to the light source and is recharged by the photoelectric cell.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 12, 2003Publication date: December 16, 2004Inventor: Darlene A. Peterson
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Publication number: 20040228126Abstract: The present invention relates to a lamp apparatus, which includes a lamp, a holder, and a connector. The lamp is received in the holder. The characteristic of the present invention is to provide a weight piece being received in the connector. The holder with the lamp is also connected within the connector above the weight piece (4) so the lamp apparatus can be positioned stably at any desire place.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 14, 2003Publication date: November 18, 2004Inventor: Yu-Peng Liu
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Patent number: 6808297Abstract: The present invention is an apparatus having a horizontally elongated base and a simulated candle projecting upward from the base. The base defines a horizontally elongated battery compartment. A pair of battery contacts are located in the battery compartment, and the compartment is configured to hold a row of batteries in end-to-end horizontal positions.Type: GrantFiled: December 17, 2001Date of Patent: October 26, 2004Assignee: The Lamson & Sessions Co.Inventors: Bradford Brian Jensen, Roger Donn Bentley, Kim Irwin McCavit
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Publication number: 20040196658Abstract: A light emitting decoration includes a light emitter such as a bulb, an electrical conductor attached to the light emitter, and a body formed of wax at least partially encasing the electrical conductor. A movement sensing switch is connected to a PCB that controls the light emitter.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 4, 2003Publication date: October 7, 2004Applicant: Packway Industries LimitedInventor: Chun Chung Fung
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Patent number: 6793365Abstract: A window display in which illumination from a candlestick lines shines through an opening in a frame selected in correlation with a decorative display in providing an illumination presentation consistent with a holiday season of the year, or a secular or religious event or occasion in accordance with user preference, and of a composition and configuration to be detachable for folding flat for storage.Type: GrantFiled: June 11, 2003Date of Patent: September 21, 2004Inventor: Jane S. Rieck
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Publication number: 20040085774Abstract: A candle lamp holder includes a lighting element and a holder. The holder has an upper end formed an inclined surface to hold the lighting element. The inclined surface enables the candle lamp to generate desired sensuous visual effect and three-dimensional lighting images when the candle lamp is energized with electricity to increase the added value of the candle lamp holder.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 6, 2002Publication date: May 6, 2004Inventor: Yuan-Shun Hsu
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Patent number: 6729748Abstract: An electric lighting device which simulates the look of a wax candle. The device includes a body formed of relatively high melting temperature candle wax. A longitudinal channel runs between a top portion and a bottom portion of the body. In the bottom portion radial channels provided between the longitudinal channel and the circumferentional surface of the body. These channels provide ventilation to the candle body when the lighting device is in operation. A fix unit is also provided which has openings adapted to a line with the channels in the body so that air circulation is maintained when the candle body is placed in the base unit.Type: GrantFiled: May 16, 2002Date of Patent: May 4, 2004Inventor: Kevin Reilly
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Publication number: 20040075999Abstract: A low-power illumination apparatus may be used in areas where conventional incandescent illumination would be unsafe, especially to children or small pets. The apparatus may be configured to appear as a window candle and can be safely installed in windows which are easily accessible to children. Safe application is accomplished by supplying a low-wattage bulb with a low voltage, providing a resettably-fused bulb supply within the apparatus to prohibit the use of high-wattage bulbs and an interlocking base attached to the window frame which prevents the apparatus from being inadvertently removed or tipped over.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 16, 2002Publication date: April 22, 2004Inventors: James G. Paquette, Mark MacLean-Blevins
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Patent number: 6719443Abstract: An electrically powered flame simulator comprises at least two light sources, an integrated circuit electrically connected to the light sources for intermittently illuminating at least one of the light sources independently of other light sources such that the light sources together provide the effect of a flickering movement, and a power source for providing power to the integrated circuit. The flame simulator may be mounted in a decorative or ornamental device such as a candle or fire log, or used on decorative clothing, or may be part of a hazzard or warning system. One or more solid state light sources may also be used.Type: GrantFiled: February 27, 2002Date of Patent: April 13, 2004Inventors: Robert A. Gutstein, Monita Liu
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Publication number: 20040057238Abstract: The light source system is a combination of two light sources with open flames that are placed in a multiple-legged, tube-like u-shaped container. The arrangement of the light sources is that one light source burns in the bottom of one leg with an upward-directed flame, and the other light source burns with a visibly downward-directed flame in the upper part of the second leg.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 24, 2003Publication date: March 25, 2004Inventor: Dirk Karl-Heinz Ackermann
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Publication number: 20040047156Abstract: A foldable circular top light includes two spiral bases, two nuts, a foldable rope light and a plurality of arcuate bodies; the assembly of said members defines a plurality of equidistance rope lights to form a circular and three-dimensional rope light; in addition, transparent decorations clip onto said a plurality of equidistance rope lights thereby increasing the stylish esthetic thereof; furthermore, the present invention is convenient for carrying and occupies less space so as to achieve an effect of being practical and beautiful.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 9, 2002Publication date: March 11, 2004Inventor: Tzu-Chen Liu
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Publication number: 20040037069Abstract: A electronic candle comprising at least two light sources located within a housing with a diffusing means. The two lights sources are intermittently switched on and off so that they provide the impression of a naked flame. The diffusing means act to enhance the illusion. Together with a rechargeable internal power supply, the electronic candle offers a safe alternative to a natural candle.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 23, 2002Publication date: February 26, 2004Inventor: Leigh George Blackbourn
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Patent number: 6685345Abstract: A convertible candle lamp and method including a solid wax cylindrical encasement element having a translucent wall embedded with decorative objects and a solid wax base provided with illumination means including an external electrical source, a battery operated source and a candle source to give the convertible candle lamp an appearance of a glowing candle. A method of fabricating the convertible candle lamp is described.Type: GrantFiled: May 15, 2002Date of Patent: February 3, 2004Inventor: Theresa Velasquez
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Publication number: 20030214813Abstract: An electric lighting device which simulates the look of a wax candle. The device includes a body formed of relatively high melting temperature candle wax. A longitudinal channel runs between a top portion and a bottom portion of the body. In the bottom portion radial channels provided between the longitudinal channel and the circumferentional surface of the body. These channels provide ventilation to the candle body when the lighting device is in operation. A fix unit is also provided which has openings adapted to a line with the channels in the body so that air circulation is maintained when the candle body is placed in the base unit.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 16, 2002Publication date: November 20, 2003Inventor: Kevin Reilly
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Publication number: 20030179581Abstract: Electric lighting device in the form of a candle, in particular a Christmas tree candle with at least one light source and a mechanical holding device for detachable attachment to a support, in particular a tree branch, the electric lighting device comprising a candle stem and a lighting section in the style of in particular a flame and the candle stem (4) and the lighting section (5) consisting of a transparent material which is preferably polished in a facetted manner.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 17, 2003Publication date: September 25, 2003Inventor: Helmut Swarovski
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Patent number: 6616308Abstract: An imitation candle is made from a translucent material having light transmissive properties similar to paraffin. The imitation candle is shaped to appear reduced by burning. An LED, or similar high intensity light source, is set in a cavity within the imitation candle. The LED preferably produces amber light to better resemble the color of candle light. The imitation candle diffuses the light emitted from the LED to create a warm, natural looking glow. Light emission levels from the LED are varied in a pseudo-random manner to simulate the flicker of candle light.Type: GrantFiled: August 14, 2001Date of Patent: September 9, 2003Assignee: Jenesis International, Inc.Inventors: Bradford B. Jensen, Roger D. Bentley, Kim I. McCavit
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Publication number: 20030161145Abstract: An electrically powered flame simulator comprises at least two light sources, an integrated circuit electrically connected to the light sources for intermittently illuminating at least one of the light sources independently of other light sources such that the light sources together provide the effect of a flickering movement, and a power source for providing power to the integrated circuit. The flame simulator may be mounted in a decorative or ornamental device such as a candle or fire log, or used on decorative clothing, or may be part of a hazzard or warning system. One or more solid state light sources may also be used.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 27, 2002Publication date: August 28, 2003Inventors: Monita Liu, Robert A. Gutstein
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Patent number: 6601977Abstract: A direct plug electric candle lighting system is herein disclosed. The system comprises an electric single outlet/receptacle mounted in a window sill and an electric candle assembly designed to plug directly into the single outlet/receptacle. The window sill-mounted single outlet/receptacle includes a three-wire, grounded single outlet/receptacle rated for a maximum current of 15 amps and a maximum voltage of 125 volts and a decorative metallic cover plate. The electric candle assembly may include a grounded plug rated for a maximum current of 15 amps and a maximum voltage of 125 volts, a decorative metallic base, a plastic candle body, and a low wattage, flame-shaped light bulb.Type: GrantFiled: February 13, 2002Date of Patent: August 5, 2003Inventor: Rick Gesue
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Publication number: 20030081420Abstract: The present invention is an apparatus having a horizontally elongated base and a simulated candle projecting upward from the base. The base defines a horizontally elongated battery compartment. A pair of battery contacts are located in the battery compartment, and the compartment is configured to hold a row of batteries in end-to-end horizontal positions.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 17, 2001Publication date: May 1, 2003Inventors: Bradford Brian Jensen, Roger Donn Bentley, Kim Irwin McCavit
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Publication number: 20030053305Abstract: A torch simulating device includes a housing having a chamber for receiving a fan devices and a flame-like member disposed on the housing and located above the fan device for being fluctuated by the fan device. One or more batteries may be used for energizing the fan device to fluctuate the flame-like member to simulate the torch. A handle may be secured to the housing for receiving the batteries. No gasoline will be burned or ignited, such that no poisonous gases will be generated, and neither disasters nor damages will be generated by the flame-like member.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 14, 2001Publication date: March 20, 2003Inventor: Yu Chuan Lin
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Publication number: 20030026087Abstract: A direct plug electric candle lighting system is herein disclosed. The system comprises an electric single outlet/receptacle mounted in a window sill and an electric candle assembly designed to plug directly into the single outlet/receptacle. The window sill-mounted single outlet/receptacle includes a three-wire, grounded single outlet/receptacle rated for a maximum current of 15 amps and a maximum voltage of 125 volts and a decorative metallic cover plate. The electric candle assembly may include a grounded plug rated for a maximum current of 15 amps and a maximum voltage of 125 volts, a decorative metallic base, a plastic candle body, and a low wattage, flame-shaped light bulb.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 13, 2002Publication date: February 6, 2003Inventor: Rick Gesue
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Patent number: 6497502Abstract: An electrical candlestick device including a candlestick portion and base portion provided with a mounting extension configured to be captured between a movable sash and stationary window sill. In preferred embodiments, the mounting portion accommodates a power cord for outdoor applications and includes a finger/thumb grip to facilitate installation and removal thereof.Type: GrantFiled: June 15, 2001Date of Patent: December 24, 2002Inventors: Joe F. Clift, Ruth L. Ernst
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Publication number: 20020191404Abstract: An electrical candlestick device including a candlestick portion and base portion provided with a mounting extension configured to be captured between a movable sash and stationary window sill. In preferred embodiments, the mounting portion accommodates a power cord for outdoor applications and includes a finger/thumb grip to facilitate installation and removal thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 15, 2001Publication date: December 19, 2002Inventors: Joe F. Clift, Ruth L. Ernst