With Fluid Distributer Patents (Class 362/96)
  • Patent number: 7964997
    Abstract: A lighting apparatus comprises a power unit, a fan unit, a charging unit, a light source unit and a control unit. The power unit receives power from an external power source. The fan unit is rotated using the power supplied from the power unit. The charging unit stores power generated from rotation of the fan unit. The light source unit generates light. The light source unit employs an LED as a light source. The control unit connects the light source unit to the charging unit when power level of the charging unit is greater than a specified level, and the control unit connects the light source unit to the power unit when the power level of the charging unit is lower than the specified level. Therefore, power consumed by the lighting apparatus is reduced and vibration resistance of the lighting apparatus is improved.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 21, 2011
    Assignee: Seoul Semiconductor Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Won-Kuk Son
  • Publication number: 20110134628
    Abstract: One embodiment of a continuous fragrance and illumination device having replaceable fragrance refill trays each comprising a curved back member that drop into vented fragrance refill chambers arranged around an air-moving member and surrounded by an illumination chamber formed by the external surfaces of a lens, an air-moving member housing, and the interior surface of a translucent shell that is closely adjacent to those surfaces and supported by a protective bottom cap, or separated by a greater distance. In addition, a translucent vanishing-edge lid is supported that provides a non-visible vent for exiting air following an air flow direction upward through the device. Other embodiments are described and shown.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 2, 2010
    Publication date: June 9, 2011
    Inventors: Marcus Pestl, Sonia Hellen
  • Patent number: 7946748
    Abstract: A mosquito repellent lamp, comprising a lamp holder, which is provided with a lamp shade with luminous tube; a power switch for turning on and off the power; a mosquito repellent device mounted above said lamp shade; featured by that: said mosquito repellent device is provided with a cavity for contain mosquito repellent patch, which is provided with air inlets and outlets, which are interconnected, and a fan corresponding to the air inlets, said fan and said luminous tube are powered through a switchboard, which is connected with a fan switch for turning and stopping said fan. Compared with existing technologies, this patent provides the air inlets and air outlets on the mosquito repellent device and achieves better mosquito repellant effect by dispelling the effect of the mosquito repellent patch insides said mosquito repellent device from the air outlets by the airflow generated by said fan.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2011
    Inventor: Jianli Shen
  • Publication number: 20110116254
    Abstract: A lighting apparatus includes a body portion, a conduit coupled to the body portion, and one or more illumination components coupled to the body portion, where the one or more illumination components are in electrical communication with the conduit. A lighting apparatus kit is also disclosed. A daisy-chained lighting apparatus assembly is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 12, 2010
    Publication date: May 19, 2011
    Inventors: Robert Emmett Workman, Norm Krantz
  • Publication number: 20110110073
    Abstract: An apparatus creating a flickering flame effect. The apparatus includes a housing with an interior space with first and second stages. A drive mechanism generates a time varying electromagnetic field extending into the first stage. A first pendulum member is pivotally mounted in the interior space of the first stage and includes first and second magnets on first and second ends, with the first end proximate to the drive mechanism such that the first magnet interacts with the varying electromagnetic field to cause movement of the pendulum member. The apparatus includes a second pendulum member pivotally mounted in the second stage with a magnet on a first end proximate to the second end of the first pendulum member. A flame silhouette element extends from the second pendulum member, and a light source transmits light onto the flame silhouette, which is moving due to the magnetic coupling of the pendulum members.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 7, 2011
    Publication date: May 12, 2011
    Applicant: DISNEY ENTERPRISES, INC.
    Inventors: GARY W. SCHNUCKLE, DOUGLAS M. PATTON
  • Publication number: 20110110072
    Abstract: A safe illuminating fragrant device has a base, electric circuit, case body, and an electrothermal unit. The base has a through hole, and the electric circuit is arranged in the base. The electric circuit has a plurality of lighting components capable of emitting light in predetermined color. The case body covers the base. A plurality of apertures is arranged around a peripheral of the case body with a predetermined interval. Lights from the lighting components will go into the case body and project out through the apertures. A receiving slot is formed to a top of the case body for receiving spices, and the electrothermal unit will heat up a bottom of the receiving slot. A safety and visual effect are improved by above assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 9, 2009
    Publication date: May 12, 2011
    Inventor: MING-JEN HSIAO
  • Patent number: 7932482
    Abstract: An electrically operated diffuser has a fragrance-emitting element (8) for facilitating diffusion of an active material, and at least one light emitting diode (7). The at least one light emitting diode (7) serves as a nightlight and has a luminous intensity rating of at least about 5000 mcd at 20 mA. Also, the at least one light emitting diode (7) may be positioned at a back surface of the diffuser, such that when an active material is received in the compartment the at least one light emitting diode (7) shines through the active material. The diffuser may include a remote-use assembly to supply power to the diffuser from a wall socket remote from the diffuser. The diffuser may also include a light controller to change one or more of the color and the intensity of the at least one light emitting diode (7).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2011
    Assignee: S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard L. Norwood, Jose Porchia, Jeffrey J. Wolf, Imre J. Dancs, Edward L. Paas, Scott D. Walter, George J. Dietz
  • Patent number: 7931382
    Abstract: An illuminated bar gun, having a first housing portion; a second housing portion dimensioned to connect with the first housing portion and form a unitary body; a recess formed in one or both of the first and second housing portions; and an illumination source fitted within the recess. The present invention also provides an illuminated beverage dispensing handle, having a first portion and a second portion; cavities formed in the first portion and a recess formed in said second portion; and an illumination source fitted inside the cavity, the recess, or both.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2011
    Assignee: Automatic Bar Controls, Inc.
    Inventor: Thomas R. Hecht
  • Publication number: 20110080724
    Abstract: An aromatic nebulizing diffuser and color light set assembly includes a fluid container, a base panel carrying two electric fans beneath the fluid container for drawing in outside air, an oscillator for causing automation of an aromatic fluid in the fluid container, a color light set for emitting color light upwardly toward the inside of the fluid container, a power adapter mounted on the base panel for providing the electric fans, the oscillator and the color light set with the necessary working voltage, a shell supporting the fluid container on a flat surface, light guide tubes mounted in the fluid container for condensing emitted color light from the color light set into vertically extending color light beams, and a slotted cover covering the top side of the fluid container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 5, 2009
    Publication date: April 7, 2011
    Inventor: Carsten Jörgensen
  • Patent number: 7914163
    Abstract: A ventilation fan and light (10) is disclosed having a housing (12) and a light kit (13). The housing includes a housing box (15) with a conventional fan scroll (17) having an electric fan (16) mounted therein. The housing also includes a ceiling plate (21) configured to cover the housing box from view. The ceiling plate includes a decorative features (22) and an array of air intake ports (23) extend through the ceiling plate and positioned within a decorative feature to camouflage the air intake port from view. The light kit includes a plurality of light arms (26) which terminate with a light housing (27) and diffusor (28). The spacial relationship between the ceiling plate and the majority of the light kit structure further obscures the air intake ports from view, prevents the build up of heat within the housing, and creates a better airflow pattern within the room in which the light is mounted.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2011
    Assignee: Hunter Fan Company
    Inventors: James E. Barrett, Masao Tsuji
  • Patent number: 7857473
    Abstract: There is disclosed an open showcase provided with a light device capable of simplifying a maintenance operation and improving a cooling efficiency in a display chamber. In an open showcase 1 of the present invention, a display chamber 11 is formed in an insulating wall 2 to display commodities in the display chamber 11 while cooling the commodities, the showcase includes a reflective plate 45 which extends externally from a front surface opening 12 of the display chamber 11, and LED lights 40 attached to the reflective plate 45, and the inside of the display chamber 11 is illuminated with light emitted from the LED lights 40.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 28, 2010
    Assignee: Sanyo Electric Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Sakumi Shibusawa, Atsushi Todoroki, Masaru Sekine, Seiji Kataoka, Yoshiki Makishima, Tetsuya Oketani, Katsuya Kobayashi
  • Patent number: 7850323
    Abstract: A control cartridge (20) is inserted into the fitting housing (10). Mounted on the actuating shaft (38) of said cartridge is an actuating body (42) on which the tubular actuating lever (50) is fastened. A light guiding element (52) runs through the actuating lever (50). The light source (66) in the actuating body (42) emits light that is guided to the end of the actuating lever (50) by means of the light guiding element (52).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 14, 2010
    Assignees: KWC AG, Schott AG
    Inventors: Oliver Keiper, Michael Lehner, André Leutwyler, Michael Lammel
  • Patent number: 7850322
    Abstract: A switch plate area light for attachment to an electrical box includes a body having a first aperture adapted to accommodate an element selected from a switch and an outlet, a second aperture adapted to accommodate a screw for attaching the body to the electrical box, and a third aperture located at a light-directing portion of the body. The light further includes a light emitting diode (LED) located in the third aperture, wherein the third aperture is adapted to receive the LED. The light also includes a driver circuit, connected with the LED and mounted on the body, the driver circuit having a pair of wires to be interconnected with the circuitry of the electrical box without the removal of the electrical box, wherein no ground wire is used to connect the driver circuit, and a load borne by the element is not activated when the LED is on.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 14, 2010
    Assignee: Nite Ize, Inc.
    Inventors: Gregory F. Glazner, Bowden Ormsbee
  • Patent number: 7845831
    Abstract: A light fixture (10) is provided having a wall housing (11) and lighting arms (12). The light fixture includes a heating source (17) mounted within the wall housing. The wall housing includes an external wall (19) adapted to be mounted to a vertical wall of a structure. The external wall has a top (19a), bottom (19b), two oppositely disposed sides (19c), and a front face (19d). The housing top has an air intake opening (20). The housing bottom has an air exhaust outlet (21) which directs air in a downwardly direction. The wall housing also includes an air channel (23) which commences at air intake opening and ends at air exhaust outlet. The heat source includes a heating element (25) mounted within the airflow channel and a motorized fan (26) to create an air flow through the channel which exits through the air exhaust outlet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 7, 2010
    Assignee: Hunter Fan Company
    Inventor: Brendan Patrick Byrne
  • Patent number: 7841732
    Abstract: A shower lamp assembly is formed with a water driven electric generator to power an LED light source. The assembly includes a first channel directing water to drive the generator. The generator is supported on a movable portion of a bypass valve that opens on a high water flow condition to direct a portion of the water to a second channel way from the generator. The generator is otherwise tuned to provide sufficient electricity under low water flow conditions to properly power the lamp. The lamp generator is then protected by the bypass valve from damage during high water flow conditions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 30, 2010
    Assignee: OSRAM SYLVANIA Inc.
    Inventors: Charles Coushaine, Nathan Winters, Joseph Seale
  • Patent number: 7832891
    Abstract: An illuminating device which accesses natural energy is an independent cylindrical unit, an interior is provided with a once-through passage to absorb solar thermal radiation wave which then operates on air molecules inside the once-through passage to increase an ionization speed, so as to form resultant force. The resultant force is then converted into mechanical energy which operates a suspended air screw to rotate, so as to drive a magneto generator to convert into an electric current which is used for illuminating through an access control.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 16, 2010
    Assignee: Mig Technology Inc.
    Inventor: Jian-Lin Zhou
  • Publication number: 20100284168
    Abstract: An illumination and volatile active dispenser device and corresponding control circuits are disclosed. The device supports at least one white light source to emit illumination light, and a plurality of colored LEDs capable of providing a sequence of light patterns and ambient light. The modular control unit provides a volatile active dispenser to control volatile active emission rates. Thus, the illumination and volatile active dispenser device provides illumination light, ambient light, light shows, volatile active emission control, and combinations thereof, within a single standalone but modular device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2008
    Publication date: November 11, 2010
    Inventors: Scott D. Walter, Simon M. Conway, Kevin Harrity, Deborah Holmes Parker, David D. Carlson, Mark E. Johnson
  • Patent number: 7823801
    Abstract: A firefighting device comprising includes a device body with a fluid passage through which a fluid flows when the firefighting device is in operation and at least one molded body. At least a portion of the molded body is at least translucent and encloses therein or covers a light emitting source. When light is emitted from the light emitting source, light is emitted from the molded body to thereby illuminate the firefighting device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 2, 2010
    Assignee: Elkhart Brass Manufacturing Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Kiernan McGarry, Todd Lozier
  • Patent number: 7824051
    Abstract: Illuminated, decorative light objects are disclosed that provide at least one aesthetic lighting display or light show, and to a user interface for the same. A disclosed decorative light object includes a translucent housing. The housing has a bottom opening leading into a cavity. The object also includes a base assembly that covers the bottom opening of the housing. The base assembly includes a user interface. The user interface includes light show circuitry, memory for storing a plurality of light shows, switches or buttons for recalling the light shows from the memory and at least one light group comprising red, green and blue lights. The switches of the user interface are supported in the bottom opening. The light show circuitry, memory and lights are supported within the cavity. Preferably, a translucent light pipe with a roughened lambertian outer surface covers and hides the circuitry and the lights. As the light shines through the light pipe it is diffused thereby creating a warm glowing appearance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 2, 2010
    Assignee: S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc.
    Inventors: Scott D. Walter, Kevin Harrity, Dennis W. Gruber
  • Patent number: 7819541
    Abstract: A sanitary fitting has a water inlet, at least one operating element and an outlet, the outlet consisting, at least in part, of a transparent material. Also provided is an illuminating device which incorporates light into the transparent material. In this way, straightforward technical means provide for a large number of new design possibilities which increase the attractiveness of the sanitary fitting for the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 26, 2010
    Assignee: Hansa Metallwerke AG
    Inventor: Horst Kunkel
  • Patent number: 7815328
    Abstract: A decorative light and a method for making a decorative light having layers of distinct flexible materials on a bulb are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 19, 2010
    Assignee: Vicki Jean's Creations, Inc.
    Inventor: Victoria Jean Van Dyn Hoven
  • Patent number: 7815327
    Abstract: A ceiling mounted fixture, which includes at least one longitudinal arrangement of at least one air vent adapted to receive an air supply, and at least two longitudinal arrangements of at least one light source. The at least one longitudinal arrangement of at least one air vent is positioned between the at least two longitudinal arrangements of light sources. The fixture also includes a plenum with an airflow guide adapted to receive the air supply from the at least one longitudinal arrangement of at least one air vent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 19, 2010
    Inventor: Gary Peter Shamshoian
  • Patent number: 7815329
    Abstract: A waterfall unit for use in a spa includes a body defining a bowl, a beveled arcuate outer edge surface which curves over the bowl and a water entrance port in communication with the bowl. The water entrance port is located in the bottom of the bowl. A deflector cap is spaced away from and over the water entrance port. Water flows upwardly through the water entrance port in a fountain-like manner. This water contacts the deflector cap which deflects the water and causes it to flow laterally and into the bowl. When the bowl fills with water, the water flows over the beveled outer edge surface to create a waterfall. The body further defines a flat back wall for mounting the waterfall unit against a spa wall. The body has a substantially curved body profile formed by the bowl and the beveled outer edge surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 19, 2010
    Assignee: Sundance Spas, Inc.
    Inventors: Ian P. A. Scali, Erica A. Moir, Charles S. Bonzagni, Adrian Alfaro
  • Patent number: 7810959
    Abstract: A backlight module includes a light guide plate, a light source and a ventilating tube. The light guide plate includes a light exiting surface and a light incident surface adjacent the light exiting surface. The light source includes a plurality of light emitting diodes facing the light incident surface of the light guide plate. The ventilating tube is thermally connected to the light source. The ventilating tube defines an air inlet in one first end, an air outlet in an opposite second end, and an air passage channel interconnecting the air inlet to the air outlet. The air outlet is at a higher altitude than the air inlet along a gravitational force direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2010
    Assignee: Foxsemicon Integrated Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Chih-Peng Hsu, Hung-Kuang Hsu
  • Patent number: 7810942
    Abstract: The invention relates to a sanitary fitting containing an assembly of several light sources for illuminating water that flows out of or into the sanitary fitting, said light sources generating light of different colors. According to the invention, collecting optics are positioned upstream of the light sources to focus and mix the light that is generated by the light sources. This permits the generation of intensive mixed colors, which, for example, can illuminate the interior of a shower jet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2010
    Assignee: Hansa Metallwerke AG
    Inventors: Horst Kunkel, Gunter Veigel
  • Publication number: 20100237098
    Abstract: A pocket-sized self-defense spray device is capable of dispensing a chemical irritant to cause temporary breathing difficulty and a burning sensation in the eyes of the target without any permanent damage. The device comprises a casing, a nozzle, and a multi-position trigger. The trigger is slidably mounted in the casing to be moveable from a safe position to an active position. The casing may contain a battery-powered light that is switched on to illuminate the target when the trigger is in the active position. The trigger button in the second position may then be depressed into an engaged position that causes chemical irritant to be discharged from a removable canister with a poppet valve into a nozzle chamber, and out the nozzle exit at a target. The casing includes an ergonomic finger grip that serves to prevent inadvertent discharge at the user, and ease of aiming at the target.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 12, 2010
    Publication date: September 23, 2010
    Inventor: Alan Kaufman
  • Patent number: 7798663
    Abstract: A domestic device that serves as both a night-light and an incense burner. The device has a base with a shelf circumferentially surrounding the base. The shelf includes both a number of incense stick holders and a number of incense cone supports. A light is located within the base, with the light being powered by standard household current and controlled by an on/off switch attached to the base. A conically-shaped cover is placed over the base, with the cover having a series of vent holes to allow dispersion of both light and heat from the electric light and emitted scent from any incense located on the base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 21, 2010
    Inventor: David M. Pitts
  • Patent number: 7798673
    Abstract: An aqua-lamp-based candle-like lighting device includes a stand accommodating therein an incandescent lamp assembly that is engageable with a power source to generate heat. The stand has an open end in which an aqua-lamp base that defines an internal chamber is mounted. An illuminator for lighting purposes is arranged at an opening of the chamber. Thus, the heat generated by the incandescent lamp assembly is employed to cause a liquid contained in the aqua lamp base to flow and show a shining effect; and the illuminator of the internal chamber serves as a twinkling night lamp. As such, the aqua-lamp-based candle-like lighting device shows dual interests of visual effects in both light twinkling and liquid flowing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 21, 2010
    Inventor: Chin-Sheng Yang
  • Patent number: 7794095
    Abstract: A sanitary fitting includes a light-permeable water-carrying outflow pipe that has (i) an exposed end face and (ii) an input face located upstream of the exposed end face. A light source, preferably including light emitting diodes (LED), inputs light into the outflow pipe through the input face. The light emerges from the outflow pipe at the end face, and may also emerge at an exposed outer peripheral surface area of the outflow pipe. The outflow pipe has a stationary first outflow pipe piece with the input face and a rotatable second outflow pipe piece with the exposed end face.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 14, 2010
    Assignee: KWC AG
    Inventors: Christian Gautschi, Stefan Brunner, Michael Lehner, Daniel Baumann
  • Patent number: 7784959
    Abstract: A whirlpool type aqua-lamp-based candle-like lighting device includes a stand accommodating therein a motor for driving rotation of a magnetic piece and an aqua lamp that defines a chamber mounted to an open end of the stand. The aqua lamp receives therein a magnetically-driven moving piece located on a bottom thereof and corresponding to the magnetic piece and a light generation assembly is set under the aqua lamp. An illuminator for generating twinkling lighting is arranged at an opening of the chamber. Thus, the motor, once set in operation, rotates the magnetically-driven moving piece, which in turn causes a liquid flow inside the aqua lamp in a whirlpool and dazzling/shining manner; meanwhile, the illuminator on the chamber provides a function of simulating a twinkling candle flaming. The whirlpool type aqua-lamp-based candle-like lighting device shows dual interests of visual effects in light twinkling and entertainment of observing liquid flowing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 31, 2010
    Inventor: Chin-Sheng Yang
  • Patent number: 7780320
    Abstract: A street lamp system includes a hollow lamp post, an illumination device, a wind turbine, a connecting shaft and a number of fan leaves. The lamp post has an air flowing channel defined therein. The illumination device includes a solid-state light source and a heat dissipation device thermally coupled to the solid-state light source, and is coupled on the lamp post with the heat dissipation device disposed in the air flowing channel. The wind turbine is mechanically coupled to the lamp post to be driven by wind energy to rotate, thereby directing flowing of the air in the channel from the air inlet to the air outlet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 24, 2010
    Assignee: Foxsemicon Integrated Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Chi-Chung Hu, Chih-Ming Lai
  • Patent number: 7780328
    Abstract: Described herein is an apparatus which is, under a range of atmospheric conditions, capable of maintaining the emission of light at a point remote from a light source. Notably, the apparatus is able to heat and distribute a fluid, and by doing so, prevents condensation and ice from forming which could hamper the emission of light. The apparatus comprises a light source and a light emitter, with a light conduit and a fluid conduit running between. A method for using such apparatus is also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 24, 2010
    Assignee: BAE Systems Plc
    Inventors: Peter David Foote, Christopher Stace, Leslie Charles Laycock
  • Patent number: 7775457
    Abstract: A fountain system for creating unique water displays or water attractions. The fountain system includes a pump providing water at a flow rate and a plurality of fountain assemblies connected to the pump outlet. Each of the fountain assemblies includes a nozzle such as a bell or dome nozzle that receives the water from the pump and discharges the water from its outlet in the form of an enclosed dome about the nozzle outlet. The fountain assembly includes a fog generator or fogger such as an ultrasonic transducer, positioned proximate to the nozzle discharging fog into the dome where it is trapped by the laminar flow water in the dome wall. Each fountain assembly includes a light source transmitting light into the dome to illuminate and color the captured fog. The flow rate may be changed to alter the shape and size of the domes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 17, 2010
    Assignee: Disney Enterprises, Inc.
    Inventor: Gary W. Schnuckle
  • Publication number: 20100195309
    Abstract: An illuminated waterfall apparatus (10) having structure (20, 30) defining an inlet (220) for receiving water, an elongate outlet opening (90) that in situ extends substantially horizontally, a flow path (60) for conveying water from the inlet (220) to the outlet opening (90) from which in operation the water falls in a freely falling stream (200), and a light transmission solid (20) for transmitting light. The light transmission solid (20) is arranged to at least partly define an outer periphery of the flow path (60).
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 10, 2008
    Publication date: August 5, 2010
    Applicant: ASTRAL POOL AUSTRALIA PTY LTD
    Inventor: Ryszard Stanislaw Cieslak
  • Patent number: 7758196
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to the field of ventilation technique. A multifunction lighting electric fan includes a fan body for blowing, a base plate for supporting the fan body and an illuminating device connecting to the fan body. The illuminating device in the present disclosure can be turned freely to change the irradiation direction of the light. The lighting electric fan can both ventilate and light, which satisfy the using needs in the evening. Because the irradiation direction of the lamplight can be adjusted, the lighting electric fan can be used widely and achieve high applicability.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 20, 2010
    Assignee: Jiangmen Keye Electrical & Mechanical Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Xiangming He, Guanglian Lin
  • Publication number: 20100176154
    Abstract: A dispenser of granular dry materials with an integrated lighting element providing light optimized to permit users to visually monitor the flow and amount of material that is being or has been dispensed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 12, 2009
    Publication date: July 15, 2010
    Inventor: Joseph Whitcombe
  • Patent number: 7753545
    Abstract: The invention is an illuminable tank that includes a partially translucent plastic tank and an illumination apparatus. The illuminable tank enables a user to determine the level of liquid in the tank, to make the tank more visible at night, and to light the area surrounding the tank's mouth and a spout. The illumination apparatus has a magnetic reed switch and an electrical circuit with a plurality of light emitting devices that are directed toward the interior of the tank, therein backlighting the tank and illuminating a visible level line at an interface of a surface of the liquid in the tank and the space above the surface. There can also be external lights which provide a cone of light for the spout. The illumination apparatus is explosion proof, and the illuminable plastic tank can be used to store, carry and dispense all commercial retail fuels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 13, 2010
    Inventor: Philip Guy Groover
  • Patent number: 7744232
    Abstract: Decorative luminary for providing an aesthetically pleasing ambiance. The decorative luminary may include a shade. The shade may be disposable. The decorative luminary may also include a base. A light source may also be included as well. The present invention also relates to a method for making a decorative luminary of the present invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 29, 2010
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Dana Paul Gruenbacher, Steven Anthony Horenziak, Steven Louis Diersing, Carl Eric Kaiser
  • Patent number: 7740385
    Abstract: A projector device-of the present invention includes a light blocking mechanism for blocking leak light from a lamp unit. The light blocking mechanism includes a first light blocking member having a plurality of first light blocking plates arranged therein at certain pitches, and a second light blocking member having a plurality of second light blocking plates arranged therein at certain pitches. The first light blocking plates and the second light blocking plates each define a gap providing an air flow passage. A flat inclined part of each second light blocking plate extends in an inverted direction to a flat inclined part of each first light blocking plate, with a predetermined angle of inclination, so that the first light blocking plates and the second light blocking plates block the light emitted from the lamp unit toward a vent of a casing in all orientations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 22, 2010
    Assignee: Sanyo Electric Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Kazuya Minami, Masaaki Miyamoto
  • Patent number: 7736010
    Abstract: A refrigerator having a lamp apparatus includes: a lamp receiving part formed at a recess portion of a rear wall surface of a storage space of the refrigerator; a light source unit installed at the lamp receiving part and being parallel to the rear wall surface of the storage space; and a lamp cover for diffusing light emitted from the light source unit. Because the light source unit and the lamp cover are provided at the lamp receiving part formed at a recess portion of the rear wall surface of the storage space of the refrigerator, both upper and lower ends of the storage space may be uniformly illuminated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 15, 2010
    Assignee: LG Electronics Inc.
    Inventor: Seung-Mok Lee
  • Patent number: 7726832
    Abstract: A showerhead and fluid-driven lighting system is described herein. The showerhead has a hollow body configured to receive incoming fluid and a fluid distribution element configured to release outgoing fluid from the hollow body. The fluid driven turbine unit is configured to receive incoming fluid and release outgoing fluid to the showerhead, and one or more lights are electrically connected to the fluid driven power supply. The illumination of the water droplets and/or the translucent showerhead body by the lights creates a pleasant showering experience for the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 27, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2010
    Inventor: Frank Clark
  • Patent number: 7717581
    Abstract: A lighting device includes a base portion, a diffuser portion having a wall defining an inner cavity, wherein a liquid including liquid globules is contained within the inner cavity of the diffuser portion, a heating system configured to heat the liquid globules, and a lighting system for illuminating the diffuser portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 18, 2010
    Assignee: Lava Lite, LLC
    Inventors: Yan X. Lin, Thomas M. Spain
  • Publication number: 20100118512
    Abstract: An elongated lighting strip is provided. The lighting strip is positioned inside of a shower or bathtub enclosure in order to both illuminate the enclosure as well as spray or diffuse and aqueous solution onto the enclosure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 7, 2008
    Publication date: May 13, 2010
    Inventor: Blake Nielsen
  • Publication number: 20100103646
    Abstract: A shower lamp assembly is formed with a water driven electric generator to power an LED light source. The assembly includes a first channel directing water to drive the generator. The generator is supported on a movable portion of a bypass valve that opens on a high water flow condition to direct a portion of the water to a second channel way from the generator. The generator is otherwise tuned to provide sufficient electricity under low water flow conditions to properly power the lamp. The lamp generator is then protected by the bypass valve from damage during high water flow conditions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 24, 2008
    Publication date: April 29, 2010
    Inventors: Charles Coushaine, Nathan Winters, Joseph Seale
  • Publication number: 20100085731
    Abstract: A water quality monitoring device includes a light-emitting warning device joined on a water outlet of a water filtering device; the light-emitting warning device includes a base member, a light-reflecting plate on an upper side of the base member, a covering on an upper side of the light-reflecting plate, a light-emitting mechanism positioned between the light-reflecting plate and the covering, and a cover; the cover is a translucent membrane made of a pervious-to-light material and treated with a sputtering process, and it can guide light in such a manner that light can be uniformly emitted, and is like a metallic material in a normal condition; the covering has a light-reflecting silver strip on its circumferential side, and has light-scattering granules all over it; light emitted from the light-emitting mechanism will be reflected by the light-reflecting plate, and next scattered by the granules and the silver strip, and finally uniformly emitted.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 8, 2008
    Publication date: April 8, 2010
    Inventor: Mei-Lan Chen
  • Publication number: 20100079975
    Abstract: An illumination device with a fire-fighting function includes a transparent hollow casing, fire-fighting water, a light-emitting unit, and a light-guiding unit. The transparent hollow casing has a receiving space. The fire-fighting water is filled into the receiving space of the transparent hollow casing. The light-emitting unit has a plurality of light-emitting elements disposed beside one or more lateral sides of the transparent hollow casing. The light-guiding unit is disposed over the transparent hollow casing. Hence, when fire accident happens, the transparent hollow casing will melt and crack due to the developed over-heat, and the fire-fighting water is sprayed out from the receiving spaces in order to extinguish one part of flames. Therefore, the present invention can be used as a lighting device or can be used as a fire-fighting device when fire accident happens.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 1, 2008
    Publication date: April 1, 2010
    Applicant: HARVATEK CORPORATION
    Inventor: Bily WANG
  • Patent number: 7677748
    Abstract: Disclosed is a light guide device for a water spraying device. The light guide device includes a light guide block that is a light-transmitting block having a refractive index greater than one. The light guide block has a circumferential face in which a plurality of mounting holes is defined for receiving and retaining light-emitting elements. A plurality of through holes is defined through the light guide blocks and extends in a direction substantially perpendicular to the mounting holes. Each through hole has a roughened inside surface. The through holes are in fluid communication with water discharge holes of the water spraying device so that water jets supplied from the water spraying device can flow through the through holes for discharging. The light-emitting elements emit light rays that transmit through the light guide block and get into the through holes and the water jets. The rays are subject to reflection inside the water jets to provide lighting or luminous effect to the water jets.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 16, 2010
    Inventors: Tsung-Chih Hou, Liang-Tsai Chen, Liang-Wen Chen
  • Patent number: 7674001
    Abstract: The present invention is for an apparatus and method for using a special effects drinking lid which can be used to create movement in a moveable object, produce light, and/or produce a distinctive aroma or odor from a drinking container lid. The special effects drinking lid comprises: a container lid; a straw hole; an attaching means for connecting said container lid to a drinking container; an electrical circuit assembly; at least one activating mechanism for triggering at least one special effect; said activating mechanism is connected to said special effects; and said special effects are connected to said container lid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 9, 2010
    Assignee: JIM McCafferty Productions, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard Gregory Ferrin, Pascual Jose Lionel Wawoe
  • Publication number: 20100053935
    Abstract: A mosquito repellent lamp, comprising a lamp holder, which is provided with a lamp shade with luminous tube; a power switch for turning on and off the power; a mosquito repellent device mounted above said lamp shade; featured by that: said mosquito repellent device is provided with a cavity for contain mosquito repellent patch, which is provided with air inlets and outlets, which are interconnected, and a fan corresponding to the air inlets, said fan and said luminous tube are powered through a switchboard, which is connected with a fan switch for turning and stopping said fan. Compared with existing technologies, this patent provides the air inlets and air outlets on the mosquito repellent device and achieves better mosquito repellant effect by dispelling the effect of the mosquito repellent patch insides said mosquito repellent device from the air outlets by the airflow generated by said fan.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 24, 2009
    Publication date: March 4, 2010
    Inventor: JIANLI SHEN
  • Patent number: 7670028
    Abstract: An LED lamp includes a post (10), a heat sink (20) enclosing the post, an LED module (30) mounted on the post, a holder (40) secured on the LED module, and a lens (50) covering the holder. The heat sink is formed by a plurality of separated fins assembled together. Each fin comprises an outer portion (22) and an inner portion (24). An inner edge of the outer portion abuts interferingly against a periphery of the post, and a bottom of the inner portion contacts a top surface of the post. Heat generated by the LED module is conducted through the post to the plurality of fins, which dissipate the heat to the ambient air.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 2, 2010
    Assignees: Fu Zhun Precision Industry (Shen Zhen) Co., Ltd., Foxconn Technology Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Jun Liu, Yong-Dong Chen, Shih-Hsun Wung