Patents by Inventor Bernardo Ayala

Bernardo Ayala has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Publication number: 20040226209
    Abstract: A picture frame with integrated lighting located within the frame. The invention may include multiple light sources so the picture can be illuminated more evenly, or brighter. The present invention provides lighting to artwork or a picture when ambient light is not present. The lighting may come from LED's, florescent, incandescent, or other light generating sources. The invention may further include a light sensor so the light can turn on the when it is dark, or turn on to supplement low light conditions. The inventions may include solar cells to charge internal batteries when there is sufficient ambient lighting and supplemental frame lighting is not required. The invention may also include motion or sound sensors so the lighting only turns on when it detects motion or sound near the picture.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2004
    Publication date: November 18, 2004
    Inventor: Bernardo Ayala