Patents by Inventor Bruce L. Finn
Bruce L. Finn 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).
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Publication number: 20150285464Abstract: A lightweight, modular expandable multiple par lamp fixture configurable to form various sizes and intensities of high output area lighting or projected soft light. A high efficiency par lamp includes a high output globe and lightweight reflector, optional collar, and lens. Individual modular fixtures comprising high efficiency par lamps may be stacked to create larger units. The par lamps may be arranged in pods which can be assembled into larger units. A diffusion frame and fabric cover can be attached to the fixture in front of the par lamps to create a soft, deeply projected light. The diffusion frame may have an internal semi-translucent baffle to spread light through diffusive sidewalls.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 23, 2014Publication date: October 8, 2015Inventor: Bruce L. Finn
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Publication number: 20150204534Abstract: A fashion apparel accessory, such as a garment, having one or more concealed light sources positioned so as to illuminate the skin of the wearer, as opposed to focusing attention on the light sources themselves. A particular embodiment includes concealed light sources proximate to a low-cut neckline of a female's garment, such as brassiere, shirt, or item of lingerie, with the light sources being oriented so as direct illumination across the wearer's chest area in an alluring way, potentially offering multiple color, intensity, direction/control options as well as multiple deployment techniques/devices. A portable power supply is integrated with the garment or accessory and electrically connected to the light sources.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 4, 2014Publication date: July 23, 2015Inventor: Bruce L. Finn
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Publication number: 20150202835Abstract: A corrugated aluminum foil board has one or more sheets of aluminum foil corrugated, ridged, or bent in a wave-like or folded pattern to achieve increased rigidity, and sandwiched between aluminum foil sheets to form a strong and rigid material composition resembling metallic cardboard. The shaped sheets may be assembled by using a non-flammable glue, or by welding or otherwise fastened or fused, to create a generally rigid, lightweight, and fire resistant material with many advantages for the entertainment industry with respect to motion picture or television lighting, and other uses.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 15, 2014Publication date: July 23, 2015Inventor: Bruce L. Finn
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Publication number: 20140029245Abstract: A fashion apparel accessory, such as a garment, having one or more concealed light sources positioned so as to illuminate the skin of the wearer, as opposed to focusing attention on the light sources themselves. A particular embodiment includes concealed light sources proximate to a low-cut neckline of a female's garment, such as brassiere, shirt, or item of lingerie, with the light sources being oriented so as direct illumination across the wearer's chest area in an alluring way, potentially offering multiple color, intensity, direction/control options as well as multiple deployment techniques/devices. A portable power supply is integrated with the garment or accessory and electrically connected to the light sources.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 15, 2013Publication date: January 30, 2014Inventor: Bruce L. Finn
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Patent number: 8376564Abstract: A fashion apparel accessory, such as a garment, having one or more concealed light sources positioned so as to illuminate the skin of the wearer, as opposed to focusing attention on the light sources themselves. A particular embodiment includes concealed light sources proximate to a low-cut neckline of a female's garment, such as brassiere, shirt, or item of lingerie, with the light sources being oriented so as direct illumination across the wearer's chest area in an alluring way, potentially offering multiple color, intensity, direction/control options as well as multiple deployment techniques/devices. A portable power supply is integrated with the garment or accessory and electrically connected to the light sources.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2010Date of Patent: February 19, 2013Inventor: Bruce L. Finn
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Publication number: 20120300472Abstract: A corrugated aluminum foil board has one or more sheets of aluminum foil corrugated, ridged, or bent in a wave-like or folded pattern to achieve increased rigidity, and sandwiched between aluminum foil sheets to form a strong and rigid material composition resembling metallic cardboard. The shaped sheets may be assembled by using a non-flammable glue, or by welding or otherwise fastened or fused, to create a generally rigid, lightweight, and fire resistant material with many advantages for the entertainment industry with respect to motion picture or television lighting, and other uses.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 21, 2011Publication date: November 29, 2012Inventor: Bruce L. Finn
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Publication number: 20120170268Abstract: A lightweight, modular expandable multiple par lamp fixture configurable to form various sizes and intensities of high output area lighting or projected soft light. A high efficiency par lamp includes a high output globe and lightweight reflector, optional collar, and lens. Individual modular fixtures comprising high efficiency par lamps may be stacked to create larger units. The par lamps may be arranged in pods which can be assembled into larger units. A diffusion frame and fabric cover can be attached to the fixture in front of the par lamps to create a soft, deeply projected light. The diffusion frame may have an internal semi-translucent baffle to spread light through diffusive sidewalls.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 10, 2011Publication date: July 5, 2012Inventor: Bruce L. Finn
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Publication number: 20120002402Abstract: A fashion apparel accessory, such as a garment, having one or more concealed light sources positioned so as to illuminate the skin of the wearer, as opposed to focusing attention on the light sources themselves. A particular embodiment includes concealed light sources proximate to a low-cut neckline of a female's garment, such as brassiere, shirt, or item of lingerie, with the light sources being oriented so as direct illumination across the wearer's chest area in an alluring way, potentially offering multiple color, intensity, direction/control options as well as multiple deployment techniques/devices. A portable power supply is integrated with the garment or accessory and electrically connected to the light sources.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2010Publication date: January 5, 2012Inventor: Bruce L. Finn
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Patent number: 7963673Abstract: A lightweight, modular expandable multiple par lamp fixture configurable to form various sizes and intensities of high output area lighting or projected soft light. A high efficiency par lamp includes a high output globe and lightweight reflector, optional collar, and lens. Individual modular fixtures comprising high efficiency par lamps may be stacked to create larger units. The par lamps may be arranged in pods which can be assembled into larger units. A diffusion frame and fabric cover can be attached to the fixture in front of the par lamps to create a soft, deeply projected light. The diffusion frame may have an internal semi-translucent baffle to spread light through diffusive sidewalls.Type: GrantFiled: May 30, 2007Date of Patent: June 21, 2011Inventor: Bruce L. Finn
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Patent number: 7878675Abstract: A fashion apparel accessory, such as a garment, having one or more concealed light sources positioned so as to illuminate the skin of the wearer, as opposed to focusing attention on the light sources themselves. A particular embodiment includes concealed light sources proximate to a low-cut neckline of a female's garment, such as brassiere, shirt, or item of lingerie, with the light sources being oriented so as direct illumination across the wearer's chest area in an alluring way, potentially offering multiple color, intensity, direction/control options as well as multiple deployment techniques/devices. A portable power supply is integrated with the garment or accessory and electrically connected to the light sources.Type: GrantFiled: November 26, 2007Date of Patent: February 1, 2011Inventor: Bruce L. Finn
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Publication number: 20090297874Abstract: A corrugated aluminum foil board has one or more sheets of aluminum foil corrugated, ridged, or bent in a wave-like or folded pattern to achieve increased rigidity, and sandwiched between aluminum foil sheets to form a strong and rigid material composition resembling metallic cardboard. The shaped sheets may be assembled by using a non-flammable glue, or by welding or otherwise fastened or fused, to create a generally rigid, lightweight, and fire resistant material with many advantages for the entertainment industry with respect to motion picture or television lighting, and other uses.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 24, 2008Publication date: December 3, 2009Inventor: Bruce L. Finn
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Patent number: 7434966Abstract: A lighting box has a housing with an open front and open rear and a bar such as a standard schedule 40 pipe or 1½? or 1?? pipe extending horizontally across the housing. Multiple lights are mounted on the bar and positioned to send light out the front of the box. The box also has a diffusion element (frame) disposed proximate its front end, and even may have multiple elements including having one element at an angle. The element or elements receive the light from the lighting instruments and diffuse it to provide a soft projected light from the box. In accordance with one aspect of the invention, this light may be used to provide diffused light as part of the key lighting for a stage or set, and may provide such soft projected lighting from a front (downstage) of the stage or set. The box may also have a soft shell, may hang overhead, on a stand or by a rotatable yoke, and may have lights fixed therein. The box may also have a rear cover.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2007Date of Patent: October 14, 2008Inventor: Bruce L. Finn
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Publication number: 20080198578Abstract: A fashion apparel accessory, such as a garment, having one or more concealed light sources positioned so as to illuminate the skin of the wearer, as opposed to focusing attention on the light sources themselves. A particular embodiment includes concealed light sources proximate to a low-cut neckline of a female's garment, such as brassiere, shirt, or item of lingerie, with the light sources being oriented so as direct illumination across the wearer's chest area in an alluring way, potentially offering multiple color, intensity, direction/control options as well as multiple deployment techniques/devices. A portable power supply is integrated with the garment or accessory and electrically connected to the light sources.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 26, 2007Publication date: August 21, 2008Inventor: Bruce L. Finn
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Patent number: 7204617Abstract: A lighting box has a housing with an open front and open rear and a bar such as a standard schedule 40 pipe or 1½? or 1?? pipe extending horizontally across the housing. Multiple lights are mounted on the bar and positioned to send light out the front of the box. The box also has a diffusion element (frame) disposed proximate its front end, and even may have multiple elements including having one element at an angle. The element or elements receive the light from the lighting instruments and diffuse it to provide a soft projected light from the box. In accordance with one aspect of the invention, this light may be used to provide diffused light as part of the key lighting for a stage or set, and may provide such soft projected lighting from a front (downstage) of the stage or set. The box may also have a soft shell, may hang overhead, on a stand or by a rotatable yoke, and may have lights fixed therein. The box may also have a rear cover.Type: GrantFiled: February 27, 2004Date of Patent: April 17, 2007Inventor: Bruce L. Finn
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Patent number: 6719434Abstract: A lighting project or device has a housing having multiple adjacent sides and a front, the housing being enclosed at least between par lamp and the diffusion element. Multiple par lights are mounted to a frame and positioned to send light out the front of the device. The box also has a diffusion element (frame) disposed proximate its front end, and even may have multiple elements preferably spaced apart. The element or elements receive the light from the par lighting instruments and diffuse it to provide a soft projected light from the device. In accordance with one aspect of the invention, this light may be used to provide diffused light as part of the key lighting for a stage or set, and may provide such soft projected lighting from a front (downstage) of the stage or set. The frame also supports the housing. The frame may be rectangular. The device may also have a soft shell, may hang overhead, on a stand or by a rotatable yoke, and may have lights fixed therein. The device may also have a rear cover.Type: GrantFiled: November 1, 2000Date of Patent: April 13, 2004Inventors: Bruce L. Finn, Robert E. Lee
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Patent number: 6588912Abstract: A lighting box or front projection light device has a housing with an open front and open rear and a bar or rod extending horizontally across the housing. Multiple stage-type nonfocusable lights such as par lamps are mounted on the bar and positioned to send light out the front of the box. The box also has a diffusion element holder (frame) disposed proximate its front end, and even may have multiple diffusion element holders including having one diffusion element holder at an angle. Each diffusion element holder has a diffusion element or filter. The diffusion element or elements receive the light from the lighting instruments and diffuse it to provide a soft projected light from the box. In accordance with one aspect of the invention, this light may be used to provide diffused light as part of the key lighting for a stage or set, and may provide such soft projected lighting from a front (downstage) of the stage or set.Type: GrantFiled: August 21, 2000Date of Patent: July 8, 2003Inventors: Bruce L. Finn, Robert E. Lee
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Patent number: 6106125Abstract: A lighting box has a housing with an open front and open rear and a bar such as speed rail.TM. extending horizontally across the housing. Multiple stage-type lights are mounted on the bar and positioned to send light out the front of the box. The box also has a diffusion element (frame) disposed proximate its front end, and even may have multiple elements including having one element at an angle. The element or elements receive the light from the lighting instruments and diffuse it to provide a soft projected light from the box. In accordance with one aspect of the invention, this light may be used to provide diffused light as part of the key lighting for a stage or set, and may provide such soft projected lighting from a front (downstage) of the stage or set.Type: GrantFiled: September 2, 1998Date of Patent: August 22, 2000Inventors: Bruce L. Finn, Robert E. Lee