Patents by Inventor Curtiss M. Venn

Curtiss M. Venn 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).

  • Light emitting apparatus for use in a container
    Patent number: 7553043
    Abstract: The present invention includes an apparatus for illuminating an inner portion of a container. The apparatus includes a first electroluminescent lamp for emitting light within the container. Also, the apparatus includes a holding member for stabilizing the position of the lamp within the container. The holding member includes a first lamp retaining portion secured to the first electroluminescent lamp. Additionally, the holding member includes an extending portion continuous with the first lamp retaining portion. The extending portion has a width and a length defining a surface for engaging an inner portion of the container. Further, at least a portion of the length of the extending portion is remote from the retaining portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 30, 2009
    Inventor: Curtiss M. Venn
  • LIGHT EMITTING APPARATUS FOR USE IN A CONTAINER
    Publication number: 20080218997
    Abstract: The present invention includes an apparatus for illuminating an inner portion of a container. The apparatus includes a first electroluminescent lamp for emitting light within the container. Also, the apparatus includes a holding member for stabilizing the position of the lamp within the container. The holding member includes a first lamp retaining portion secured to the first electroluminescent lamp. Additionally, the holding member includes an extending portion continuous with the first lamp retaining portion. The extending portion has a width and a length defining a surface for engaging an inner portion of the container. Further, at least a portion of the length of the extending portion is remote from the retaining portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 6, 2007
    Publication date: September 11, 2008
    Inventor: Curtiss M. Venn