Patents by Inventor Donald Valkenhoff

Donald Valkenhoff 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).

  • Lighting devices for purses and bags
    Patent number: 10123604
    Abstract: A lighting system is disclosed for illuminating a container, such as a purse or bag. In an embodiment, the opening of the container causes a magnet to move away from a magnetic switch, which closes a circuit and activates a light that illuminates the interior of the container. In an embodiment, a magnetic switch, light, and battery may be incorporated into a detachable unit that is attached to one side of the opening of a container. A second magnetic detachable unit attached to the other side of the opening may cooperate with the first unit to activate the light when the container is opened.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2018
    Inventor: Donald Valkenhoff
  • LIGHTING DEVICES FOR PURSES AND BAGS
    Publication number: 20170049204
    Abstract: A lighting system is disclosed for illuminating a container, such as a purse or bag. In an embodiment, the opening of the container causes a magnet to move away from a magnetic switch, which closes a circuit and activates a light that illuminates the interior of the container. In an embodiment, a magnetic switch, light, and battery may be incorporated into a detachable unit that is attached to one side of the opening of a container. A second magnetic detachable unit attached to the other side of the opening may cooperate with the first unit to activate the light when the container is opened.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 14, 2016
    Publication date: February 23, 2017
    Inventor: Donald Valkenhoff