Patents by Inventor Jimmy Luther Lee
Jimmy Luther Lee 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: 20150070812Abstract: An air ionizing apparatus for enhancing plant growth that includes a housing, solar cells mounted atop the housing, a voltage regulator/conditioner circuit coupled to the solar cells, an oscillator/modulator circuit coupled to the voltage regulator/conditioner circuit, a high voltage converter/multiplier circuit coupled to the oscillator/modulator circuit, and an ion emitter element coupled to the high/voltage converter/multiplier circuit and disposed at the bottom of the housing. Solar energy transferred to the solar cells and converted into current is converted to high voltage through the voltage/regulator, oscillator/modulator, and high voltage converter/multiplier circuits. The high voltage is then applied to the ion emitter element to produce ions from ambient air in close proximity to a plant being treated.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 12, 2014Publication date: March 12, 2015Inventor: Jimmy Luther Lee
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Publication number: 20140247533Abstract: An air ionizing apparatus for enhancing plant growth that includes a housing, solar cells mounted atop the housing, a voltage regulator/conditioner circuit coupled to the solar cells, an oscillator/modulator circuit coupled to the voltage regulator/conditioner circuit, a high voltage converter/multiplier circuit coupled to the oscillator/modulator circuit, and an ion emitter element coupled to the high/voltage converter/multiplier circuit and disposed at the bottom of the housing. Solar energy transferred to the solar cells and converted into current is converted to high voltage through the voltage/regulator, oscillator/modulator, and high voltage converter/multiplier circuits. The high voltage is then applied to the ion emitter element to produce ions from ambient air in close proximity to a plant being treated.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 20, 2012Publication date: September 4, 2014Inventor: Jimmy Luther Lee
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Patent number: 7404935Abstract: An air conditioner device includes a first electrode array and a second electrode array. A mechanism, that cleans the electrode(s) in a first electrode array, includes a length of flexible insulating material that projects from a base of the second electrode array towards the first electrode array. As a user moves the second electrode array up or down within the conditioner housing, the electrode(s) in the first array are frictionally cleaned.Type: GrantFiled: October 14, 2003Date of Patent: July 29, 2008Assignee: Sharper Image CorpInventors: Shek Fai Lau, Jimmy Luther Lee, Andrew J. Parker
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Patent number: 6972057Abstract: Methods for cleaning a first group of electrodes contained within an air conditioner are provided. A second group of electrodes within the air conditioner has a cleaning device fastened therewith. The cleaning device engages the first group of electrodes. A method includes removing the second group of electrodes from the air conditioner, and replacing the second group of electrodes back into the air conditioner.Type: GrantFiled: March 22, 2004Date of Patent: December 6, 2005Assignee: Sharper Image CorporationInventors: Shek Fai Lau, Jimmy Luther Lee, Andrew J. Parker
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Publication number: 20040179981Abstract: Methods for cleaning a first group of electrodes contained within an air conditioner are provided. A second group of electrodes within the air conditioner has a cleaning device fastened therewith. The cleaning device engages the first group of electrodes. A method includes removing the second group of electrodes from the air conditioner, and replacing the second group of electrodes back into the air conditioner.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 22, 2004Publication date: September 16, 2004Applicant: Sharper Image CorporationInventors: Shek Fai Lau, Jimmy Luther Lee, Andrew J. Parker
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Publication number: 20040079233Abstract: An air conditioner device includes a first electrode array and a second electrode array. A mechanism, that cleans the electrode(s) in a first electrode array, includes a length of flexible insulating material that projects from a base of the second electrode array towards the first electrode array. As a user moves the second electrode array up or down within the conditioner housing, the electrode(s) in the first array are frictionally cleaned.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 14, 2003Publication date: April 29, 2004Applicant: Sharper Image CorporationInventors: Shek Fai Lau, Jimmy Luther Lee, Andrew J. Parker
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Publication number: 20040057882Abstract: An air conditioner device includes a housing, a first electrode disposed in the housing, and a second electrode removably disposed in the housing. The second electrode can be manually removed from the housing and then manually returned to a resting position within the housing. A base member is attached to a bottom portion of the second electrode. An at least partially flexible cleaning member is attached to the base member. The cleaning member frictionally cleans the first electrode when, after being removed from the housing, the second electrode is manually returned to the resting position within the housing.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 12, 2003Publication date: March 25, 2004Applicant: Sharper Image CorporationInventors: Shek Fai Lau, Jimmy Luther Lee, Andrew J. Parker
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Patent number: 6709484Abstract: An electro-kinetic electro-static air conditioner includes a mechanism to clean the wire-like electrodes in the first electrode array. A length of flexible Mylar type sheet material projects from the base of the second electrode array towards and beyond the first electrode array. The distal end of each sheet includes a slit that engages a corresponding wire-like electrode. As a user moves the second electrode array up or down within the conditioner housing, friction between slit edges and the wire-like electrode cleans the electrode surface. The sheet material may be biasedly pivotably attached to the base of the second electrode array, and may be urged away from and parallel to the wire-like electrodes when the conditioner is in use. Another embodiment includes a bead-like member having a through opening or channel, through which the wire-like electrode passes.Type: GrantFiled: August 8, 2001Date of Patent: March 23, 2004Assignee: Sharper Image CorporationInventors: Shek Fai Lau, Jimmy Luther Lee, Andrew J. Parker
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Publication number: 20040033340Abstract: An electrode cleaner for an electro-kinetic transporter-conditioner includes a mechanism to clean one or more the wire-like electrodes of a first electrode array. A length of flexible electrically insulating material projects from a base of a second electrode array towards and beyond the first electrode array. The distal end of the material includes a slit that engages a corresponding wire-like electrode. As a user moves the second electrode array up or down within the conditioner housing, friction between slit edges and the wire-like electrode cleans the electrode surface. The sheet material maybe biasedly pivotably attached to the base of the second electrode array, and may be urged away from and generally parallel to the wire-like electrodes when the conditioner is in use.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 18, 2003Publication date: February 19, 2004Applicant: Sharper Image CorporationInventors: Shek Fai Lau, Jimmy Luther Lee, Andrew J. Parker
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Publication number: 20040018126Abstract: An electro-kinetic electro-static air conditioner includes a mechanism to clean the wire-like electrodes in the first electrode array. A length of material projects from the base of the second electrode array towards and beyond the first electrode array. The distal end of the material includes a slit that engages a corresponding wire-like electrode. As a user moves the second electrode array up or down within the conditioner housing, friction between slit edges and the wire-like electrode cleans the electrode surface. The material maybe biasedly pivotably attached to the base of the second electrode array, and may be urged away from and parallel to the wire-like electrodes when the conditioner is in use. Another embodiment includes a member having a through opening or channel, through which the wire-like electrode passes. As the conditioner is turned upside down and rightside up, friction between the opening in the member and wire-like electrode cleans the electrode surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 24, 2003Publication date: January 29, 2004Inventors: Shek Fai Lau, Jimmy Luther Lee, Andrew J. Parker
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Publication number: 20040003721Abstract: An electro-kinetic electro-static air conditioner includes a mechanism to clean the wire-like electrodes in the first electrode array. A length of flexible MYLAR type sheet material projects from the base of the second electrode array towards and beyond the first electrode array. The distal end of each sheet includes a slit that engages a corresponding wire-like electrode. As a user moves the second electrode array up or down within the conditioner housing, friction between slit edges and the wire-like electrode cleans the electrode surface. The sheet material maybe biasedly pivotably attached to the base of the second electrode array, and may be urged away from and parallel to the wire-like electrodes when the conditioner is in use. Another embodiment includes a bead-like member having a through opening or channel, through which the wire-like electrode passes.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 21, 2003Publication date: January 8, 2004Applicant: Sharper Image CorporationInventors: Shek Fai Lau, Jimmy Luther Lee, Andrew J. Parker
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Publication number: 20030170150Abstract: An electro-kinetic electro-static air conditioner includes a mechanism to clean the wire-like electrodes in the first electrode array. A length of flexible Mylar type sheet material projects from the base of the second electrode array towards and beyond the first electrode array. The distal end of each sheet includes a slit that engages a corresponding wire-like electrode. As a user moves the second electrode array up or down within the conditioner housing, friction between slit edges and the wire-like electrode cleans the electrode surface. The sheet material may be biasedly pivotably attached to the base of the second electrode array, and may be urged away from and parallel to the wire-like electrodes when the conditioner is in use. Another embodiment includes a bead-like member having a through opening or channel, through which the wire-like electrode passes.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 12, 2003Publication date: September 11, 2003Applicant: Sharper Image CorporationInventors: Shek Fai Lau, Jimmy Luther Lee, Andrew J. Parker
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Patent number: 6350417Abstract: An electro-kinetic electro-static air conditioner includes a mechanism to clean the wire-like electrodes in the first electrode array. A length of flexible MYLAR type sheet material projects from the base of the second electrode array towards and beyond the first electrode array. The distal end of each sheet includes a slit that engages a corresponding wire-like electrode. As a user moves the second electrode array up or down within the conditioner housing, friction between slit edges and the wire-like electrode cleans the electrode surface. Another embodiment includes a bead-like member having a through opening or channel, through which the wire-like electrode passes. As the conditioner is turned upside down and rightside up, friction between the opening in the bead-like member and wire-like electrode cleans the electrode surface.Type: GrantFiled: May 4, 2000Date of Patent: February 26, 2002Assignee: Sharper Image CorporationInventors: Shek Fai Lau, Jimmy Luther Lee, Andrew J. Parker
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Patent number: 4050308Abstract: Apparatus for determining the depth of certain temperature layers or strata in ponds, lakes, etc. The disclosed apparatus includes a thermistor, an electrical wire or cable attached to the thermistor and provided with depth measurement markings in a simple graphic code, and a translator circuit adapted to be attached to the end of the wire or cable remote from the thermistor for translating the resistance of the thermistor into an indication of the temperature range of the water layer or stratum in which the thermistor is immersed. The translator circuit includes a set of light-emitting diodes (LED's) for use in indicating the temperature range of the water stratum in which the thermistor is immersed. In general, when the disclosed apparatus is in use only one LED, corresponding to the temperature of the water stratum in which the thermistor is immersed carries sufficient current to be perceptibly illuminated.Type: GrantFiled: July 22, 1976Date of Patent: September 27, 1977Inventor: Jimmy Luther Lee