Patents by Inventor Lloyd E. Lessard

Lloyd E. Lessard 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).

  • Illuminated holder
    Patent number: 6561672
    Abstract: A sound activated illuminated holder for finding objects such as glasses, combs, napkins, etc. in the dark. The audibly activated holder has a base, a body portion and a first and second illumination end for illuminating the holder and any retained objects to improve visibility at a distant for a user. The body portion of the holder includes a cavity having a predetermined volume for holding a variety of objects. At least one sound sensor is mounted within the base of the device for sensing audible sounds from a user within a predetermined sensing range or distance. A dual illumination source arrangement is provided which provides a dual column of light for easily identifying objects in and around the device at night.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2001
    Date of Patent: May 13, 2003
    Inventor: Lloyd E. Lessard
  • ILLUMINATED HOLDER
    Publication number: 20030043578
    Abstract: A sound activated illuminated holder for finding objects such as glasses, combs, napkins, etc. in the dark. The audibly activated holder has a base, a body portion and a first and second illumination end for illuminating the holder and any retained objects to improve visibility at a distant for a user. The body portion of the holder includes a cavity having a predetermined volume for holding a variety of objects. At least one sound sensor is mounted within the base of the device for sensing audible sounds from a user within a predetermined sensing range or distance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2001
    Publication date: March 6, 2003
    Inventor: Lloyd E. Lessard