Patents by Inventor Matthew N. Easley

Matthew N. Easley 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 assembly
    Patent number: 8337040
    Abstract: A light emitting assembly for a housing with a perimeter wall and an open bottom side. A water buoyant material is attached to the perimeter wall. A light emitter is mounted to the housing. The light emitter emits a light when power is provided to the light emitter. At least one battery component is mounted to the housing. The at least one battery component is electrically coupled to the light emitter. The at least one battery component is exposed through the bottom side of the housing to allow water to enter the at least one battery component. The at least one battery generates electricity when water enters the bottom side of the housing. The housing is placed in water so that the water acts as an electrolyte for the at least one battery component to provide electricity to the light emitter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2012
    Inventor: Matthew N. Easley