Patents by Inventor Michael L. Schrimmer

Michael L. Schrimmer 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).

  • Patent number: 8783891
    Abstract: A system for creating a lighted apparel design includes a light element and a securing member for securing the light element to the apparel item. The securing member is an adhesive. The securing member secures the light element to an associated apparel item at a desired location on the apparel item to create a lighted design on the apparel item.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 22, 2014
    Assignee: I Pee Holding LLC
    Inventor: Michael L. Schrimmer
  • Patent number: 8708513
    Abstract: A system for creating a lighted apparel design includes a light element and a securing member. The securing member has a base and a capture portion. The capture portion is located, at least in part, attached to the base and defines a capture region configured to releasably secure the light element therein. The securing member is secured to an associated apparel item and the light element secured in the capture region to create a lighted design on the apparel item. A lighted apparel item is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 29, 2014
    Assignee: I Pee Holding, LLC
    Inventor: Michael L. Schrimmer
  • Patent number: 8376565
    Abstract: Illuminated clothing accessories are disclosed. A glove includes a glove, light emitting elements disposed proximate finger tips of the glove, a controller coupled to the light emitting elements to control illumination thereof, a power supply coupled to the controller, and light reflecting elements disposed on a top surface of the glove. A headpiece includes a front panel on a top portion of the headpiece. The headpiece includes a top portion having a plurality of light emitting elements arranged thereon. A rim is connected to a bottom end of the top portion. A controller is coupled to the light emitting elements to control illumination thereof. A power supply is coupled to the controller and the plurality of light reflecting elements are disposed on the top portion and the rim of the headpiece.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2013
    Assignee: I Pee Holding LLC
    Inventors: Michael L. Schrimmer, Arno Schrimmer
  • Patent number: 8292454
    Abstract: An illuminated inflator for inserting into the neck of a balloon includes a gas-tight flange having a periphery, a center, and upper and lower surfaces. A filler tube has upper and lower ends and extends through the flange, with the lower end of the filler tube extending below the lower surface the flange and the upper end of the filler tube extending above the upper surface of the flange. A one-way valve is in flow communication with the filler tube. A light assembly includes a power source and at least one light element electrically connected to the power source. The light assembly is operably mounted to the flange at the upper surface thereof. A switch is operably connected to the power source and the at least one light element for providing power to and isolating power from the at least one light element. The inflator is inserted into the balloon with the flange in the neck of the balloon defining a pressure region boundary.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2012
    Assignee: Chemical Light, Inc.
    Inventor: Michael L. Schrimmer
  • Publication number: 20120081885
    Abstract: Illuminated clothing accessories are disclosed. A glove includes a glove, light emitting elements disposed proximate finger tips of the glove, a controller coupled to the light emitting elements to control illumination thereof, a power supply coupled to the controller, and light reflecting elements disposed on a top surface of the glove. A headpiece includes a front panel on a top portion of the headpiece. The headpiece includes a top portion having a plurality of light emitting elements arranged thereon. A rim is connected to a bottom end of the top portion. A controller is coupled to the light emitting elements to control illumination thereof. A power supply is coupled to the controller and the plurality of light reflecting elements are disposed on the top portion and the rim of the headpiece.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 4, 2011
    Publication date: April 5, 2012
    Applicant: I PEE HOLDING LLC.
    Inventors: Michael L. Schrimmer, Arno Schrimmer
  • Publication number: 20120063124
    Abstract: A system for creating a lighted apparel design includes a light element and a securing member for securing the light element to the apparel item. The securing member is an adhesive. The securing member secures the light element to an associated apparel item at a desired location on the apparel item to create a lighted design on the apparel item.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 16, 2011
    Publication date: March 15, 2012
    Applicant: Chemical Light, Inc.
    Inventor: Michael L. Schrimmer
  • Publication number: 20120039069
    Abstract: A system for creating a lighted apparel design includes a light element and a securing member. The securing member has a base and a capture portion. The capture portion is located, at least in part, attached to the base and defines a capture region configured to releasably secure the light element therein. The securing member is secured to an associated apparel item and the light element secured in the capture region to create a lighted design on the apparel item. A lighted apparel item is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 12, 2010
    Publication date: February 16, 2012
    Inventor: Michael L. Schrimmer
  • Publication number: 20110244981
    Abstract: An illuminatable ball includes a sealed outer translucent shell, an inner core portion surrounded by the outer shell and a self-contained lighting device contained at least in part within the inner core portion. The lighting device includes an energy source, at least one lighting element, and an electrical circuit including a wireless receiver. The receiver receives a signal from a transmitter and provides a signal to a control circuit to switch the at least one lighting element between a deenergized state and an energized state by providing electrical energy from the energy source to the at least one lighting element. A wireless remote transmitter provides the signal to the receiver.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2011
    Publication date: October 6, 2011
    Applicant: I PEE HOLDING LLC
    Inventors: Michael L. Schrimmer, Ronald E. Gilley, Jeffrey D. Schrimmer
  • Publication number: 20090303704
    Abstract: An apparatus for illuminating the interior of a balloon, and a support for the apparatus and the balloon. The illuminating apparatus includes a plug with an integrally-formed radially extending flange insertable within the balloon neck. A hollow filler tube depends from the flange. A light element is affixed to the plug and disposed within the neck. A battery is electrically connected to the light element. Switching is provided to turn the lighting element on and off. A rigid support is operably connected to the inflator and is insertable into the ground to provide an upstanding orientation of the balloon when filled with a lighter-than-air gas or with air.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 7, 2009
    Publication date: December 10, 2009
    Applicant: CHEMICAL LIGHT, INC.
    Inventor: Michael L. Schrimmer
  • Publication number: 20090296372
    Abstract: An illuminated inflator for inserting into the neck of a balloon includes a gas-tight flange having a periphery, a center, and upper and lower surfaces. A filler tube has upper and lower ends and extends through the flange, with the lower end of the filler tube extending below the lower surface the flange and the upper end of the filler tube extending above the upper surface of the flange. A one-way valve is in flow communication with the filler tube. A light assembly includes a power source and at least one light element electrically connected to the power source. The light assembly is operably mounted to the flange at the upper surface thereof. A switch is operably connected to the power source and the at least one light element for providing power to and isolating power from the at least one light element. The inflator is inserted into the balloon with the flange in the neck of the balloon defining a pressure region boundary.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 7, 2009
    Publication date: December 3, 2009
    Applicant: CHEMICAL LIGHT, INC.
    Inventor: Michael L. Schrimmer
  • Publication number: 20090166595
    Abstract: A chemiluminescent formulation includes an oxalate solution including a dye and an activator solution including polyethylene oxide. The oxalate solution and the activator solution are mixed to form a chemiluminescent mixture. Chemiluminescent energy in the form of light is emitted after mixing. The polyethylene oxide substantially increases the light output from the chemiluminescent mixture compared to a non-polyethylene oxide containing formulation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 4, 2008
    Publication date: July 2, 2009
    Applicant: CHEMICAL LIGHT, INC.
    Inventors: Michael L. Schrimmer, Ronald E. Gilley, John Friedson
  • Patent number: 7438428
    Abstract: A chemiluminescent glow spike includes a hand tool having a transparent plastic tube portion as a shell container for a first agent of a liquid chemiluminescent material and for a glass vial containing a second agent of the liquid chemiluminescent material. A distal end of the transparent plastic tube portion is formed with a penetrating spike portion to mount a comestible article by a user. Application of an external force to the transparent plastic tube containing the glass vial breaks the glass vial to cause the first and second agents to intermix to activate the liquid chemiluminescent material to provide a fluorescent/luminescent effect.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 21, 2008
    Assignee: Filtrex Holdings Pte, Ltd.
    Inventors: Michael L. Schrimmer, David Boone
  • Publication number: 20080186694
    Abstract: A chemiluminescent glow spike includes a hand tool having a transparent plastic tube portion as a shell container for a first agent of a liquid chemiluminescent material and for a glass vial containing a second agent of the liquid chemiluminescent material. A distal end of the transparent plastic tube portion is formed with a penetrating spike portion to mount a comestible article by a user. Application of an external force to the transparent plastic tube containing the glass vial breaks the glass vial to cause the first and second agents to intermix to activate the liquid chemiluminescent material to provide a fluorescent/luminescent effect.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 1, 2007
    Publication date: August 7, 2008
    Applicant: CHEMICAL LIGHT, INC.
    Inventors: Michael L. Schrimmer, David Boone
  • Publication number: 20070247843
    Abstract: A surface supported area lighting media assembly device comprises an illumination device to provide light of selected colors including white light by means of a chemiluminescent light emitting element or an LED light emitting assembly element and a reusable support element. The support element is configured for insertion into a support surface in a desired support orientation surface and includes a surface insertion spike and a stick receiving portion. The chemiluminescent element or LED element and the support element releasably engage one another to support the chemiluminescent element or LED element in the desired orientation when the support element is inserted into the support surface. The chemiluminescent element or LED element can be disengaged from the support element for replacing the chemiluminescent element or the LED element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 1, 2007
    Publication date: October 25, 2007
    Applicant: CHEMICAL LIGHT, INC.
    Inventors: Michael L. Schrimmer, Ronald E. Gilley
  • Publication number: 20070200998
    Abstract: Illuminated novelty eye glasses include a frame having a body with portions that define lens openings and adjacent hinge regions, and a bridge region between the portions defining the lens openings. The body has a channel formed therein traversing around the lens openings and across the bridge region. The body is formed from a transparent or translucent material. Ear pieces are connected to the frame at the hinge regions. The ear pieces each have a hinge region for hingedly connecting the ear pieces to the body such that the ear pieces fold inwardly toward the body. The ear pieces each include a compartment and a channel extending generally from the compartment to the hinge region. An LED assembly is formed from a plurality of light emitting diodes mounted to a plurality of conductors. A power source is operably connected to the LED assembly and is carried in one of the ear piece compartments and a switch operably connects the power source to the LED assembly and is carried in the other ear piece compartment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 24, 2006
    Publication date: August 30, 2007
    Applicant: CHEMICAL LIGHT, INC.
    Inventors: Michael L. Schrimmer, Ronald E. Gilley
  • Patent number: 7244045
    Abstract: An illuminated novelty device includes a plurality of light emitting diodes (LEDs). An elongated light bar can be mounted to each of the LEDs. The light bars have a light receiving end and a light emitting end and are mounted to respective LEDs at the light receiving end. The light bars are formed from a light transmissive material. Conductors extend between and connect the LEDs. The LEDs are spaced from one another along the length of the conductors. The LEDs, the elongated light bars and the conductors define an LED assembly. A power source is operably connected to the LED assembly and a switch is operably connected between the power source and the LED assembly. The power source and switch are maintained in a housing. A light transmissive sheath has the LED assembly fitted, at least in part, within it. The sheath has a first end mounted to the housing and a second free end.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2007
    Assignee: Chemical Light, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael L. Schrimmer, Ronald E. Gilley, Ching-Hui Lee
  • Patent number: 6257995
    Abstract: An illuminatable golf ball includes an outer translucent shell and an inner core portion surrounded by the outer shell. The ball includes a self-contained lighting device formed and contained at least in part within the inner core portion. The lighting device includes an energy source, a pair of lighting elements, and connectors extending between the energy source and the lighting elements defining an electrical circuit. The lighting device includes a switch for energizing and deenergizing the lighting device. The switch can include a plunger insertable into the ball through an opening in the outer shell and through a bore in the inner core portion. The plunger is configured to change the state of the electrical circuit when it is inserted into and removed from the bore to energize and deenergize the lighting elements. The switch can also be of the force actuatable type.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 2000
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2001
    Assignee: Chemical Light, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael L. Schrimmer, Thomas Musial
  • Patent number: D541690
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2007
    Assignee: Chemical Light, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael L. Schrimmer, Ronald E. Gilley, Ching-Hui Lee
  • Patent number: D556078
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2007
    Assignee: Chemical Light Inc.
    Inventors: Michael L. Schrimmer, Ronald E. Gilley, Ching-Hui Lee
  • Patent number: D658849
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2012
    Assignee: I Pee Holding, LLC
    Inventor: Michael L. Schrimmer