Patents by Inventor T. Y. Ip

T. Y. Ip 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: 7489845
    Abstract: A light device includes a base portion, a light portion having a first plurality of substantially translucent fiber optic elements and a second plurality of substantially translucent fiber optic elements, and a light source located within the base portion. A power supply may be electrically connected to the light source. The light source emits light to the first plurality of substantially translucent fiber optic elements and the second plurality of substantially translucent fiber optic elements. The first plurality of substantially translucent fiber optic elements may have a shorter length than the second plurality of substantially translucent fiber optic elements. The second plurality of substantially translucent fiber optic elements may have a modified tip region for reflecting light from the tip region. The light source may be formed by LEDs or tungsten filament bulbs. A control circuit may cause the light emitted to be constant or flashing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 10, 2009
    Inventor: T. Y. Ip
  • Publication number: 20080285299
    Abstract: This invention relates to garden lights, and more specifically toward garden lights using light emitting diodes to emit light through one or more fiber optic elements that are housed inside of a transparent tube. The fiber optic elements can be of various lengths, providing light that exits the fiber optic elements at different locations along the length of the transparent tube. Further, the light emitting diodes can be of different colors, rendering a pleasing effect of light in intensity, color, and location.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 14, 2007
    Publication date: November 20, 2008
    Inventor: T.Y. Ip
  • Publication number: 20080062690
    Abstract: A light device includes a base portion, a light portion attached to the base portion, at least one light emitting element, a power supply electrically connected to the at least one light emitting element, and a protective cover coupled to the base portion. The protective cover defines an interior region wherein the base portion is disposed. The protective cover is preferably substantially translucent and can be comprised of a strong and durable material to allow the light device to serve as a weight-bearing device. The light device can include a control circuit to allow a user to manually vary the color and duration of the light emitted from the light emitting element. The light device can be used to within a walkway, a fireplace, a wall, or as a stepping stone. The light device can plug into a standard wall outlet, be solar powered, or be battery powered.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 8, 2006
    Publication date: March 13, 2008
    Inventor: T. Y. Ip
  • Publication number: 20080002422
    Abstract: A light device includes a base portion, a light portion having a first plurality of substantially translucent fiber optic elements and a second plurality of substantially translucent fiber optic elements, and a light source located within the base portion. A power supply may be electrically connected to the light source. The light source emits light to the first plurality of substantially translucent fiber optic elements and the second plurality of substantially translucent fiber optic elements. The first plurality of substantially translucent fiber optic elements may have a shorter length than the second plurality of substantially translucent fiber optic elements. The second plurality of substantially translucent fiber optic elements may have a modified tip region for reflecting light from the tip region. The light source may be formed by LEDs or tungsten filament bulbs. A control circuit may cause the light emitted to be constant or flashing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 10, 2007
    Publication date: January 3, 2008
    Inventor: T.Y. Ip