Patents by Inventor Thomas E. Atkins

Thomas E. Atkins 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: 5118196
    Abstract: Wireless Christmas tree lights (1) illuminated by means of Electro-Magnetic Energy eminating from a self contained antenna. Multiple wireless lamps may be placed anywhere on the tree without being constrained by wire length. The Electro-Magnetic Energy is produced from an RF power unit (5) decorated like a gift box that may be placed under the tree or in a remote location several feet away. The various illumination effects are selected via a magnetic wand (8) that activates switches and selector circuits, and a non-linear modulator internal to the RF generator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 1990
    Date of Patent: June 2, 1992
    Inventors: David J. Ault, Thomas E. Atkins