Patents by Inventor Willard Lassen

Willard Lassen 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: 11920747
    Abstract: A flame simulating assembly is provided with a reflected flickering light that includes only one light source. Light from the light source passes through a rotating flicker element onto one or more reflectors, or mirrors, that reflect light up onto a simulated fuel bed and the some of the light is reflected off of the flicker elements towards a flame screen to create a simulated flame. The dipping flicker elements creates a fluttering light effect due to the flicker elements “intermittently dipping” into the light path. This fluctuating light is reflected onto the logs and ember bed in front and creates a dancing effect, which simulates glowing embers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2024
    Assignee: Living Style (B.V.I.) Limited
    Inventors: Willard Lassen, Paul Jones
  • Publication number: 20230175660
    Abstract: A flame simulating assembly is provided with a reflected flickering light that includes only one light source. Light from the light source passes through a rotating flicker element onto one or more reflectors, or mirrors, that reflect light up onto a simulated fuel bed and the some of the light is reflected off of the flicker elements towards a flame screen to create a simulated flame. The dipping flicker elements creates a fluttering light effect due to the flicker elements “intermittently dipping” into the light path. This fluctuating light is reflected onto the logs and ember bed in front and creates a dancing effect, which simulates glowing embers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 21, 2022
    Publication date: June 8, 2023
    Applicant: Living Style (B.V.I.) Limited
    Inventors: Willard Lassen, Paul Jones
  • Patent number: 11519576
    Abstract: A flame simulating assembly is provided with a reflected flickering light that includes only one light source. Light from the light source passes through a rotating flicker element onto one or more reflectors, or mirrors, that reflect light up onto a simulated fuel bed and the some of the light is reflected off of the flicker elements towards a flame screen to create a simulated flame. The dipping flicker elements creates a fluttering light effect due to the flicker elements “intermittently dipping” into the light path. This fluctuating light is reflected onto the logs and ember bed in front and creates a dancing effect, which simulates glowing embers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2022
    Assignee: LIVING STYLE (B.V.I.) LIMITED
    Inventors: Willard Lassen, Paul Jones
  • Publication number: 20220299210
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a novel ready to assemble simulated fireplace insert kit which can be combined with a pre-built furniture piece, or a ready to assemble furniture piece to provide a unique solution in the ready to assemble furniture product category. The ready to assemble simulated fireplace insert is broken down into individual components that can more easily be packed and shipped in a flat format and assembled by the end user. In some embodiments, certain components may be shared across different width insert assemblies to reduce costs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2022
    Publication date: September 22, 2022
    Applicant: Living Style (B.V.I.) Limited
    Inventors: Paul Jones, Willard Lassen
  • Publication number: 20220299209
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a novel ready to assemble simulated fireplace insert kit which can be combined with a pre-built furniture piece, or a ready to assemble furniture piece to provide a unique solution in the ready to assemble furniture product category. The ready to assemble simulated fireplace insert is broken down into individual components that can more easily be packed and shipped in a flat format and assembled by the end user. In some embodiments, certain components may be shared across different width insert assemblies to reduce costs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2022
    Publication date: September 22, 2022
    Applicant: Living Style (B.V.I.) Limited
    Inventors: Paul Jones, Willard Lassen
  • Publication number: 20220299208
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a novel ready to assemble simulated fireplace insert kit which can be combined with a pre-built furniture piece, or a ready to assemble furniture piece to provide a unique solution in the ready to assemble furniture product category. The ready to assemble simulated fireplace insert is broken down into individual components that can more easily be packed and shipped in a flat format and assembled by the end user. In some embodiments, certain components may be shared across different width insert assemblies to reduce costs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2022
    Publication date: September 22, 2022
    Applicant: Living Style (B.V.I.) Limited
    Inventors: Paul Jones, Willard Lassen
  • Publication number: 20210388958
    Abstract: A flame simulating assembly is provided with a reflected flickering light that includes only one light source. Light from the light source passes through a rotating flicker element onto one or more reflectors, or mirrors, that reflect light up onto a simulated fuel bed and the some of the light is reflected off of the flicker elements towards a flame screen to create a simulated flame. The dipping flicker elements creates a fluttering light effect due to the flicker elements “intermittently dipping” into the light path. This fluctuating light is reflected onto the logs and ember bed in front and creates a dancing effect, which simulates glowing embers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 19, 2021
    Publication date: December 16, 2021
    Applicant: LIVING STYLE (B.V.I.) LIMITED
    Inventors: Willard Lassen, Paul Jones
  • Patent number: 11067238
    Abstract: A flame simulating assembly is provided with a reflected flickering light that includes only one light source. Light from the light source passes though a rotating flicker element onto one or more reflectors, or mirrors, that reflect light up onto a simulated fuel bed and the some of the light is reflected off of the flicker elements towards a flame screen to create a simulated flame. The clipping flicker elements creates a fluttering light effect due to the flicker elements “intermittently dipping” into the light path. This fluctuating light is reflected onto the logs and ember bed in front and creates a dancing effect, which simulates glowing embers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 20, 2021
    Assignee: LIVING STYLE (B.V.I.) LIMITED
    Inventors: Willard Lassen, Paul Jones, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20200363028
    Abstract: A flame simulating assembly is provided with a reflected flickering light that includes only one light source. Light from the light source passes though a rotating flicker element onto one or more reflectors, or mirrors, that reflect light up onto a simulated fuel bed and the some of the light is reflected off of the flicker elements towards a flame screen to create a simulated flame. The clipping flicker elements creates a fluttering light effect due to the flicker elements “intermittently dipping” into the light path. This fluctuating light is reflected onto the logs and ember bed in front and creates a dancing effect, which simulates glowing embers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2020
    Publication date: November 19, 2020
    Applicant: LIVING STYLE (B.V.I.) LIMITED
    Inventors: Willard Lassen, Paul Jones, JR.
  • Patent number: 10731810
    Abstract: A flame simulating assembly is provided with a reflected flickering light that includes only one light source. Light from the light source passes through a rotating flicker element onto an angled reflector, or mirror, that reflects light up onto a simulated fuel bed and the some of the light is reflected off of the flicker elements towards a flame screen to create a simulated flame. The clipping flicker elements creates a fluttering light effect due to the flicker elements “intermittently dipping” into the light path. This fluctuating light is reflected onto the logs and ember bed in front and creates a dancing effect, which simulates glowing embers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 4, 2020
    Assignee: Living Style (B.V.I.) Limited
    Inventors: Paul Jones, Willard Lassen, John R. Marshall, Jr.
  • Patent number: 10711964
    Abstract: A flame simulating assembly is provided with a reflected flickering light that includes only one light source. Light from the light source passes through a rotating flicker element onto an angled reflector, or mirror, that reflects light up onto a simulated fuel bed and the some of the light is reflected off of the flicker elements towards a flame screen to create a simulated flame. The clipping flicker elements creates a fluttering light effect due to the flicker elements “intermittently clipping” into the light path. This fluctuating light is reflected onto the logs and ember bed in front and creates a dancing effect, which simulates glowing embers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 14, 2020
    Assignee: Living Style (B.V.I.) Limited
    Inventors: Paul Jones, Willard Lassen, John R. Marshall, Jr.
  • Patent number: 10584841
    Abstract: A flame simulating assembly for providing a moving effect of flames. The assembly includes a light source; a flicker element disposed in the path of the light source configured and arranged to reflect light from the light source; and an imaging wall. The imaging wall is disposed above the light source and includes a front facet and at least one additional facet. The front facet has an upper portion disposed forward of a lower portion thereof and the at least one additional facet extending rearward from the front facet. Light from the flicker element is occluded by the front facet to provide a more realistic fire shape. The fire shape appears wider at the base than at the top.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 10, 2020
    Assignee: Living Style (B.V.I.) Limited
    Inventors: Paul Jones, John R. Marshall, Jr., Willard Lassen
  • Patent number: 10520149
    Abstract: A flame simulating assembly is provided with a reflected flickering light that includes only one light source. Light from the light source passes through a rotating flicker element onto an angled reflector, or mirror, that reflects light up onto a simulated fuel bed and the some of the light is reflected off of the flicker elements towards a flame screen to create a simulated flame. The clipping flicker elements creates a fluttering light effect due to the flicker elements “intermittently dipping” into the light path. This fluctuating light is reflected onto the logs and ember bed in front and creates a dancing effect, which simulates glowing embers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2019
    Assignee: Living Style (B.V.I.) Limited
    Inventors: Paul Jones, Willard Lassen, John R. Marshall, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20190368675
    Abstract: A flame simulating assembly is provided with a reflected flickering light that includes only one light source. Light from the light source passes through a rotating flicker element onto an angled reflector, or mirror, that reflects light up onto a simulated fuel bed and the some of the light is reflected off of the flicker elements towards a flame screen to create a simulated flame. The clipping flicker elements creates a fluttering light effect due to the flicker elements “intermittently clipping” into the light path. This fluctuating light is reflected onto the logs and ember bed in front and creates a dancing effect, which simulates glowing embers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 5, 2019
    Publication date: December 5, 2019
    Applicant: Living Style (B.V.I.) LIMITED
    Inventors: Paul Jones, Willard Lassen, John R. Marshall, JR.
  • Patent number: 10451235
    Abstract: A flame simulating assembly is provided with a reflected flickering light that includes only one light source. Light from the light source passes though a rotating flicker element onto an angled reflector, or mirror, that reflects light up onto a simulated fuel bed and the some of the light is reflected off of the flicker elements towards a flame screen to create a simulated flame. The clipping flicker elements creates a fluttering light effect due to the flicker elements “intermittently dipping” into the light path. This fluctuating light is reflected onto the logs and ember bed in front and creates a dancing effect, which simulates glowing embers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 22, 2019
    Assignee: LIVING STYLE (B.V.I.) LIMITED
    Inventors: Paul Jones, Willard Lassen, John R. Marshall, Jr.
  • Patent number: 10371333
    Abstract: A flame simulating assembly is provided with a reflected flickering light that includes only one light source. Light from the light source passes though a rotating flicker element onto an angled reflector, or mirror, that reflects light up onto a simulated fuel bed and the some of the light is reflected off of the flicker elements towards a flame screen to create a simulated flame. The clipping flicker elements creates a fluttering light effect due to the flicker elements “intermittently dipping” into the light path. This fluctuating light is reflected onto the logs and ember bed in front and creates a dancing effect, which simulates glowing embers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2019
    Assignee: LIVING STYLE (B.V.I) LIMITED
    Inventors: Paul Jones, Willard Lassen, John R. Marshall, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20180363866
    Abstract: A flame simulating assembly for providing a moving effect of flames. The assembly includes a light source; a flicker element disposed in the path of the light source configured and arranged to reflect light from the light source; and an imaging wall. The imaging wall is disposed above the light source and includes a front facet and at least one additional facet. The front facet has an upper portion disposed forward of a lower portion thereof and the at least one additional facet extending rearward from the front facet. Light from the flicker element is occluded by the front facet to provide a more realistic fire shape. The fire shape appears wider at the base than at the top.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 19, 2018
    Publication date: December 20, 2018
    Applicant: LIVING STYLE (B.V.I) LIMITED
    Inventors: Paul Jones, John R. Marshall, JR., Willard Lassen
  • Publication number: 20180363867
    Abstract: A flame simulating assembly is provided with a reflected flickering light that includes only one light source. Light from the light source passes through a rotating flicker element onto an angled reflector, or mirror, that reflects light up onto a simulated fuel bed and the some of the light is reflected off of the flicker elements towards a flame screen to create a simulated flame. The clipping flicker elements creates a fluttering light effect due to the flicker elements “intermittently dipping” into the light path. This fluctuating light is reflected onto the logs and ember bed in front and creates a dancing effect, which simulates glowing embers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 11, 2018
    Publication date: December 20, 2018
    Applicant: LIVING STYLE (B.V.I) LIMITED
    Inventors: Paul Jones, Willard Lassen, John R. Marshall, JR.
  • Publication number: 20180363869
    Abstract: A flame simulating assembly is provided with a reflected flickering light that includes only one light source. Light from the light source passes though a rotating flicker element onto an angled reflector, or mirror, that reflects light up onto a simulated fuel bed and the some of the light is reflected off of the flicker elements towards a flame screen to create a simulated flame. The clipping flicker elements creates a fluttering light effect due to the flicker elements “intermittently dipping” into the light path. This fluctuating light is reflected onto the logs and ember bed in front and creates a dancing effect, which simulates glowing embers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 11, 2018
    Publication date: December 20, 2018
    Applicant: LIVING STYLE (B.V.I) LIMITED
    Inventors: Paul Jones, Willard Lassen, John R. Marshall, JR.
  • Publication number: 20180363868
    Abstract: A flame simulating assembly is provided with a reflected flickering light that includes only one light source. Light from the light source passes though a rotating flicker element onto an angled reflector, or mirror, that reflects light up onto a simulated fuel bed and the some of the light is reflected off of the flicker elements towards a flame screen to create a simulated flame. The clipping flicker elements creates a fluttering light effect due to the flicker elements “intermittently dipping” into the light path. This fluctuating light is reflected onto the logs and ember bed in front and creates a dancing effect, which simulates glowing embers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 11, 2018
    Publication date: December 20, 2018
    Applicant: LIVING STYLE (B.V.I) LIMITED
    Inventors: Paul Jones, Willard Lassen, John R. Marshall, JR.