User-actuated lighting effect device

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Description

FIG. 1 is a front, right side, top view of a user-actuated lighting effect device in an open state, with the upper portion pivoted upwardly from the lower portion, showing my new design;

FIG. 2 is a rear, right side, top view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a right side elevation view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a bottom plan view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a top plan view thereof;

FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view of a part of the upper portion;

FIG. 7 is a front, right side, top view thereof in a closed state with the upper portion pivoted downwardly onto the lower portion; and,

FIG. 8 is a rear, right side, top view thereof in the closed state.

The broken line showing illustrates environmental structure and forms no part of the claimed design.

The user-actuated lighting effect device can be used to provide a lighting effect for a performer during a performance.

Claims

The ornamental design for a user-actuated lighting effect device, as shown and described.

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Patent History
Patent number: D789896
Type: Grant
Filed: Nov 11, 2015
Date of Patent: Jun 20, 2017
Inventor: Michael John Ahern (El Granada, CA)
Primary Examiner: Selina Sikder
Application Number: 29/545,324
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Foot Operated (D13/167); Element Or Attachment (D17/20)