With Liquid Container Patents (Class 362/101)
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Publication number: 20130208497Abstract: An IV line identification system enables ready identification of an IV line and its associated fluid source and output from other IV lines with their fluid sources and outputs. The IV line identification system includes lights that are coupled to a specific IV line. The lights can identify specific locations on the IV line, such as an entry end by an IV bag and an output end by a needle or port associated with a patient. The lights can also identify the portions of the IV line that enter and exit a pump. The lights can also be selectively turned on when a specific IV line needs to be identified, and turned off when the IV line does not need to be individually identified. The lights may be colored to distinguish between the lights associated with another IV line.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 5, 2011Publication date: August 15, 2013Applicants: UNIVERSITY OF UTAH RESEARCH FOUNDATION, UNIVERSITY OF UTAHInventors: Wayne A. Provost, Michael A. Pulsipher
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Patent number: 8499974Abstract: A hand-held non-lethal self-defense chemical spray device possessing a focused light source that automatically activates upon removal of the device from a holster to aid in the safe and effective use of the device by the operator such as a law enforcement officer. The focused light source emits a light in the direction of the chemical spray prior to and during discharge of the device to aid in the aiming of the chemical spray and assist the operator in seeing the target in low-light conditions. The focused light source automatically turns-on upon removal of the device from a holster, and automatically turns-off upon replacement of the device inside the holster. The spray canister does not require the user to manually activate the light source and retains similar size shape and form to that of a conventional self defense spray canister already in use by law enforcement officers nationwide.Type: GrantFiled: December 7, 2009Date of Patent: August 6, 2013Inventor: Ron Bennett
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Publication number: 20130186346Abstract: A decorative water display includes a container for holding water, an art piece adapted to be immersed in the water, and a sound module mounted on the container operable to play a prerecorded audio recording through a speaker device. The water display may further include a light source, the light may further be varied in coordination with the audio recording to produce a synergistic artistic expression. The water display may comprise an aquarium. The invention also encompasses storing the audio recording on a removable memory component to accommodate different tastes.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 20, 2012Publication date: July 25, 2013Applicant: KOLLER ENTERPRISES, INC.Inventors: Dennis R. Milford, J. David Wharton, Chunlin Xiao
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Patent number: 8485680Abstract: An illuminated cup holder assembly constructed in accordance with one aspect of the invention facilitates the ability to see the cup holder in darkness while also providing an aesthetically pleasing, uniformly illuminated cup holder. The cup holder assembly includes a cup receptacle having an annular outer wall configured to receive a cup. A flexible, resilient finger extends radially inwardly from the annular wall, wherein the finger is configured to engage the cup to inhibit the cup from inadvertent movement in the cup receptacle. The finger has a translucent portion configured in communication with a light source to allow light to be emitted from the light source through the translucent portion into the cup receptacle.Type: GrantFiled: February 1, 2011Date of Patent: July 16, 2013Assignee: Federal-Mogul Ignition CompanyInventors: James B. Anderson, Brent H. Robbins
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Patent number: 8480248Abstract: A control circuit for color changing LED devices with volatile active emissions and hidden input jacks is disclosed. The circuit allows the device to use variously sized power adapters, and a plurality of colored LEDs positioned so as to emit a colored light show. The circuit also includes a volatile active dispenser to control volatile active emission rates. A hidden input jack is also disposed to provide additional power as required. Thus, the circuit provides the combination of illumination and/or ambient light, colored light shows, volatile active emission control, and combinations thereof, within a single standalone device.Type: GrantFiled: October 29, 2008Date of Patent: July 9, 2013Assignee: S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc.Inventors: Scott W. Demarest, Simon M. Conway, Kevin Harrity, Scott D. Walter
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Publication number: 20130152864Abstract: A lighting assembly for enhancing the growth of aquatic life in an ecosystem and method of enhancing the growth of aquatic life in such an ecosystem. The assembly includes a vessel submerged within water of the ecosystem. A substrate is disposed within and surrounded by the vessel and provides electronics to provide a conditioned current to a plurality of light emitting diodes also contained on the substrate. The light emitting diodes emit light within the water of the ecosystem that provides for growth, not only in a larger volume of the ecosystem, but in addition enhances the growth of the aquatic life.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 14, 2012Publication date: June 20, 2013Applicant: ONCE INNOVATIONS, INC.Inventor: Once Innovations, Inc.
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Patent number: 8459821Abstract: An apparatus for safe carriage of a drink vessel within a darkened area, the apparatus including a receptacle having an upper opening, the receptacle's upper opening being fitted for nestingly receiving the drink vessel; the apparatus further including an attached and underlying illumination component case, the illumination component case housing light emitter, battery, electrical conductor and electrical switching elements.Type: GrantFiled: October 12, 2010Date of Patent: June 11, 2013Inventor: Karen Fusilier
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Patent number: 8459819Abstract: A bar gun having a configurable display is disclosed. The bar gun includes a housing portion having an internal cavity. A mixing mechanism is disposed in the internal cavity and is in fluid communication with a plurality of fluid lines. A spout having an opening is in fluid communication with the mixing mechanism to discharge fluid received from the mixing mechanism. The configurable display is coupled with the housing. The configurable display can include a display window and an illumination source configured to emit illumination to back light the display window. The configurable display can also include an electronic display.Type: GrantFiled: June 25, 2010Date of Patent: June 11, 2013Assignee: Automatic Bar Controls, Inc.Inventors: Richard A. Martindale, Thomas R. Hecht
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Publication number: 20130141898Abstract: Lighting apparatus and structures are described to space electrical drivers from a light panel. In this way, a driver box housing the driver can be spaced from the light panel to communicate with pre-existing facilities (e.g. electrical wiring) and can serve the additional advantage of keeping the driver box out of standing water that may accumulate on the structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 30, 2013Publication date: June 6, 2013Applicant: LSI INDUSTRIES, INC.Inventor: LSI INDUSTRIES, INC.
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Patent number: 8454185Abstract: The invention discloses a hollow, liquid cooling and strip-shaped LED lamp, comprising an LED driver, an LED light source, and LED substrate, a light distributing lampshade, electrical connectors at two ends and a lamp socket. The invention is characterized in that a hollow inner container is set in the light distributing lampshade. The hollow chamber between the hollow inner container and the light distributing lampshade is filled with heat conducting liquid. The LED substrate is immersed in the heat conducting liquid. The invention conducts heat by conduction and convection of the heat conducting liquid, which can obtain good heat radiating effect. Meanwhile, the inner container and the light distributing lampshade form a hollow radiating shell filled with high performance heat conducting liquid, and the hollow radiating shell can be made of light weight materials. Therefore, the radiating shell is light in weight, environmental friendly, durable and low cost.Type: GrantFiled: March 4, 2010Date of Patent: June 4, 2013Assignee: THINKLUX (Zhejiang) Lighting Technology Co., LtdInventors: Guichao Hua, Kun Lang, Xinke Wu, Congfeng Zhang, Wanyu Tang
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Patent number: 8444283Abstract: An underwater dock light having an internal water cooling system formed from primary, secondary, tertiary, and quaternary mounting surfaces forming a chamber. Each of the mounting surfaces are each in thermal communication with a light emitting unit generating heat. LED circuit boards are mounted at an angle to produce a large diameter of light in the surrounding water. A light bifurcating structure causes a central portion of light to be a different color than the perimeter. The transparent lens has an opening and a latching structure configured to connect the transparent lens to the end of the transparent cover. A tire valve stem is located on the underwater light and is capable of removing or filling the underwater light with a gas. Antifouling circuitry automatically cycles the underwater light on and off multiple times during periods of non-use. Smart circuitry communicates and accepts commands by a user.Type: GrantFiled: October 18, 2012Date of Patent: May 21, 2013Inventors: Steven Miller, Robert Joseph Marques
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Patent number: 8444288Abstract: A charger plate having illuminated members. The charger plate includes a base, a raised portion, a rim and a circuit. The base is positioned substantially at a center of the charger plate and includes a first plurality of light emitting sources (LES) that outputs light from the base. The raised portion is substantially opaque and circumferentially surrounds the base. The rim circumferentially surrounds the raised portion and includes a second plurality of LES that outputs light from the rim. The circuit may independently control color and brightness associated with the first plurality of LES and the second plurality of LES. The base may include a reflective portion operable to reflect light from the first plurality of LES. The base and the rim may include a light pipe each for distributing the light emitted from their respective LES. The circuit may be powered via power inductive magnets instead of a battery.Type: GrantFiled: February 3, 2010Date of Patent: May 21, 2013Inventor: Margo Leal
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Publication number: 20130107498Abstract: A product display apparatus, has a tray with at least one station for receiving one or more products to be displayed, a directed illumination source in the at least one station for projecting light from the tray at a product received at the station, a product adapted for stable holding in the at least one station, and at least one light display element associated with the product, optically coupled to receive the projected light and to perform operations on the light received from the group consisting of: reflection, refraction, highlighting, backlighting, diffusion, concentration or combinations of the foregoing.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 29, 2012Publication date: May 2, 2013Applicant: Tegrant Alloyd Brands, Inc.Inventor: Tegrant Alloyd Brands, Inc.
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Patent number: 8430521Abstract: Disclosed herein is a pool light assembly having structure for providing cooling to pools having illumination elements. The light assembly includes a sub-assembly having one or more light elements, preferably high output LED elements. Additionally, the light assembly has a water channel. The LED sub-assembly is located proximate the water channel. In the several embodiments shown, the structure of a typical light assembly has been modified such that the distance between the LED sub-assembly and the water channel is minimized.Type: GrantFiled: July 2, 2011Date of Patent: April 30, 2013Assignee: Jet Motor LimitedInventors: Wing-kin Hui, Wing-tak Hui
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Patent number: 8425071Abstract: An LED lighting fixture including a housing and an LED assembly secured with respect to the housing to permit air/water-flow over the LED assembly. The LED assembly includes (a) an LED heat sink having an LED-engaging surface and a heat-transfer surface and (b) an LED-array at the heat-transfer surface.Type: GrantFiled: November 11, 2011Date of Patent: April 23, 2013Assignee: Cree, Inc.Inventors: Alan J. Ruud, Kurt S. Wilcox, Steven R. Walczak, Wayne Guillien
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Publication number: 20130087082Abstract: Furniture pieces which include integrated storage capacity for storing water or other material. By incorporating such storage capacity within furniture, a user may take advantage of space that would otherwise be unused or unusable to unobtrusively and conveniently store an emergency water supply or other desired material.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 7, 2011Publication date: April 11, 2013Inventor: Tonia Walstad Miller
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Patent number: 8403514Abstract: An exemplary lighting cup includes a cup body, a lighting module, and a power module. The cup body is for containing drink therein. The lighting module is mounted on the cup body and includes lighting elements. The power module supports the cup body and electrically connects with the lighting module to drive the lighting elements to emit light.Type: GrantFiled: October 13, 2011Date of Patent: March 26, 2013Assignee: Foxsemicon Integrated Technology, Inc.Inventor: Kuo-Cheng Chang
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Patent number: 8403513Abstract: A pool light adapter ring for retrofitting a pool light in a pool wall niche. The adapter ring has a pair of interlocking hooks to allow the ring to be compressed to a first, compressed state, inserted into a wall niche and then relaxed to a second, rigid state. The adapter ring has mounting brackets attached to the ring for receipt of a pool light or other device. The adapter ring also has a plurality of anchor screws for securing the adapter ring inside the niche. Further, some embodiments may include a grounding screw for attaching the grounding wire from the pool light.Type: GrantFiled: August 9, 2011Date of Patent: March 26, 2013Assignee: Custom Molded Products, Inc.Inventor: William J. Drury
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Patent number: 8398257Abstract: Devices, apparatus, and methods of using a solar powered, battery operated, light sensitive toilet seat LED (light emitting diode) lid light device that removably clamps to an edge of the outside toilet seat lid. A solar panel is visible on outside of toilet seat is used to recharge a battery in the device. The underside of device contains the secured battery, circuit board, mercury switch and photocell. When the lid and device are in upright position the mercury switch closes. The photocell senses absence of light and the LED light illuminates the toilet bowl and surrounding area.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2011Date of Patent: March 19, 2013Inventor: Matthew Paulus
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Publication number: 20130063928Abstract: A multifunctional compound lamp includes a lamp base, which has a circumferential wall forming a plurality of light transmission apertures and receives and retains therein a lighting module and a heating module; a liquid receptacle, which is positioned on an upper end of the lamp base and is set adjacent to the heating module that is received in the lamp base; and a control circuit, which is arranged at a circumference of the lamp base and is electrically connected to the lighting module and the heating module in the lamp base. The control circuit includes a control knob that controls the lighting module and the heating module. When the control knob is actuated, the lighting module gives off light and the heating module carries out heating operation that heats and evaporates a liquid contained in the liquid receptacle to show different atmosphere through combination of lighting and scent smell.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 13, 2011Publication date: March 14, 2013Inventor: HUAN-PING LEE
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Patent number: 8388163Abstract: A method and apparatus of lighting a marine habitat for growth utilizing an LED light system. The light system includes an LED light source, a power supply for such light source and a controller for controlling the activation status and the intensity of the LED light source.Type: GrantFiled: June 22, 2011Date of Patent: March 5, 2013Assignee: Orbital Technologies CorporationInventors: Thomas M. Crabb, Robert C. Morrow, Jeffrey C. Emmerich, Marty Gustafson
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Patent number: 8376801Abstract: The present invention relates to a luminescent component (30) and a manufacturing method thereof. The luminescent component (30) comprises a first transparent carrier (18), a second transparent carrier (24), a substrate (10) sandwiched between said transparent carriers (18; 24), the substrate (10) comprising a conduit from the first transparent layer (18) to the second transparent carrier (24), the conduit being filled with a luminescent solution (20). This facilitates the use of colloidal solutions of quantum dots in such a luminescent component (30). Preferably, the substrate (10) is direct bonded to the transparent carriers (18, 24) using direct wafer bonding techniques.Type: GrantFiled: March 9, 2009Date of Patent: February 19, 2013Assignee: NXP B.V.Inventors: Viet Nguyen Hoang, Radu Surdeanu, Benoit Bataillou
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Publication number: 20130039037Abstract: A pool light adapter ring for retrofitting a pool light in a pool wall niche. The adapter ring has a pair of interlocking hooks to allow the ring to be compressed to a first, compressed state, inserted into a wall niche and then relaxed to a second, rigid state. The adapter ring has mounting brackets attached to the ring for receipt of a pool light or other device. The adapter ring also has a plurality of anchor screws for securing the adapter ring inside the niche. Further, some embodiments may include a grounding screw for attaching the grounding wire from the pool light.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 9, 2011Publication date: February 14, 2013Applicant: Custom Molded Products, Inc.Inventor: William J. Drury
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Patent number: 8373574Abstract: A device and advertising method utilizes a sound and light display device, which often holds a bottle of a beverage to be dispended, and customer based remote which is distributed to customers in any number of ways. In one embodiment the sound playing device can be incorporated into a chiller. In one embodiment the sound playing device is incorporate into a stand for the beverage bottle. Other display devices are also possible. Examples include, but are not limited to, a small audio sound playing device, a beverage sign or sculpture which also evokes the brand. More than one type of remote can be created, allowing different types of customers to have different control levels or access to different areas of an establishment.Type: GrantFiled: May 3, 2010Date of Patent: February 12, 2013Inventor: Albert W. Gebhard
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Patent number: 8371740Abstract: One embodiment of a continuous fragrance and illumination device having replaceable fragrance refill trays each comprising a curved back member that drop into vented fragrance refill chambers arranged around an air-moving member and surrounded by an illumination chamber formed by the external surfaces of a lens, an air-moving member housing, and the interior surface of a translucent shell that is closely adjacent to those surfaces and supported by a protective bottom cap, or separated by a greater distance. In addition, a translucent vanishing-edge lid is supported that provides a non-visible vent for exiting air following an air flow direction upward through the device. Other embodiments are described and shown.Type: GrantFiled: December 2, 2010Date of Patent: February 12, 2013Inventors: Marcus Pestl, Sonia Hellen
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Publication number: 20130033851Abstract: An aquarium LED lighting device includes a casing defining two opposing locating grooves and a recessed accommodation portion between the locating grooves. a LED circuit board mounted in the recessed accommodation portion of the casing and carrying a plurality of LEDs at the light-emitting side thereof, a LED cover board affixed to the casing and having integrated LED caps respectively disposed corresponding to the LEDs of the LED circuit board for disusing the light emitted by the LEDs. each LED cap defining therein a recessed hole for receiving one respective LED, two packing strips respectively fastened to the locating grooves of the casing to secure the LED cover board to the casing, and two end blocks respectively fastened to the casing to close the two distal ends of the casing.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 7, 2011Publication date: February 7, 2013Inventor: Yu-Chin WANG
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Publication number: 20130027911Abstract: The invention relates to a base (1), in particular for light masts, comprising a housing (7) with a base surface (10) which can be filled with a medium. In order to ensure improved stability and to avoid additional grounding measures, an embodiment is chosen according to the invention in which the housing (7) is not electrically conductive and has a holding opening (21) for a mast (2) which is not round and is composed of non-conductive material. In this case, a mast (2) which is not round avoids lateral inclination of the mast (2), thus making it possible to ensure secure installation.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 12, 2011Publication date: January 31, 2013Inventor: Jürgen Nölle
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Patent number: 8360589Abstract: A sealed, chemiluminescent novelty device includes a housing having side walls and a bottom wall to define a housing and a lid sealable to the housing. The lid has a flexible membrane with a depending plunger. A sealed charge having side walls and a top wall with a flexible membrane, is positioned in the housing. The charge has an activation post aligned with the membrane. A sealed, frangible ampoule is disposed in the charge. A first chemical is disposed in the charge, outside of the ampoule and a second chemical is disposed in the ampoule. Pressure applied to the housing lid urges contact with the charge top wall to urge the top wall to move the activation post into contact with the ampoule to break the ampoule allowing the first and second chemicals to mix.Type: GrantFiled: August 6, 2010Date of Patent: January 29, 2013Assignee: Omniglow LLCInventor: John M. Friedson
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Patent number: 8360612Abstract: Disclosed is a laser light system for narrow hallways, a night light for small rooms, and a fire evacuation system. The system provides a means for less infrastructure to light narrow and small areas as well as directional lighting for fire escape.Type: GrantFiled: May 15, 2010Date of Patent: January 29, 2013Inventors: Richard Redpath, James Redpath
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Patent number: 8353604Abstract: An illuminated cup holder assembly for a vehicle includes at least one side wall and a base wall together defining a cup holder recess. The base wall has a light transmissive portion. An illumination source is secured to an underside of the base wall for illuminating the cup holder recess through the light transmissive portion of the base wall.Type: GrantFiled: March 29, 2010Date of Patent: January 15, 2013Assignee: Honda Motor Co., Ltd.Inventor: Joshua T. Glazier
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Publication number: 20130003356Abstract: Disclosed herein is a pool light assembly having structure for providing cooling to pools having illumination elements. The light assembly includes a sub-assembly having one or more light elements, preferably high output LED elements. Additionally, the light assembly has a water channel. The LED sub-assembly is located proximate the water channel. In the several embodiments shown, the structure of a typical light assembly has been modified such that the distance between the LED sub-assembly and the water channel is minimized.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 2, 2011Publication date: January 3, 2013Inventors: Wing-kin HUI, Wing-tak Hui
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Patent number: 8337033Abstract: A washing counter, including a bowl portion having a concave configuration used for washing and the like, a counter portion supporting the bowl portion, and a light source portion disposed on a backside of the bowl portion to emit light toward the bowl portion. The light radiates from the surface of the bowl to the surroundings with at least one portion of the bowl portion being formed of a transparent member. The transparent member is obtained by dispersing a light diffusing member in a base member having a transparent raw material having light-transmitting transparency. The light diffusing member being a micro particle having a transparent raw material having a light refractive index different from a light refractive index of the base member.Type: GrantFiled: May 15, 2009Date of Patent: December 25, 2012Assignee: Toto LtdInventors: Takeshi Kaneda, Masanobu Wano, Hiroshi Nagakawa, Shigeru Asoh, Chihiro Sugiyama, Mitsunori Koga, Masaaki Ezawa
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Patent number: 8327561Abstract: An internally illuminated footwear has a light source shining into a translucent component. Boundary sections are created in the translucent component and are arranged to create various visuals, such as designs and logos. The boundary sections are formed by cavities which cut into the translucent component. Abrasive surfaces may be added to the cavities, or replace the cavities and be added to the surface of the translucent component. The cavities may be filled with a boundary material. Bubbles can be formed within the boundary sections and the translucent component. Light waves originate at the light source and travel through the translucent component. Due to different refractive indices, a light wave will be refracted as it encounters cavities in the boundary sections. The refracting light wave will then appear to originate at the cavities. In this manner, the cavities will appear to have their own individual illuminating source.Type: GrantFiled: July 18, 2012Date of Patent: December 11, 2012Inventor: Roy Robert Smith, III
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Patent number: 8322875Abstract: A novelty light device that provides a light assembly capable of adhesion to the bottom of a cup, vase or bottle connected to a switch-able power supply by a thin electrical conductor. The thin electrical conductor enhances the stability of the bottle by minimally interfering with the configuration of the bottom of the bottle. A power supply is also provided that may be adhered to the side of the bottle. Variations in the switching means allow the device to be turned on once only or repeatedly selectable to on and off.Type: GrantFiled: October 12, 2010Date of Patent: December 4, 2012Inventor: Marlin Brinson
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Patent number: 8318478Abstract: A photobioreactor comprising a receptacle with a first and a second outer side surface, wherein the receptacle is formed from a flexible, fluid-tight and transparent material, and wherein the receptacle is disposed in a rack provided with elongated, substantially vertical, support elements arranged in at least one horizontal row, whereby the support elements abut, in an alternating and supporting manner, against the first and the second outer side surfaces of the receptacle.Type: GrantFiled: July 6, 2010Date of Patent: November 27, 2012Assignee: MicroA ASInventor: Lars Andreas Dahle
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Patent number: 8318273Abstract: A glassware structure with metal cladding for decorative effect having a main body and a metal cladding incorporated onto the surface of the main body by means of vacuum vapor deposition. The main body has an assembly portion and an acting portion. The metal cladding is distributed at least within the range of the acting portion. The tensile strength of the main body ranges between 120 and 200MPa (N/mm2), the thickness of the metal cladding between 0.1 and 1.0?m, and the coverage ratio between 95% and 100%. The metal cladding material is selected from zirconium nitride, nickel nitride, molybdenum nitride, titanium nitride, chromium nitride and silicon nitride. As the metal cladding and the main body can be securely fixed, the present invention can be used instead of metal castings and tubes. The glassware produces light transmittance effect, improving shape design flexibility, novelty and value of the glassware.Type: GrantFiled: May 27, 2011Date of Patent: November 27, 2012Assignee: Shenter Enterprise Co., Ltd.Inventor: Ming-Hsiao Lai
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Patent number: 8319654Abstract: An apparatus is provided, which includes an electrolysis cell, a liquid flow path that passes through the electrolysis cell, and an indicator light. The indicator light is illuminated as a function of an operating characteristic of the electrolysis cell and luminous flux radiated from the light illuminates liquid along at least a portion of the flow path.Type: GrantFiled: June 19, 2009Date of Patent: November 27, 2012Assignee: Tennant CompanyInventors: Bruce F. Field, Todd R. Schaeffer
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Publication number: 20120287608Abstract: An LED bulb includes at least one LED mount disposed within a shell. At least one LED is attached to the at least one LED mount. A thermally conductive liquid is held within the shell. The LED and LED mount are immersed in the thermally conductive liquid. A liquid displacer is immersed in the thermally conductive liquid. The liquid displacer is configured to displace a predetermined amount of the thermally conductive liquid to reduce the amount of thermally conductive liquid held within the shell. The liquid displacer is also configured to be compressible, where the liquid displacer is compressed in response to expansion of the thermally conductive liquid.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 23, 2012Publication date: November 15, 2012Applicant: Switch Bulb Company, Inc.Inventors: David Horn, Christopher R. Moylan, Glenn Wheelock
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Patent number: 8292449Abstract: A modular light unit for illuminating a hazardous underwater environment includes a housing having a front portion with a light transmissive window and a back shell portion which enclose a layered lighting assembly. The layered lighting assembly includes a PCB with an array of LEDs mounted thereon with the LEDs in thermal communication with a bottom surface of the PCB. A thermal bridge abuts the bottom surface of the PCB on one side and a heat sink on the other. A thermally conductive potting material fills spaces between the heat sink and the back shell portion. An underwater connector provides releasable connection to an electrical cable for providing power to drive the plurality of LEDs. A quick-release mechanical fastener is attached to the housing for releasably attaching the modular light unit to a support structure installed within the hazardous underwater environment.Type: GrantFiled: July 26, 2010Date of Patent: October 23, 2012Assignee: Remote Ocean Systems, Inc.Inventors: Cyril Poissonnet, Mario de la Cruz, Edward Petit de Mange
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Patent number: 8292195Abstract: A frameless portable water panel for displaying advertising and products constructed of transparent material combining a water wall column and cascading water tanks supporting dry, removable display shelves. Water is pumped into a tall water column from a bottom reservoir with a water pump. Water fills the tall water column and flows down on the outside of the front wall of the column then into a series of cascading water tanks before returning to the bottom reservoir. An alternate embodiment is modified to serve as a self-serve drinking fountain by removing the lowest shelf and adding fountain openings in the outside face of the front wall of one of the cascading tanks. Other modifications including bevel top edges on the water column, a light pan under the unit, pegs to secure the shelves, clear splash guards on the back of all shelves, and supporting legs under each shelf.Type: GrantFiled: June 24, 2009Date of Patent: October 23, 2012Inventor: Patrick Freeman
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Patent number: 8294389Abstract: A thermally efficient liquid motion lamp maintains the proper temperature of liquids within the lamp to provide desired motion while using a minimal amount of energy. The lamp includes a submerged heater and a second heater in the base of the lamp, and an efficient non-incandescent light source for illuminating liquids in the lamp. A sensor measures the temperature of the liquids inside the lamp and the control system controls the heaters to first heat the lamp to operating temperature using the submerged heater and to maintain the temperature within operating limits at the base of the lamp using the second heater. The non-incandescent light source is preferably an LED and may be multi-color or an Ultra Violet (UV) LED cooperating with UV dyes in the liquids, but may be any highly efficient light source. The color and intensity of the LED may be controlled to follow music.Type: GrantFiled: August 28, 2010Date of Patent: October 23, 2012Inventor: Louis J. Finkle
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Patent number: 8281514Abstract: Disclosed embodiments provide a method and apparatus for an organic insect extermination lamp, which continuously kills mosquitoes and other biting insects without the use of hazardous chemicals, pesticides or electrocution. The organic insect extermination lamp includes a housing; a fixture including a power source and an LED light source for attracting mosquitoes and other biting insects without emitting substantial heat; at least one covered reservoir having a closable cap for holding a natural exterminating substance; and a natural exterminating substance, wherein the natural exterminating substance decomposes to produce natural exterminating fumes for killing mosquitoes and other biting insects.Type: GrantFiled: June 12, 2009Date of Patent: October 9, 2012Inventor: Tom Fleming
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Patent number: 8282230Abstract: An LED bulb includes at least one LED mount disposed within a shell. At least one LED is attached to the at least one LED mount. A thermally conductive liquid is held within the shell. The LED and LED mount are immersed in the thermally conductive liquid. A plurality of beads is suspended in the thermally conductive liquid. The plurality of beads is configured to displace a predetermined amount of the thermally conductive liquid to reduce the amount of thermally conductive liquid held within the shell.Type: GrantFiled: March 23, 2011Date of Patent: October 9, 2012Assignee: Switch Bulb Company, Inc.Inventors: Ray F. Stewart, Brett Sharenow, David Horn
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Publication number: 20120248334Abstract: System and method for fluorescent light excitation and detection from samples to enhance the numerical aperture and/or reduce the cross-talk of the fluorescent light.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 28, 2011Publication date: October 4, 2012Applicant: LIFE TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATIONInventors: Richard T. Reel, Eric S. Nordman, Tomoyuki Sakai, Satoshi Takahashi, Ryoji Inaba
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Patent number: 8277070Abstract: A counter includes a base and a countertop spaced from the base that has an edge that defines a border of the countertop. An edge or support collar is disposed between the base and the countertop, the edge collar including a light-transmissive band that extends along the border of the countertop. The light-transmissive band has an inner side and an outer side opposite the inner side that forms a stratified outer edge with the edge of the countertop. A light source is positioned adjacent the inner side of the edge collar and configured to emit light outward through the light-transmissive band.Type: GrantFiled: November 17, 2009Date of Patent: October 2, 2012Assignee: Crafted Countertops, Inc.Inventor: Joseph R. Schwarz
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Publication number: 20120218740Abstract: Some embodiments of an infusion pump system may include an illumination instrument that provides the user with an opportunity to illuminate and inspect a targeted location. The illumination instrument can be useful in situations where the ambient lighting is insufficient for the user's inspection needs (e.g., during the night, during presentation or movie in which the lighting is low, or the like). In some embodiments, illumination instrument can be employed to visually inspect one or more components of the pump system, the infusion set, or a combination thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 10, 2012Publication date: August 30, 2012Applicant: ASANTE SOLUTIONS, INC.Inventors: Mark C. Estes, James Causey, Steve Miller, Mellanie Balmeo, Mitchell Wenger
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Patent number: 8251533Abstract: An improved luminaria assembly with controlled ballast mechanism is provided. In one embodiment, the improved luminaria assembly has an outer container and an inner reservoir. In some instances, the outer container and inner reservoir are assembled over a base. The inner reservoir is configured to hold a controlled volume of ballast for the improved luminaria assembly and also to hold an illuminating source. In one embodiment, spillover cavities are provided on the base region surrounding the inner reservoir to enable removal of excess ballast from the inner reservoir. In one embodiment, a decorative sleeve is inserted in the region between the outer container and the inner reservoir. The decorative sleeve contains decorative elements that are visible when the luminaria is illuminated using the illuminating source. In some instances, the improved luminaria assembly is treated with fire retardants to mitigate fire hazards.Type: GrantFiled: March 13, 2009Date of Patent: August 28, 2012Assignee: NextartsInventor: Anthony Imperial
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Patent number: 8246189Abstract: An underwater light system includes a waterproof housing for enclosing a light source. According to one embodiment the housing has a removable, transparent, acrylic dome which seats onto a metal base. Strobe light electric circuitry and one or more light bulbs or other light sources are disposed inside the housing. The housing is configured to be vacuum sealed, and the removable nature of the dome and metal base permits convenient access to the light sources for replacement or other maintenance. An external electrical cable provides power via an external power source for the light sources while in use underwater. The power source is disposed apart from the housing, and the external power cable remains attached to the housing while underwater and in use.Type: GrantFiled: October 30, 2009Date of Patent: August 21, 2012Assignee: Whitemike, LLCInventors: Michael Muller, Erik Hjermstad, Lee Peterson
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Patent number: 8246190Abstract: A beverage serving tray for holding, supporting, carrying and serving beverages including a receptacle plate for holding beverage containers and a bottom plate for supporting the bottom of the beverage containers, a plurality of removable vertical supports located along a perimeter for rigidly supporting and connecting the receptacle plate and the bottom plate at a distance and a cylindrical handle projecting from a side of the bottom plate for carrying the beverage tray.Type: GrantFiled: March 16, 2010Date of Patent: August 21, 2012Inventors: Michael Boiteau, Rocio Curran
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Patent number: 8240867Abstract: An LED lamp for an aquarium is disclosed, wherein a shade mounted therein with an LED lamp pipe, a grooved edge of the shade is formed thereon a front slide groove and a rear slide groove, the front slide groove is inlaid therein with a lamp pipe clamp, the rear slide groove is inlaid therein with at least two magnetic blocks; by taking advantage of the magnetic attraction of the two magnetic blocks and the outer magnetic attraction blocks provided outside of the aquarium, the entire LED lamp pipe can be fixed at any position in the aquarium, and can suit various aquariums of different sizes to provide illumination.Type: GrantFiled: October 4, 2010Date of Patent: August 14, 2012Assignee: Eiko Electric Products Corp.Inventor: Yu-Chin Wang