Candle Type Patents (Class 362/161)
  • Patent number: 11988346
    Abstract: Various embodiments of electric lighting devices and, in particular, electric candles are described. The devices can include a flame element onto which light can be projected from a light source. Preferably, the light is projected within a focal area on the flame element. The housing of the devices can include projections that help maintain a vertical position of a circuit board within the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 2022
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2024
    Assignee: L&L Candle Company, LLC
    Inventors: Douglas Patton, James LaBelle, Jeffrey Thompson
  • Patent number: 11255536
    Abstract: The aim of the invention is to comfortably handle a combustion light, in particular in the form of a wind light, comprising a firing agent, preferably a wax candle, a base (3), and a preferably translucent housing part (2), and a carrier tray (4) for the firing agent. This aim is achieved, according to the invention, in that the carrier tray (4) is mounted on a cardanic suspension (5) about two axes (5b-5b; 5c-5c) in an overhead pivotable manner. The invention further relates to a suspension having a lower part, wherein the cardanic suspension (5) is pivotable about the two pivot axes thereof by more than 90°, in particular by 180°, wherein in said pivot position, the upper housing part (2) is arranged below as a base, and the lower part (3) is then positioned on the top as a covering.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 22, 2022
    Inventors: Thomas Kaiser, Christian Wassermann
  • Patent number: 11028339
    Abstract: Certain exemplary embodiments can provide a candle with an image that is not discernable until the candle is lit and an inner layer or inner layers of wax melt. As the inner layer of wax melts, an image will become discernable as light passes through the sides of the candle, through apertures in or thinner layers of the outermost layer of wax corresponding to the image to be displayed. This will allow for a candle that appears to be an ordinary candle until lit, but will reveal images after the candle is lit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2021
    Inventor: Leighton Schnedler
  • Patent number: 10907788
    Abstract: A swinging electronic candle, includes: a lamp cap assembly, including: a fixing base, a flame crown support base and a flame crown, wherein the fixing base is provided with a first accommodation space, the flame crown support base is located in the first accommodation space and is fixedly or movably connected to the fixing base, and the flame crown is movably connected to the flame crown support base, such that when the air flow reaches a predetermined speed, the flame crown can swing in the air, and thus with the swinging electronic candle described above, it is possible to simulate a situation in which the flame sways with wind when a real candle is burning. A method for assembling a swinging electronic candle is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2021
    Assignee: NANTONG YA TAI CANDLE ARTS & CRAFTS CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Yingqi Ding
  • Patent number: 10834497
    Abstract: This disclosure relates to speakers and more specifically to an array speaker for distributing music uniformly across a room. A number of audio drivers can be radially distributed within a speaker housing so that an output of the drivers is distributed evenly throughout the room. In some embodiments, the exit geometry of the audio drivers can be configured to bounce off a surface supporting the array speaker to improve the distribution of music throughout the room. The array speaker can include a number of vibration isolation elements distributed within a housing of the array speaker. The vibration isolation elements can be configured reduce the strength of forces generated by a subwoofer of the array speaker.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2020
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Craig M. Stanley, Ethan L. Huwe, Glenn K. Trainer
  • Patent number: 10610053
    Abstract: A portable stove for cooking s'mores is disclosed herein wherein a gel chafing fuel is centrally disposed within a shell and away from the shell so that heat generated by the gel chafing fuel does not heat up the shell excessively so that a person would burn his or her fingers if the person touches the exterior surface of the shell. The portable stove has a gel chafing fuel holder for positioning the gel chafing fuel within the shell.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 7, 2020
    Assignee: Sterno Products, LLC.
    Inventors: Daniel J. Masterson, Dipan Surati, David Amirault
  • Patent number: 10527243
    Abstract: Provided is a candle with a simulated flame. A housing is formed from wax and defines an interior space. A ceiling of the housing includes a depression with a perimeter wall formed from the wax that extends downward, into the depression to a depression floor. A flame member is pivotally supported above the depression floor, and includes a flame region having a shape resembling a flame silhouette that and a lower region that is suspended from the base. A flame support is provided to the depression floor that pivotally supports the base of the flame member externally of the interior space and the housing. A light is provided and, when operated, emits light onto the flame region while a driver generates an electromagnetic field that interacts with the lower region within the interior space to cause pivotal movement of the flame member on the flame support.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2020
    Assignee: GANZ
    Inventors: Jessie Ganz, Colleen Booth, Annette Hansen, Donald J. Firca, Jr.
  • Patent number: 10443798
    Abstract: An artificial candle lamp includes a candle body with a candlewick through hole. The candle body has an accommodating cavity communicated with the candlewick through hole. The upper part of the accommodating cavity has a shell below the candlewick through hole and the lower part thereof has a power source. A bracket is installed in the shell, an integrally formed candlewick member is erected on the bracket, a driving device is fixedly installed on the bracket, and a first light source is provided in the shell and powered by the power source. The candlewick member swings on the bracket under the combined action of its own gravity and the driving device. The candlewick member is integrally formed without additional assembly, thus eliminating the trouble of structural assembly of multiple components of the existing artificial candle lamp.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2019
    Inventors: Yuanjin Tan, Wanlin Chen, Xingshu Wang
  • Patent number: 10364969
    Abstract: A lighting fixture is provided. The lighting fixture includes a fixture body including an elongated shape, a first end, and a second end. A body mount is disposed at a first end side of the fixture body. A light source is accommodated in the fixture body and configured to emit laser light. A power supply is accommodated in the fixture body and electrically connected to the light source. A light guide includes an entrance end and an exit end. The entrance end is optically connected to the light source. The light guide is configured to guide the laser light from the light source to the exit end. A lamp is disposed at a second end side of the fixture body and optically connected to the exit end of the light guide.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 30, 2019
    Assignee: PANASONIC INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY MANAGEMENT CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Ichirou Tanimura, Hiroe Kubo
  • Patent number: 10274188
    Abstract: A lantern comprises a light source configured to emit visible light, as well as a heater configured to emit heat separate from the visible light of the light source. The lantern may have a housing defining a lighting section and a heating section, with the lighting section being arranged above the heating section. The light source may be positioned in the lighting section, or the light source may be positioned outside of the lighting section and adapted to project visible light at least partially into the lighting section, such as from a base below the lighting section or from a top above the lighting section. The heating section may contain the heater, which may be a convection heater adapted to blow heated air out of the housing in a desired direction. The housing may include a suspension structure for supporting the lantern.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2019
    Assignee: TWIN-STAR INTERNATIONAL, INC.
    Inventor: Marc Sculler
  • Patent number: 10251967
    Abstract: An aromatherapy candle waterlamp including: a waterlamp main body, a container, a bottom case and a top-cover. The main body is filled with a flowing liquid and set a hollow channel. The container is set in the top of the main body and the bottom case is fixedly connected with the bottom of the main body. A control circuit, a power module for supplying power, a light source, an electricity conductive wire, and an electric heating piece are set inside the bottom case. The light source irradiates toward the bottom of the main body. The electricity conductive wire is partially set through the hollow channel of the waterlamp main body and is electrically connected with an electric heating piece. The top-cover having a three-dimensional shape is set for correspondingly covering the top of the main body and is alternately set with a plurality of through holes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2019
    Inventor: Hua-Cheng Pan
  • Patent number: 10253935
    Abstract: An imitation candle lamp includes a candle cylinder, a lamp head, a imitation flame, an elastic shaft, a driving device and a power supply. The lamp head is installed on an upper end of the candle cylinder, the power supply is configured inside the candle cylinder, a through hole is provided at a middle of the imitation flame, the elastic shaft runs through the through hole and is fixed on the imitation flame, at least one end of the elastic shaft is fixed on the lamp head, the driving device is configured inside the lamp head and electrically connected with the power supply thereby driving the imitation flame to swing, and the elastic shaft is deformed accordingly to produce an elastic force whereby the imitation flame swings reversely. The lamp is power-saving and has excellent imitating effect.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2019
    Inventor: Guozeng Huang
  • Patent number: 10113741
    Abstract: A candle with an embedded item and methods for manufacturing same are disclosed. A method for manufacturing a candle having an embedded item can include providing a first set of items of a first value and a second set of items of a second value different from the first value, combining the two sets to create a third set, and distributing the items of the third set among a set of candles, one item per candle, where the presence, nature, or value of the item within the candle is obscured. The method can further include selling the candles for a first price, wherein, the presence of the embedded item, the nature of the embedded item, the value of the embedded item, or the value of the embedded item relative to the first price is not known to the purchaser. The embedded item can comprise an object redeemable for a prize.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2018
    Assignee: DIAMOND CANDLES, LLC
    Inventors: David Anthony Cayton, Justin Winter
  • Patent number: 10060586
    Abstract: An electric flameless candle is disclosed; the electric flameless candle includes a case, a translucent shell positioning unit, a translucent shell, a light emitting unit, a connecting unit, an electromagnetic sway module, a circuit board and a power unit. The case includes an opening. The translucent shell positioning unit is located at the opening. The translucent shell is located on the translucent shell positioning unit and includes a translucent shell base. The light emitting unit is located on the translucent shell base and in the translucent case. The connecting unit is connected to the translucent shell base. The electromagnetic sway module is located in the case. The electromagnetic sway module includes a metal bar, a metal coil and a metal core. The metal coil is connected to the fixing stand and located under the metal bar. The metal core is located in the metal coil.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2018
    Assignee: Zhu Hai Fu Yun Lighting Industrial Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Su-Hua Chen, Chi-Shih Lai
  • Patent number: 10060585
    Abstract: An electronic lighting device and a method for manufacturing the same are disclosed. The electronic lighting device may comprise a core, which may comprises an enclosure, a light-emitting element, a flame sheet and a swing mechanism. The flame sheet is movably supported or suspended on the enclosure, and may comprise an upper sheet which is of a flame-like shape. The upper sheet is configured to expose above the top of the enclosure. The light-emitting element may be installed on the enclosure. A light outgoing direction of the light-emitting element may be intersected with the surface of the upper sheet so that the light of the light-emitting element is projected on the surface of the upper sheet. The swing mechanism is disposed beneath the flame sheet and can apply a force on the flame sheet to actuate the flame sheet to sway or swing. By the present application, a visual experience of true fire can be achieved and an interestedness and appreciation can be improved.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2018
    Assignee: L&L Candle Company, LLC
    Inventor: Xiaofeng Li
  • Patent number: 10054276
    Abstract: Imitation candle devices and systems with features enable simulation of a realistic candle flame using moving lights are disclosed. In one aspect, an imitation candle device is provided that includes a flame sheet shaped to resemble a flame, a support member positioned in proximity to the flame sheet, and a light casing including a hole. An end of the support member extends into the hole and a tip of the end of the support member is in contact with an inner wall of the hole to allow movement of the light casing on the support member. The imitation candle device also includes a light emitter enclosed at least partially in the light casing and movable with movement of the light casing. The light emitter is oriented at an inclined angle with respect to the flame sheet to emit light onto the flame sheet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2018
    Assignee: L&L Candle Company LLC
    Inventor: Xiaofeng Li
  • Patent number: 10024507
    Abstract: A flameless candle may include a side wall including an upper region and a lower region, a base engaged with the lower region of the side wall, and an upper surface extending from the upper region of the side wall to form an upper recess. The candle may also include a projection screen extending upwardly through an aperture in the upper surface. The position of the projection screen is fixed with respect to a position of the upper surface. Two sources of light positioned below the upper surface may project light through the aperture onto the projection screen. Circuitry may electrically connect to the first source of light and the second source of light. The circuitry may independently control each of the sources of light.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2018
    Assignee: STERNO HOME INC.
    Inventors: Bernard Fournier, Michael Toutant, Jonathan Landry
  • Patent number: 9816700
    Abstract: An oil candle includes a reservoir configured for holding flammable fluid. In one embodiment, the reservoir defines at an upper end thereof a funnel having a neck portion sized for receiving and supporting a wick, the wick being capable of extending through the neck of the funnel into the reservoir. In another embodiment, a lid rests on or over an upper end of the reservoir and a hole is defined through the lid for receiving and supporting a wick, the wick being capable of extending through the hole of the lid into the reservoir. A channel is preferably defined which encircles the hole, the channel being capable of retaining a scented oil.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2017
    Inventor: Jed Gage
  • Patent number: 9752740
    Abstract: An electronic flameless candle including a body having a top surface, a bottom surface, a sidewall between the top surface and the bottom surface, and a cavity defined by the top surface, the bottom surface and the sidewall, the body configured in shape and size to simulate a true flame candle. The candle may also include a light source operably connected to the body, the light source electrically operated to illuminate in a way that simulates a natural flicker of a real candle flame. The candle may also include a scent component, operably connected to the body, the scent component configured to emit a scent when heated and/or a sensor component, operably connected to the body, the sensor component configured to sense an environmental condition and affect a mode of the light source upon the sensing of the environmental condition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2017
    Inventor: Xiaofeng Li
  • Patent number: 9719643
    Abstract: A system simulating an open candle flame is provided in the present invention. In a preferred embodiment, the present system comprises a gyro-levitation unit including two spinning wheels with axes mutually perpendicular to each other to allow a two-degree of rotational freedom resembling the open candle flame motion caused by air flow in its surrounding environment. A mechatronics based actuator made of a bi-metal is employed to disturb the equilibrium of the gyroscope by exerting an actuating force against the gyro-levitation unit. Electric current controlled by a dedicated electronic unit flowing through the actuator allows reciprocal linear motion aligned with the visible light pattern of the candle flame. Varying light intensity of the candle flame is obtained as a combination of two light sources with one transmitted to a flame display through an optical device by total internal reflection and another one by projecting on its sideway.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 1, 2017
    Assignee: Universal Candle Company Limited
    Inventor: Chak-yin Cheng
  • Patent number: 9657910
    Abstract: Various components for artificial candles and other lighting devices are described that can be used to create a realistic flame effect in the devices. The devices include a flame piece or element that extends upwardly from a body of the device. A light source can be disposed with respect to the flame piece such that the flame piece is illuminated. A variety of drive mechanisms could be disposed within the body of the device that can cause movement of the flame piece with respect to the body or housing. The flame piece can be coupled to a body or housing of the device using various components to suspend at least a portion of the flame piece within the body or housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2017
    Assignee: Luminara Worldwide, LLC
    Inventor: Douglas Patton
  • Patent number: 9512971
    Abstract: An electronic lighting device and a method for manufacturing the same are disclosed. The electronic lighting device may comprise a core, which may comprises an enclosure, a light-emitting element, a flame sheet and a swing mechanism. The flame sheet is movably supported or suspended on the enclosure, and may comprise an upper sheet which is of a flame-like shape. The upper sheet is configured to expose above the top of the enclosure. The light-emitting element may be installed on the enclosure. A light outgoing direction of the light-emitting element may be intersected with the surface of the upper sheet so that the light of the light-emitting element is projected on the surface of the upper sheet. The swing mechanism is disposed beneath the flame sheet and can apply a force on the flame sheet to actuate the flame sheet to sway or swing. By the present application, a visual experience of true fire can be achieved and an interestedness and appreciation can be improved.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2016
    Assignee: SHENZHEN LIOWN ELECTRONICS COMPANY LTD.
    Inventor: Xiaofeng Li
  • Patent number: 9491832
    Abstract: An electrically powered flame simulator comprises at least two light sources, an integrated circuit electrically connected to the light sources for intermittently illuminating at least one of the light sources independently of other light sources such that the light sources together provide the effect of a flickering movement, and a power source for providing power to the integrated circuit. The flame simulator may be mounted in a decorative or ornamental device such as a candle or fire log, or used on decorative clothing, or may be part of a hazard or warning system. One or more solid state light sources may also be used.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2016
    Assignee: NII Northern International Inc.
    Inventors: Robert A. Gutstein, Monita Liu
  • Patent number: 9447937
    Abstract: A flameless candle may include a side wall including an upper region and a lower region, a base engaged with the lower region of the side wall, and an upper surface extending from the upper region of the side wall to form an upper recess. The candle may also include a projection screen extending upwardly through an aperture in the upper surface. The position of the projection screen is fixed with respect to a position of the upper surface. Two sources of light positioned below the upper surface may project light through the aperture onto the projection screen. Circuitry may electrically connect to the first source of light and the second source of light. The circuitry may independently control each of the sources of light.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2016
    Assignee: NII Northern International Inc.
    Inventors: Bernard Fournier, Michael Toutant, Jonathan Landry
  • Patent number: 9366402
    Abstract: An electronic lighting device may comprise an enclosure, a flame component, and an electrically powered driving mechanism. The flame component may be movably supported or suspended on the enclosure, and may comprise a first portion which is of a flame-like shape. The first portion may be exposed above the top of the enclosure. Light from a light-emitting element may intersect with the surface of the first portion so that the light projects onto the surface of the first portion. The electrically powered driving mechanism may be disposed adjacent the flame component and can apply a force on the flame component to actuate the flame component to sway or swing. By the present application, a visual experience of true fire can be achieved and an interestedness and appreciation can be improved.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 2, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2016
    Assignee: SHENZHEN LIOWN ELECTRONICS COMPANY LTD.
    Inventor: Xiaofeng Li
  • Patent number: 9363592
    Abstract: Embodiments consistent with the present disclosure provide an LED lighting device and speaker. The LED lighting device and speaker may include an LED lighting unit, a speaker, an outer casing, and a power supply module. The LED lighting unit and the speaker are placed on the outer casing. There is also a sound guiding tube on the outer casing. The sound guiding tube on the outer casing may expand the audio bandwidth, enhance bass quality, reduce speaker vibration displacements, and protect the speaker. Further, the gap between the sound guiding tube and the bottom of the outer casing provides a heat dissipation path for the heat generated by the power supply module. In addition, the sound guiding tube and the hollowed lampshade forms a path that increases the air circulation between the interior and exterior of the LED lighting device and speaker.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2016
    Assignee: ZHEJIANG SHENGHUI LIGHTING CO., LTD
    Inventors: Caifang Wen, Xia Wang, Jinxiang Shen
  • Patent number: 9267654
    Abstract: An electric candle assembly is disclosed comprising a body, a light, a power source conductively attached to a control element, control circuitry to control the conductivity between the power source and the light, the control circuitry comprises a threshold circuit to switch the light from an on mode to an off mode and the threshold circuit is configured to receive a force on the light from a gas whereby the force moves the light and moves the second threshold switch contact from an unflexed position to a flexed position and switches the light from the on mode to the off mode. In some embodiments the control element is an integrated circuit such as a 555 integrated circuit. Embodiments of methods to use the candle assembly are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2016
    Inventor: Antonio R. Lloret
  • Patent number: 9163819
    Abstract: A light assembly includes a light source circuit board, a plurality of light sources disposed on the light source circuit board, a housing thermally coupled to the light source circuit board and a lens cap assembly comprising a lens cap and a heat dissipation layer. The heat dissipated layer distributes heat from the light source circuit board through the lens cap and external to the light assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 20, 2015
    Assignee: ELUMIGEN, LLC
    Inventors: Mahendra Dassanayake, Gennaro Fedele, Srini De Mel
  • Patent number: 8998461
    Abstract: An electrically powered flame simulator comprises at least two light sources, an integrated circuit electrically connected to the light sources for intermittently illuminating at least one of the light sources independently of other light sources such that the light sources together provide the effect of a flickering movement, and a power source for providing power to the integrated circuit. The flame simulator may be mounted in a decorative or ornamental device such as a candle or fire log, or used on decorative clothing, or may be part of a hazard or warning system. One or more solid state light sources may also be used.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 7, 2015
    Assignee: Winvic Sales Inc.
    Inventors: Robert A. Gutstein, Monita Liu
  • Publication number: 20150049470
    Abstract: A device has a canister with a bulk wick occupying at least most of the canister, and a lid affixed to the canister and in contact with the bulk wick. The lid defines an opening exposing a portion of the bulk wick for lighting.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 19, 2014
    Publication date: February 19, 2015
    Inventors: ADAM S. KIMMEL, RON WHITE, RICHARD CATALANO
  • Patent number: 8956001
    Abstract: A candle holder with candle light activated illumination has a base and a candle seat mounted on the base. A circuit board and an optical controller are mounted on the base. A driver and an LED lamp set are mounted on the circuit board. The optical controller activates the circuit board after sensing candle light. The candle seat is located above the circuit board, and has a light guide strip being inverted L-shaped with one end thereof radially exposed from an inner wall adjacent to a top opening of the candle seat and the other end downwardly extending into the candle seat and having a cap connected with the optical controller. Given the foregoing structure, melting wax of the candle cannot easily flow into the candle seat through the light guide strip to damage the circuit board.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2015
    Inventors: Kai-Kong Ng, Ming-Yao Chiang
  • Patent number: 8882496
    Abstract: A container candle having improved burn performance and fragrance delivery is described. The container candle includes a container, a non-cylindrical insert with wick, and a fill material. The non-cylindrical insert provides auto-centering of the wick in the container candle and even burning of the candle by centrally positioning and retention of the wick in the container. The non-cylindrical insert has a top surface which transitions into tapered side walls which in turn transition to a base having a bottom surface, with the top surface being of a lesser diameter than the diameter of the bottom surface. An upper portion of the wick extends beyond the top surface of the insert. The fill material is situated in the container around the insert in an amount at least substantially sufficient to cover the insert but not cover the upper portion of the wick extending out of the insert.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2014
    Assignee: S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc.
    Inventors: Bradley J. Dickmann, Steven W. Ivanisko, Kara L. Lakatos
  • Patent number: 8858043
    Abstract: An electrically powered flame simulator comprises at least two light sources, an integrated circuit electrically connected to the light sources for intermittently illuminating at least one of the light sources independently of other light sources such that the light sources together provide the effect of a flickering movement, and a power source for providing power to the integrated circuit. The flame simulator may be mounted in a decorative or ornamental device such as a candle or fire log, or used on decorative clothing, or may be part of a hazard or warning system. One or more solid state light sources may also be used.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 14, 2014
    Assignee: Winvic Sales Inc.
    Inventors: Robert A. Gutstein, Monita Liu
  • Patent number: 8827523
    Abstract: An candle-like lighting device includes a light body having a diffuser, a light guider and a light source; the diffuser having a plurality of diffusing particles mounted therein; the light guider having a reflecting portion defined at one end thereof and having a refracting portion defined at another end thereof, the diffuser sleeving the light guider; and the light source assembled to the light guider. Wherein, partial light beams from the light source are reflected by the reflecting portion toward the refracting portion and are refracted by the refracting portion into the diffuser; simultaneously, rest light beams form the light source are directly transmitted toward the refracting portion and are refracted by the refracting portion into the diffuser; as a result, the refracted light beams are diffused by the diffusing particles in the diffuser.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 9, 2014
    Assignee: National Central University
    Inventors: Ching-Cherng Sun, Yi-Chien Lo, Hui-En Liu, Kuan-Hung Lee
  • Publication number: 20140211458
    Abstract: A candle stand with faux flame is disclosed, including a lamp stand, power supply, support frame, holder, flame decorative element, light-emitting body, motor, driving element, first resistive magnet body, and at least a second resistive magnet body. The support frame is fixedly standing upon lamp stand; the flame decorative element is suspended at top of holder; the light-emitting body emits light towards flame decorative element. The power supply and motor are inside lamp stand for driving the driving element. The first resistive magnet body is disposed at lower end of flame decorative element. The second resistive magnet body is disposed on the driving element. When the motor drives the driving element, the second resistive magnet body moves close to or away from first resistive magnet body so as to sway flame decorative element. With projected light, the swaying flame decorative element emulates a flame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 28, 2013
    Publication date: July 31, 2014
    Inventor: Wen-Cheng LAI
  • Patent number: 8770782
    Abstract: An illumination device capable of being controlled by blow includes a casing, a light emitting module, a driving circuit board and a blow sensing module. At least one air hole is formed on a periphery of the casing. The light emitting module is disposed on a top of the casing. The driving circuit board is disposed in the casing and electrically connected to the light emitting module. The blow sensing module is disposed in the casing, electrically connected to the driving circuit board and used for sensing blow through the at least one air hole. The driving circuit board controls the light emitting module to emit light in different brightness according to a number of blows sensed by the blow sensing module.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 8, 2014
    Assignees: Dongguan Masstop Liquid Crystal Display Co., Ltd., Wintek Corporation
    Inventors: Zhi-Ting Ye, Chin-Liang Chen, Ming-Chuan Lin, Tsung-Wen Chen
  • Patent number: 8733986
    Abstract: An electronic candle (10) which simulates a flickering flame is provided. The candle (10) includes a hollow shell (12), a light-emitting element (18) such as an LED and a cap member (20) having the contour of a burning flame covering the light-emitting element (18). An electromagnet is provided to swing the light-emitting element (18). The electromagnet is mounted on a bracket (26) and receives an alternating current. A holding member (40) has a dead weight (52) at one end and the light-emitting element (18) at the other end. A permanent magnet (54) is attached to the bottom of the dead weight (52) such that when an alternating current is applied to the electromagnet it creates a magnetic field for acting on the permanent magnet (54) causing the holding member (40) to swing along an axial direction of the bracket (26).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 25, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 27, 2014
    Assignee: Wm. B. Coleman Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel Hau, Shane Vail, Frank House
  • Patent number: 8662698
    Abstract: According to embodiments of the present invention, a flameless candle circuit includes an application-specific integrated circuit (“ASIC”) having a first power terminal, a second power terminal, and an output. The circuit also includes a light-emitting diode (“LED”) and a single-pole switch. The LED is configured to receive a signal from the output of the ASIC. The single-pole switch is configured to selectively provide the battery voltage to at least one of the first power terminal and the second power terminal. Additionally, the single-pole switch is configured to remove the battery voltage from both of the first power terminal and the second power terminal to turn the ASIC off. The ASIC is configured to drive the LED in a first mode when the battery voltage is provided to the first power terminal. The ASIC is also configured to drive the LED in a second mode when the battery voltage is provided to the second power terminal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2014
    Assignee: Winvic Sales Inc.
    Inventors: Benjamin Sagna, Frederic Boucher
  • Patent number: 8628208
    Abstract: A flickering candle is provided, mainly including: a candle main body, a base and a pattern unit. The candle main body is a hollow light-transmittable shell, with an outer surface, an inner surface, a top and a bottom, both connecting the outer surface and the inner surface. The base is fixedly engaged to the bottom of the candle main body, and disposed with at least a light-emitting element. The pattern unit includes a light-transmittable first patter plate, overlappingly disposed on the inner surface of the candle main body. The first pattern plate has a predefined pattern and a light-guiding part contacting the light-emitting element. As such, the light-emitting element at the base can disperse the light source through the light-guiding part onto the first pattern plate so that the predefined pattern becomes more spectacular to enhance the esthetics.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 14, 2014
    Inventor: Chin-Sheng Yang
  • Patent number: 8602583
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2013
    Assignee: Nextarts
    Inventor: Anthony Imperial
  • Patent number: 8579672
    Abstract: A car 1 for amusement devices comprises a frame (not shown), which is connected to a person-receiving apparatus 10. A running gear 30 is arranged on the frame. Arranged on the running gear 30 and spaced at a distance from the frame and from the person-receiving apparatus 10 are rotatable wheels with coils and illumination elements 33 integrated therein. Between the wheels 31 and the running gear 30 is arranged in each case at least one magnet 32, such that electric current is induced in the coil by rotation of the wheels 31 for feeding the illumination elements 33.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 18, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2013
    Assignee: Maurer Soehne GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventor: Jörg Beutler
  • Patent number: 8562186
    Abstract: An electrically powered flame simulator comprises at least two light sources, an integrated circuit electrically connected to the light sources for intermittently illuminating at least one of the light sources independently of other light sources such that the light sources together provide the effect of a flickering movement, and a power source for providing power to the integrated circuit. The flame simulator may be mounted in a decorative or ornamental device such as a candle or fire log, or used on decorative clothing, or may be part of a hazard or warning system. One or more solid state light sources may also be used.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 22, 2013
    Assignee: Winvic Sales Inc.
    Inventors: Robert A. Gutstein, Monita Liu
  • Patent number: 8556476
    Abstract: The present invention discloses an electronic candle, consisting of a body, which is provided with a luminescent film on the wall and internally with a cavity. The said cavity is installed internally with an electronic control device controlling the said luminescent film. With reasonable structure and luminescent film positioned on the wall of the body, the candle wall flashes by controlling the electronic control device of the luminescent film, thus diversifying the colors and patterns on the wall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2013
    Assignee: Nantong Ya Tai Candle Arts & Crafts Co., Ltd
    Inventor: Yingqi Ding
  • Patent number: 8556441
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a fragrance emitting article in the form of a lamp shade comprising: an outer surface, where at least one fragrance is applied to the outer surface; and an inner surface, where at least one fragrance is applied to the inner surface. In one exemplary embodiment, the lamp shade includes a pyramidal structure that includes an open top having a periphery and an open base having a periphery. A supporting frame maintains the pyramidal structure, where the supporting frame is coupled with the periphery of the structure at the open top and the open base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2013
    Inventors: Matthew Battle, Frederick Battle
  • Patent number: 8496345
    Abstract: A sound control candle light includes a candle light having a lampshade shaped like the flame of a candle and a light-emitting device surrounded by the lampshade, a sound generator having an enclosed sound pipe with a mouthpiece and a reed mounted inside the enclosed sound pipe adjacent to the mouthpiece and vibratable to produce a sound at a predetermined frequency when a person blows in the mouthpiece, a sound sensor mounted inside the enclosed sound pipe for sensing the sound produced by the reed and providing a corresponding sensing signal, and a control circuit adapted for receiving the sensing signal provided by the sound sensor to drive on/off the light-emitting device. Thus, a specific sound frequency different from surrounding noises can be produced, enabling the sound control candle light to be alternatively turned on and off when it is blown by the user, assuring high control reliability.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 23, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 30, 2013
    Assignee: J.C. Homan Corp.
    Inventor: Fu Hsing Chan
  • Patent number: 8494351
    Abstract: A fragrance generator provides a scent dispenser for mounting on a light emitter of a decorative light, such as those used at holidays. A silicone rubber scented sleeve is placed over and around a cylindrical light emitter. Upon energizing the decorative light, the heat generated by the light emitter warms the scented sleeve and thereby enhances the rate of scent emission from the scented sleeve. An optional scent reservoir formed at one end of the scented sleeve enables the retention of additional amounts of liquid fragrance oil(s). Placement of the light emitter within and extending it throughout the sleeve, and into the fragrance reservoir, results in a further enhancement in amount and duration of scent emission.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2013
    Inventor: Cheryl A. Hayes
  • Patent number: 8491149
    Abstract: A decorative light in the form of a candelabrum, chandelier, or sphere, the candelabrum and chandelier having a plurality of artificial flower blossoms, each with an LED. A control circuit is electronically connected to each LED and has electronic circuitry to cause each LED to illuminate at a preselected time each day, remain illuminated for a predetermined interval, and then extinguish.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2013
    Assignee: Exhart Environmental Systems, Inc.
    Inventor: Margaret Weiser
  • Patent number: 8337038
    Abstract: A solar powered light device having a shade having an upper edge, an interior area, and an outside bottom surface having a solar panel set thereinto which is electrically connected to a light bulb and a battery located within the interior area of the shade; a switch operatively connected to the light bulb which can be closed when the device is made to rest on the bottom surface; wherein the solar panel charges the battery when the device is resting on the upper edge and wherein the battery powers the light bulb when the device is resting on the bottom surface and the switch is closed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2012
    Inventor: Damian Krause
  • Patent number: 8337057
    Abstract: According to embodiments of the present invention, a flameless candle is claimed, depicted, and described. The candle has a candle shell, which includes a sidewall (such as a waxen sidewall) surrounding a hollow region. There is an opening through the bottom of the candle shell leading into the hollow region. This flameless candle also has an electronics insert. The insert has a housing. At least one thread (for example, an exterior thread or male thread) is arranged on a lateral portion of the housing. This thread (or threads as used herein) can be rotated in response to a torque force on the electronics insert. The rotation causes the electronics insert to be drawn through the opening and into the hollow region, thereby substantially securing the electronics insert to the candle shell.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2012
    Assignee: Nii Northern International Inc.
    Inventors: Mathieu Chartrand, Bernard Fournier
  • Publication number: 20120307517
    Abstract: The present invention discloses an electronic candle, consisting of a body which is internally provided with a cavity. The said cavity is internally mounted an illuminator and an electronic device controlling the illuminator. The said illuminator is connected to a light conductor which extends to the surface of the body through the cavity top to form the section of a light-conducting wick. The invention has advantages of reasonable structure, safe application, good effect and aesthetic look of body by sputtering away lights.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 15, 2011
    Publication date: December 6, 2012
    Applicant: NANTONG YA TAI CANDLE ARTS & CRAFTS CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Yingqi Ding