Suction Cup Patents (Class 362/397)
  • Patent number: 11565445
    Abstract: A curing lamp apparatus mounts to a work surface with a suction cup. A base is mounted to the suction cup and defines a hinge point for a first bar. At a distal end of the first bar, a second bar is hingedly mounted to the first bar. A first lamp element is hingedly mounted to one end of the second bar. A second lamp element is hingedly mounted to a second end of the second bar. The first and second lamp elements are positionable in a variety of positions to follow the path of a crack in a surface to be repaired. The lamp elements are also foldable into a storage position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2023
    Inventors: Jonathan P. Thomas, Levi R. Nellen, Penny M. Chatterton
  • Patent number: 10640984
    Abstract: Provided is a handrail with an LED. The handrail comprises a bar, a first connecting component, and a second connecting component. The first connecting component is provided at a first end of the bar and secures the bar to a wall. The second connecting component is provided at a second end of the bar and secures the bar to the wall. The bar is long and narrow and comprises an installation groove. The installation groove is configured for receiving a light emitting assembly, which is configured for emitting visible light when sensing stimulation. The light emitting assembly comprises a sensing unit and a light emitting unit. The light emitting unit is capable of emitting light when the sensing unit senses the stimulation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 5, 2020
    Inventors: Lianyong Chen, Shixiang Jiang, Meiling Chen, Chuanbao Zhu
  • Patent number: 10371331
    Abstract: A night light design for providing a decorative image on a frameless design that allows solves prior inoperability of night lights that don't have easy access to the night light fixture and bulb and therefore become inoperable when the bulb and/or night light fixture ceases to work. This night light allows for more emitted light than a traditional night light due to the light being able to shine through the front as well as all four sides (left, right, top, bottom). Night light omits the left, right, top and bottom sides that are included in many night lights, helping save on the material cost without loss of capability. The direct-print printing process allows the customer to choose any design of their choice with no limitations which allows for limitless designs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2019
    Inventor: Marie Spollen Kosta
  • Patent number: 9429277
    Abstract: A plurality of adjacent capsules, each comprising a base component, a body component carrying an LED circuit board, and a lens component, wherein the body and the base snap together and the lens snap-fits to the body. Such capsules are attached to a flexible electrical power cable by electrical connector components internal to the body and which conduct power from the power cable through the body to the LED circuit board.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2016
    Assignee: Tempo Industries, LLC
    Inventors: Dennis Pearson, Guang Jin, Jorge Santana
  • Patent number: 9068361
    Abstract: A handrail system (10) is disclosed having an elongated handrail rod (11) coupled to handrail mounts (12) that are adapted to be mounted to a support surface. The handrail system also includes accessory devices (13) coupled to the elongated handrail. The elongated handrail rod includes a casing (16) and an internal frame (17) to form a channel (22). The accessory device includes a mounting flange (43) configured to mate with the handrail rod and an accessory holder (44). The mounting flange includes an elongated neck (45) extending to a curved top portion (46) configured to overlay the top of the handrail. The mounting flange also includes a locking member (47) configured to be received within the channel of the handrail rod.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 30, 2015
    Assignee: RETROFIT VENTURES, LLC
    Inventor: Matthew J. Quinn
  • Patent number: 8967824
    Abstract: Systems and apparatuses are disclosed for a portable light having a modular base. In one embodiment, a portable light having a modular base comprises a housing portion and a modular base portion. The housing portion may comprise a light source, power source, and lens. The modular base portion may comprise a mounting portion, and the modular base portion is configured to removably connect to the housing portion. The housing portion is further configured to operatively connect to the modular base portion through a deformable fabric, such that the housing portion is rotatable relative to the modular base portion when the housing portion is operatively connected to the modular base portion through a deformable fabric.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2015
    Inventors: Charles Hootman, Paul Harrison, Abraham Alexander, Christopher Hawker, Jessica Ann Moreland
  • Patent number: 8822961
    Abstract: A curing lamp apparatus mounts to a work surface with a suction cup. A base is mounted to the suction cup. A flexible neck extends from the base to the lamp head. The lamp head includes a lamp element with first and second UV light sources which emit UV light at different wavelengths. A control circuit is located in the base. A heat sink is provided on the lamp head including a conductive plate and projecting pins. A protective housing encloses the plate and pins. A timing circuit controls the light source for automatic shut off. External or internal power is provided for the control circuit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 2, 2014
    Assignee: TCG International Inc.
    Inventors: Jonathan Thomas, Keith Beveridge, David Osland, Roger Olsen, Penny Chatterton, Jay Bickford
  • Patent number: 8714790
    Abstract: Representative embodiments of systems and methods for mounting a tubular or linear illumination device include a substantially planar mounting platform and one or more rings disposed on the mounting platform for grippably receiving the illumination device and enabling rotation of the illumination device therewithin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2014
    Assignee: TerraLUX, Inc.
    Inventor: Stephen Sparks
  • Patent number: 8568009
    Abstract: A compact high-brightness LED aquarium light fixture is described for use in illuminating aquarium tanks artificial light. (18) The LED aquarium light uses a densely-packed array of high-brightness light emitting diodes (LEDs) that are not individually packaged, where the array behaves similarly to a point source of light. The LED chips are distributed laterally over an area, where the LED chips have light emitting surfaces for emitting light in directions transverse to said area, wherein the dimensions of the area do not exceed 25 mm. Adjacent chips of the array are preferably separated by less than about 0.2 mm. The extended point source LED array, with its lens and associated reflector, result in a concentrated light source that attractively illuminates the contents of the aquarium, and creates a desirable shimmering effect within the aquarium. A clamp-on, flexible gooseneck mounting arrangement allows for use with aquarium tanks of various sizes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2013
    Assignee: Dicon Fiberoptics Inc.
    Inventors: Brian I-Yuan Chiang, Junying Jonathan Lu, Ho-Shang Lee
  • Patent number: 8480256
    Abstract: A wall-mounted Christmas tree device serving as a festive holiday decoration that takes up minimal space. This pine tree-shaped invention may be temporarily removably mounted to at least one wall and/or door or other suitable vertical surface thereby making it easy for occupants of virtually any size residence to display a beautiful, realistic festive decoration. The wall-mounted Christmas tree device disclosed herein preferably comprises the following components: at least two flat tree half outlines; a spine having a plurality of sockets; a base having electrical powering means; and a plurality of insertable branches. The Styrofoam or fiberglass flat tree half outlines may include double-sided tape or a plurality of suction cups to removably attach the wall-mounted Christmas tree device on a vertical surface. A kit for the present invention and method of use is also described herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2013
    Inventor: Kathleen Hollinger
  • Patent number: 8388198
    Abstract: An apparatus is described, including a light source, a lens and two reflectors. A first reflector is positioned to reflect a first portion of light from the light source, wherein the first portion of light is radiated from the light source in a central forward solid angle as defined by an outer edge of the first reflector. The lens is azimuthally horizontal to the light source for accepting a second portion of light from the light source emitted in a peripheral forward solid angle. A second reflector reflects the first portion of light after reflectance from the first reflector and the second portion of light after passing through the lens in a composite beam, wherein the first reflector and the lens are configured such that the first and second portions of light behave as though they were emitted from a point source at the second reflector focus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 1, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2013
    Assignee: Illumination Management Solutions, Inc.
    Inventor: Ronald Garrison Holder
  • Patent number: 8246223
    Abstract: An illuminating device for attachment to a translucent/transparent surface is disclosed. The device comprises a suction cup comprising an inner adhering surface; and a light source positioned towards a center of the suction cup such that when the inner adhering surface is pressed against the translucent surface, light emitted by the light source propagates through the translucent/transparent surface. There is also disclosed a method for attaching a light-emitting device to a translucent/transparent non-porous surface by developing a suction force.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2012
    Inventor: Timonthy D. F. Ford
  • Publication number: 20120147612
    Abstract: An electronic device (21, 31, 41, 51, 61) comprises at least an electronic element (22, 23) and at least a suction cup (1, 52) for releasably attaching the electronic device (21, 31, 41, 51, 61) to a wall. The suction cup (1, 52) comprises at least a flexible plastic cup (2, 12) and at least one electromagnetic coil, which is electrically connected to the electronic element. The flexible plastic cup (2, 12) and the electromagnetic coil (3, 13) are preferably concentric.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 19, 2010
    Publication date: June 14, 2012
    Applicant: KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS ELECTRONICS N.V.
    Inventors: Mark Johannes Antonius Verhoeven, Willem Piet Van Hoof
  • Patent number: 8142045
    Abstract: A portable utility light is provided for removable mounting to a surface, such as the side of an automobile, for providing temporary emergency lighting. The utility light includes a main body having first end portion adapted with mounting structure to facilitate removable attachment to a smooth surface, and a second end portion adapted with light emitting device, such as one or more light emitting diodes (“LED's”). The main body comprises an elongate generally cylindrical structure wherein the first and second portions are connected and capable of rotation relative to one another about an elongate axis. The main body first end includes a battery compartment for housing a battery power source, and is further adapted with a plurality of circumferentially spaced articulating legs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 27, 2012
    Inventor: Jason Peak
  • Patent number: 8096672
    Abstract: A method is provided for equalizing emitted light levels between light fixtures that use LEDs to produce light. The method includes gaining access to LED light fixtures from within a compartment in which the fixtures are mounted, and adjusting LED dimmers of the LED light fixtures to adjust the light emission levels of the LED light fixtures to generally match one another.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 17, 2012
    Assignee: Man-D-Tec, Inc.
    Inventors: Terry Roy Mandy, Dalton John Mandy, Brandon Roy Mandy
  • Patent number: 8021029
    Abstract: According to one embodiment, an LED emergency light apparatus for use with a motorized vehicle includes a foldable substrate that is formed of a plastic material and a plurality of light emitting diodes arranged about and coupled to the substrate such at a portion thereof protrudes beyond one face of the substrate. The apparatus also includes a controller in electric communication with the light emitting diodes and a power source. In addition, means for releasably attaching the substrate to a support surface is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2011
    Inventor: Theodore Best
  • Patent number: 7972048
    Abstract: A window mounted solar powered night light has a structural attachment fastener, a lighting module; and a holder for attaching the lighting module to the attachment fastener. The lighting module includes a light emitting diode, a rechargeable battery, a solar cell for recharging the battery, and a switch for turning the light emitting diode on and off. A housing maintains the various elements of the lighting module in circuit communication.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2011
    Inventor: Sarah Jane Lamborn
  • Patent number: 7901115
    Abstract: A surface mounted device has a built-in or added-on LED light arranged to fit within the device and to include parts and accessories such as a power source, circuit means, conductive means, switch means, sensor means, t integrated circuit, LED elements in a variety of specifications, timer means, solar power, AC power and parts, or DC power and parts to get desired light, function, and performance effects such as pre-determined color, brightness, duration, function, and light show effects to provide attractive area illumination with low power consumption.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2011
    Inventor: Tseng-Lu Chien
  • Publication number: 20100290239
    Abstract: An illuminating device for attachment to a translucent/transparent surface is disclosed. The device comprises a suction cup comprising an inner adhering surface; and a light source positioned towards a centre of the suction cup such that when the inner adhering surface is pressed against the translucent surface, light emitted by the light source propagates through the translucent/transparent surface. There is also disclosed a method for attaching a light-emitting device to a translucent/transparent non-porous surface by developing a suction force.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 14, 2010
    Publication date: November 18, 2010
    Inventor: Timonthy D.F. FORD
  • Patent number: 7752790
    Abstract: A lighted display device that includes components that are over molded or encased in a polymer gel. The polymer gel exhibits a high surface coefficient of friction such that the gel has a tacky surface and allows the display device to cling to a surface of any orientation. The polymer gel is clear or translucent such that the over molded components, which include light emitting components, can back or front light a display. The polymer gel can be flat on its sides or include three dimensional protrusions or inclusions on the surfaces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 13, 2010
    Inventors: Daryl A. Michael, Jennifer L. Michael
  • Publication number: 20100103662
    Abstract: A light emitting pixel module including a pixel support disposed on a support structure, and a light emitting element and an electrical connector disposed upon the pixel support, in which the support structure is configured to be removeably attached to a display surface such that light emitted from the light emitting element is viewable from or through the substrate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2007
    Publication date: April 29, 2010
    Applicant: ELEMENT LABS, INC.
    Inventor: Christopher Varrin
  • Patent number: 7635196
    Abstract: An illuminated gravesite marker assembly including a squat opaque base having disposed on the bottom face an attachment means adaptable to removably mounting on smooth surfaces, electrical circuitry electrically connected to at least one rechargeable battery for powering at least one low voltage light bulb, wherein at least one rechargeable battery is removably disposed within the squat opaque base, a translucent hollow form affixed atop the base and housing at least one low voltage light bulb, and on top, at least one photovoltaic cell being electrically connected to the electrical circuitry. Also disclosed, is a solar illuminated gravesite marker assembly for pet cemeteries attachable to either a ground stake or flat surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 22, 2009
    Inventor: Maurice J. Monahan
  • Publication number: 20090103317
    Abstract: A portable lamp including at least one light source and a body having a generally symmetrical bowl-like inner surface and a rim on said inner surface, said rim extending about a central axis that is perpendicular to a plane intersecting said rim, said light source being supported in said body to project a beam away from said inner surface such that the light beam is directed at an angle to the central axis and through said rim of the body, whereby the direction of the beam beyond said rim may be controlled by rotating said body about the central axis and effectively scanning the beam in a cone-like pattern extending outward of said rim. The body is constructed as a suction holding device by having at least the immediate edge of the body surrounding the rim made of a flexible material so the rim can then be pressed against a substantially rigid window pane or the like supported in a window of a structure, to create a negative pressure sufficient to hold the lamp on the pane.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 17, 2007
    Publication date: April 23, 2009
    Inventors: Raymond E. Steck, Laurence D. Steck, Frederick S. Patton, John R. Brill
  • Patent number: 7478927
    Abstract: A portable utility light, including a reel assembly, a power connector, and a light assembly. The reel assembly includes an electrical cord, and a reel encased within a housing and capable of winding and unwinding the electrical cord. A power connector electrically couples one end of the electrical cord to a power source, such as a vehicle's cigarette lighter receptacle or 12 volt accessory power outlet. A lamp, or flashlight, is electrically coupled to the other end of the electrical cord. Connectors coupled to the electrical cord are removably attachable to the housing of the reel assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 20, 2009
    Assignee: Custom Accessories, Inc.
    Inventors: Norman L. Matthew, Vincent Alesi
  • Patent number: 7434969
    Abstract: A light support comprising a base plate and a light-carrying plate comprising a proximal end mounted to the base plate and being adapted for mounting a light thereon. The base plate comprises an anchoring element, an anti-tipping assembly and a concave support-mounting face. The anchoring element is adapted to be anchored within a penetrable material. The support mounting face co-acts with a surface on which the light support is mounted to. The light support further comprises an auxiliary element that comprises an auxiliary mounting element or an auxiliary anchoring element that can be moveable or stationary.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 14, 2008
    Assignee: The Flewelling Ford Family Trust
    Inventors: Timothy Ford, Stephane Gascon
  • Patent number: 7264371
    Abstract: An illuminable storage receptacle that is mounted to a motor vehicle wheel well by suction cups disposed on the cover to cast white light from the bottom and rear portions in order to illuminate the subjacent work area. Red hazard lenses are disposed in the sidewalls and an amber hazard lens is disposed in the front wall. An interior compartment is disposed therein divided by a replaceable plate to form an illumination chamber to produce the light and a storage chamber for keeping lug nuts and the like while changing the tire. A strap having hook and loop fastener elements is provided to allow the user to selectively maintain the storage compartment on a substantially horizontal plane regardless of the angle of engagement of the cover with the vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 2005
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2007
    Inventor: Brian J Seagriff
  • Patent number: 7246928
    Abstract: An illumination tool for projecting a light beam through a transparent structure that has a portion of the tool detachably securable via a vacuum seal mechanism that engages the transparent structure. A lighting mechanism is electrically attached to the illumination tool and is positioned in contact with the transparent structure via a soft seal positioned about the lighting mechanism. The lighting mechanism may, if desired, be manually activated and deactivated i.e., the illumination tool turned on or off. If desired, the illumination tool may be remotely operated by a user depressing a remote operating switch and a radio signal is communicated to the illumination tool. The remote actuator may also be hardwire connected to the illumination tool. Further, if desired the lighting mechanism may be illuminated via strobe light, a continuous or flashing beam of light.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 24, 2007
    Inventor: Forrest A. Marshall
  • Patent number: 7246920
    Abstract: A portable light source has a base, an attachment mechanism adapted for removably attaching the base to a surface, and a substantially tubular arm pivotally connected to the base such that it can pivot between a horizontal position and a vertical position. A white light source and an ultraviolet light source are positioned within the arm and operably connected to a rechargeable battery to emit white light and ultraviolet light in outward directions from the arm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 24, 2007
    Inventor: Timothy Nevin Hopkins
  • Patent number: 7229185
    Abstract: A hand-held illuminator apparatus attachable to support structure, comprising an elongated body including a hand held section; a main light source carried by the body; circuitry in the body to supply electrical current to the light source; and at least one suction cup carried by the body to provide for positive releasable attachment of the apparatus to support structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 4, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2007
    Assignee: National Electric Manufacturing Corporation
    Inventors: James M. Galvez, Matthew J. Galvez
  • Patent number: 7182490
    Abstract: The present invention is to provide a structure of an illumination apparatus comprising a sucker mounted in a bottom of a base thereof to provide the base with an adsorptive power. A power supply housing is extended upwardly on a central top portion of the base, wherein a power supply part is mounted in the power supply housing for providing with the electric power and a switch is mounted on the outside of the power supply housing so as to turn on or turn off the electric power provided by the power supply part. An adjustable device is mounted on a top of the power supply housing, wherein a housing is mounted on one end of the adjustable device and a light emitting device is mounted in the housing so as to twist the adjustable device to provide with the purpose of multi-angle adjustments.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2007
    Inventor: Huang-Hsi Hsu
  • Patent number: 7131752
    Abstract: A curing lamp apparatus mounts to a work surface with a suction cup. A base is mounted to the suction cup and defines a hinge point for a first bar. At a distal end of the first bar, a second bar is hingedly mounted to the first bar. A first lamp element is hingedly mounted to one end of the second bar. A second lamp element is hingedly mounted to a second end of the second bar. The first and second lamp elements are positionable in a variety of positions to follow the path of a crack in a surface to be repaired. The lamp elements are also foldable into a storage position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2006
    Assignee: TCG International Inc.
    Inventors: Keith A. Beveridge, Jonathan P. Thomas
  • Patent number: 7116279
    Abstract: A lighted antenna is provided. The lighted antenna is composed of an antenna pole, a base block, a cylindrical body, a control circuit, and a battery. The base block has a hole in the center for fixing the antenna in upright position, and a plurality of clipping holes surrounding center hole. The cylindrical body has a plurality of cylinder clips formed along the circular rim on one end, corresponding to the positions of the clipping holes. A plurality of light-emitting diodes are installed inside the base block and positioned directly below respective clipping holes. The cylindrical body is attached onto the base block by press fitting the cylinder clips into respective clipping holes. Whenever the antenna is activated, light is projected onto the antenna surface with inclined angle, passing through unblocked portion of clipping holes, to produce flashing light.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2006
    Assignee: Joymax Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Yat-To Chan, Tze-Chung Wan
  • Patent number: 7065910
    Abstract: A display device that can be mounted to a surface, such as a window, using static attraction. The display device has an illumination assembly circuit including a light source (such as an LED), a power supply (such as a battery) and a switch interposed therebetween. The illumination assembly is either attached to or enclosed within a mounting film, such as a flexible polymer that is electrostatically attracted to a surface. A preferred device has indicia printed on it to display, and with which the LEDs cooperate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2006
    Inventor: Michael A. Woodruff
  • Patent number: 7044622
    Abstract: An illumination tool for projecting a light beam through a transparent structure that has a portion of the tool detachably securable via a vacuum seal mechanism that engages the transparent structure. A lighting mechanism is electrically attached to the illumination tool and is positioned in contact with the transparent structure via a soft seal positioned about the lighting mechanism. The lighting mechanism may, if desired, be manually activated and deactivated i.e., the illumination tool turned on or off. If desired, the illumination tool may be remotely operated by a user depressing a remote operating switch and a radio signal is communicated to the illumination tool. The remote actuator may also be hardwire connected to the illumination tool. Further, if desired the lighting mechanism may be illuminated via strobe light, a continuous or flashing beam of light.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2006
    Assignee: Marshall Research
    Inventor: Forrest A. Marshall
  • Patent number: 7021785
    Abstract: The present invention is a miniature illuminating Christmas tree intended to create a decorative display in the window of a home, car, or office. In the preferred mode, the tree-shaped ornament is made from plastic and artificial green Christmas tree material and contains an illumination source, such as blinking LEDs, fiberoptics, or bulbs configured according to a previously determined pattern. A power source, such as at least one battery, is housed in the base or trunk of the ornament. The device is removably attached to a window through usage of one or more suction cups, and may be reversed, allowing the user to display the object on the outside or the inside of the window in question.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 4, 2006
    Inventor: Jonathan Rubin
  • Patent number: 6955447
    Abstract: A remote control assembly comprising a signal light and a spotlight comprises a lamp receptacle, a combined light, two driving device for the combined light, a base stand, circuit board and suction disk. The combined light includes signal light and spotlight, lamp shields, lens and supporting shafts. When assembled, it is rotatably mounted in the lamp receptacle. One of driving device can make the combined light rotate upward and downward in the range of 250°, and can provide large visual angle in the evening or at night, even beyond 90°, and the other driving device can make the combined light rotate horizontally in the wide range of 360°. In addition, it (the combined light) has good performance of weather proof and super bright illumination. In emergency condition, its flashing light can be seen from several kilometers away. It is suitable for use on deck, galley, trailers and utility vehicles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 2, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2005
    Assignee: Yuk Fat Company Ltd.
    Inventor: Thomas Kim Fung Lui
  • Publication number: 20040032732
    Abstract: The present invention is a miniature illuminating Christmas tree intended to create a decorative display in the window of a home, car, or office. In the preferred mode, the tree-shaped ornament is made from plastic and artificial green Christmas tree material and contains an illumination source, such as blinking LEDs, fiberoptics, or bulbs configured according to a previously determined pattern. A power source, such as at least one battery, is housed in the base or trunk of the ornament. The device is removably attached to a window through usage of one or more suction cups, and may be reversed, allowing the user to display the object on the outside or the inside of the window in question.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 8, 2003
    Publication date: February 19, 2004
    Inventor: Jonathan Rubin
  • Patent number: 6648492
    Abstract: An illuminative device includes a number of light devices each having a circuit board secured to a sucker member, a light member secured to the circuit board, a coupler attached to the circuit board, and another coupler coupled to the circuit board with electric wires. The couplers may be connected together to various lengths for attaching onto various object. The light devices may be changed with each other for changing the damaged light devices with the new ones. The sucker members may be used for detachably attaching the light devices onto various smooth objects.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 18, 2003
    Inventor: Jen Hsieh Shih
  • Patent number: 6644829
    Abstract: A rotatable light device having at least a pair of light bulbs. An elongated bulb housing retains the light bulbs. The bulb housing has an axis of rotation passing through a pair of opposed bushings, with at least one set of power supply wires extending from the bulbs through one of the bushings. A pivot bracket receives the bushings so that the bulb housing can rotate with respect to the bracket 360° about the axis. Alternate and replaceable fastening mechanisms are provided extending from the pivot bracket with the fastening mechanisms being detachable from the bracket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2003
    Assignee: Optronics, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard Tracy, Kenneth Smith
  • Patent number: 6540370
    Abstract: An illuminated wreath system comprises a base formed of a generally rigid material in a circular configuration having an exterior periphery and an interior periphery and with a central aperture. An electrical conductor is spirally wound around the base with a plurality of bulbs spaced along the length thereof. An electrical assembly is coupled to the ends of the electrical conductor and secured to the base. A receiver is secured to the base functioning as a switch for switching the bulbs between on and off. A remote control actuator is adapted to transmit signals to turn the bulbs on and off. A pair of connectors each has an axially interior end secured to the base and an axially exterior end adapted to be removably coupled to a vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2003
    Inventor: John Picklo
  • Patent number: 6471373
    Abstract: An emergency strobe light system including a main housing and one or more telephone interfaces. The rear wall has a The telephone interface has a telephone jack disposed therein, a DTMF decoder, and an RF transmitter. The main housing has an RF receiver, and a strobe light secured to the front wall of the main housing. Suction cups on the front wall of the housing facilitate securement to the front window of a dwelling. When the dialing of an emergency number has been detected by one of the telephone interfaces, and RF signal is transmitted. Once the RF signal is detected, the strobe will flash to alert rescue personnel until disabled by a reset button or disabled by an internal timer following the lapse of a predetermined time period.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2000
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2002
    Inventor: Charles Phillips
  • Patent number: 6448902
    Abstract: A light-emitting device is designed to cover removably a conic roadblock and is formed of a hollow conic body and a plurality of warning units. The hollow conic body is formed of an outer fabric layer and an inner fabric layer. The warning units are disposed on the outer fabric layer of the conic body. The conic body is fitted over the conic roadblock. The warning units are provided with a light-emitting diode to make the conic roadblock vividly visible to the operator of an approaching motor vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2000
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2002
    Inventor: Rong-Fang Tung
  • Publication number: 20020105797
    Abstract: A tool light and method of using the same for illuminating a work area for a tool. The tool light includes a mounting mechanism to be mounted to at least one of a support surface of the tool and a support surface in the vicinity of the tool, and a light housing carried by the mounting mechanism. The light housing has at least one LED and at least one power source to power at least one LED to illuminate a work area for a tool. The method includes mounting the mounting mechanism to at least one of a support surface of the tool and a support surface in the vicinity of the tool, and illuminating the work area with at least one LED of the tool light.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2001
    Publication date: August 8, 2002
    Applicant: Technology Creations, Inc.
    Inventors: Amir A. Navid, Eric A. Hanscom, David Naghi
  • Patent number: 6406164
    Abstract: A safety light kit is described that includes a plurality of battery-powered safety lights and an plurality of safety light stands, each of the stands including a ferrous mounting plate, and a support member adapted to support the ferrous mounting plate in a generally upright orientation on a horizontal surface. The kit can also include additional mounting mechanisms such as a rectangular plate having a front face for attachment of a light, and a rear surface for use in attaching said mounting mechanism to a generally vertical surface and/or a flexible pouch having a safety light-receiving cavity with a transparent front face. The lights can also be used in combination with a stand or other mounting mechanism independent of the kit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 2000
    Date of Patent: June 18, 2002
    Assignee: Marpac Corporation
    Inventors: Jeffrey R. Small, Terrence P. McCoy, David A. Theisen
  • Patent number: 6361187
    Abstract: A Christmas tree outdoor ornament has an elongated hook member with one end having a spiral hook and the other end having a hook sized to receive at least one string of decorative lights. A star fits over the body of the hook member. The spiral hook attached to a gutter or a suction cup and decorative light strings are routed from the hook member to anchors creating a triangular tree shape. The anchors may be stakes in the ground or suction cups attached to any flat surface such as a window or window sill.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 2000
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2002
    Assignee: Adams Mfg. Corp.
    Inventor: William E. Adams
  • Patent number: 6338563
    Abstract: A lighted sign display assembly includes a housing a lens aperture formed at a base end of the housing. The lens aperture secures a lens to the housing within the lens aperture, and the lens has areas that are formed to convey visual information. A lens removal aperture is formed near the base end of the housing to receive an object that applies a force to the lens to remove the lens from the aperture. At least one mounting projection is formed near the base end of the housing, each mounting projection receiving a mounting device to secure the display assembly to a desired object. An illumination assembly is secured in an aperture formed at an end of the housing opposite the lens aperture. The housing includes a temperature aperture formed to provide ventilation to dissipate heat generated by the illumination assembly. A reflective coating covers the interior surface of the housing, with the reflective coating reflecting light generated by the illumination assembly towards the lens.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 2000
    Date of Patent: January 15, 2002
    Inventor: Jeff Norman
  • Patent number: 6290369
    Abstract: An illumination device for vessels that have access ports terminated with pipe flanges. The illumination device includes a retention collar that is adapted to receive a flashlight at its first end. The opposite second end of the retention collar terminates with a flange. A conduit extends through the retention collar from the first end to the second end. A mounting element is provided for attaching the retention collar and the flashlight to the access port of the vessel. The mounting element includes an annular base plate. A coupling mechanism is attached to the annular base plate. The coupling mechanism selectively receives the flange of the retention collar. The annular base plate of the mounting bracket clamps to the pipe flange of the vessel over an inspection window. This provides an unobstructed passage through which light from the flashlight can enter the access port of the vessel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2000
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2001
    Inventor: Peter Lin
  • Patent number: 6273597
    Abstract: A roadside warning sign system including sign support comprised of a housing having a top wall, a bottom wall, opposed side walls, an open front face, and an open back face. The housing has a light source disposed interiorly thereof. The light source has a power source. A plurality of signs are provided that are each couplable with the open front and rear faces of the housing of the sign support. The signs each have indicia thereon corresponding with vehicle problems or hazardous conditions. The signs are translucent. A base portion is provided that is adapted for coupling with a roof of a vehicle. The base portion is comprised of a lower horizontal member having an upper surface and a lower surface. The base portion includes a pair of side brackets extending upwardly from the upper surface of the lower horizontal member. The side brackets secure the sign support to the base portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 2000
    Date of Patent: August 14, 2001
    Inventor: William Rolack
  • Patent number: 6217198
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus for converting a hollow receptacle into an electric lamp are disclosed. The receptacle may be converted into a lamp on its own, or may be further filled with an artificial or live plant. In a preferred embodiment, the lamp fixture of the present invention comprises a central section a plurality of resilient spokes extending from the central section in a lamp apparatus connected to the base. The base is inserted into the receptacle and the spokes engage one or more wall portions of the receptacle in order to secure the base. Preferably, additional wall bands are supplied in order to enhance the frictional engagement of the spokes with the receptacle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 1999
    Date of Patent: April 17, 2001
    Inventor: Paul Midiri, Jr.
  • Patent number: 6193396
    Abstract: The apparatus is a holder to mount decorations or an electric candle either inside or outside a window. A main shelf structure has extensions from both its horizontal surface and an attached vertical back section. The extensions from the vertical back section angle back to the rear, then rise vertically again, and the uppermost vertical extensions have suction cups to attach the entire structure to an adjacent window. An extension from the front edge of the horizontal main shelf angles downward, and the main shelf and the front angled extension have several holes with which to attach decorations, such as evergreen branches, in front of a vertically extending decoration such as a candle. The vertically extending decoration is mounted in “V” cuts within holding shelves which are attached to the vertical back section.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 19, 2000
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2001
    Assignee: Novelty Manufacturing Co.
    Inventors: Timothy M. Winger, Max J. Kessler, Matthew P. Keys-Ludwig