With Fluid Distributer Patents (Class 362/96)
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Patent number: 7445352Abstract: An underwater light generally has a base having a light source housing chamber and a bottom tunnel. The base has at least two screw holes communicating the light source housing chamber with the bottom tunnel. A substrate for a light-emitting device is disposed in the light source housing chamber. A reflection cover is disposed over the substrate. A watertight upper cover is disposed over the reflection cover, and coupled to the upper edge of the light source housing chamber. The screw holes are connected respectively with two watertight walls to allow the insertion thereinto of at least two screw devices. A power strip is clamped in the bottom tunnel by a bottom plate to enable the watertight walls to pierce through an insulating casing of the power strip for electrifying the screw devices, whereby the underwater light has a stable power source and an excellent property of watertightness.Type: GrantFiled: March 30, 2007Date of Patent: November 4, 2008Inventor: Yuan Lin
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Patent number: 7441915Abstract: The present invention relates, in general, to an water cooled horticultural growing light and a method of using the same. More particularly, the present invention relates to a water cooled horticultural growing light and method wherein water flows through outer glass tubes to cool the light source which sits inside an inner chamber of the invention. This invention allows for the light source to be placed in close proximity to the plants. This invention can be used in nurseries and other growing facilities to increase productivity by allowing plants to receive increased solar rays without the damaging effects of heat.Type: GrantFiled: April 24, 2007Date of Patent: October 28, 2008Inventors: Levi Shouse, William Reck
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Publication number: 20080232090Abstract: An illuminated bar gun, having a first housing portion; a second housing portion dimensioned to connect with the first housing portion and form a unitary body; a recess formed in one or both of the first and second housing portions; and an illumination source fitted within the recess. The present invention also provides an illuminated beverage dispensing handle, having a first portion and a second portion; cavities formed in the first portion and a recess formed in said second portion; and an illumination source fitted inside the cavity, the recess, or both.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 21, 2008Publication date: September 25, 2008Applicant: Automatic Bar Controls, Inc.Inventor: Thomas R. Hecht
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Publication number: 20080232091Abstract: A substitute for a conventional incandescent light bulb includes a CFL with a specially equipped base structure disposed between the male connector and the coiled fluorescent tube. The modified base includes an active vapor dispenser and, preferably, a heater for increasing and/or controlling the rate of active vapor emission. The male connector may be a threaded male Edison-type connector or any other type of male connector for use with female light sockets. The disclosed devices provide an energy-efficient source of white light and controlled active or fragrance emission. The base may also be equipped with one or more electrical connection ports for connection the base to one or more accessories such as volatile active dispensers or colored light emitting devices.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 27, 2008Publication date: September 25, 2008Applicant: S.C. JOHNSON & SON, INCInventors: Matthew Abbondanzio, Simon M. Conway
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Patent number: 7422342Abstract: Fluid delivery system, in particular for showers, comprising: a first conduit (22) whose terminal section (20) flows into at least one outlet (26) for the delivery of a fluid jet in a preferential direction; a light source (52); and a second conduit (30) whose terminal section leads into at least a one outlet (28) for the emission of a beam of light produced by the light source (52), and oriented essentially in parallel with the aforementioned preferential direction; characterised in that the terminal sections (20, 30) of the first and second conduits have at least one common wall (32) segregating the beam of light from the fluid, prior to its delivery.Type: GrantFiled: December 30, 2003Date of Patent: September 9, 2008Assignee: Viabizzuno S.r.l.Inventors: Mario Nanni, Marco Costanzi
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Patent number: 7407301Abstract: An apparatus for illuminating wine or other liquids, whereby the user can limit the amount of sediment that is allowed to escape from the bottle. The apparatus comprises a collar, an arm, a body, a light source, and a switch. The collar can be hingedly attached to the arm with a spring-loaded hinge. The collar can have a hole large enough to accommodate the neck of a majority of wine or other bottles currently manufactured. The body can be attached to the arm via a retaining member, such that the body is freely positionable along the arm. The light source can be fixedly attached to the body, or hingedly attached thereto.Type: GrantFiled: May 3, 2007Date of Patent: August 5, 2008Assignee: JM Zell Partners, LtdInventor: Jeffrey M. Zell
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Publication number: 20080180939Abstract: Pop-up fountain embodiments are provided which successfully combine aesthetics, utility and ease of installation and are thus especially suited for installation into spas, hot tubs, pools and the like. Different embodiments include a fountain body and a fountain valve which is slidingly received in the body. The valve terminates in a cap which substantially fills an aperture of the body when the valve is in a quiescent position. Applied water pressure forces the valve into an energized position where the form of the valve directs water laterally in an aesthetically-pleasing pattern. The valve preferably includes a deflector which is arranged below the cap and configured to control and enhance the lateral deflection.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 31, 2007Publication date: July 31, 2008Inventor: Raymundo Colin
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Publication number: 20080181772Abstract: A conductive device for a cooling fan with luminous figures provides a first circuit board, which surrounds and fits with the axial barrel in the fan frame, and the first and second conductors of the first circuit board connect with the first and second bearings respectively. The central shaft of the fan wheel fits with the first and second bearings and is surrounded with an elastic member on top of the first bearing. An insulation portion of the shaft is disposed at a position corresponding the first bearing and the elastic member. A second circuit board, which is attached to one of the blades on the fan wheel, provides luminous components and contacts with the elastic member and the shaft respectively. Once the fan is powered on and electricity is reached to the second circuit board via the first and second conductors, the first and second bearings and the elastic member, the luminous component is lighted up to show bright figures along with running fan wheel.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 29, 2007Publication date: July 31, 2008Inventors: Wen-Hao Liu, Bing-Tsang Ho
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Publication number: 20080180938Abstract: A cooling fan capable of showing luminous figures includes an impeller and a control unit. The impeller provides a hub and a plurality of blades being attached to the circumferential side of the hub. At least one of the blades has a cut-out edge at a lateral side thereof and a slot is disposed at the circumferential side corresponding to the cut-out edge. The control unit has a first circuit board and a second circuit board. The first circuit board electrically connects with the second circuit board and extending outward from the second circuit board. At least a luminous component is arranged on the first circuit board and controlled with the second circuit board. The second circuit board is placed in the hub and the first circuit board penetrates the circumferential side via the slot to fit with the cut-out edge to form the same dimension as any other blade for weight of the impeller being distributed evenly.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 29, 2007Publication date: July 31, 2008Inventors: Wen-Hao Liu, Bing-Tsang Ho
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Patent number: 7404649Abstract: The invention relates to devices configured and adapted to give a fluid stream the appearance of being lighted. Different colors of light, such as those provided from LEDs, may be used to generate an aesthetically pleasing effect of flowing colored fluid. In some embodiments, the fluid illumination may be accomplished by a light source directed towards a fluid stream from an external angle, for example. Alternatively, the light source may be pointed in the direction of the fluid stream, lighting it substantially internally. In yet other embodiments, the fluid illumination may be enhanced with the employment of reflective surfaces that bounce light around and through the fluid stream. To increase the appearance of being lighted, the reflective fluid surface area may be increased by generating turbulent flow. In certain embodiments, turbulent flow is achieved with the use of a separator to separate a single fluid stream into a plurality of micro-streams.Type: GrantFiled: September 20, 2006Date of Patent: July 29, 2008Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.Inventors: Anatoly Gosis, David R. Nowak, Robert Dam, Abram Cervantes, Chuck Esposito
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Publication number: 20080164336Abstract: A sanitary fitting has a water inlet, at least one operating element and an outlet, the outlet consisting, at least in part, of a transparent material. Also provided is an illuminating device which incorporates light into the transparent material. In this way, straightforward technical means provide for a large number of new design possibilities which increase the attractiveness of the sanitary fitting for the user.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 1, 2006Publication date: July 10, 2008Applicant: HANSA METALLWERKE AGInventor: Horst Kunkel
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Publication number: 20080158859Abstract: A mace-light (i.e., a flashlight with an integrated defensive spray dispenser) that includes a flashlight body, an attachment by which a defensive spray dispenser can be or is attached to the mace-light, a first button on the flashlight body, and a second button on the flashlight body. The first button is a light activating button that turns a light installed in the flashlight body on or off. The first button and the second button are used in combination to activate the defensive spray dispenser attached to the mace-light via the attachment. Preferably, the first button and the second button are close enough to each other so that both can be pressed using fingers of a single hand that is holding the mace-light. A two position (safe or armed) or a three position (safe, light-on armed, and light-off armed) safety switch also can be included.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 28, 2006Publication date: July 3, 2008Inventors: Neil McMeekin, William Kirchner
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Patent number: 7393112Abstract: An apparatus for illuminating wine or other liquids, whereby the user can limit the amount of sediment that is allowed to escape from the bottle. The apparatus comprises a collar, an arm, a body, a light source, and a switch. The collar can be hingedly attached to the arm with a spring-loaded hinge. The collar can have a hole large enough to accommodate the neck of a majority of wine or other bottles currently manufactured. The body can be attached to the arm via a retaining member, such that the body is freely positionable along the arm. The light source can be fixedly attached to the body, or hingedly attached thereto.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2006Date of Patent: July 1, 2008Assignee: JM Zell Partners, Ltd.Inventor: Jeffrey M. Zell
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Patent number: 7392552Abstract: A faucet light-effect module is disclosed. The device comprises a housing, a spring switch, an electro-magnetic control module. The device produces a different color water stream based on the temperature of the water detected by the module.Type: GrantFiled: September 1, 2006Date of Patent: July 1, 2008Inventor: Ching-Hsien Lu
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Publication number: 20080151529Abstract: An apparatus for illuminating wine or other liquids, whereby the user can limit the amount of sediment that is allowed to escape from the bottle. The apparatus comprises a collar, an arm, a body, a light source, and a switch. The collar can be hingedly attached to the arm with a spring-loaded hinge. The collar can have a hole large enough to accommodate the neck of a majority of wine or other bottles currently manufactured. The body can be attached to the arm via a retaining member, such that the body is freely positionable along the arm. The light source can be fixedly attached to the body, or hingedly attached thereto.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 3, 2007Publication date: June 26, 2008Applicant: J. M. Zell Partners Ltd.Inventor: Jeffrey M. Zell
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Publication number: 20080151528Abstract: An apparatus for illuminating wine or other liquids, whereby the user can limit the amount of sediment that is allowed to escape from the bottle. The apparatus comprises a collar, an arm, a body, a light source, and a switch. The collar can be hingedly attached to the arm with a spring-loaded hinge. The collar can have a hole large enough to accommodate the neck of a majority of wine or other bottles currently manufactured. The body can be attached to the arm via a retaining member, such that the body is freely positionable along the arm. The light source can be fixedly attached to the body, or hingedly attached thereto.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2006Publication date: June 26, 2008Applicant: J.M. Zell Partners Ltd.Inventor: Jeffrey M. Zell
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Patent number: 7387401Abstract: A showerhead and fluid-driven lighting system is described herein. The showerhead has a hollow body configured to receive incoming fluid and a fluid distribution element configured to release outgoing fluid from the hollow body. The fluid driven turbine unit is configured to receive incoming fluid and release outgoing fluid to the showerhead, and one or more lights are electrically connected to the fluid driven power supply. The illumination of the water droplets and/or the translucent showerhead body by the lights creates a pleasant showering experience for the user.Type: GrantFiled: January 21, 2004Date of Patent: June 17, 2008Inventor: Frank Clark
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Patent number: 7384164Abstract: A liquid dispensing container includes a transparent or translucent vial. A base is secured to the vial and contains a light source and a battery source. The light source being monochromatic or outputting multiple colors in sequence. A switch is provided for selectively forming electrical engagement between the light source and the battery source. A printed circuit board interspersed between the light source and the battery source affords optional subcircuits including a timer, step-up voltage, or step-down voltage capabilities, or light source output color modulation.Type: GrantFiled: September 16, 2004Date of Patent: June 10, 2008Inventor: Sun Yu
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Patent number: 7384165Abstract: A water feature having a housing with an electronics section and a water channel. A printed circuit board with an at least one light emitting diode (LED) where at least a portion of the at least one LED is in direct contact with the water while the electrical section remains waterproof.Type: GrantFiled: July 5, 2005Date of Patent: June 10, 2008Inventor: Kevin Doyle
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Patent number: 7384168Abstract: A light fixture has an outer housing having a top outer wall, outer side walls extending substantially perpendicularly from the outer edges of the top outer wall, an inner housing having a top inner wall, and inner side walls extending substantially perpendicularly from the inner edges of the top inner wall. A lamp receiving socket is attached to the inner housing. The outer housing includes an opening adapted to connect to a ventilation system. First and second channels are defined between the top outer wall and the first outer and inner side walls, and the top outer wall and the second outer and inner side walls, respectively. Each of the first and second channels have a width that is approximately ? the distance between the first and second outer side walls.Type: GrantFiled: November 4, 2004Date of Patent: June 10, 2008Assignees: Hubbell Incorporated, SBC Knowledge Ventures, L.P.Inventors: Dana L. Whitlow, Martin C. Werr, Farshad Arfaa
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Publication number: 20080130266Abstract: The present invention provides a fragrancer for dispersing fragrance into the air. In one aspect of the invention, the fragrancer includes a base and a modular scent holder interchangeably mounted to the base. In another aspect of the invention, the base includes a light producing element. In another aspect of the invention, the fragrancer includes a power source and a powered device and a modular scent holder and base define an interlock operable to enable power to the powered device when the modular scent holder is seated on the base and operable to interrupt power to the powered device when the modular scent holder is unseated from the base. In another aspect of the invention, the fragrancer includes a decorative element such as a globe, globe insert, or trim ring interchangeably mounted to the base.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 28, 2007Publication date: June 5, 2008Applicant: INNOVATIVE INSTRUMENTS, INC.Inventors: Donald E. DeWitt, Daniel A. Heuer, Joshua E. DeWitt
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Publication number: 20080130267Abstract: Methods and systems for generating one or more scents in conjunction with light. Light of various colors, including dynamic lighting effects, may be generated such that at least one characteristic of the light may be based at least in part on one or more characteristics of a scent or scents, and/or proximate environmental conditions. In one example, one or more LED-based light sources are employed together with a scent-producing facility in a conventional household product (e.g., an integrated air-freshener/LED night light, an LED-simulated candle with scent, etc.).Type: ApplicationFiled: December 3, 2007Publication date: June 5, 2008Applicant: Philips Solid-State Lighting SolutionsInventors: Kevin J. Dowling, Josh Strauss, Michael K. Blackwell
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Patent number: 7380954Abstract: Floodlight in a fluid-filled shell (3) with a medially arranged atomizer (7), whereby a light source (8) is permanently installed in a transparent, horizontal ring (9) around the atomizer (7) on a superior level, and an active surface (12) of the atomizer (7) is maintained free, characterized in that the floodlight is mounted centrally on a stand (2) with a shell holder (16), screw-fixed in a sealing manner. the ring (9) extends upwards in an arch above a bulb holder (10) and encloses the above in a sealing manner by means of screwing into the shell holder with seals (15). the atomizer (7) is tensioned in a seal (20) and fixed with a screw ring (18) below the bulb holder (10). a sealed space (14) for cable introduction is thus retained below the atomizer (7) and below the bulb holder (10) in the shell holder (16), the lines of which run through the stand (2).Type: GrantFiled: December 15, 2004Date of Patent: June 3, 2008Inventor: Günter Klarhorst
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Patent number: 7380955Abstract: A fan assembly. The fan assembly is applicable to a light source that produces heat. The fan assembly comprises a frame and an impeller. The frame comprises an opening, and a periphery of the opening has a curved surface. The impeller is disposed in the frame. When light emitted from the light source enters the opening, the light is blocked from penetrating the opening by the curved surface.Type: GrantFiled: November 23, 2004Date of Patent: June 3, 2008Assignee: Delta Electronics, Inc.Inventors: Lobato Lu, Ke-Nan Wang, Wen-Shi Huang
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Patent number: 7373743Abstract: A flame simulating assembly for providing an image of flames and simulating one or more actual fuel elements in a fire. The flame simulating assembly includes one or more light sources, a screen adapted for transmission of the image of flames therethrough, and a simulated fuel bed. The simulated fuel bed includes a simulated ember bed and one or more simulated fuel elements positioned on an upper surface of the simulated ember bed. Each simulated fuel element includes a base surface with a light-transmitting portion and an exposed surface which is at least partially viewable. The base surface is positioned proximal to the upper surface of the simulated ember bed. The exposed surface includes one or more uncovered portions through which light from the light source is transmittable.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2007Date of Patent: May 20, 2008Assignee: Dimplex North America LimitedInventor: Kristoffer Hess
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Publication number: 20080112155Abstract: An integrated reading light and personal air outlet for a passenger service unit (PSU) employs a housing carried in the PSU with an air nozzle mounted within the housing and a light ring of light emitting diodes mounted to the housing surrounding the air nozzle. The housing is swivels in the PSU for orientation of a primary axis for directing a light beam from the LED light ring and the air nozzle separately swivels within the housing for orientation of a secondary axis for directing airflow from the nozzle.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 13, 2006Publication date: May 15, 2008Applicant: The Boeing CompanyInventors: Stephen L. Scown, David A. Young
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Publication number: 20080112154Abstract: An apparatus for simulating flames using fabric flame sheets or elements. The apparatus includes a fan or blower for producing a volume of air flow and two or more flame elements positioned in the fan air flow. First and second light sources, such as high powered light emitting diodes (LEDs), are provided to produce light beams having two differing colors such as an amber beam and an orange/red beam. The light beams are directed so as to mix or cross on or near the flame elements when the flame elements extend outward from their mounting location into the fan air flow. Each of the LEDs has a brightness level that can be tuned or adjusted by a controller, which may be manual or may be automated to modify the brightness level of at least one of the LEDs and typically both LEDs during the operation of the flame simulator.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 10, 2006Publication date: May 15, 2008Applicant: DISNEY ENTERPRISES, INC.Inventor: Mark A. Reichow
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Publication number: 20080106888Abstract: The invention relates to outdoor lighting devices used mainly in emergency situations. The inventive light tower comprises an inflatable mast, including a flexible transparent shell, fixed to a support flange provided with an air intake vent for pumping compressed air into a shell chamber, an electric lamp fixed in the shell, an air pump driven with a motor, a working chamber connected to the vent, and power supply means substantially connected to the lamp and in some embodiments to the pump. The shell is divided into a lower and upper parts joined with an airtight coupling means. The mast is furnished with means for changing the length associated with the upper part. A control unit for the light tower and power means are mounted on the flange. The air supply into the shell chamber is manually/automatically adjustable. In several embodiments light reflectors and inflate modes are described.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 13, 2005Publication date: May 8, 2008Inventors: Boris Vladimirovitch Nalitchaev, Ilia Borisovitch Nalitchaev
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Publication number: 20080099574Abstract: A decorative fountain includes a top cap having an inner wall formed on top of a bottom face of the top cap and along an inner surface of the top cap so as to define a receiving space between the inner wall and the inner surface of the top cap, an opaque layer formed to enclose the receiving space, apertures defined in the bottom face of the top cap to communicate with an interior of the container and light emitting diodes electrically connected to the pump and received inside the receiving space for emitting light via the opaque layer so that water pumped upward is flowing back to the container while the light emitting diodes are emitting light via the opaque layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 25, 2006Publication date: May 1, 2008Inventor: Chung-Kuei Lin
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Patent number: 7360913Abstract: Disclosed is an improved four part portable illumination apparatus for a comestible fluid dispenser comprised of a unique portable illumination device that is attached to the bottom side of a liquid dispenser or tap, immediately behind the liquid spout of the tap, and in position to direct colored light in the direction of an ultra-violet light sensitive comestible fluid container, and or container holder, and an ultra-violet light sensitive backsplash or curtain, and an ultra-violet sensitive drip tray. Colored visible illumination and UVa light from a single super bright light emitting diode within the portable illumination device is input into a collimating lens and directed toward a UVa sensitive fluid receptacle and drip tray. Electrical power for the solid-state illumination source is obtained from either a voltage source located within a carbonated fluid dispenser, or from a dedicated low voltage dc power supply.Type: GrantFiled: October 18, 2004Date of Patent: April 22, 2008Inventor: Joseph Edward Currie
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Patent number: 7360914Abstract: Handheld tactical devices combining a weapon with an emission generator, and specifically combinations of a tubular handle with a detachably securable knife blade or baton body, together with a flashlight or chemical spray device removably insertable in the tubular handle. The preferred spray device embodiment emits dual sprays and includes a thumb-operable cover for permitting a user to both expose and depress the spray device's pushbutton actuator for instantly actuating the spray device.Type: GrantFiled: November 2, 2005Date of Patent: April 22, 2008Assignee: Surefire, LLCInventor: Paul Y. Kim
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Patent number: 7357525Abstract: The instant invention is directed to a light emitting diode pool or spa lamp bulb having at least one light emitting diode with at least one lens body that is optically clear. The at least one light emitting diode being embedded in the lens body, the lens body being in direct contact with the pool or spa.Type: GrantFiled: February 22, 2006Date of Patent: April 15, 2008Inventor: Kevin Doyle
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Patent number: 7357561Abstract: The device forms a single unit that includes the way by which the evaporation of active substances is achieved, as well the way that allows automatically lighting a small lamp or LED that emits a small light illuminating the container of the active substance to be evaporated. This allows one to see the contents in the dark and, in addition, constituting a light in the dark for the area surrounding the device, with the particularity that the volume of this device does not increase with respect to the devices meant to individually evaporate active substances and emit a light. The design of the device includes a general casing comprising a pinholder body for a plug and the container itself for the active substance, in such a way that the body incorporates a sensor that emits a signal for the automatic activation of the lamp or illumination LED when the light intensity is below a pre-established threshold.Type: GrantFiled: November 5, 2004Date of Patent: April 15, 2008Assignee: Zobele Espana, S.A.Inventors: Joan Gusi Hidalgo, Ruben Garcia Fabrega, Andrea Caserta
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Patent number: 7350773Abstract: A humidifier which creates a visually entertaining helical flow of mist generally includes a base unit defining a reservoir for holding a quantity of water, a water tank supported on the base unit for supplying water to the reservoir, a humidification device, such as an ultrasonic transducer, in communication with the reservoir for vaporizing the water held in the reservoir to produce a mist, a vortex unit supported on the base unit and a nozzle and a vortex creator positioned in the vortex unit. The vortex unit has an opening disposed above the base unit reservoir to permit the mist produced by the humidification device to rise upwardly into the vortex unit.Type: GrantFiled: June 1, 2006Date of Patent: April 1, 2008Assignee: Sunbeam Products, Inc.Inventors: Jon French, Johnson Hsu
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Patent number: 7344277Abstract: An ambiance lighting system for a vehicular passenger compartment has a variable color light output which is automatically responsive to temperature changes. First and second light sources of different colors (e.g., blue and red) are positioned immediately behind the air discharge vents and are selectively energized by a control circuit so that the first light source radiates light through the vent when the temperature falls below a predetermined value and the second light sources energizes the second color of light when the air temperature rises above a predetermined value. Sensors are used to detect the temperature of air, preferably in the ducting plenum. Various control strategies can be deployed to achieve aesthetically interesting light presentations which enhance ambiance within the passenger compartment.Type: GrantFiled: August 29, 2005Date of Patent: March 18, 2008Assignee: Federal-Mogul WorldWide, Inc.Inventors: James Burr Anderson, Jr., William Colie Smith
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Publication number: 20080055884Abstract: A device and method for illuminating a fluid is disclosed. The device includes a closed, collapsible container for holding a fluid and having an outlet, a light source for illuminating the fluid being dispensed through the outlet, and a switching mechanism for activating the light source in response to an external event, such as a change in pressure within the container, fluid pressure, and the like. The container may be a portable, hand-held container, such as a toothpaste dispenser, shampoo container, and the like.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 23, 2007Publication date: March 6, 2008Inventors: Robert J. Victor, Bernadette Evangelist
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Patent number: 7338181Abstract: An air purification apparatus and an illuminating apparatus which provide an eye protecting table lamp that emits gentle light and has an air purification function. The eye protecting table lamp comprises a lamp body unit, a lamp base unit, a focus lamp unit and an air purification unit. The focus lamp unit comprises an illuminant, a cambered reflecting mirror and a light collector. The illuminant has at least one environmentally protective and energy economized LED with minimal heat emission and a long service life. The cambered reflecting mirror is arranged at one side of the illuminant. The light collector is arranged at the side opposite to the reflecting mirror of the illuminant. The air purification unit comprises an air inlet, an extreme ultraviolet emitting device, an air exhaust device, a negative ion generating device and an air outlet.Type: GrantFiled: May 10, 2005Date of Patent: March 4, 2008Inventor: Se Kit Yuen
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Publication number: 20080049417Abstract: The present invention relates, in general, to an water cooled horticultural growing light and a method of using the same. More particularly, the present invention relates to a water cooled horticultural growing light and method wherein water flows through outer glass tubes to cool the light source which sits inside an inner chamber of the invention. This invention allows for the light source to be placed in close proximity to the plants. This invention can be used in nurseries and other growing facilities to increase productivity by allowing plants to receive increased solar rays without the damaging effects of heat.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 24, 2007Publication date: February 28, 2008Inventors: Levi Shouse, William Reck
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Patent number: 7334909Abstract: The underwater visibility device may be used for improved visibility viewing of an underwater device in an underwater diving environment. A closed container may have a flexible portion formed of a relatively transparent material with respect to an underwater device to be viewed. A fluid that may be relatively transparent with respect to the underwater device may be contained in the closed container. The closed container may be attached to the underwater device in a position for viewing the underwater device through the closed container.Type: GrantFiled: December 15, 2004Date of Patent: February 26, 2008Inventor: Lila Marie Williamson
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Patent number: 7320529Abstract: An illuminating balloon includes an inflatable envelope and a sectional bulb support integrated in the envelope. The sectional bulb support includes a horizontally freely turnable top support to avoid tangling of the bulb support with the envelope during inflating. The top support defines an upper locking space for connecting the whole bulb support to a radially inward projected ring member integrally provided at a top center of the envelope without causing water leakage thereat. The sectional bulb support is height-adjustable and adaptable to differently sized inflatable envelopes, and has an open bulb-protecting grid that does not block light sources to produce shadows on the envelope, and an air-relieving hole to prevent the envelope from fluttering while being quickly inflated.Type: GrantFiled: October 26, 2005Date of Patent: January 22, 2008Inventors: Siong Kiat Goh, Fei Che Hsieh
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Patent number: 7318653Abstract: A multiple function wall cover plate includes a night light, air freshener, and receptacles that replace the existing wall cover plate by single screw disassembly and that can be fastened again in seconds without any risk of contacting hot wires. The user can simply plug the multiple function wall cover plate's prong into the original wall outlet's receptacle to enable electricity delivery and enjoy the multiple functions of the current invention.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 2005Date of Patent: January 15, 2008Inventor: Tseng-Lu Chien
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Patent number: 7316359Abstract: A housing suitable for partial immersion in a pool or pond supports a plurality of electric lamps together with a plurality of fountain nozzles. The fountain nozzles are coupled to a nozzle flow distributor which is operative to direct water flow to one or more of the nozzles selectively. The directing of flow is accomplished by a motor-driven flow distributor operative under an electric module control. A plurality of electric lamps are supported within respective lamp assembly receptacles which in turn provide a flow of cooling water to maintain the lamp assemblies at a safe operating temperature.Type: GrantFiled: May 2, 2005Date of Patent: January 8, 2008Inventor: Noorolah Nader Beidokhti
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Publication number: 20070291470Abstract: A flame effect device for a vehicle including an exhaust pipe and an effect module. The effect module includes a fan, a light, and streamers. When the effect module is activated, the fan blows the streamers in front of the light creating a reflection on the inside face of the exhaust pipe. This reflection has the appearance of an emanating flame inside of the exhaust pipe. The preferred embodiment of the present invention includes a triggering device which causes the flame to appear more intense as the vehicle accelerates.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 19, 2006Publication date: December 20, 2007Inventor: Dion Thomson
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Patent number: 7309136Abstract: The present invention relates to a cup or a drinking container and in particular, to a drinking cup a spouting-water and lighting effect during drinking. The cup comprises a liquid container, a liquid output pipe, a spray pipe, a lighting circuit, etc, characterized in that the spray pipe inserts between the top of the liquid container and the bottom of a liquid storage, a water ion switch is supplied inside the spray pipe and just at the middle part of it, a liquid output pipe is led out from the liquid storage. The present invention has a simple configuration and a spouting water and lighting effect compared with the prior art.Type: GrantFiled: July 7, 2003Date of Patent: December 18, 2007Inventor: Pingfai Lei
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Publication number: 20070285915Abstract: A fitting adapted for installation into an opening of a support structure includes a housing structure having a longitudinal extent with a head region. An exemplary embodiment of the housing structure has an interference feature whose outer shape configuration generally matches a shape configuration of the opening, the interference feature oversized relative to the opening. The housing structure further includes a seal surface disposed generally transverse to the longitudinal extent. A component such as a light source may be disposed within the housing structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 9, 2006Publication date: December 13, 2007Inventors: Paul Rosenau, Loren R. Perry
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Patent number: 7303299Abstract: Apparatus and method for illuminating plumbing fixtures such as spouts and controls and vessels that are fixed in place relative to a mounting surface. A light transmitting material is used for the fixture, and one or more hidden light sources are mounted inward of the mounting surface. The hidden light source may be attached or detached from the fixture and is arranged so that light from the hidden light source is received by an inward portion of the fixture, is transmitted through the fixture to its outward exposed surface, and then is emitted outward of the mounting surface. Thus the inventive fixture is illuminated from within.Type: GrantFiled: August 30, 2005Date of Patent: December 4, 2007Inventor: Thomas S. Theus
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Patent number: 7303301Abstract: A submersible light fixture which includes a housing, and an LED light engine mounted to a heat-conducting plate, with the heat conducting plate being supported by the housing. The housing defines an opening adjacent to the heat-conducting plate, and the opening is designed to be in fluid communication with a body of water when the light fixture is submerged such that the water acts as a heat sink to the LED light engine. In one arrangement, the opening is a gap between the heat-conducting plate and a watertight container containing a control module for the LED light engine.Type: GrantFiled: November 1, 2005Date of Patent: December 4, 2007Assignee: Nexxus Lighting, Inc.Inventors: Paul Koren, Roy Archer, Stephen Faber, Michael Bauer
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Patent number: 7300179Abstract: An apparatus for generating light sheets useful in flame simulators or other lighting displays. The apparatus includes first and second light strips, which may include light emitting diodes of differing colors. Each of the light strips is mounted on support members that are mounted in the apparatus to rotate such that the orientations of the light strip outputs can be adjusted. The support members are mounted on end plates that can be rotated such that the light strips can be moved to be into a single plane or into differing planes, and the support members may be rotated to set the orientation of the light strips. Positioned over each light strip is an elongate projection lens such as a cylindrical rod. The light generated by the light strips is focused by the projection lenses into a sheet of light by converging and combining the light from the light strips.Type: GrantFiled: January 4, 2007Date of Patent: November 27, 2007Assignee: Disney Enterprises, Inc.Inventors: Thomas Frasier LaDuke, Mark A. Reichow
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Publication number: 20070247854Abstract: A ceiling fan includes a mounting unit for fastening to a ceiling, a power unit, which has a motor fastened to the mounting unit and a fan member coupled to and rotatable by the motor, and a shade, which is fastened to the mounting unit to accommodate therein the power unit so as to kept the power unit from sight. The shade has a plurality of slots for guiding air flow induced by the fan member out of the shade.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 19, 2006Publication date: October 25, 2007Inventor: Chao-Pao Lin
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Patent number: 7284873Abstract: A fluid column projection apparatus and method provide a unique optical effect by providing a plurality of scoops that direct fluid into a hollow chamber. The fluid preferably contains one or more types of light-scattering material. The fluid exits the hollow chamber in a manner that projects the fluid to a considerable distance past the hollow chamber. The hollow chamber may be lit, or an external light source may illuminate the fluid, thereby providing a unique and pleasing optical effect in the form of a column of light.Type: GrantFiled: September 26, 2005Date of Patent: October 23, 2007Assignee: Merlin Technology Limited Liability CompanyInventor: Peter D. Poulsen