Illumination – Plural light sources – With support
Reexamination Certificate
2002-07-18
2004-03-16
Sember, Thomas M. (Department: 2875)
Illumination
Plural light sources
With support
C362S391000, C362S259000, C362S351000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06705743
ABSTRACT:
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
1. Field of the Invention
The present invention relates generally to display light fixtures and, more specifically, to a display light display that is comprised of a plurality of lights with the light emitting bulb positioned within a light diffusing material having the socket portion extending therefrom. The plurality of lights are anchored within a light diffusing material formed into a recognizable shape indicative of known objects or holiday icons. The device is composed of an outer housing consisting of a light diffusing material that is formed into recognizable shapes such as letters, numbers and/ or symbols that encompasses a plurality of light sources electrically connected to a switch whereby said light bulbs can be selectively energized causing the light to be diffused or refracted throughout the material thereby emanating light rays from the entire surface area.
The arrangement of lights being multi-colored, clear or have the same color. Lights can have a flasher unit for pulsation control or be constantly “on”. The lamps provide a display lighting effect, which is pleasing when viewed.
2. Description of the Prior Art
There are other display light fixture devices designed for decoration. Typical of these is U.S. Pat. No. 1,321,521 issued to Green on Nov. 11, 1919.
Another patent was issued to Bloem on Mar. 4, 1924 as U.S. Pat. No. 1,485,472. Yet another U.S. Pat. No. 2,194,614 was issued to Rayburn on Mar. 26, 1940 and still yet another was issued on Nov. 12, 1940 to Best as U.S. Pat. No. 2,221,178.
Another patent was issued to Dietrich on Sep. 28, 1943 as U.S. Pat. No. 2,330,561. Yet another U.S. Pat. No. 2,647,985 was issued to Biller on Aug. 4, 1953. Another was issued to Olsen on Aug. 10, 1965 as U.S. Pat. No. 3,200,371 and still yet another was issued on Nov. 10, 1970 to Bobrick as U.S. Pat. No. 3,539,801.
Another patent was issued to Pennington et al. on Oct. 31, 1972 as U.S. Pat. No. 3,701,897. Yet another U.S. Pat. No. 3,805,049 was issued to Frank et al. on Apr. 16, 1974. Another was issued to Berkenhoff on Jan. 16, 1979 as U.S. Pat. No. 4,135,232 and still yet another was issued on Mar. 31, 1981 to Eddings as U.S. Pat. No. 4,259,709.
Another patent was issued to Fage on Apr. 16, 1985 as U.S. Pat. No. 4,511,953. Yet another U.S. Pat. No. 5,311,414 was issued to Branham, Sr. on May 10, 1994. Another was issued to Lee on Sep. 25, 2001 as U.S. Pat. No. 6,294,983 and still yet another was issued on Mar. 31, 1981 to and still yet another was issued on Oct. 30, 2001 to Tomlinson as U.S. Pat. No. 6,309,086.
U.S. Pat. No. 1,321,521
Inventor: James M. Green
Issued: Nov. 11, 1919
The invention relates to machines for lighting photographic studios and other similar work where photographic plates or film are used and one of the objects of the invention is to secure a maximum of results upon the plates or film from a minimum illumination.
U.S. Pat. No. 1,485,472
Inventor: Pual Schuyler Van Bloem
Issued: Mar. 4, 1924
The main objective of the invention is to provide a device, which will serve both as a counter, display case and desk and sign illuminator.
U.S. Pat. No. 2,194,614
Inventor: Alden G. Rayburn
Issued: Mar. 26, 1940
The present invention relates to a novel lens assembly designed to impart characteristic colors to the light emitted from each compartment of a multi-compartment light housing.
U.S. Pat. No. 2,221,178
Inventor: Frank C. Best
Issued: Nov. 12, 1940
The invention relates to motor vehicles and more particularly to lighting equipment for motor vehicles.
U.S. Pat. No. 2,330,561
Inventor: Friedrich Richard Dietrich
Issued: Sep. 28, 1943
The invention relates to a vehicle rear signal, and its objective is to enable the driver of a following car to judge his distance from the leading car.
U.S. Pat. No. 2,647,985
Inventor: David J. Biller
Issued: Aug. 4, 1953
The invention relates to illumination fixtures and louvers therefor and is more particularly directed to a louver construction to be associated with recessed ceiling fixtures to provide for a better diffusion of light emanating from the lamp bulbs installed in the fixture.
U.S. Pat. No. 3,200,371
Inventor: Stephen Olsen
Issued: Aug. 10, 1965
The present invention relates to traffic signals and is more particularly concerned with a traffic light for controlling traffic from four directions.
U.S. Pat. No. 3,539,801
Inventor: Mitchell Bobrick
Issued: Nov. 10, 1970
A ceiling mounted light fixture is formed by a pan having overlying insulating sheets forming a cluster of juxtaposed light socket openings, the sheets mounting an individual reflector aligned with each socket opening and reflectors may be integral.
U.S. Pat. No. 3,701,897
Inventor: Pennington et al.
Issued: Oct. 31, 1972
A light fixture having a light source surrounded by an opaque cylinder member having a large number of small holes therein for permitting light to pass therethrough into a set of prisms disposed in a cylinder just outside said cylinder member about its axis, said prism being elongated substantially parallel to said axis, said cylinder member being flexible to permit it to be mounted on three spokes radiating from the output rotary shaft of said motor by said spokes being received through three of said holes in said cylinder member.
U.S. Pat. No. 3,805,049
Inventor: Bruce Allen Frank et al.
Issued: Apr. 16, 1974
The apparatus produces varying color patterns on an object and comprises a plurality of color producing units connected together in assemblage. Each unit comprises a curved surface which supports a blue, a red, and a green light source. An object is supported a preselected distance from the assemblage by an associated support device. A control device connected to the light sources is adapted to selectively vary the intensity of the light sources of each one of the plurality of color producing units to obtain color patterns.
U.S. Pat. No. 4,135,232
Inventor: Hans-Peter Berkenhoff
Issued: Jan. 16, 1979
A spot-light reflector structure is made up of two reflector bodies, a main reflector body and an auxiliary reflector body both of which have a shape which is, in part, that of a paraboloid of revolution. Both reflector bodies are arranged in coaxial relation. The main reflector body has a central aperture and is nonparabolic in the region around said aperture. The auxiliary reflector body is arranged inside of the main reflector body and has an upper portion which is substantially hemispherical and has a central aperture which is arranged in coaxial relation to the central aperture of the main reflector body. The central aperture of the auxiliary reflector body is surrounded by a tubular extension which forms preferably an integral part thereof and which is in the shape of a paraboloid of revolution of considerably smaller size than that of the main reflector body.
U.S. Pat. No. 4,259,709
Inventor: Jack L. Eddings
Issued: Mar. 31, 1981
An arrangement of multi-colored randomly-flashing lamps provides a decorative lighting effect which is particularly pleasing when viewed while listening to music. The lamps are mounted in a plurality of lamp reflectors which are disposed in a honeycomb-like array which is mounted in a frame. Preferably, a series of five lamps are mounted in each reflector. A series of flashers to corresponding in number to the number of lamps in each reflector function to power the lamps in random sequence so that various colors and color blends are produced.
U.S. Pat. No. 4,511,953
Inventor: Bonnard Fage
Issued: Apr. 16, 1985
This invention is directed at a light box comprising a box-like base member and a cover. The base member has a storage compartment and a series of light chambers which are aligned with the storage chamber. The storage chamber includes a means of providing power to the source of light mounted in the light chambers. The cover is pivotally engaged to the base member by an L hinge and has an adjustable connector extending therefrom which is engageable with the base member. Each of the secondary walls has an upper side edge and a lower side edge. The upper side edg
Elembaby Ismail A
Khedr Anwar
Kroll Michael I.
Sember Thomas M.
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