Illumination – With container
Reexamination Certificate
2007-01-16
2007-01-16
O'Shea, Sandra (Department: 2875)
Illumination
With container
C362S101000, C362S109000, C362S157000, C220S574000, C220S574300
Reexamination Certificate
active
10904103
ABSTRACT:
Active foodware comprises at least a plate unit that provides visual stimuli by having a power source and a visual sensory stimulating component to provide light emanating from the plate. Other devices can provide auditory and haptic stimuli. The plate unit can be a single component where the device and circuitry are all contained in the unit and protected from water or can be two components an upper translucent plate and an underplate comprising the devices and circuitry for directing light through the upper plate.
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O'Shea Sandra
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