Illumination – With fluid distributer
Reexamination Certificate
2006-07-10
2008-11-18
O'Shea, Sandra L. (Department: 2875)
Illumination
With fluid distributer
C362S101000, C362S562000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07452092
ABSTRACT:
According to various aspects, exemplary embodiments are provided of illuminated implements for drinking and/or eating and related methods. In various embodiments, an implement for drinking and/or eating generally includes at least one tube having at least one inner fluid flow passage therethrough in which fluid may be received and delivered through the at least one inner fluid flow passage. At least one power source has at least a portion situated in the at least one inner fluid flow passage such that fluid may be received in and drawn through the at least one inner fluid flow passage generally around and past the at least a portion of the at least one power source situation in the at least one inner fluid flow passage. The implement also includes at least one light source that is at least partially within the at least one tube and electrically-powered by the at least one power source.
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Carter William J
Harness & Dickey & Pierce P.L.C.
O'Shea Sandra L.
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