Electric lamp and discharge devices: systems – Plural load device systems – Electric switch in the supply circuit
Reexamination Certificate
2007-01-09
2007-01-09
Philogene, Haissa (Department: 2821)
Electric lamp and discharge devices: systems
Plural load device systems
Electric switch in the supply circuit
C315S312000, C315S292000, C315S294000, C362S606000, C362S615000, C362S612000, C362S236000
Reexamination Certificate
active
11106381
ABSTRACT:
Various exemplary implementations of light emitting diode (LED) based illumination products and methods are disclosed including, but not limited to, glow sticks, key chains, toys, balls, various game accessories, light bulbs, night lights, wall lights, wall switches, wall sockets, wall panels, modular lights, flexible lights, automotive lights, wearable accessories, light ropes, decorative lights such as icicles and icicle strings, light tubes, insect control lights and methods, and lighted air fresheners/scent dispensers. Any of the foregoing devices may be equipped with various types of user interfaces (both “local” and “remote”) to control light generated from the device. Additionally, devices may be controlled via light control information or programs stored in device memory and/or transmitted or downloaded to the devices (e.g., devices may be controlled individually or collectively in groups via a network, glow sticks or other products may be downloaded with programming information that is stored in memory, etc.). Devices also may include sensors so that the generated light may change in response to various operating and/or environmental conditions or a user input. Various optical processing devices which may be used with any of the devices (e.g., reflectors, diffusers, etc.) also are disclosed.
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