Electric lamp and discharge devices: systems – Current and/or voltage regulation
Reexamination Certificate
2007-04-02
2010-10-12
Owens, Douglas W (Department: 2821)
Electric lamp and discharge devices: systems
Current and/or voltage regulation
C315S18500S, C361S752000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07812547
ABSTRACT:
A device and method for illuminating an electrically powered decorative lighting system with a plurality of individual light elements that can be positioned in or on surrounding plants, windows, or other display areas to simulate fireflies. The plurality of light emitting elements, such as LEDs or fiber optic cables, are arrangable with mounting devices or can be suspended or attached to any surrounding structure to provide an ornamental lighting effects. Electrical power is provided with rechargeable batteries charged with a solar panel. One preferred embodiment uses insulation-displacement connectors and an insulation-displacement connector ribbon cable to attach the light emitters to a microprocessor control which creates unique and varied timing patterns for the various light emitters to simulate fireflies.
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Knobbe Martens Olson & Bear LLP
Owens Douglas W
Vu Jimmy T
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