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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8157425 | Electrically illuminated flame simulator An electrically powered flame simulator comprises at least two light sources, an integrated circuit electrically connected to the light sources for intermittently illuminating at least one of the light sources independently of other light sources such that the light... | 04/17/2012 |
| 8007144 | Customization system for an electronic candle A kit for the customization of an electronic candle, which kit includes an electronic candle assembly comprising an illumination element and means for illuminating the illumination element for providing a simulated illuminated wax candle effect, a first sleeve havin... | 08/30/2011 |
| 7997772 | Flameless candle with multimedia capabilities A flameless candle having speaker and lighting capability is provided. Multiple of such flameless candles can be used in a system to generate stereo or surround sound, as well as various lighting modes. The flameless candle or flameless candle system can have AM/FM ... | 08/16/2011 |
| 7967484 | Customized electronic candle A system for the customization of an electronic candle, which system includes an electronic candle assembly comprising an illumination element and means for illuminating the illumination element for providing a simulated illuminated wax candle effect, a first sleeve... | 06/28/2011 |
| 7828462 | Imitation candle with simulated lighted wick using external light source A decorative, imitation candle effectively simulates a lighted wick in a darkened environment by location of a light source at the tip of an imitation wick. The light source is provided by an LED located at the tip of the wick for direct viewing in order to obtain m... | 11/09/2010 |
| 7789542 | Universal collection and support column for diverse electronic candle arrays A column alternatively supports one of a plurality of arrays of different pluralities candles in different configurations. A plurality of donation or payment mechanisms are mounted on the column for alternative modes of receiving diverse monetary transactions elemen... | 09/07/2010 |
| 7695171 | Customized electronic candle A system for the customization of an electronic candle, which system includes an electronic candle assembly comprising an illumination element and means for illuminating the illumination element for providing a simulated illuminated wax candle effect, a first sleeve... | 04/13/2010 |
| 7670035 | Fragrance releasing electronic candle A fragrance releasing electronic candle comprises a housing constructed in the form of a cylinder and including a circuit board and a battery case, both of which are assembled therein, the battery case including a power switch arranged thereon and a bottom lid cover... | 03/02/2010 |
| 7387411 | Electronic candle An electronic candle comprises a candle housing including a plurality of insertions secured in the interior thereof, a bulb protective cap fixed on the top surface of the candle housing, a circuit board engageably fitted into the interior of the candle housing and i... | 06/17/2008 |
| 7377667 | Light device A light device (10, 30) is described which comprises a first portion (12) configured so as to partially define a housing, the first portion (12) being arranged so as to at least partially pass light therethrough and the first portion (12)... | 05/27/2008 |
| 7360930 | Electronic candleholder An electronic candleholder includes a cup, a set of electronic installation containing a functional circuit, and a candleholder, in which decoration items may be placed. The functional circuit is activated in two phases, wherein a toggle switch in the form of an exp... | 04/22/2008 |
| 7360935 | Imitation candle with simulated lighted wick A decorative, imitation candle includes a simulated wick which generates the appearance of an open flame in a darkened environment. A light pipe is located at the expected location of the wick. The exposed end of the light pipe has a tip which produces a point like ... | 04/22/2008 |
| 7332878 | Electric candle flame simulator A method, apparatus and system for electrical simulation of a flame that provides for the projection of light that is a mixture of at least two colors. At least one of the two colors of light is projected over time according to a complex light intensity pattern. The... | 02/19/2008 |
| 7329023 | Low-power illumination apparatus A low-power illumination apparatus is disclosed. The apparatus includes a mounting for securely mounting to a building surface in a residence or building. A light bulb socket is electrically connected to an external power source through a hollow housing which holds ... | 02/12/2008 |
| 7329995 | Serial lamp set having security warning functions A serial lamp set having security warning functions comprising at least one serial lamp set unit composed of a plurality of light emitting elements, insulated electric wires, and power source connector; at least one IC set being connected in the serial lamp set for ... | 02/12/2008 |
| 7309024 | Wick assembly for dispensing a volatile liquid from a container and method of assembling same An interference fit assembly comprises a wick constructed of a porous polymer and a wall constructed of a polymer for interference engagement with the wick. The wick has a weight of 3.3 grams. ... | 12/18/2007 |
| 7278765 | Window candle holder A holding device for supporting electric or battery-operated window candles in an upright vertical position for viewing through a window. The holding device is comprised of a horizontally extending U-shaped support base, and a vertically extending clip for attaching... | 10/09/2007 |
| 7271346 | Window seal with electrical raceway The present invention provides a device which permits the passage of an electrical cords or wires through an open window or door into a building while providing a weather proof seal for the opening and preventing the entry of carbon monoxide and other fumes into the... | 09/18/2007 |
| 7252423 | Candle with magnetically activated internal illumination A candle and base combination with a decorative light element is provided. The candle body preferably has a first substantially opaque section and a second at least partially translucent section, and at least one hollow portion formed in the second section. The base... | 08/07/2007 |
| 7244398 | Device for dispensing a volatile liquid using a wick in an ambient air stream A wick-based emanation device for dispensing a volatile liquid is disclosed. The dispensing device includes a housing and a fan mounted in the housing for generating an air stream used for dispersing the volatile liquid. Walls of the housing form an enclosure for mo... | 07/17/2007 |
| 7204619 | Battery operated sconces and chandeliers Battery operated sconces, battery operated chandeliers, battery operated candles and candles with unique shapes are disclosed. ... | 04/17/2007 |
| 7201500 | Candle with LED simulated flame A candle has a wax or wax-simulating body with a top wall, a simulated burnt wick, a cylindrical side wall, and an interior candle cavity. A partly transparent housing with top and side walls together defining a housing cavity, is located in the candle cavity. An an... | 04/10/2007 |
| 7182304 | Mantel hook A hook for holding objects under a shelf or mantel has a body configured so that when the hook is positioned for holding an object under a shelf or mantel, a mounting end will be adjacent the top surface of the shelf and the opposite end will be under the bottom sur... | 02/27/2007 |
| 7182489 | Electrical candle lamp The electrical candle lamp comprises a translucent candlestick member having a lower end and an upper end, a support member provided at the lower end of the candlestick member, and a light emitting assembly secured to the upper end of the candlestick member. The lig... | 02/27/2007 |
| 7178939 | Electronic simulation candle An electronic simulation candle includes a housing, a lamp shade, a battery box, a circuit board, and a bottom cover. Thus, the electronic simulation candle is operated lively and safely so as to replace the traditional candle. In addition, the lamp shade has a cand... | 02/20/2007 |
| 7175145 | Ornament base An apparatus for the display of seasonal ornaments, figurines and decorative items on both generally flat horizontal surfaces and highly irregular generally horizontal projections is provided. An ornament, figurine, or decorative item may be attached to an upper sur... | 02/13/2007 |
| 7067772 | Candle warming apparatus Disclosed is a hot plate warming apparatus adapted to warm a candle or other object resting thereon, as well as to provide illumination that simulates the effects of a lighted burning candle. The apparatus may include an adjustable cord apparatus, a light source, an... | 06/27/2006 |
| 7066637 | Imitation flame generating apparatus and method A space that closely approximates the state of an actual flame is reproduced without depending on temporal periods. Namely, by reproducing a spatiotemporal pattern of a flame, the light source can be caused to emit warm light, whereby a compact and inexpensive imita... | 06/27/2006 |
| 7025478 | Illuminable apparatus An illuminable apparatus including a thematic structure configured with an operably closed chamber and defining an opening extending between an exterior of the structure and the operably closed chamber. A light source is arranged within the operably closed chamber o... | 04/11/2006 |
| 7011426 | Modular electronic candle A self standing or base supportable modular cylindrical electric candle with multiple battery compartments of parallel pairs and dual end plate terminal contacts, which are compressed with a screwed compression to complete a lighting circuit with a bulb, LED or othe... | 03/14/2006 |
| 6981786 | Electrical candle lamp The electrical candle lamp comprises a translucent candlestick member having a lower end and an upper end, a support member provided at the lower end of the candlestick member, and a light emitting assembly secured to the upper end of the candlestick member. The lig... | 01/03/2006 |
| 6974234 | LED lighting assembly The present invention provides a lighting head assembly that incorporates a high intensity LED package into an integral housing for further incorporation into other useful lighting devices. The present invention primarily includes two housing components, namely an i... | 12/13/2005 |
| 6966665 | Flameless candle with air intake chamber and air outflow chamber A flameless candle includes a housing, which defines an enclosure. A wall is positioned in the enclosure to form an air intake chamber and an air outflow chamber. At least one opening is in communication with both the ambient air and the air intake chamber. At least... | 11/22/2005 |
| 6938883 | Guide for selectively receiving a wick in a dispenser for a volatile liquid A dispenser for a volatile liquid includes a housing and a fan mounted in the housing for generating an air stream. A guide associated with the housing and defines an opening having predetermined dimension to selectively receive a wick and to position the wick in al... | 09/06/2005 |
| 6929381 | Solar powered electric candle The electric candle light has an elongated shaft that appears as the stick of a wax candle. A light source is disposed at the top end of the elongated shaft. A photoelectric cell is disposed around the top end of the elongated shaft below the light source. A recharg... | 08/16/2005 |
| 6926423 | Light with simulated candle flicker A device and system for simulating the flicker of candle flame is provided by the present invention. A series of independent charging and discharging circuits are provided that produce power waveforms having duty cycles that vary from a highest duty cycle to a lowes... | 08/09/2005 |
| 6880958 | Electric lighting device in the form of a candle An electric lighting device is in the form of a candle, in particular a Christmas tree candle. It has at least one light source and a mechanical holding device for detachable attachment to a support, in particular a tree branch. The electric lighting device includes... | 04/19/2005 |
| 6860623 | Lamp apparatus for lighting and heating The present invention relates to a lamp apparatus, which includes a lamp, a holder, and a connector. The lamp is received in the holder. The characteristic of the present invention is to provide a weight piece being received in the connector. The holder with the lam... | 03/01/2005 |
| 6837594 | Decorative low-power illumination apparatus A low-power illumination apparatus may be used in areas where conventional incandescent illumination would be unsafe, especially to children or small pets. The apparatus may be configured to appear as a window candle and can be safely installed in windows which are ... | 01/04/2005 |
| 6808297 | Decorative candle lamp The present invention is an apparatus having a horizontally elongated base and a simulated candle projecting upward from the base. The base defines a horizontally elongated battery compartment. A pair of battery contacts are located in the battery compartment, and t... | 10/26/2004 |
