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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8142053 | Interchangeable attachments for collars, leashes, belts and accessories An article, including pet collars and leashes, belts, bags and backpacks, has an interchangeable attachment. The article comprises a proximal end, distal end and a central section having at least one connection mechanism appointed to receive the interchangeable atta... | 03/27/2012 |
| 8087810 | Actively point-lighted modular panel for star field presentations Modular panels can be attached to a substratum, e.g. a wall or ceiling, to display an actively lighted star field. Each panel displays a respective subarea of the star field, the panels being attached onto the substratum in edgewise juxtaposed relationship according... | 01/03/2012 |
| 7980744 | Formed lighting fixture having a fibrous layer An improved formed lighting fixture having a frame, a light source, a cover layer coupled to the frame, and a fibrous layer coupled to the cover layer, in which the frame is formed by gathering a plurality of rods and profiled in a specific contour, the light source... | 07/19/2011 |
| 7686491 | Actively point-lighted, decorative panel Modular panels can be attached to a substratum, e.g. a wall or ceiling, to display an actively lighted star field. Each panel displays a respective subarea of the star field, the panels being attached onto the substratum in edgewise juxtaposed relationship according... | 03/30/2010 |
| 7682060 | Formed lighting fixture having a fibrous layer An improved formed lighting fixture having a frame, a light source, a cover layer coupled to the frame, and a fibrous layer coupled to the cover layer, in which the frame is formed by gathering a plurality of rods and profiled in a specific contour, the light source... | 03/23/2010 |
| 7628524 | Decorations with optic fibers The present invention provides an illuminated decorative item, a decorative item made of ribbon and an illumination circuitry for a decorative item made of ribbon. The illuminated decorative item comprises a decorative body created with at least one elongated strip ... | 12/08/2009 |
| 7503681 | Optical fiber combinations Optical fiber combinations, connected to a lighter than air balloon, which includes a tether having one or more lengths of optical fibers, and can include a string, which optical fibers have an outer protective jacket or cladding to prevent light from escaping there... | 03/17/2009 |
| 7427153 | Animated fiber optic lighting radial arrangement and method for forming the same A fiber optic lighting device is formed by adhering fiber optic strands onto a backing material in a radial pattern. The radial pattern projects from a centralized illumination receiving port within a perimeter of the backing material. The centralized illumination r... | 09/23/2008 |
| 7422355 | Illumination device An illumination device is provided which includes a lighting stand (3) in which a torch portion (11) including a light source support (13) on which a plurality of light sources (2a to 2c) is supported is provided upri... | 09/09/2008 |
| 7413494 | Inflatable bag for emitting light The present invention is to provide an inflatable bag comprising an airtight container, a cavity and a light-emitting unit. The cavity is formed at a top of the container. The cavity comprises a top opening flush with the top of the container, the opening being in c... | 08/19/2008 |
| 7399103 | Rotatable power supply apparatus The invention relates to a rotatable power supply apparatus, which includes a shell and a cap for receiving an inner power supply. The apparatus also includes a connector and a cover for connecting any ornament with light string. The apparatus can provide power for ... | 07/15/2008 |
| 7364488 | Methods and apparatus for enhancing inflatable devices Methods and apparatus for enhancing an inflatable device. In one example, a first component adapted to generate at least one of light and sound is coupled to a second component that is adapted to facilitate insertion into an inflatable device. The first component ma... | 04/29/2008 |
| 7360911 | Oscillating belt and pulley drive system for high performance light emitting diode warning light assembly A plurality of support casings for light emitting diode warning lights are driven in synchronous arc movements by a belt and pulley drive system having a compact construction with four belt segments. ... | 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 |
| 7352951 | Method for displaying advertisements The present invention concerns a method for displaying advertisements including the steps of providing at least one non-transparent cable for transmitting light in which an end of each non-transparent cable is received by a receiving structure and transmitting light... | 04/01/2008 |
| 7347606 | Rope light track system A rope light track system houses a tubular flexible rope light string and can be mounted on or in various interior and exterior structures to protect the light string from damage and provide utilitarian and decorative lighting. The system includes a plurality of elo... | 03/25/2008 |
| 7349608 | Stationery products incorporating fiber optics The inventive subject matter is directed toward a stationery item having bundles of fiber optics that extend through an outside surface of the stationery item in order that points at the terminating points of the fibers can be viewed. These points can be arranged to... | 03/25/2008 |
| 7334913 | Display ornament A display ornament includes a transparent or translucent container for hanging on a Christmas tree or support, a light source, an ornament in the container, a driving mechanism, a circuit board with a solenoid for causing the driving mechanism to rotate the ornament... | 02/26/2008 |
| 7329028 | Uniform light generating system for adjusting output brightness and method of using the same A uniform light generating system for adjusting output brightness, including a light-generating unit, a light-transmitting unit, a hollow spheroid unit, a light-sensing unit, and a control unit. The light-generating unit has a light-emitting element for generating l... | 02/12/2008 |
| 7327930 | Modular light-emitting diode lighting system A modular light system for a spa where replacement of a light emitter, such as but not limited to a LED and/or a cable is accomplished without needing access an area around a tub in the spa. Furthermore, replacing the cable and light emitter can be accomplished indi... | 02/05/2008 |
| 7318765 | Balloon inflating and illuminating device A balloon illumination and inflation device has a tubular housing assembly comprising a balloon neck attachment at one end, an inflation mouthpiece at an opposite end; an air valve adjacent the mouthpiece, a lamp mount adjacent the one end to direct light into the a... | 01/15/2008 |
| 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 |
| 7296918 | Illuminated tire rim apparatus An illuminated tire rim apparatus includes a hub that has a central aperture therein for receiving a free end of an axle of a vehicle. The hub has a plurality of bolt receiving openings therein positioned between the aperture and an outer edge of the hub. A pluralit... | 11/20/2007 |
| 7293903 | LED illuminated glow stick An LED illuminated glow stick apparatus uses multicolored LEDs to illuminate an optically transmitting tube that is encased in a soft cushion that is at least partially transparent. The LED illuminated glow stick is capable of glowing in a variety of different color... | 11/13/2007 |
| 7276854 | Decorative lamp and lighting system for vehicles A decorative lighting system for a vehicle comprises a microprocessor controller; an integrated circuit having the microcontroller connected therein and connectable to a power source; a plurality of light-emitting diodes connected in the circuit; a housing hermetica... | 10/02/2007 |
| 7261455 | System and method for generating a flickering flame effect A system for creating a flickering effect comprising a simulated candle housing, a light communicating channel on the housing, a source of ultraviolet light disposed in the channel, and a simulated flame having ultraviolet material thereon movable back and forth fro... | 08/28/2007 |
| 7258476 | Shaped optical fiber light and manufacturing method thereof A shaped optical fiber light and the manufacturing method thereof are described. The shaped optical fiber light has a shaped protection tube, at least one optical fiber, and a light source. The shaped protection tube is shaped into a predetermined shape and the opti... | 08/21/2007 |
| 7252406 | Fluorescent lamp system using reflectors A gas discharge lamp includes a plurality of gas discharge bulbs arranged on a base along a perimeter defining a middle region and at least one reflective mirror positioned in the middle region and operative to reflect light outward from the middle region. Alternati... | 08/07/2007 |
| 7249863 | Solar-powered lighting system The present invention relates to a solar-powered lighting system that may be used to decorate trees and other outdoor items. The system of the present invention comprises a solar energy gatherer that converts solar energy to electrical energy, a storage battery, a l... | 07/31/2007 |
| 7244038 | Illuminable decorative floating device A floatable, illuminable decorative device, usually in the shape of a flower, is made from a light transparent or translucent flexible thermoplastic material. A light emitting diode powered by a micro cell is sealed within the flower. A water activated switch is mou... | 07/17/2007 |
| 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 |
| 7229196 | Illumination device for simulating neon or similar lighting in the shape of a toroid An illumination device has a light-transmitting member formed in the shape of a toroid having a light-receiving surface and a light-emitting surface, the light-transmitting member defining a central axis, a light source located along the light-transmitting member ce... | 06/12/2007 |
| 7220027 | Modular lighting fixtures and methods for forming lighting fixtures A modular lighting fixture includes an elongated support and a plurality of objects such as crystals attachable to and suspendable from the support. A plurality of the modular lighting fixtures may be readily assembled and attached to or supported from a ceiling in ... | 05/22/2007 |
| 7217021 | Three-dimensional decorative lighting A three-dimensional decorative lighting particularly structured to include a plurality of light emitting tubes enclosing bundles of optical fibers, and parallel arranged in a circle to form a cylindrical decorative lighting that can be transformationally shaped. The... | 05/15/2007 |
| 7213957 | Lighted Christmas star ornament apparatus A lighted star ornament that is freestanding, and designed for use with a nativity set. A multi-faceted star is affixed atop a telescoping support post, the bottom of which is attached to a support base housing a battery or electrical power pack. Running through the... | 05/08/2007 |
| 7204740 | Internal balloon illumination apparatus and method An apparatus for illuminating a balloon from within includes an illumination assembly mounted on a power supply unit. The assembly includes a hollow cylindrical body having a light source (e.g., LED) disposed at one end and electrical inputs protruding from another ... | 04/17/2007 |
| 7204629 | Self-illuminating fabricated solid material objects Self-illuminating fabricated solids: payers, driveway stones, building blocks, or statuary, having optical fibers positioned within a receptacle with one end of the fibers visually terminating at predetermined positions on the object's surface. Furthermore, the rece... | 04/17/2007 |
| 7178961 | Voltage regulated light string A string set of series-connected incandescent flasher type lamps in which substantially all of the lamp filaments in the set are individually provided with a voltage regulated shunt circuit, which includes a voltage responsive silicon semiconductor device, which ope... | 02/20/2007 |
| 7175324 | Illuminated exterior decorative device An illuminated exterior decorative device for vehicles includes a decorative part and an illuminating part. The illuminating part illuminates the decorative part from behind and includes a light source and a light diffusion portion. The light source of the illuminat... | 02/13/2007 |
| 7159994 | System and method for generating a flickering flame effect A system for creating a flickering effect comprises a light communicating cable, at least one light receiving cable secured on a rotatable mount rotatable about a horizontal axis, a light diffuser element in communication with the at least one light receiving cable ... | 01/09/2007 |
