Illuminated ornament assembly

• US 10,222,043 B1
• Filed: 08/10/2017
• Issued: 03/05/2019
• Est. Priority Date: 08/10/2017
• Status: Active Grant

• Current Assignee: Jeffrey Pipitone
• Original Assignee: Jeffrey Pipitone
• Inventors: Pipitone, Jeffrey
• Primary Examiner(s): Tso, Laura
• Application Number:
  US15/673,850
• Publication Number:
  US 20190049102A1
• Time in Patent Office: 572 Days
• Field of Search: 362253, 36224902, 362121, 362806, 362807, 362652, 362653, 362654, 36224916, 36224917, 439131
• CPC Class Codes: F21S 10/023 by selectively switching fixed light sources
• CPC Class Codes: F21V 17/002 with provision for interchangeability, i.e. component parts being especially adapted to be replaced by another part with the same or a different function F21V17/10 takes precedence
• CPC Class Codes: F21V 17/107 using hinge joints
• CPC Class Codes: F21V 21/14 Adjustable mountings
• CPC Class Codes: F21V 23/001 the elements being electrical wires or cables
• CPC Class Codes: F21V 23/04 the elements being switches safety devices F21V25/00
• CPC Class Codes: F21V 23/06 the elements being coupling devices , e.g. connectors
• CPC Class Codes: F21V 3/00 Globes; Bowls; Cover glasses with refracting properties F21V5/00; with reflecting properties F21V7/00; characterised by cooling arrangements F21V29/506
• CPC Class Codes: F21W 2121/00 Use or application of lighting devices or systems for decorative purposes, not provided for in codes F21W2102/00 – F21W2107/00
• CPC Class Codes: F21Y 2115/10 Light-emitting diodes [LED]

Abstract

A illuminated ornament assembly for celebrating festive occasions includes housing that may be displayed for ornamental purposes. A light emitting array is positioned in the housing to emit light outwardly therefrom. The light emitting array emits light in a plurality of pre-determined patterns and colors. A connector is hingedly coupled to the housing. The connector is electrically coupled to the light emitting array and the connector is electrically coupled to a power source.

Claims

1. An illuminated ornament assembly being configured to emit light in a variety of patterns, said assembly comprising:

a housing being configured to be displayed for ornamental purposes, said housing having a basal wall and a perimeter wall extending away therefrom, said perimeter wall having a distal edge with respect to said basal wall, said distal edge defining an opening into said housing, said basal wall having a first surface and a second surface, said perimeter wall being positioned on said second surface, said basal wall having an opening extending through said first and second surfaces;

a pair of tabs, each of said tabs being coupled to and extending away from said first surface of said basal wall, said tabs being spaced apart from each other;

a light emitting array being positioned in said housing wherein said light emitting array is configured to emit light outwardly therefrom, said light emitting array being configured to emit light in a plurality of pre-determined patterns and colors; and

a connector being hingedly coupled to said housing, said connector being electrically coupled to said light emitting array, said connector being configured to be electrically coupled to a power source, said connector being hingedly coupled between said tabs such that said connector is positionable at a selected angle with respect to said housing, said connector having a distal end with respect to said tabs.

2. The assembly according to claim 1, wherein said light emitting array comprises a printed circuit board being positioned in said housing, said printed circuit board having a plurality of connection points, each of said connection points being in electrical communication with each other.

3. The assembly according to claim 2, further comprising a plurality of light emitters, each of said light emitters being coupled to an associated one of said connection points wherein each of said light emitters is configured to emit light outwardly from said housing.

4. The assembly according to claim 3, further comprising a processor being coupled to said printed circuit board, said processor being in electrical communication with each of said connection points, said processor including an electronic memory, said electronic memory storing data corresponding to the pre-determined patterns and colors.

5. The assembly according to claim 1, further comprising a lens being coupled to said housing such that said lens covers said light emitting array, said lens being comprised of a translucent material wherein said lens is configured to pass the light therethrough, said lens having a perimeter edge, said perimeter edge being coupled to said perimeter wall of said housing having said lens being aligned with said distal edge of said perimeter wall.

6. The assembly according to claim 1, further comprising a first plug being coupled to said distal end of said connector.

7. The assembly according to claim 6, further comprising a conductor being electrically coupled between said first plug and said processor, said conductor extending through said opening in said basal wall.

8. The assembly according to claim 7, further comprising:

a power cord having a first end and a second end;

a second plug being electrically coupled to said first end of said power cord, said second plug being removably and electrically coupled to said first plug; and

a third plug being electrically coupled to said second end of said power cord, said third plug being configured to be electrically coupled to a power source.

9. An illuminated ornament assembly being configured to emit light in a variety of patterns, said assembly comprising:

a housing being configured to be displayed for ornamental purposes, said housing having a basal wall and a perimeter wall extending away therefrom, said perimeter wall having a distal edge with respect to said basal wall, said distal edge defining an opening into said housing, said basal wall having a first surface and a second surface, said perimeter wall being positioned on said second surface, said basal wall having an opening extending through said first and second surfaces;

a light emitting array being positioned in said housing wherein said light emitting array is configured to emit light outwardly therefrom, said light emitting array being configured to emit light in a plurality of pre-determined patterns and colors, said light emitting array comprising;

a printed circuit board being positioned in said housing, said printed circuit board having a plurality of connection points, each of said connection points being in electrical communication with each other,

a plurality of light emitters, each of said light emitters being coupled to an associated one of said connection points wherein each of said light emitters is configured to emit light outwardly from said housing, and

a processor being coupled to said printed circuit board, said processor being in electrical communication with each of said connection points, said processor including an electronic memory, said electronic memory storing data corresponding to the pre-determined patterns and colors;

a lens being coupled to said housing such that said lens covers said light emitting array, said lens being comprised of a translucent material wherein said lens is configured to pass the light therethrough, said lens having a perimeter edge, said perimeter edge being coupled to said perimeter wall of said housing having said lens being aligned with said distal edge of said perimeter wall;

a pair of tabs, each of said tabs being coupled to and extending away from said first surface of said basal wall, said tabs being spaced apart from each other;

a connector being hingedly coupled between said tabs such that said connector is positionable at a selected angle with respect to said housing, said connector having a distal end with respect to said tabs;

a first plug being coupled to said distal end of said connector;

a conductor being electrically coupled between said first plug and said processor, said conductor extending through said opening in said basal wall;

a power cord having a first end and a second end;

a second plug being electrically coupled to said first end of said power cord, said second plug being removably and electrically coupled to said first plug; and

a third plug being electrically coupled to said second end of said power cord, said third plug being configured to be electrically coupled to a power source.