SOLAR RECHARGEABLE LIGHT EMITTING DIODE LIGHTS

• US 20080170389A1
• Filed: 05/09/2007
• Published: 07/17/2008
• Est. Priority Date: 01/12/2007
• Status: Active Grant

• Current Assignee: Candew Scientific, LLC
• Original Assignee: Candew Scientific, LLC
• Inventors: LAVIGNE, DAWN EMILY MARILYN
• Granted Patent: US 8,002,427 B2
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 362/183
• CPC Class Codes: F21L 4/00 Electric lighting devices with self-contained electric batteries or cells
• CPC Class Codes: F21S 6/001 being candle-shaped with varying lighting effect of simulating flames F21S10/04; string of light sources F21S4/00
• CPC Class Codes: F21V 21/088 Clips; Clamps
• CPC Class Codes: F21V 23/00 Arrangement of electric circuit elements in or on lighting devices characterised by cooling arrangements F21V29/508
• CPC Class Codes: F21W 2121/004 mounted on the exterior of houses or other buildings to illuminate parts thereof
• CPC Class Codes: F21W 2121/04 for Christmas trees
• CPC Class Codes: F21Y 2115/10 Light-emitting diodes [LED]
• CPC Class Codes: Y02B 10/10 Photovoltaic [PV]

Abstract

A Christmas/Decorative light without wires. This is a solar rechargeable indoor/outdoor Christmas/Decorative light that is characterized by a bright long lasting LED and long lasting energy source. The rechargeable energy storage device is electrically coupled to a flexible solar array that powers the light. The light assembly is constructed with a small, flexible solar array that allows it to be used on a variety of light sizes including mini-light, C6, C7, and C9 bulb. The LED holder has a nearly unbreakable lens for illumination and allows for varying colors. The solar array is mounted on the casing and is maximized to collect the ambient/solar energy during the daylight hours. The light assembly is designed with a clip that allows it to be attached/mounted to a variety of indoor and outdoor structures including Christmas Trees and houses.

Claims

1. A solar powered light, comprising:

a casing,

a light emitting diode,

a energy storage device, and

a solar array, wherein the solar array is a flexible solar array wrapped about the casing and recharges the energy storage device that provides power to the light emitting diode.

2. The solar powered light of claim 1 wherein the energy storage device is a rechargeable micro battery.

3. The solar powered light of claim 1 wherein electrical connections between the solar array, energy storage device and the light emitting diode are within the casing.

4. The solar powered light of claim 1 wherein a clip is attached to the casing.

5. The solar powered light of claim 1 wherein the light emitting diode is monochromatic.

6. The solar powered light of claim 1 wherein a lens encapsulates the light emitting diode within an end of the base.

7. The solar powered light of claim 1 having an on/off switch that disconnects the light emitting diode from the energy storage device.

8. The solar powered light of claim 1 wherein the base is cylindrical.

9. The solar powered light of claim 1 having a printed circuit board with circuitry to control the rate of discharge of the energy storage device.

10. The solar powered light of claim 1 having a printed circuit board with circuitry to control the rate of charge of the energy storage device by the solar array.

11. A string of solar powered lights comprising:

a plurality of lights, each light including a casing, a light emitting diode, a energy storage device, and a solar array, wherein the solar array is a flexible solar array wrapped about the casing and recharges the energy storage device that provides power to the light emitting diode; and

a connection between the plurality of lights.

12. The string of solar powered lights of claim 11 wherein the connection is a string.

13. The string of solar powered lights of claim 11 wherein the connection is a wire.

14. The solar powered light of claim 11 wherein a lens covers each light emitting diode at an end of the casing.

15. The solar powered light of claim 14 wherein a uniform color of lens is used.

16. The solar powered light of claim 14 wherein a variety of colored lenses are used.

17. The solar powered light of claim 11 wherein at least one light produces a sigle color of light.

18. The solar powered light of claim 11 wherein at least one light produces a white light.