PACKAGE AND LIGHT DEVICE

• US 20190331323A1
• Filed: 11/26/2018
• Published: 10/31/2019
• Est. Priority Date: 02/13/2004
• Status: Active Grant

• Current Assignee: Simon N. Richmond
• Original Assignee: Simon N. Richmond
• Inventors: Richmond, Simon N.
• Granted Patent: US 10,711,981 B2
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• CPC Class Codes: B65D 2201/00 Means or constructions for testing or controlling the contents
• CPC Class Codes: B65D 25/54 Inspection openings or windows
• CPC Class Codes: B65D 85/42 for ampoules; for lamp bulbs; for electronic valves or tubes
• CPC Class Codes: F21S 8/08 with a standard F21S6/00 takes precedence
• CPC Class Codes: F21S 9/03 rechargeable by exposure to light
• CPC Class Codes: F21S 9/035 the solar unit being integrated within the support for the lighting unit, e.g. within or on a pole
• CPC Class Codes: F21V 17/007 with provision for shipment or storage
• CPC Class Codes: F21V 21/0824 Ground spikes
• CPC Class Codes: F21V 23/003 the elements being electronics drivers or controllers for operating the light source, e.g. for a LED array
• CPC Class Codes: F21V 23/04 the elements being switches safety devices F21V25/00
• 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 2131/10 Outdoor lighting
• CPC Class Codes: F21W 2131/109 of gardens
• CPC Class Codes: F21Y 2115/10 Light-emitting diodes [LED]
• CPC Class Codes: H02S 20/10 Supporting structures directly fixed to the ground H02S20/30 takes precedence
• CPC Class Codes: H02S 40/38 Energy storage means, e.g. batteries, structurally associated with PV modules
• CPC Class Codes: Y02B 20/72 in street lighting
• CPC Class Codes: Y02E 10/50 Photovoltaic [PV] energy
• CPC Class Codes: Y02E 70/30 Systems combining energy storage with energy generation of non-fossil origin

Abstract

A light device and package is disclosed including a light device with a diffuser and a light emitting element arranged so as to generate light through the diffuser which receives electrical power from an electrical power storage device recharged by a photovoltaic device with control circuitry arranged to control power supplied from the electrical power storage device. A test device is included having two conductors connected across a test switch. A device package is included having an opaque and light transmissive package portions and contains the light device and the two conductors. In a first configuration, the test switch is connected between the electrical storage device and the light emitting element via the two conductors, and in a second configuration, the test switch and the two conductors are disconnected from the light device. The test device can be used with multiple light devices and may be secured by a pull-tab.

Claims

1. A light device and package comprising:

at least one light device comprising;

at least one light emitting element which receives electrical power from an electrical power storage device disposed during use in said light device, said at least one light emitting element being arranged so as to generate light;

a photovoltaic device for recharging said electrical power storage device;

control circuitry arranged to control power supplied from said electrical power storage device to said at least one light emitting element during use;

a test device comprising;

at least two conductors comprising a first electrical conductor and a second electrical conductor;

a test switch connected across said at least two conductors;

a device package comprising a removable package portion and associated with said at least one light device;

wherein said test device is removably connected to said control circuitry via said at least two conductors, said test device being in a first configuration wherein said test switch is connected between said electrical storage device and said at least one light emitting element via said at least two conductors, and a second configuration wherein said test switch and said at least two conductors are disconnected from said electrical storage device and said at least one light emitting element;

wherein in said first configuration said test switch provides access to operate said test switch by a user located external from said device package; and

wherein some of said generated light is viewable by a user when said test switch is disposed by said user in said first configuration.

2. The light device and package of claim 1, said light device comprising a lens such that said at least one light emitting element being arranged so as to generate light through said at least one lens.

3. The light device and package of claim 2, said lens is selected from the group consisting of a shade, a light diffuser and a light transmissive portion of the at least one light device.

4. The light device and package of claim 1, said electrical power storage device is rechargeable.

5. The light device and package of claim 1, said at least one light device includes a plurality of light devices.

6. The light device and package of claim 5, said at least two conductors connect said test switch to at least one light device of said plurality of light devices.

7. The light device and package of claim 5, said at least two conductors electrically connect said test switch to said plurality of light devices.

8. The light device and package of claim 5, said at least two conductors includes a plurality of conductor pairs such that each of said plurality of conductor pairs electrically connects said test switch to each of said plurality of light devices.

9. The light device and package of claim 5, said removable package portion supports said plurality of light devices such each light device is aligned in a vertically installed position.

10. A light device and package comprising:

at least one light device comprising;

at least one light emitting element which receives electrical power from an electrical power storage device disposed during use in said light device, said at least one light emitting element being arranged so as to generate light;

a photovoltaic device for recharging said electrical power storage device;

an electrical circuit in a first instance to supply power from said electrical power storage device to said at least one light emitting element during use;

a test device comprising;

at least two conductors comprising a first electrical conductor and a second electrical conductor;

a test switch connected across said at least two conductors;

a device package comprising a removable package portion and associated with said at least one light device;

wherein said test device is removably connected to said electrical circuit via said at least two conductors, said test device being in a first configuration wherein said test switch is connected between said electrical storage device and said at least one light emitting element via said at least two conductors, and a second configuration wherein said test switch and said at least two conductors are disconnected from said electrical storage device and said at least one light emitting element;

wherein in said first configuration said test switch provides access to operate said test switch by a user located external from said device package; and

wherein some of said generated light is viewable by a user when said test switch is disposed by said user in said first configuration.

11. The light device and package of claim 10, said electrical circuit in a second instance to supply power from said photovoltaic device to said electrical power storage device.

12. The light device and package of claim 10, said light device comprising a lens such that said at least one light emitting element being arranged so as to generate light through said at least one lens.

13. The light device and package of claim 12, said lens is selected from the group consisting of a shade, a light diffuser and a light transmissive portion of the at least one light device.

14. The light device and package of claim 10, said electrical power storage device is rechargeable.

15. The light device and package of claim 10, said at least one light device includes a plurality of light devices.

16. The light device and package of claim 15, said at least two conductors connect said test switch to at least one light device of said plurality of light devices.

17. The light device and package of claim 15, said at least two conductors electrically connect said test switch to said plurality of light devices.

18. The light device and package of claim 15, said at least two conductors includes a plurality of conductor pairs such that each of said plurality of conductor pairs electrically connects said test switch to each of said plurality of light devices.

19. The light device and package of claim 15, said removable package portion supports said plurality of light devices such each light device is aligned in a vertical position.

20. A light device and package comprising:

at least one light device comprising;

at least one light emitting element which receives electrical power from an electrical power storage device disposed during use in said light device, said at least one light emitting element being arranged so as to emit light;

a photovoltaic device for recharging said electrical power storage device;

an electrical circuit in a first instance to supply power from said electrical power storage device to said at least one light emitting element during use;

a test device comprising;

at least two conductors comprising a first electrical conductor and a second electrical conductor;

a test button connected across said at least two conductors;

a device package comprising a disposable package portion and associated with said at least one light device;

wherein said test device is removably connected to said electrical circuit via said at least two conductors, said test device being in a first configuration wherein said test button is connected between said electrical storage device and said at least one light emitting element via said at least two conductors, and a second configuration wherein said test button and said at least two conductors are disconnected from said electrical storage device and said at least one light emitting element;

wherein in said first configuration said test button provides access to operate said test button by a user located external from said device package; and

wherein some of said emitted light is viewable by a user when said test button is disposed by said user in said first configuration.