Detachable window decoration

• US 5,396,408 A
• Filed: 01/03/1994
• Issued: 03/07/1995
• Est. Priority Date: 01/03/1994
• Status: Expired due to Fees

• Current Assignee: John J. Szczech III
• Original Assignee: John J. Szczech III
• Inventors: Szczech, John J. III
• Primary Examiner(s): Lazarus, Ira S.
• Assistant Examiner(s): Sember, Thomas M.
• Application Number:
  US08/176,840
• Time in Patent Office: 428 Days
• Field of Search: 362/125, 362/806, 362/397, 362/80.1, 362/351, 40/597, 40/564, 248/205.5, 248/206.3, 248/206.4
• US Class Current: 362/397
• 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: G09F 13/04 Signs, boards or panels, illuminated from behind the insignia
• CPC Class Codes: G09F 13/044 Signs, boards or panels mounted on vehicles
• CPC Class Codes: G09F 2007/1852 for fastening magnetically or by suction or the like
• CPC Class Codes: G09F 21/04 by land vehicles
• CPC Class Codes: Y10S 362/806 Ornamental or decorative

Abstract

A detachable window ornament that includes a plurality of light sources inside a plenum formed from an opaque rear wall, a continuous side wall extending about it, and a front, translucent panel. Attached to the side walls are a number of suction cups that allow the device to be removably attached to the window. The front panel can carry a variety of different ornamental displays, such as those relating to a specific holiday, or the like. Additionally, it is contemplated that the device could be attached to one of the windows of an automobile.

Claims

1. An ornament for the decoration of a substantially smooth surface comprising:

means to define a light source plenum including a rear wall, a continuous side wall, and a decorative light transmissive front panel opposite said rear wall;

light emission means disposed within said plenum;

means to provide power to said light emission means, including an on-off switch; and

mounting means capable of either mounting said ornament on an opaque surface with the rear wall of said plenum flush said decorative light transmissive front panel will appear to emanate from said opaque wall and be easily viewed from one side of said opaque surface so that said transmission light panel is visible;

or on one side of a transparent surface and holding said decorative light transmissive front panel flush against said transparent surface so that light emitting through said panel will further pass through said transparent surface and be easily viewed from an opposite side of said transparent surface, said mounting means comprising a plurality of outwardly extending legs, each leg having a first end and a second end, said first end being attached to an outer surface of said continuous side wall and said second end being attached to a reversible suction cup;

whereby

said ornament can be temporarily attached to a smooth surface by means of said suction cups, said on off switch is manipulated to provide electrical power to said light emitting means such that said decorative light transmissive panel is illuminated.

2. The ornament according to claim 1, wherein said light emission means is at least one conventional flashlight bulb.

3. The ornament according to claim 2, wherein said transparent surface is a window.

4. The ornament according to claim 3, wherein said opaque surface is a wall.

5. The ornament according to claim 3, wherein said decorative light transmissive front panel consists of a plurality of differently colored and shaped sub panels fitted together so as to simulate the appearance of a stained glass window on said wall when said light emission means is switched on.

6. The ornament according to claim 5, wherein said light source plenum further includes light reflective means to direct light through said decorative light transmissive front panel and thus enhance the overall apparent brightness of the ornament.