Multiple display-units LED light device has special light effects

• US 9,338,836 B2
• Filed: 06/21/2013
• Issued: 05/10/2016
• Est. Priority Date: 09/27/2006
• Status: Active Grant

• Current Assignee: Aaron Chien, Hsin-Yi Wang, Te-Ju Chien
• Original Assignee: Tseng-Lu Chien
• Inventors: Chien, Tseng-Lu
• Primary Examiner(s): PARDO, THUY N
• Application Number:
  US13/923,721
• Publication Number:
  US 20140375532A1
• Time in Patent Office: 1,054 Days
• Field of Search: 345/77, 345/82, 345/212, 345/76, 345/80, 345/204, 345/690, 362/641, 348/36, 359/463
• US Class Current: 1/1
• CPC Class Codes: F21S 10/00 Lighting devices or systems producing a varying lighting effect
• CPC Class Codes: F21S 10/02 changing colors F21S10/002 - F21S10/007, F21S10/04 take precedence
• CPC Class Codes: F21S 8/035 by means of plugging into a wall outlet, e.g. night light
• CPC Class Codes: F21S 9/02 the power supply being a battery or accumulator
• CPC Class Codes: F21V 21/092 Suction devices
• CPC Class Codes: F21V 23/005 the substrate is supporting also the light source
• CPC Class Codes: F21Y 2115/10 Light-emitting diodes [LED]
• CPC Class Codes: G09F 13/18 Edge-illuminated signs
• CPC Class Codes: G09F 2013/222 with LEDs
• CPC Class Codes: G09F 23/04 illuminated
• CPC Class Codes: H05B 45/00 Circuit arrangements for operating light-emitting diodes [LED]

Abstract

The Multiple Display-units LED light device has special light effects which means the more than one of display-unit can be assembly into one viewing product install within the base by certain strength or assembly means which has the prong means or other unlimited power source mans to supply the electric signal to the said LEDs to make the eye-catching light effects. The display unit may have the build-in input-end or separated input-end to allow to match the said receptacle means of the base. The base with LED related circuit, prong means and other control means, IC means may disposed into the base or incorporated with sealed-unit to make the light beam to be seen by viewer though the viewing area for dedicated art, word, signal, data, design, motion liquid, 3 dimensional, geometric design, art, digital data, liquid crystal screen, LCD and colored image with color change LEDs for illumination.

Claims

1. A multiple-display-unit LED light device having special light effects, comprising:

a plurality of different display units each having a different treatment on a display area and a display input end through which light from at least one LED is transmitted to said display area, each display input end of each of said different display units being arranged to be received in a holder or housing means, said holder or housing means having at least one prong means or other electric power signal delivery means for connecting with a non-portable power source and one means for receiving the display input ends of said plurality of different display units;

said at least one LED connected by circuitry to a control means and/or integrated circuit (I.C.) means and the prong means or electric signal delivery means, to cause the at least one LED to turn on and turn off for a period of time and to exhibit predetermined illumination effects of the individual display unit or all display units, said predetermined illumination effects selected from the group consisting of flashing, steady-on, chasing, random flashing, pair flashing, color changing, auto color changing, selected color effects, and color-freezing effects of each individual display-unit and/or all display-units, wherein;

the at least one LED for each display unit is installed directly within the holder or housing means or within a receptacle means by fixing means or assembly means to supply the light into the said display area of each respective display unit,

the display input end includes means for receiving said at least one LED when said display input end is inserted into said receptacle means or fixed on the holder or housing means and for transmitting light from the at least one LED to the respective display area of each different display unit, the at least one LED is connected with a printed circuit board (PCB), and each LED has a light blocking means for preventing the light from the respective LED from being emitted into a wrong display unit and interfere with the LED light show, function, effects, or performance,

at least one of the display units is a single piece, and the display area of the at least one of the display units further has a predetermined design selected from the group consisting of art, a drawing, a design, a geometric shape, a cartoon, a character, a sign, painting, at least one window, a silkscreen, heat transfer art, openings, cut-outs, optics means, an LCD screen, digital data, a message, words, a religious symbol, an advertisement, a warning sign, commercial data, colors, a texture, optics treatment, a holiday message, a festival message, a seasonal message, and holes on a surface or within the unit to provide desired lighting effects and performance,

said receptacle means or holder or housing means is arranged to receive all display units'"'"' input ends, and

the LED light device is one of a plug-in night light, table desk LED light, wall mounted LED light, sign, commercial light box, evacuation sign, advertisement sign, analog time piece, desk top lamp, clock, light tube, toy, projection light, mobile phone surface panel, communication device, computer device, suction cup LED battery light, Christmas tree light with battery or pigtail wire, USB light device, and consumer electric device, the LED light device having a relatively large or non-portable power source that provides sufficient capacity to power the multiple LEDs for the multiple display units.

2. The multiple-display-unit LED light device having special light effects as claimed in claim 1, wherein each said display unit has its own art, design, character, word, logo, sign, geometric shape, color, painting, silkscreen, optics means, light-passing-through-means, semi-transparent means, block-out means, transparent means, plastic resin, air bubble, cut outs, opening, windows, colors, characters, cartoon figure, holiday art, seasonal signals, greeting words, commercial advertisement, promotion words, time, digital data display, LCD display screen, monitor screen, sign, or message.

3. The multiple-display-unit LED light device having special light effects as claimed in claim 1, wherein at least one of the light blocking means is a metalized sheet, or a piece made of plastic, paper, wood, or other opaque material.

4. The multiple-display-unit LED light device having special light effects as claimed in claim 1, wherein the non-portable power source includes one of a plug-in prong means to get the home electricity or means for obtaining power from a USB port, computer, laptop, transformer, adaptor, invertor, charger, USB charger, solar power, chemical power for any surface installation including a desk top, table, wall, or floor for indoor or outdoor use.

5. The multiple-display-unit LED light device having special light effects as claimed in claim 1, wherein at least one of the means to deliver the power signal to the at least one LED is selected from the group consisting of a prong means, socket means, AC outlet means, pig-tail wire sets, an adaptor plug, plug and receptacle means, socket means, quick connector means, plug and socket means, and USB plug and port means.

6. The multiple-display-unit LED light device having special light effects as claimed in claim 1, wherein the at least one LED includes at least one single or multiple color LED that fits within a respective said display unit input end to cause the light to pass into the display unit and illuminate the art, words, geometric shape, message, data, digital data display, display screen, or monitor screen.

7. The multiple-display-unit LED light device having special light effects as claimed in claim 1, wherein said integrated circuit controls the light performance for all said display units.

8. The multiple-display-unit LED light device having special light effects as claimed in claim 1, wherein the optics means is selected from a transparent or translucent means, a light reflective means, a light deviation means, a retro-reflect means, a light refraction means, an interface means, a convex lens, a concave lens, a focusing means, a superposition and interference means, a diffraction means, an optical resolution means, a dispersion means, a scattering means, and a polarization means so as to create more eye-catching light effects.

9. The multiple-display-unit LED light device having special light effects as claimed in claim 1, wherein a switch means to turn on and turn off the LED device is selected from the group consisting of a sensor, remote control, magnetic means, motion sensor, timer, heater, moisture means, flood means, photo sensor, Bluetooth means, sound activate switch, WiFi signal receiver, Internet signal receiver, and a transmitter and receiver means.

10. The multiple-display-unit LED light device having special light effects as claimed in claim 1, wherein said non-portable power source has a capacity of over 500 ma and is selected from a carbon battery and alkaline battery having a size selected from AAA, AA, Sub C, C, or larger.

11. The multiple-display-unit LED light device having special light effects as claimed in claim 1, wherein said LED light device includes a suction cup to install on a wall, surface, window, or glass.

12. A multiple-display-unit LED light device having special light effects, comprising:

a plurality of different display units each having a different treatment on a display area and a display input end through which light from at least one LED is transmitted to said display area, each display input end of each of said different display units being arranged to be received in a holder or housing means, said holder or housing means having at least one prong means or other electric power signal delivery means for connecting with a non-portable power source and one means for receiving the display input ends of said plurality of different display units;

said at least one LED connected by circuitry to a control means, integrated circuit (I.C.) means, and the prong means or electric signal delivery means, to cause the at least one LED to turn on and turn off for a period of time and to exhibit predetermined illumination effects of the individual display unit or all display units, said predetermined illumination effects selected from the group consisting of flashing, steady-on, chasing, random flashing, pair flashing, color changing, auto color changing, selected color effects, and color-freezing effects of each individual display-unit and/or all display-units, wherein;

the at least one LED for each display unit is installed directly within the holder or housing means or within a receptacle means by fixing means or assembly means to supply the light into the said display area of each respective display unit,

the display area of at least one of the display units includes a space for at least one filler selected from the group consisting of a liquid, chemical compound, miniature objects, floating stuff, reflective pieces, liquids of different density, a printed background, a screen, and a combination of said fillers, and

the display input end includes means for receiving said at least one LED when said display input end is inserted into said receptacle means or fixed on the holder or housing means and for transmitting light from the at least one LED to the respective display area of each different display unit, the at least one LED is connected with a printed circuit board (PCB), and each LED has a light blocking means for preventing the light from the respective LED from being emitted into a wrong display unit and interfere with the LED light show, function, effects, or performance,

the display area of the at least one of the display units further has a predetermined design selected from the group consisting of art, a drawing, a design, a geometric shape, a cartoon, a character, a sign, painting, at least one window, a silkscreen, heat transfer art, openings, cut-outs, optics means, an LCD screen, digital data, a message, words, a religious symbol, an advertisement, a warning sign, commercial data, colors, a texture, optics treatment, a holiday message, a festival message, a seasonal message, and holes on surface or within the unit to provide desired lighting effects and performance,

said receptacle means or holder or housing means is arranged to receive all display units'"'"' input ends, and

the LED light device is one of a plug-in night light, table desk LED light, wall mounted LED light, sign, commercial light box, evacuation sign, advertisement sign, analog time piece, desk top lamp, clock, light tube, toy, projection light, mobile phone surface panel, communication device, computer device, suction cup LED battery light, Christmas tree light with battery or pigtail wire, USB light device, and consumer electric device, the LED light device having a relatively large or non-portable power source that provides sufficient capacity to power the multiple LEDs for the multiple display units.

13. The multiple-display-unit LED light device having special light effects as claimed in claim 12, wherein each said display unit has its own art, design, character, word, logo, sign, geometric shape, color, painting, silkscreen, optics means, light-passing-through means, semi-transparent means, block-out means, transparent means, plastic resin, air bubble, cut outs, opening, windows, colors, characters, cartoon figure, holiday art, seasonal signals, greeting words, commercial advertisement, promotion words, time, digital data display, LCD display screen, monitor screen, sign, or message.

14. The multiple-display-unit LED light device having special light effects as claimed in claim 12, wherein at least one of the light blocking means is a metalized sheet, or a piece made of plastic, paper, wood, or other opaque material.

15. A multiple-display-unit LED light device having special light effects, comprising:

a plurality of different display units each having a different treatment on a display area and a display input end through which light from at least one LED is transmitted to said display area, each display input end of each of said different display units being arranged to be received in a holder or housing means, said holder or housing means having at least one prong means or other electric power signal delivery means for connecting with a non-portable power source and one means for receiving the display input ends of said plurality of different display units;

said at least one LED connected by circuitry to a control means, integrated circuit (I.C.) means, and the prong means or electric signal delivery means, to cause the at least one LED to turn on and turn off for a period of time and to exhibit predetermined illumination effects of the individual display unit or all display units, said predetermined illumination effects selected from the group consisting of flashing, steady-on, chasing, random flashing, pair flashing, color changing, auto color changing, selected color effects, and color-freezing effects of each individual display-unit and/or all display-units, wherein;

the at least one LED for each display unit is installed directly within the holder or housing means or within a receptacle means by fixing means or assembly means to supply the light into the said display area of each respective display unit,

the display area of at least one of the display units has a geometric shape, a curved one, two, or three dimensional shape with carving, engraving, laser-carving, a 3D image within a plastic resin, or bubbles within a solid plastic resin to provide a three-dimensional effect and enable designs, artwork, characters, drawings, and cartoons to appear more lifelike, and

the display input end includes means for receiving said at least one LED when said display input end is inserted into said receptacle means or fixed on the holder or housing means and for transmitting light from the at least one LED to the respective display area of each different display unit, the at least one LED is connected with a printed circuit board (PCB), and each LED has a light blocking means for preventing the light from the respective LED from being emitted into a wrong display unit and interfere with the LED light show, function, effects, or performance,

the display area of the at least one of the display units further has a predetermined design selected from the group consisting of art, a drawing, a design, a geometric shape, a cartoon, a character, a sign, painting, at least one window, a silkscreen, heat transfer art, openings, cut-outs, optics means, an LCD screen, digital data, a message, words, a religious symbol, an advertisement, a warning sign, commercial data, colors, a texture, optics treatment, a holiday message, a festival message, a seasonal message, and holes on surface or within the unit to provide desired lighting effects and performance,

said receptacle means or holder or housing means is arranged to receive all display units'"'"' input ends, and

the LED light device is one of a plug-in night light, table desk LED light, wall mounted LED light, sign, commercial light box, evacuation sign, advertisement sign, analog time piece, desk top lamp, clock, light tube, toy, projection light, mobile phone surface panel, communication device, computer device, suction cup LED battery light, Christmas tree light with battery or pigtail wire, USB light device, and consumer electric device, the LED light device having a relatively large or non-portable power source that provides sufficient capacity to power the multiple LEDs for the multiple display units.

16. A multiple-display-unit LED light device having special light effects, comprising:

a plurality of different display units each having a different treatment on a display area and a display input end through which light from at least one LED is transmitted to said display area, each display input end of each of said different display units being arranged to be received in a holder or housing means, said holder or housing means having at least one prong means or other electric power signal delivery means for connecting with a non-portable power source and one means for receiving the display input ends of said plurality of different display units;

said at least one LED connected by circuitry to a control means, integrated circuit (I.C.) means, and the prong means or electric signal delivery means, to cause the at least one LED to turn on and turn off for a period of time and to exhibit predetermined illumination effects of the individual display unit or all display units, said predetermined illumination effects selected from the group consisting of flashing, steady-on, chasing, random flashing, pair flashing, color changing, auto color changing, selected color effects, and color-freezing effects of each individual display-unit and/or all display-units, wherein;

the at least one LED for each display unit is installed directly within the holder or housing means or within a receptacle means by fixing means or assembly means to supply the light into the said display area of each respective display unit,

the display input end includes means for receiving said at least one LED when said display input end is inserted into said receptacle means or fixed on the holder or housing means and for transmitting light from the at least one LED to the respective display area of each different display unit, the at least one LED is connected with a printed circuit board (PCB), and each LED has a light blocking means for preventing the light from the respective LED from being emitted into a wrong display unit and interfere with the LED light show, function, effects, or performance,

the display area of at least one of the display units includes a container with space for at least one filler selected from the group consisting of a liquid, chemical compound, miniature objects, floating stuff, reflective pieces, liquids of different density, a printed background, a screen, a solid plastic resin with an air bubble inside, and a combination of said fillers,

the display area of another one of the display units further has a predetermined design selected from the group consisting of art, a drawing, a design, a geometric shape, a cartoon, a character, a sign, painting, at least one window, a silkscreen, heat transfer art, openings, cut-outs, optics means, an LCD screen, digital data, a message, words, a religious symbol, an advertisement, a warning sign, commercial data, colors, a texture, optics treatment, a holiday message, a festival message, a seasonal message, and holes on surface or within the unit to provide desired lighting effects and performance,

said receptacle means or holder or housing means is arranged to receive all display units'"'"' input ends, and

the LED light device is one of a plug-in night light, table desk LED light, wall mounted LED light, sign, commercial light box, evacuation sign, advertisement sign, analog time piece, desk top lamp, clock, light tube, toy, projection light, mobile phone surface panel, communication device, computer device, suction cup LED battery light, Christmas tree light with battery or pigtail wire, USB light device, and consumer electric device, the LED light device having a relatively large or non-portable power source that provides sufficient capacity to power the multiple LEDs for the multiple display units.

17. A multiple-display-unit LED light device having special light effects, comprising:

a plurality of different display units each having a different treatment on a display area and a display input end through which light from at least one LED is transmitted to said display area, each display input end of each of said different display units being arranged to be received in a holder or housing means, said holder or housing means having at least one prong means or other electric power signal delivery means for connecting with a non-portable power source and one means for receiving the display input ends of said plurality of different display units;

said at least one LED connected by circuitry to a control means, integrated circuit (I.C.) means, and the prong means or electric signal delivery means, to cause the at least one LED to turn on and turn off for a period of time and to exhibit predetermined illumination effects of the individual display unit or all display units, said predetermined illumination effects selected from the group consisting of flashing, steady-on, chasing, random flashing, pair flashing, color changing, auto color changing, selected color effects, and color-freezing effects of each individual display-unit and/or all display-units, wherein;

the different treatments on each display area includes treatments selected from the group consisting of geometric art, shaping, painting, a logo, words, a sign, a message, an image, a screen, a display, an evacuation sign, a direction, a time display, optical treatment, a holiday symbol, a seasonal drawing, a commercial or advertisement message, or data within the said display area so as to provide, when illuminated by said at least one LED, a predetermined light show, message presentation, commercial promotion, moving image, or data to viewers,

each display unit includes at least one of a switch, photo sensor, sensor, motion sensor, remote control, or Bluetooth controller to turn on and turn off the LED light device for a predetermined timing, duration, and period of time,

the holder or housing means is arranged for any surface installation not including being worn by a person, and

the LED light device has indoor, outdoor, festival, showtime, suction cup LED battery light, Christmas tree light with battery or pigtail wire, or USB light kit applications.