Multiple display-units LED light device has special light effects

• US 9,648,672 B2
• Filed: 06/03/2015
• Issued: 05/09/2017
• 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:
  US14/729,380
• Publication Number:
  US 20160069523A1
• Time in Patent Office: 706 Days
• Field of Search: 345 77, 345 82, 345212, 345 63, 345690, 359463, 348 36, 362 34
• 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 effect comprising:

a plurality of different display units each having a different treatment on the said display area and a display input end through which LED(s) 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, said holder or housing having at least one prong or other electric power signal delivery kits for connecting with an alternating current (AC) or direct current (DC) power source and one arrangement for receiving the display input ends of said plurality of different display units, wherein;

the at least one LED is connected by circuitry to a control kits and/or integrated circuit (I.C.) and the prong or electric signal delivery kit, 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 said-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 freeze the color-freezing effects of each individual display-unit or/and and/or all display-units,

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

the display input end includes arrangement for receiving said at least one LED when said display input end is inserted into said receptacle arrangement 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, at least one LED is connected with a printed circuit board (PCB), and each LED has a light blocking piece and a spacing arrangement for preventing the light from the respective LEDs from being emitted to 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, drawing, design, geometric shape, cartoon, character, sign, painting, window, silkscreen, heat transfer art, openings, cut-outs, optics parts, an LCD screen, digital data, message, words, a religious symbol, an advertisement, warning sign, commercial data, colors, texture, optics treatment, holiday message, a festival message, seasonal message, and holes on its surface or within the unit to provide desired lighting effects and performance,

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

said LED light device is non-wearable or non-portable or non-carryable, and includes 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 of the non-wearable or non-portable or non-carryable device.

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-arrangement, semi-transparent piece, block-out piece, transparent piece, 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 for desire material in preferred shape, construction, design to block out the each LED light Beams so do not interfere or emit into others display unit to make the light Beams in a mess where preferred use is a metalized sheet, or a piece, made of plastic, paper, wooden, wood, or other opaque material as long as the LED light beam cannot pass though the said block means to the other display unit.

4. 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.

5. The multiple-display-unit LED light device has-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, unit made of plastic, paper, wood, or other opaque material.

6. 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 the USB port, computer, laptop, transformer, adaptor, -invertor, charger, USB charger, solar power, chemical power for any surface installation including desk top, table, wall, floor for indoor or outdoor use.

7. 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 from the consisting of a prong, socket, AC outlet, pig-tail wire sets, an adaptor plug, plug and receptacle set, quick connector, plug and socket set, and USB plug and port set.

8. 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 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.

9. 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.

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

11. 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 selected from the group consisting of a sensor, remote control, magnetic, motion sensor, timer, heater, moisture sensor kits, flood sensor kits, photo sensor, Bluetooth kits, sound activate switch, WiFi signal receiver, Internet signal receiver, and a wireless transmitter and receiver device.

12. 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 or market available DC power storage device having a size selected from AAA, AA, Sub C, C, D, lantern or larger-size battery.

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

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

a plurality of different display units each having a different treatment on the said display area and a display input end through which LED(s) 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 an alternating current (AC) or direct current (DC) power source with a and one arrangement for receiving the display input ends of said more than one plurality of different display units, wherein;

said at least one LED is connected by circuitry to a control device, and integrated circuit (I.C.) means, and the prong or electric signal delivery parts, 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 the color-freezing effects of each individual display-unit and/or all display-units,

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

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 LED(s) light from the at least one LED to the respective display area of each different display unit”

from-the LED(s) at least one LED is connected a printed circuit board (PCB), and each LED has light blocking kits and a spacing arrangement to prevent the light from the LED(s) to be emitted into a wrong display,

the display area of the at least one of the display units further has a predetermined design selected from the group consisting of art, drawing, design, geometric shape, cartoon, a character, sign, painting, at least one window, silkscreen, heat transfer art, openings, cut-outs, optics means, an LCD screen, digital data, message, words, a religious symbol, an advertisement, warning sign, commercial data, colors, texture, optics treatment, 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 non-wearable or non-portable or non-carryable LED light device having a relatively large capacity for people to use many hours or non-portable Direct Current (DC) power source that provides sufficient capacity to power the multiple LEDs for the multiple display units.

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 the said display area and a display input end through which LED(s) 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 for connecting with an alternating current (AC) or direct current (DC) power source power source and one fix kits or assembly arrangement 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 integrated circuit (I.C.) means, and the prong means or electric signal delivery means, to cause the LED(s) at least one LED to turn on and turn off for a period of time and to exhibit predetermined illumination effects of the said-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 or within a receptacle arrangement by fixing kits or assembly arrangement to supply the light into the said display area of the-each of the respective display unit,

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

the display input end includes arrangements for receiving said at least one LED when said display input end is inserted into said receptacle arrangement 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 light blocking pieces and space arrangement for preventing the light from the respective LED from being emitted into 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, drawing, design, geometric shape, cartoon, character, sign, painting, at least one window, silkscreen, heat transfer art, openings, cut-outs, optics means, an LCD screen, digital data, message, words, a religious symbol, an advertisement, warning sign, commercial data, colors, texture, optics treatment, holiday message, Festival a festival message, a seasonal message, and holes on surface or within the unit to provide desired lighting effects and performance,

said receptacle or holder or housing is arranged to receive all display units'"'"' input ends and the said 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 non-portable or non-wearable LED light device having a relatively large or non-portable DC or AC power source that provides sufficient capacity to power the multiple LEDs for the multiple display units.

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

a plurality of different display units each having a different treatment on 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 deliver delivery means for connecting with a non-portable power source and one arrangement for receiving the display input ends of said plurality of different display units, wherein;

said at least one LED connected by circuitry to a control means, and/or integrated circuit (I.C.) means, and the prong or electric signal delivery kits, 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,

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

the display input end includes arrangement 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 light blocking piece and space arrangement for preventing the light from the light to emit 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 has 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, 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, drawing, design, geometric shape, cartoon, a character, sign, painting, at least one window, silkscreen, heat transfer art, openings, cut-outs, optics means, an LCD screen, digital data, message, words, religion signal a religious symbol, an advertisement, warning sign, commercial data, colors, texture, optics treatment, holiday message, festival message, seasonal message, and holes on surface or within the unit to provide desired lighting effects and performance,

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

said 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 non-wearable or non-portable or non-carryable LED light device having a relatively large or non-portable DC or AC 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 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 kits for connecting with a non-portable DC or AC power source and one arrangement for receiving the display input ends of plurality of different display units, wherein;

said at least one LED connected by circuitry to a control means, and 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,

each of the different treatments on each display area includes treatments selected from the group consisting of geometric art, shaping, painting, logo, words, sign, message, an image, screen, display, an evacuation sign, a direction, time display, optical treatment, 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, message, or data to viewers,

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

at least one the holder or housing is arranged for any surface installation not including for being worn or carry 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.