Decorative lighting apparatus having two laser light sources

• US 9,879,847 B2
• Filed: 05/18/2016
• Issued: 01/30/2018
• Est. Priority Date: 12/03/2015
• Status: Expired due to Fees

• Current Assignee: Telebrands Corporation
• Original Assignee: Telebrands Corporation
• Inventors: Khubani, Ajit, Lentine, Lou
• Primary Examiner(s): Breval, Elmito
• Assistant Examiner(s): FEATHERLY, HANA SANEI
• Application Number:
  US15/158,433
• Publication Number:
  US 20170159924A1
• Time in Patent Office: 622 Days
• Field of Search: 362234
• CPC Class Codes: F21S 10/023 by selectively switching fixed light sources
• CPC Class Codes: F21S 10/026 by movement of parts, e.g. by movement of reflectors or light sources F21S10/007 takes precedence
• CPC Class Codes: F21V 14/00 Controlling the distribution of the light emitted by adjustment of elements reflectors with provision for adjusting the curvature F21V7/16; light filters or the like with provision for controlling the colour or intensity F21V9/40; screens using adjustable parallel laminae or strips F21V11/04; screens using iris-type diaphragms F21V11/10; screens using movable sheets without apertures F21V11/18; adjustable mountings for lighting devices F21V21/14
• CPC Class Codes: F21V 14/08 by movement of the screens or filters
• CPC Class Codes: F21V 17/02 with provision for adjustment F21V17/04 - F21V17/08 take precedence
• CPC Class Codes: F21V 21/0824 Ground spikes
• CPC Class Codes: F21V 21/15 specially adapted for power operation, e.g. by remote control
• CPC Class Codes: F21V 21/30 Pivoted housings or frames
• CPC Class Codes: F21V 23/04 the elements being switches safety devices F21V25/00
• CPC Class Codes: F21V 23/0464 the sensor sensing the level of ambient illumination, e.g. dawn or dusk sensors
• CPC Class Codes: F21V 23/0471 the sensor detecting the proximity, the presence or the movement of an object or a person
• CPC Class Codes: F21V 23/06 the elements being coupling devices , e.g. connectors
• CPC Class Codes: F21V 29/503 of light sources cooling arrangements structurally associated with gas-discharge or vapour-discharge lamps H01J61/52; cooling arrangements structurally associated with electric incandescent lamps H01K1/58; cooling arrangements structurally associated with light-emitting diodes H01L33/64
• CPC Class Codes: F21V 29/70 characterised by passive heat-dissipating elements, e.g. heat-sinks
• CPC Class Codes: F21V 31/00 Gas-tight or water-tight arrangements
• CPC Class Codes: F21V 33/0056 Audio equipment, e.g. music instruments, radios or speakers
• 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: F21W 2131/107 of the exterior of buildings
• CPC Class Codes: F21Y 2101/00 Point-like light sources
• CPC Class Codes: F21Y 2113/10 of different colours
• CPC Class Codes: F21Y 2115/10 : Light-emitting diodes [LED]
• CPC Class Codes: F21Y 2115/30 : Semiconductor lasers

Abstract

A decorative lighting apparatus including first laser light source providing a first light and a second laser light providing a second light, a switch, and a motion assembly. The switch including a first setting corresponding to the first light source being in an on condition and the second light source being in an off condition, and a second setting corresponding to the first light source and the second light source being in an on condition. The motion assembly being configured to secure at least one optical element in the path of the first light or second light being generated by the first and second laser light sources, and including a motor being coupled to the articulating element such that a movement generated by the motor is imparted to the optical element.

Claims

1. A decorative lighting apparatus, comprising:

a body adjustably attached to a mounting element, the body including;

a first laser light source providing a first light having a first color;

a second laser light source providing a second light having a second color,

a switch including a first setting corresponding to the first light source being in an on condition and the second light source being in an off condition, and a second setting corresponding to the first light source and the second light source being in an on condition; and

a motion assembly, the motion assembly including;

an articulating element configured to secure at least one optical element in at least one of a first path of the first light being generated by the first laser light source and a second path of the second light being generated by the second laser light source; and

a motor coupled to the articulating element such that a movement generated by the motor is imparted to the optical element so that at least one of the first light and the second light passing through the at least one optical element is articulated.

2. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the mounting element includes at least one of a stake and a substantially planar mounting surface.

3. The apparatus of claim 2, wherein the mounting element is removably attached to the body via at least one of threads, screw, nut, clips, and bracket.

4. The decorative lighting apparatus of claim 1, further comprising a heatsink for dissipating heat generated by the light source.

5. The decorative lighting apparatus of claim 4, wherein the heatsink substantially surrounds each of the light sources.

6. The decorative lighting apparatus of claim 4 wherein heatsink includes channels for routing wiring.

7. The decorative lighting apparatus of claim 1 wherein the first light source and second light source are angled, such that the first light and the second light overlap.

8. The decorative lighting apparatus of claim 1 further comprising a housing, the housing being sized and dimensioned to enable sufficient cooling of the light sources.

9. The decorative lighting apparatus of claim 8, wherein the housing is constructed of plastic.

10. The decorative lighting apparatus of claim 1, further comprising a substantially weather-proofed electrical socket.

11. The decorative lighting apparatus of claim 10, wherein the socket includes a toric joint.

12. The decorative lighting apparatus of claim 11, wherein a first portion of the socket includes a threaded surface and a second portion includes a complimentary threaded surface such that the threaded surface of the first portion engages and couples with the threaded surface of the second portion.

13. The decorative lighting apparatus of claim 1, further comprising an overheating protection mechanism.

14. The decorative lighting apparatus of claim 13, wherein the overheating protection mechanism includes a temperature sensor configured to control an operation of the decorative lighting apparatus when the apparatus reaches a predetermined threshold temperature so as to prevent overheating of the decorative lighting apparatus.

15. The decorative lighting apparatus of claim 1 further comprising a heating element, the heating element configured to heat each of the light sources.

16. The decorative lighting apparatus of claim 15, wherein the heating element includes a resistor.

17. The decorative lighting apparatus of claim 16, wherein the heating element includes a temperature sensor configured to control an operation of the heating element when the apparatus reaches a predetermined threshold temperature so as to allow operation of the decorative lighting apparatus below the predetermined threshold temperature.

18. The decorative lighting apparatus of claim 1, further comprising a speaker configured to produce audio signals.

19. The decorative lighting apparatus of claim 1, further comprising a motion sensor, the motion sensor configured to turn on the decorative lighting apparatus when the motion sensor detects a motion.

20. The decorative lighting apparatus of claim 1, wherein the first light source and second light source are configured to pulsate.

21. The decorative lighting apparatus of claim 1, further comprising a pivoting arm wherein the pivoting arm provides relative rotational adjustment between the body and the base.

22. The decorative lighting apparatus of claim 21, wherein the pivoting arm includes a plurality of teeth to provide a plurality of discrete relative positions between the body and the base.

23. The decorative lighting apparatus of claim 1, further comprising a power cord, the power cord not having a transformer.