Landscape light

• US 9,752,761 B2
• Filed: 04/29/2016
• Issued: 09/05/2017
• Est. Priority Date: 07/16/2014
• Status: Expired due to Fees

• Current Assignee: Telebrands Corporation
• Original Assignee: Telebrands Corporation
• Inventors: Lentine, Lou
• Primary Examiner(s): Raleigh, Donald
• Assistant Examiner(s): QUARTERMAN, KEVIN J
• Application Number:
  US15/142,789
• Publication Number:
  US 20160238221A1
• Time in Patent Office: 494 Days
• CPC Class Codes: F21S 10/007 using rotating transparent or colored disks, e.g. gobo wheels
• CPC Class Codes: F21S 10/023 by selectively switching fixed light sources
• CPC Class Codes: F21S 10/06 flashing, e.g. with rotating reflector or light source signalling lighting devices mounted on vehicles B60Q1/26
• CPC Class Codes: F21S 6/001 being candle-shaped with varying lighting effect of simulating flames F21S10/04; string of light sources F21S4/00
• CPC Class Codes: F21S 8/081 of low-built type, e.g. landscape light
• CPC Class Codes: F21S 9/03 rechargeable by exposure to light
• CPC Class Codes: F21V 15/01 Housings, e.g. material or assembling of housing parts F21V15/02 takes precedence housings forming signs or letters G09F13/04
• 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 21/30 Pivoted housings or frames
• CPC Class Codes: F21V 23/001 the elements being electrical wires or cables
• CPC Class Codes: F21V 23/0407 for flashing
• CPC Class Codes: F21V 23/0435 activated by remote control means
• CPC Class Codes: F21V 23/045 the sensor receiving a signal from a remote controller
• 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 29/507 of means for protecting lighting devices from damage, e.g. housings
• CPC Class Codes: F21V 29/70 characterised by passive heat-dissipating elements, e.g. heat-sinks
• CPC Class Codes: F21V 29/74 with fins or blades
• CPC Class Codes: F21V 29/83 the elements having apertures, ducts or channels, e.g. heat radiation holes
• CPC Class Codes: F21V 31/00 Gas-tight or water-tight arrangements
• CPC Class Codes: F21V 33/0052 : Audio or video equipment, e.g. televisions, telephones, cameras or computers; Remote control devices therefor
• CPC Class Codes: F21V 5/04 : of lens shape
• CPC Class Codes: F21V 7/045 : with spherical surface
• 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 2121/006 : for illumination or simulation of snowy or iced items, e.g. icicle
• CPC Class Codes: F21W 2131/10 : Outdoor lighting
• CPC Class Codes: F21W 2131/107 : of the exterior of buildings
• CPC Class Codes: F21W 2131/109 : of gardens
• CPC Class Codes: F21Y 2113/10 : of different colours
• CPC Class Codes: F21Y 2113/13 : comprising an assembly of point-like light sources
• CPC Class Codes: F21Y 2115/10 : Light-emitting diodes [LED]
• CPC Class Codes: F21Y 2115/30 : Semiconductor lasers
• CPC Class Codes: G02B 26/008 : in the form of devices for effecting sequential colour changes, e.g. colour wheels
• CPC Class Codes: G02B 27/20 : for imaging minute objects, e.g. light-pointer
• CPC Class Codes: G02B 5/0252 : using holographic or diffractive means
• CPC Class Codes: G02B 7/006 : Filter holders
• CPC Class Codes: G02B 7/008 : with means for compensating for changes in temperature or for controlling the temperature; thermal stabilisation
• CPC Class Codes: H05B 45/20 : Controlling the colour of the light
• CPC Class Codes: H05B 47/16 : by timing means
• CPC Class Codes: Y02B 20/40 : Control techniques providing energy savings, e.g. smart controller or presence detection
• CPC Class Codes: Y02B 20/72 : in street lighting

Abstract

A landscape light incorporating two or more lasers or LEDs of different colors (e.g., red, green, white, blue) in the same housing, each laser or LED preferably having a separate lens. The apparatus projects any of a variety of colors including red, green, white, blue, or other colors, or combinations of any colors, as well as providing an optional flash/pulse setting for the lights. The apparatus preferably includes an RF remote which enables the user to control the apparatus from anywhere in and around the house, and may also include a built-in timer which runs the lights for selected periods such as 2, 4, 6, or 8 hours.

Claims

1. A landscape light comprising:

a light projector housing incorporating a first laser generating a first light having a first color and a second laser generating a second light having a second color, each laser having a separate lens; and

diffractive holographic optics to scatter the first and second lights and cause an energy concentration of the first and second lights to drop below exposure limits for momentary or accidental viewing at a relatively short distance from the landscape light.

2. The landscape light of claim 1 further including a power cord, mounting bracket, and ground stake.

3. The landscape light of claim 1 further including a remote control to enable a user to control the landscape light from a distance.

4. The landscape light of claim 3 wherein said remote control includes a light on/off control.

5. The landscape light of claim 3 wherein said remote control includes a change light color control.

6. The landscape light of claim 3 wherein said remote control includes a flash setting control.

7. The landscape light of claim 3 wherein said remote control eludes a timer control.

8. The landscape light of claim 3 wherein said remote control includes a light on/off control, a change light color control, and a flash setting control.

9. A landscape light comprising:

a light projector housing including a plurality of light sources producing a plurality of lights, each light source having a different color and each light source having a separate lens; and

diffractive holographic optics to scatter the plurality of lights and cause an energy concentration of the plurality of lights to drop below exposure limits for momentary or accidental viewing at a relatively short distance from the landscape light; and

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the plurality of light sources consisting of two lasers.

10. A landscape light comprising:

a light projector housing incorporating at least two lasers, each laser having a different color and each laser having a separate lens, and including diffractive holographic optics to scatter the lasers and cause an energy concentration of the lasers to drop below exposure limits for momentary or accidental viewing at a relatively short distance from the landscape light;

a mounting stake configured to be coupled to the housing; and

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a remote to enable a user to control the landscape light from a distance, the remote including a light ON/OFF control and an operation mode.

11. The landscape light of claim 10 wherein the operation mode includes a flash setting control.