Electrically illuminated flame simulator
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1. An electrically powered flame simulator comprising:
- at least two light sources;
an integrated circuit electrically connected to the light sources for intermittently illuminating at least one of the light sources independently of other light sources such that the light sources together provide the effect of a flickering movement;
a microphone connected to the integrated circuit wherein the microphone inputs preselected audio sounds which are processed by the integrated circuit to switch the flame simulator between an on position and an off position; and
a power source for providing power to the integrated circuit.
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Abstract
An electrically powered flame simulator comprises at least two light sources, an integrated circuit electrically connected to the light sources for intermittently illuminating at least one of the light sources independently of other light sources such that the light sources together provide the effect of a flickering movement, and a power source for providing power to the integrated circuit. The flame simulator may be mounted in a decorative or ornamental device such as a candle or fire log, or used on decorative clothing, or may be part of a hazzard or warning system. One or more solid state light sources may also be used.
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1. An electrically powered flame simulator comprising:
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at least two light sources;
an integrated circuit electrically connected to the light sources for intermittently illuminating at least one of the light sources independently of other light sources such that the light sources together provide the effect of a flickering movement;
a microphone connected to the integrated circuit wherein the microphone inputs preselected audio sounds which are processed by the integrated circuit to switch the flame simulator between an on position and an off position; and
a power source for providing power to the integrated circuit. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26)
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21. A candle-like device having an electrically powered flame simulator comprising:
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a candle-like body having an upper portion, a lower portion and a chamber therein, the upper portion having a concave surface defining a recess therein;
a flame simulator having at least two light sources located substantially in the recess of the candle-like body, an integrated circuit within the candle-like body and electrically connected to the light sources for intermittently illuminating at least one of the light sources independently of other light sources such that the light sources together provide the effect of a flickering movement, and a power source in the chamber of the candle body for providing power to the integrated circuit.
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22. An electrically powered flame simulator comprising:
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at least one solid state type light source;
an integrated circuit electrically connected to the light sources for intermittently controlling illumination of the light source such that the light source provides the effect of a flickering movement;
a microphone associated with the integrated circuit through which predetermined audio sounds can be processed to control the light source;
a power source for providing power to the integrated circuit. - View Dependent Claims (23, 24, 25)
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27. An electrically powered flame simulator comprising:
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at least two light sources;
an integrated circuit electrically connected independently each of the light sources for intermittently controlling illumination of at least one of the light sources independently of other light sources such that the light sources together provide the effect of a flickering movement; and
a power source for providing power to the integrated circuit.
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Current AssigneeSterno Home Inc. (Sterno LLC)
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Original AssigneeMonita Liu, Robert A. Gutstein
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InventorsGutstein, Robert A., Liu, Monita
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Primary Examiner(s)O'Shea, Sandra
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Assistant Examiner(s)Alavi, Ali
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Application NumberUS10/084,272Publication NumberTime in Patent Office776 DaysField of Search362/161, 362/810, 362/392, 362/276, 362/252, 362/806, 362/802, 404/28, 404/31, 315/200.A, 315/185.R, 315/193, 315/360, 315/291US Class Current362/392CPC Class CodesF21S 10/04 simulating flamesF21S 6/001 being candle-shaped with va...F21S 9/02 the power supply being a ba...F21S 9/022 Emergency lighting devicesF21V 23/04 the elements being switches...F21V 23/0442 activated by means of a sen...F21V 23/06 the elements being coupling...F21V 33/0028 Decorative household equipm...F21V 35/00 Candle holdersF21W 2121/00 Use or application of light...F21Y 2115/10 Light-emitting diodes [LED]H04R 1/028 associated with devices per...H05B 45/12 using optical feedbackH05B 47/10 Controlling the light sourceH05B 47/12 by detecting audible soundY02B 20/40 Control techniques providin...Y10S 362/80 Light emitting diodeY10S 362/81 Imitation candleY10S 362/812 Signs
