Electrically illuminated flame simulator
OwnerRobert A. Gutstein, Monita Liuinventors
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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 hazard or warning system. One or more solid state light sources may also be used.
Claims26
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 power source for providing power to the integrated circuit.
A candle having an electrically powered flame simulator comprising:
- a candle body having an upper portion, a lower portion and a chamber therein;
- a flame simulator having at least two light sources located near the upper portion of the candle body, an integrated circuit within the candle 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.
An electrically powered flame simulator comprising:
- at least one solid state type light source;
- an integrated circuit electrically connected to the light sources for intermittently illuminating at the light source such that the light source provides the effect of a flickering movement;
- a power source for providing power to the integrated circuit.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.