Electrically Illuminated Flame Simulator
AssigneeSterno Home Inc.
InventorsRobert A. Gutstein, Monita Liu
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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.
Claims20
An artificial candle comprising:
- an upper portion including a surface defining a recess;
- a lower portion
- a hollow interior region;
- at least one light source within the hollow interior region, wherein the at least one light source is arranged to project light primarily downwardly;
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- an electrically powered flame simulator including a circuit electrically connected to the at least one light source and configured to control illumination of the at least one light source so as to provide an effect of flickering.
An artificial candle comprising:
- a substantially cylindrical body having permanent exterior surfaces comprising:
- an upper portion including a rim on an upper surface that circumscribes a recess;
- a lower portion with a lower surface;
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- a chamber inside of the substantially cylindrical body,
- wherein the substantially cylindrical body is self-supporting on the lower surface and has a circumference with a central axis extending through a center of the upper portion and center of the lower portion;
- at least one light source within the chamber, wherein the at least one light source is arranged to project light primarily downwardly;
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- an electrically powered flame simulator comprising a circuit electrically connected to the at least one light source and configured to control illumination of the at least one light source so as to provide an effect of flickering.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.