US 5,178,450 A · Selectively illuminated jar

Abstract

A selectively illuminated jar which truly exemplifies the happy mood associated with sunshine by operation of an illumination system within the jar. A clear plastic jar is connected at its top with screw-on cap. An illumination system located at the top of the jar includes a substantially semicircular lens which simulates a sun-like surface. Within the lens is a light bulb, a battery and a switch which selectively electrically connects the battery with the light bulb as the cap is screwed on with respect to the jar. Optionally, the bottom of the jar may have a reflective surface to increment the lighting effect of the jar. Further, the bottom portion of the jar may include a cup upon which selected writing may be placed, such as "Sunshine in a Jar". Alternatively, the writing may be placed directly upon the jar itself.

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Dependent claims

A selectively illuminated jar, comprising:

a jar, said jar having a top and a top portion adjacent said top, said top portion being provided with threads, said jar having a bottom and a bottom portion adjacent said bottom;
a cap structured for threadably engaging said threads of said top portion of said jar;
and
illumination system means located adjacent said top portion of said jar for providing selective illumination of said jar, said illumination system including a curved lens through which said illumination is provided, said curved lens being convexly curved toward said bottom of said jar.

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A selectively illuminated jar, comprising:

a jar, said jar having a top and a top portion adjacent said top, said top portion being provided with threads, said jar having a bottom and a bottom portion adjacent said bottom;
a cap structured for threadably engaging said threads of said top portion of said jar;
and
an illumination system comprising:
a curved lens, said curved lens having an annular lip structured to rest upon said top of said jar, said curved lens being convexly curved toward said bottom of said jar;
a mounting plate structured for resting upon said annular lip of said curved lens;
battery holder means connected with said mounting plate for holding at least one battery;
light bulb means for providing illumination;
light bulb holder means for holding said light bulb means with respect to said mounting plate and within said curved lens;
and
switch means for selectively electrically connecting said light bulb means with said battery holder means in response to selective threading of said cap onto said threads of said top portion of said jar.

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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.

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