US 6,733,279 B2 · Remote microcontrolled laser oil lamp

Abstract

A remote micro-controlled oil lamp having a base with a crystal housing for a electrically activated wick is described. Mounted within the base is a coupled photodetector and audio circuit which respectively receives and transmits signals for lighting the wick and sounding a prerecorded message to signify an on and off condition. The wick is provided in the form of a pair of electrodes which are electrically activated via the photodetector by a remote laser source and/or a manual switch mounted within the base. When the lamp is either remotely or manually activated the electrodes generate a spark across a combustible fluid filled cylindrically shape gap as a catalyst to produce a candle light or flame. A micro-pump circuit is mounted within the base of the reservoir to ensure an adequate supply of fuel for an extended source of candle light.

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Dependent claims

A remote micro-controlled oil lamp, comprising:

a base having a reservoir, a wick in fluid communication with said reservoir and a housing for said wick, said base further comprising an activation circuit, an audible circuit, and a pump for pumping a combustible fluid from the reservoir to the wick, wherein said wick includes a first electrode, a second electrode and a fluid channel, said first electrode and said second electrode being integrally mounted to opposing walls of the channel such that a gap of predetermined distance is formed;
means for controlling said pump, said controlling means having a power source operatively connected to said pump;
means for detecting an illumination source of a predetermined characteristic wavelength for activating said activation circuit and said audible circuit;
and
means for manually activating said activation and audible circuits.

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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.

Remote microcontrolled laser oil lamp

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Remote microcontrolled laser oil lamp

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