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US 8,941,252 B1Granted
Solar wind chime
AssigneeWorld Factory, Inc.
InventorsGregory G. Kuelbs, Gustav P. Kuelbs
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Abstract
A solar wind chime includes a chime and a striker suspended from a body. A solar energy system is carried by the body and includes a solar energy collection system configured to recharge a rechargeable electrical power source. An electrical subsystem conductively couples to the rechargeable electrical power source.
Claims10
A solar wind chime, comprising:
- a body;
- an ornamental object suspended from the body;
- a chime and a striker suspended from the ornamental object;
- a solar energy system comprising:
- a rechargeable electrical power source;
- and
- a solar energy collection system for recharging the rechargeable electrical power source;
- a lighting system conductively coupled to the rechargeable electrical power source;
- a switch carried by the body for selectively switching the lighting system on and off by controlling a discharge of the rechargeable electrical power source;
- and
- a photo cell for activating the lighting system;
- wherein the rechargeable electrical power source is a battery;
- and
- a platform is suspended from the ornamental object;
- wherein the chime and the striker are suspended from the platform.
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A solar wind chime, comprising:
- a body;
- a plurality of chimes suspended from the body;
- at least one decorative globe suspended from the body;
- a solar energy system carried at least partially by the decorative globe, the solar energy system comprising:
- a rechargeable electrical power source;
- and
- a solar energy collection system for recharging the rechargeable electrical power source;
- and
- a lighting system conductively coupled to the rechargeable electrical power source and disposed at least partially within the decorative globe for illuminating the decorative globe;
- wherein the rechargeable electrical power source is an interchangeable battery.
7 more elements
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.