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LED night light has projection or pinhole image feature

US11873971B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 8, 2021
Grant dateJan 16, 2024
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Expiry dateFeb 8, 2041

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S362/806
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An LED and/or laser light for night time or dark area use, such as a plug-in wall outlet night light or direct current (DC) operated desktop light, includes projection or pin-hole image features to project or present an image, message, data, logo, or time on a ceiling, walls, floor, or other desired surface, or an cover surface, inner housing wall. The optics piece surround light source including an optics-lens, slide, openings, cut-outs, film, grating, or holographic element to create an image at a desired location. The night light may have an adjustable angle or distance between light source and optics piece, as well as other adjustable position, location, or orientation features.

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