Apparatuses for providing power for illumination of a display object
US8739441B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 13, 2011 |
| Grant date | Jun 3, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 5, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH05B45/385
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An exemplary power regulator apparatus provides power for illumination of a display object, such as a merchandise package or container, which has a light emitting apparatus comprising a secondary inductor and an illumination source. A support structure, such as a point of purchase display, typically contains or supports one or more power regulators and display objects. The power regulator comprises a controller and a primary inductor, and the controller is adapted to provide a voltage or current to the primary inductor to generate a primary inductor voltage. The controller may also comprise a plurality of switches and a memory adapted to store values for switching frequency or switch on-time durations or pulse widths. The illumination source emits visible light when the power regulator is in an on state and when the secondary inductor is within a predetermined distance of the primary inductor.
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