Lighted glass ball
US9470384B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 5, 2014 |
| Grant date | Oct 18, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 30, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02E70/30
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Provided is a luminous sphere comprising a ball with a circular opening and a plug insertable into the ball. A battery container receiving one or more batteries is attached to the plug. A light source in electronic communication with the one or more batteries is enclosed with the inserted plug inside the ball and powered by the batteries to emit light from the ball. The plug can have a switch for activating the light source. The plug can also have one or more circuit boards attached to the plug for controlling power and timing to the light source. The light source can be a string of a plurality of light emitting diodes in series along a wire. A detachable solar panel can be in electronic communication with the one or more batteries. A sensor that turns on the light source when the sensor senses motion can also be provided.
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