Light bulb with a motor
US9989219B2 · kind B2 · utility
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 14, 2016 |
| Grant date | Jun 5, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 19, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH05B47/1965
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A light bulb is disclosed herein, which in general, includes a light transmitting bulb portion and a base portion. The light transmitting bulb portion includes a rotating light aperture. The base portion includes a motor for rotating the light aperture. The light transmitting bulb portion is rotated independently of the base portion to direct light produced by the light bulb in a direction defined by a rotational position of the light aperture. A controller, battery, and wireless transceiver are included in the light bulb.
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