IP Library Granted Patent US 7,871,173
Granted Patent B2
US 7,871,173 · App. 12/017,950 · Granted Jan 18, 2011

Multi-colored lighting device

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Patent No.
US 7,871,173
App. No.
12/017,950
Granted
Jan 18, 2011
Kind
B2
Abstract

A lighting device. The lighting device includes a base portion, a diffuser portion having a wall defining an inner cavity, wherein the wall includes a plurality of colors, the plurality of colors defining a color pattern, and a light source for illuminating the diffuser portion.

Claims (26)

1. A lighting device comprising:

a base portion;

a diffuser portion having a wall defining an inner cavity, a liquid contained within the inner cavity of the diffuser portion, wherein the wall includes a plurality of colors, the plurality of colors defining a color pattern; and

a light source supported by the base portion for illuminating the diffuser portion.

2. The lighting device of claim 1 , wherein the liquid includes liquid globules.

3. The lighting device of claim 1 , wherein the wall has an interior surface and an exterior surface.

4. The lighting device of claim 3 , wherein the color pattern is provided on the interior surface.

5. The lighting device of claim 3 , wherein the color pattern is provided on the exterior surface.

6. The lighting device of claim 1 , wherein the wall includes at least two colors.

7. The lighting device of claim 1 , further comprising a cap configured to couple to the diffuser portion of the lighting device.

8. The lighting device of claim 1 , further comprising a controller configured to operate the light source.

9. The lighting device of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of colors is applied to the diffuser portion by painting.

10. The lighting device of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of colors is applied to the diffuser portion by spraying.

11. The lighting device of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of colors is applied to the diffuser portion by silk screening.

12. The lighting device of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of colors is applied to the diffuser portion by applying a colored film to the diffuser portion to form the color pattern.

13. The lighting device of claim 1 , wherein the diffuser portion comprises any of a plurality of shapes.

14. A decorative lamp comprising:

a base portion;

a diffuser portion having a wall defining an inner cavity, wherein a liquid is contained within the inner cavity of the diffuser portion; and

a light source supported by the base portion for illuminating the diffuser portion;

wherein the wall includes a plurality of colors, the plurality of colors defining a color pattern configured to create a color-changing effect.

15. The decorative lamp of claim 14 , wherein the liquid includes liquid globules.

16. The decorative lamp of claim 14 , wherein the wall includes an interior surface and an exterior surface.

17. The decorative lamp of claim 16 , wherein the color pattern is provided on the interior surface.

18. The decorative lamp of claim 16 , wherein the color pattern is provided on the exterior surface.

19. The decorative lamp of claim 14 , wherein the diffuser portion comprises any of a plurality of shapes.

Assignments (11)
SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Mar 17, 2022
From: SCHYLLING INC.
To: BERKSHIRE BANK
Reel/Frame 059291/0607 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Jan 18, 2018
From: LIFESPAN BRANDS LLC
To: SCHYLLING INC.
Reel/Frame 044647/0825 →
RELEASE OF SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Jan 9, 2018
From: CIBC BANK USE (F/K/A THE PRIVATE BANK AND TRUST COMPANY)
To: LIFESPAN BRANDS LLC
Reel/Frame 044573/0149 →
CHANGE OF NAME Recorded Jan 9, 2018
From: LAVA LITE, LLC
To: LIFESPAN BRANDS LLC
Reel/Frame 045028/0820 →
SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Jul 20, 2016
From: LIFESPAN BRANDS LLC
To: THE PRIVATEBANK AND TRUST COMPANY
Reel/Frame 039198/0737 →
ASSIGNMENT OF SECURITY INTERESTS Recorded Feb 9, 2015
From: KELTIC FINANCIAL PARTNERS II, LP
To: ACF FINCO I LP
Reel/Frame 034924/0259 →
SECURITY AGREEMENT Recorded Sep 9, 2011
From: LAVA LITE, LLC
To: KELTIC FINANCIAL PARTNERS II, LP
Reel/Frame 026883/0762 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Jun 23, 2008
From: HAGGERTY ENTERPRISES, INC.
To: LAVA LITE, LLC
Reel/Frame 021139/0572 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Mar 20, 2008
From: LIN, YAN X.; TAN, YAO Z.
To: ZHONGSHAN HUAXING LIGHTING CO., LTD.
Reel/Frame 020678/0876 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Mar 20, 2008
From: SPAIN, THOMAS M.
To: HAGGERTY ENTERPRISES, INC.
Reel/Frame 020678/0891 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Mar 20, 2008
From: ZHONGSHAN HUAXING LIGHTING CO., LTD.
To: HAGGERTY ENTERPRISES, INC.
Reel/Frame 020678/0909 →