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Decorative light display
Assignee: Poly-Optical Products Inc
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Filing: 1969-02-13
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Granted: 1971-09-28
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Expires: 1989-02-13
Abstract
Abstract A light display for use within a fishtank or the like for decorative or lighting purposes, the tank having a viewing area sufficiently translucent to allow a view therethrough of its contents, wherein there are provided a plurality of optical fibers with their light-emitting end faces toward the viewing area. A light source is positioned adjacent the opposite ends of the fibers and an opaque sheath is provided extending from the light source to the directing means.
Inventors
- 👤 Mark K Howlett
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 23:08
CPC Classifications
G; G02; G02B; G02B6/00; G02B6/0001; G02B6/0005; A; A01; A01K; A01K63/00; A01K63/06; F; F21; F21V; F21V33/00; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S362/00; Y10S362/806
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
88 words
A decorative light display, comprising: a tank for holding a liquid and having a viewing area sufficiently translucent to allow a view therethrough of the contents of said tank; a plurality of flexible optical fibers, having light-emitting ends and light-receiving ends; means for supporting said fibers for disposition of said lightemitting ends within said tank below the desired level of said liquid; means for bundling said light-receiving ends; and a light source outside said tank in light communication with said light-receiving fiber ends for illuminating said optical fibers.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
88 words
A decorative light display, comprising: a tank for holding a liquid and having a viewing area sufficiently translucent to allow a view therethrough of the contents of said tank; a plurality of flexible optical fibers, having light-emitting ends and light-receiving ends; means for supporting said fibers for disposition of said lightemitting ends within said tank below the desired level of said liquid; means for bundling said light-receiving ends; and a light source outside said tank in light communication with said light-receiving fiber ends for illuminating said optical fibers.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
18 words
The display of claim 1, wherein said light-emitting fiber ends are flared out to form a decorative spray.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
18 words
The display of claim 2, wherein said fiber ends are disposed so as to face said viewing area.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
22 words
The display of claim 1, wherein said optical fibers are formed with one or more helical bends therein to allow extension thereof.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
28 words
The light-conducting device of claim 9, including a sheath for said plurality of fibers formed with one or more helical bends in correspondence to said fiber helical bends.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
58 words
The display of claim 1, within said directing means comprises a member having at least one opening for receiving said plurality of optical fibers and at least a second opening through which said light-emitting ends extend, said second opening being formed to direct a large portion of the end faces of said light-emitting ends toward said viewing area.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
19 words
The display of claim 1, including color filter means between said light source and said light-receiving optical fiber ends.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
18 words
The display of claim 1, wherein said optical fibers each have a diameter of at least 7 mils.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
22 words
The display of claim 1, including an opaque sheath for said optical fibers extending from said light source to said directing means.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
45 words
The device of claim 1, including an illumination member for holding and illuminating the faces of said light-receiving fiber ends, comprising a housing, a light source within said housing and means in the path of light from said light source for receiving said second ends.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1974-09-27 | 1975-03-29 | 1975-09-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-09-27 | 1979-03-29 | 1979-09-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-09-27 | 1983-03-29 | 1983-09-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |