Industry Patents
Patent: 6676284
Apparatus and Method for Providing a Linear Effect
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| Patent Number: |
6676284 |
| Title: |
Apparatus and Method for Providing a Linear Effect |
| Abstract: |
An apparatus for providing an output of at least one of electromagnetic
waves and sound waves comprises a power supply, a support structure, a
controller, and a plurality of transmitters arranged in a linear array on
the support structure and in electrical contact with the controller. Each
transmitter is controllable individually and independently from other
transmitters. To provide a colored lighting effect, the apparatus can
comprise a first source of light of a first color, a second source of
light of a second color, different from the first color and a diffuser for
diffusing the light from the first and second sources so that the diffused
light from the diffuser is perceived to have a different color, shade or
hue. Uses of the apparatus are described, for applications such as
entertainment, safety, directional and speed control, such as in providing
a linear sound and/or lighting effect in which the output is perceived as
emanating from a substantially continuous sound and/or light source rather
than from a plurality of individual sources.
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| Country of Issue: |
US |
| First Named Inventor: |
Wynne Willson |
| Assignee: |
WWG |
| Continuation or Divisional of: |
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| International Classification: |
F21V 7/04 |
| US Classification: |
362/555 |
| Issue Date: |
01-13-2004 |
| Filing Date: |
09-03-1999 |
| Application : |
09/786457 |
| Notes: |
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| Link to Patent at freepatentsonline.com: |
6676284 at Freepatentsonline |
| Link to World Patent Family1: |
World Patent Family at European Patent Office |
| Link to Google Patents1: |
6676284 at Google Patents |
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