Industry Patents

Patent: 7038398

Kinetic Illumination System and Methods

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Patent Number: 7038398 
Title: Kinetic Illumination System and Methods 
Abstract: The present invention relates to methods of creating eye-catching displays by taking advantage of color-changing illumination provided by LED systems disclosed herein. Displays can be made to appear to change color or to move simply by changing the color of the light illuminating them. Also, the use of such light in projected is described. A vending machine, an article of clothing, and a container lit by these LED systems are specifically provided.  
Country of Issue: US 
First Named Inventor: Lys, Mueller, Blackwell 
Assignee: Color Kinetics 
Continuation or Divisional of: 6016038 
International Classification: H05B 37/02 
US Classification: 315/291 
Issue Date: 05-02-2006 
Filing Date: 12-17-1998 
Application : 09/213581 
Notes:  
Link to Patent at freepatentsonline.com: 7038398 at Freepatentsonline 
Link to World Patent Family1: World Patent Family at European Patent Office 
Link to Google Patents1: 7038398 at Google Patents 

 

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