LIGHTED LAMP FRAME DEVICE AND METHOD

Abstract

A lighted lamp frame device including a frame, the frame including a front, a back, a top, a bottom and two sides with each of the two sides including a channel, with the top including a neck configured to hold a first-light-source. Included is at least one piece of glass removably contained within the channel of the frame, and at least one light strip contained within the channel of the frame to provide a second-light-source to illuminate the at least one piece of glass. A power supply electrically is coupled to the light strip via a wire-assembly, a base removably coupled to the frame, and a lamp shade removably coupled to the device to provide a cover for the first-light-source.

Claims

1. A lighted lamp frame device, said device comprising: a frame including a front, a back, a top, a bottom and two sides with each of said two sides including a channel, with said top including a neck configured to hold a first-light-source; at least one piece of glass removably contained into the channel of the frame; at least one light strip contained within the channel of the frame to provide a second-light-source to illuminate the at least one piece of glass; a power supply electrically coupled to the light strip via a wire-assembly; and a lamp shade removably coupled to the device to provide a cover for the first-light-source.

2. The device of claim 1, wherein the power supply comprises a DC battery.

3. The device of claim 1, wherein the power supply comprises an AC power supply.

4. The device of claim 1, wherein the at least one piece of glass includes an image.

5. The device of claim 1, further including a base removably coupled to the bottom of the frame.

6. The device of claim 1, wherein the first-light-source is operable independent of the second-light-source.

7. The device of claim 1, wherein the first-light-source is operable in conjunction with the second-light-source.

8. The device of claim 1, wherein the light strip comprises LED lights as an LED light strip.

9. The device of claim 8, wherein the LED light strip is operated by a circuit board.

10. The device of claim 9, wherein the LED light strip is programmable via the circuit board to provide predetermined lighting patterns.

11. The device of claim 1, wherein the glass comprises a two-dimensional image.

12. The device of claim 1, wherein the glass comprises a three-dimensional image.

13. The device of claim 11, wherein the two-dimensional image is placed upon the glass via sub-surface engraving.

14. The device of claim 12, wherein the three-dimensional image is placed upon the glass via sub-surface engraving.

15. The device of claim 1, wherein the glass is constructed from a shatter-resistant material to provide safety and durability during use.

16. The device of claim 11, wherein the glass two-dimensional image comprises written functional text.

17. A lighted lamp frame device, the device comprising: a frame including a front, a back, a top, a bottom and two sides with each of said two sides including a channel, with said top including a neck configured to hold a first-light-source; at least one piece of glass removably contained into the channel of the frame, said at least one piece of class including an image, said image comprising a three-dimensional image, said three-dimensional image placed upon said glass via sub-surface engraving; at least one light strip contained within the channel of the frame to provide a second-light-source to illuminate the at least one piece of glass; a power supply electrically coupled to the light strip via a wire-assembly, said power supply comprising an AC power source; a base removably coupled to the frame; a lamp shade removably coupled to the device to provide a cover for the first-light-source; a base coupled to the bottom of the frame; wherein the first-light-source is operable independent of the second-light-source. wherein the first-light-source is operable in conjunction with the second-light-source. wherein the light strip comprises LED lights as an LED light strip, said LED light strip operable via a circuit board; said LED light strip programmable via said circuit board to provide predetermined lighting patterns.

18. The device of claim 17, further comprising set of instructions; and wherein said device is arranged as a kit.

19. A method of using a lighted lamp frame device, the method comprising the steps of: providing a lighted lamp frame device including at least one piece of glass, with the at least on piece of glass including an image; providing a power supply; placing the at least one piece of glass within a frame of the lighted lamp frame device; and illuminating the lighted lamp frame device to display the image.

20. The method of claim 19, further comprising the steps of: deluminating the lighted lamp frame device; removing the at least one piece of glass; and replacing the at least one piece of glass.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0013] The figures which accompany the written portion of this specification illustrate embodiments and methods of use for the present disclosure, a lighted lamp frame device and method, constructed and operative according to the teachings of the present disclosure.

[0014] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the lighted lamp frame device during an in-use condition, according to an embodiment of the disclosure.

[0015] FIG. 2 is a front perspective view of the lighted lamp frame device of FIG. 1, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0016] FIG. 3 is a top exploded view of the lighted lamp frame device of FIG. 1, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0017] FIG. 4 is a bottom exploded view of the lighted lamp frame device of FIG. 1, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0018] FIG. 5 is a flow diagram illustrating method of using a lighted lamp frame device, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0019] The various embodiments of the present invention will hereinafter be described in conjunction with the appended drawings, wherein like designations denote like elements.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0020] As discussed above, embodiments of the present disclosure relate to illumination within a container and more particularly to a lighted lamp frame device and method as used to improve the display of images and information within a lighted lamp frame.

[0021] Generally, a lighted lamp frame device provides lighting to show on the sides illuminating three-dimensional art or objects inside, and provides a clear image that the viewer may appreciate. The device is operable via a switch, that may be three-way as follows: base ON, base and lamp ON, base OFF with lamp ON. The lamp may also, or alternatively, include text messages, such as advertising. The lamp may be utilized in many industries (e.g., hotels, restaurants, etc.) to promote branding and/or improve aesthetics. Objects may additionally include (but not be limited to) sculptures, figures, statues, or other solid objects.

[0022] Referring now more specifically to the drawings by numerals of reference, there is shown in FIGS. 1-4, various views of a lighted lamp frame device 100. FIG. 1 shows a lighted lamp frame device during an in-use condition 150, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Here, the lighted lamp frame device 100 may be beneficial for use by a user 140 to provide illumination with the capability to also display image(s) 145 in two or three dimensions as well as the ability to display text, or illuminate one or more objects (e.g., sculptures, pottery, etc.). As illustrated, the lighted lamp frame device 100 may include frame 110, at least one piece of glass 120, at least one light strip 125, power supply 130, base 146, and lamp shade 135. In some embodiments, the lamp shade may not be required. The at least one piece of glass 120 may include panels, panes, glass blocks, or other embodiments depending upon user preferences and specific applications. Also, the term glass may also include any transparent material (e.g., plastics, transparent ceramics, etc.)

[0023] According to one embodiment, the lighted lamp frame device 100 may be arranged as a kit 105. In particular, the lighted lamp frame device 100 may further include a set of instructions 155. The instructions 155 may detail functional relationships in relation to the structure of the lighted lamp frame device 100 (such that the lighted lamp frame device 100 can be used, maintained, or the like, in a preferred manner).

[0024] FIG. 2 shows the lighted lamp frame device 100 of FIG. 1, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. As above, the lighted lamp frame device 100 may include frame 110, at least one piece of glass 120, at least one light strip 125, power supply 130, and base 146 removably coupled to frame 110, lamp shade 135. At least one piece of glass 120 may include any type of glass (e.g., glass panels, glass panes, glass block, hollow glass block, etc.). Also the term glass may include plastic materials that resemble and/or include properties that can may be found in traditional glass materials and are not limited to silicates nor non crystalline solids.

[0025] FIG. 3 is a bottom exploded view of lighted lamp frame device 100 of FIG. 1, whereas FIG. 4 is a top exploded view of lighted lamp frame device of FIG. 1, according to embodiments of the present disclosure. As shown, frame 110 may include a front, a back, a top, a bottom and two sides, with each of two sides including channel 116, with the top including neck 117 configured to hold a first-light-source, with at least one piece of glass 120 removably contained into channel 116 of frame 110. Some embodiments may not be required to hold a first-light-source such that top would not include neck 117 and therefore would also not include lamps shade 135.

[0026] As shown in FIG. 3 and FIG. 4, at least one light strip 125 may be contained within channel 116 of frame 110 to provide a second-light-source to illuminate at least one piece of glass 120. Each of at least one piece of glass 120 may include image 145. Image 145 may comprise a two-dimensional image, a three-dimensional image, and/or a sculpture, figure, etc., in embodiments. Each of two-dimensional image and three-dimensional image may be placed upon glass 120 via sub-surface engraving. Further, glass 120 may be constructed from a shatter-resistant material to provide safety and durability during use. Also, glass 120 two-dimensional image may comprise written functional text. Some embodiments may include base 146 coupled to the bottom of frame 110. Glass 120 may include a texture, coating, or similar surface or treatment to diffuse or modify light.

[0027] Power supply 130 may be electrically coupled to light strip 125 via wire-assembly 133 and lamp shade 135 may be removably coupled to device 100 to provide a cover for the first-light-source. In embodiments, power supply 130 may comprise a DC battery or an AC power source, a combination thereof, or the ability to operate on each. Light strip 125 may comprise LED lights, such as in an LED light strip 125. Also, the (LED) light strip 125 may be operated by a circuit board. In embodiments including a circuit board, (LED) light strip 125 may be programmable via the circuit board to provide predetermined lighting patterns. In embodiments, first-light-source may be operable independent of the second-light-source, and/or may be operable in conjunction with the second-light-source.

[0028] FIG. 5 is a flow diagram illustrating a method of using lighted lamp frame device 100, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. In particular, the method of using lighted lamp frame device 500 may include one or more components or features of the lighted lamp frame device 100 as described above. As illustrated, the method for method of using a lighted lamp frame device 500 may include the steps of: step one 501, providing lighted lamp frame device 100 (including at least one piece of glass 120, with at least one piece of glass 120 including image 145); step two 502, providing power supply 130; step three 503, placing the at least one piece of glass 120 within frame 110 of lighted lamp frame device 100; step four 504, illuminating lighted lamp frame device 100 to display image 145; step five 505, deluminating lighted lamp frame device 100; step six 506, removing at least one piece of glass 120; and step seven 507, replacing at least one piece of glass 120 with an alternate piece of glass containing a different image 145 and/or text.

[0029] It should be noted that step five 505, step six 506, and step seven 507 are optional steps and may not be implemented in all cases. Optional steps of method of use 500 are illustrated using dotted lines in FIG. 5 so as to distinguish them from the other steps of method of use 500. It should also be noted that the steps described in the method of use can be carried out in many different orders according to user preference. The use of step of should not be interpreted as step for, in the claims herein and is not intended to invoke the provisions of 35 U.S.C. 112(f). It should also be noted that, under appropriate circumstances, considering such issues as design preference, user preferences, marketing preferences, cost, structural requirements, available materials, technological advances, etc., other methods of using a lighted lamp frame device (e.g., different step orders within above-mentioned list, elimination or addition of certain steps, including or excluding certain maintenance steps, etc.), are taught herein.

[0030] The embodiments of the invention described herein are exemplary and numerous modifications, variations and rearrangements can be readily envisioned to achieve substantially equivalent results, all of which are intended to be embraced within the spirit and scope of the invention. Further, the purpose of the foregoing abstract is to enable the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and the public generally, and especially the scientist, engineers and practitioners in the art who are not familiar with patent or legal terms or phraseology, to determine quickly from a cursory inspection the nature and essence of the technical disclosure of the application.