Multi-Directional Modular Aquarium LED Lighting Bulbs and System

Abstract

The present invention discloses an enhanced design of a multi-directional Modular Aquarium LED lighting bulbs and system where the led lights are mounted on a 3 sided heatsink forming an isosceles trapezoid. Further a system is provided where each bulb, light bulb spectrum user desires to use in either specific spectrum in nanometer ranges (ie: UV, Indigo, Violet, Royal Blue, Blue, Cyan, etc) utilizing specific kelvin spectrum (ie: 2000 k, 3000 k, 6000 k, 10,000 k, etc) can be controlled by an application. The system further updates the available colors within the mobile app and website, in order to allow the user to control the intensity as well as schedule sunset/sunrise features along the day.

Claims

I: A multi-directional Modular Aquarium LED lighting bulbs and system comprising: led lights mounted on a 3 sided heatsink (left side facing approximately 150 degrees, center facing 90 degrees, and right side facing 30 degrees) forming an isosceles trapezoid; a system developed where each light bulb is independently identified and controlled by the system either via mobile application or website; a system allowing each light to illuminate an aquarium while also providing modularity for the user in terms of which light bulb spectrum they desire to use in either specific spectrum in nanometer ranges (i.e.: UV, Indigo, Violet, Royal Blue, Blue, Cyan, etc.) or utilizing specific kelvin spectrum (i.e: 2000 k, 3000 k, 6000 k, 10,000 k, etc.)

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0023] The accompanying figures, where like reference numerals refer to identical or functionally similar elements throughout the separate views, together with the detailed description below, are incorporated in and form part of the specification, and serve to further illustrate embodiments of concepts that include the claimed invention, and explain various principles and advantages of those embodiments.

[0024] FIG. 1 shows top view as per preferred embodiments of the invention.

[0025] FIG. 2 shows heatsink which is designed to assist with LED heat dissipation when applying airflow onto the increased surface area housing. The fins help distribute heat produced by LED evenly across the entire housing structure, effectively cooling and protecting the LED diodes from damage caused by excessive heat.

[0026] The apparatus and method components have been represented where appropriate by conventional symbols in the drawings, showing only those specific details that are pertinent to understanding the embodiments of the present invention so as not to obscure the disclosure with details that will be readily apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art having the benefit of the description herein.

[0027] The apparatus and method components have been represented where appropriate by conventional symbols in the drawings, showing only those specific details that are pertinent to understanding the embodiments of the present invention so as not to obscure the disclosure with details that will be readily apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art having the benefit of the description herein.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0028] Detailed descriptions of the preferred embodiment are provided herein. It is to be understood, however, that the present invention may be embodied in various forms. Therefore, specific details disclosed herein are not to be interpreted as limiting, but rather as a basis for the claims and as a representative basis for teaching one skilled in the art to employ the present invention in virtually any appropriately detailed system, structure or manner.

[0029] The terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of the invention. As used herein, the term “and/or” includes any and all combinations of one or more of the associated listed items. As used herein, the singular forms “a,” “an,” and “the” are intended to include the plural forms as well as the singular forms, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. It will be further understood that the terms “comprises” and/or “comprising,” when used in this specification, specify the presence of stated features, steps, operations, elements, and/or components, but do not preclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, steps, operations, elements, components, and/or groups thereof.

[0030] The present invention is directed to a multi-directional Modular Aquarium LED lighting bulbs and system.

[0031] Existing aquarium lights and aquarium light source technologies have different advantages and disadvantages, for the dual purposes of providing an attractive source of illumination for aquarium viewing, and encouraging the growth of marine life. Fluorescent bulbs, as well as incandescent bulbs, such as halogen and metal halide light sources, provide a fairly broad spectrum of light, and can provide good or at least acceptable color rendering. However, their spectral content is fixed. Thus, varying the spectral content over time is not possible, unless multiple bulb types are incorporated into the light. It is also not possible to tailor the spectral content to emphasize the specific wavelengths that might be optimal for the growth of marine life. It is also true that incandescent bulbs in particular (and fluorescent bulbs to a lesser extent) may produce significant quantities of radiated infrared energy, which serves to heat the water in the aquarium. This may require a cooling apparatus for the water in the aquarium tank, which in turn adds to the energy, costs of the aquarium.

[0032] The current invention as per its preferred embodiments utilizes T8 bulb format with specific led spectrum geared towards saltwater and freshwater aquarium, while providing light spread from 3 different angles per light bulb, in order to provide even multi-directional spread of light.

[0033] The LED lights are mounted on a 3 sided heatsink (left side facing approximately 150 degrees, center facing 90 degrees, and right side facing 30 degrees) forming an isosceles trapezoid.

[0034] This shape as per its preferred embodiments has been utilized to provide the best light spread of each individual spectrum. Each light bulb will be independently identified and controlled by the system either via mobile application or website.

[0035] The light bulb will evenly illuminate an aquarium while also providing modularity for the user in terms of which light bulb spectrum they desire to use in either specific spectrum in nanometer ranges (ie: UV, Indigo, Violet, Royal Blue, Blue, Cyan, etc) or utilizing specific kelvin spectrum (ie: 2000 k, 3000 k, 6000 k, 10,000 k, etc).

[0036] By providing different spectrum bulbs as per its preferred embodiments a user will have the ability to maintain thriving aquarium animals and provide sunrise/sunset features, as well as moonlight features with desired bulb color.

[0037] The working of light bulbs can be explained as they work by having the system identify the bulb which has been pre-programming with the spectrum of the bulb. Once the system has identified the bulb(s), it updates the available colors within the mobile app and website, in order to allow the user to control the intensity as well as schedule sunset/sunrise features along the day.

[0038] The shape, sides, number of LED's, and LED power as per its further embodiments has been tested and identified for its ability to resolve problems with current LED aquarium light fixtures in the industry, such as light spread, light blend, modularity, intensity, and the ability to repair the system without replacing the entire or majority of the existing system.

[0039] While a specific embodiment has been shown and described, many variations are possible. With time, additional features may be employed. The particular shape or configuration of the platform or the interior configuration may be changed to suit the system or equipment with which it is used.

[0040] Having described the invention in detail, those skilled in the art will appreciate that modifications may be made to the invention without departing from its spirit. Therefore, it is not intended that the scope of the invention be limited to the specific embodiment illustrated and described. Rather, it is intended that the scope of this invention be determined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

[0041] The Abstract of the Disclosure is provided to allow the reader to quickly ascertain the nature of the technical disclosure. It is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims. In addition, in the foregoing Detailed Description, it can be seen that various features are grouped together in various embodiments for the purpose of streamlining the disclosure. This method of disclosure is not to be interpreted as reflecting an intention that the claimed embodiments require more features than are expressly recited in each claim. Rather, as the following claims reflect, inventive subject matter lies in less than all features of a single disclosed embodiment. Thus, the following claims are hereby incorporated into the Detailed Description, with each claim standing on its own as a separately claimed subject matter.