IPC분류정보
국가/구분 |
United States(US) Patent
등록
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국제특허분류(IPC7판) |
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출원번호 |
UP-0804512
(2007-05-18)
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등록번호 |
US-7519263
(2009-07-01)
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발명자
/ 주소 |
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인용정보 |
피인용 횟수 :
3 인용 특허 :
6 |
초록
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A light-emitting funneling apparatus comprises a conduit with a pouring end and a discharge end, wherein the pouring end is wider than the discharge end. The light-emitting funneling apparatus also comprises one or more light sources positioned adjacent to a portion of the conduit and configured to
A light-emitting funneling apparatus comprises a conduit with a pouring end and a discharge end, wherein the pouring end is wider than the discharge end. The light-emitting funneling apparatus also comprises one or more light sources positioned adjacent to a portion of the conduit and configured to illuminate in a direction of a flow of material through the conduit. In some embodiments, the one or more light sources are external to the conduit. Alternatively, the one or more light sources are internal to the conduit. The light-emitting funneling apparatus further comprises a means for selectively activating the light source. In some embodiments, the funnel comprises a battery for powering the one or more light sources.
대표청구항
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I claim: 1. A funnel, comprising: a. a conduit having a pouring end and a discharge end, wherein the pouring end is wider than the discharge end; b. at least one light source configured to illuminate in a direction of a flow of material through the conduit; c. a means for selectively activating the
I claim: 1. A funnel, comprising: a. a conduit having a pouring end and a discharge end, wherein the pouring end is wider than the discharge end; b. at least one light source configured to illuminate in a direction of a flow of material through the conduit; c. a means for selectively activating the at least one light source; d. at least one wiring channel, wherein the at least one wiring channel extends from the pouring end, mounted down a side of the conduit, and couples to the at least one light source; and e. at least one socket, wherein the at least one socket protrudes from a portion of the discharge end, the at least one light source is positioned within the at least one socket. 2. The funnel as recited in claim 1, further comprising a battery for powering the at least one light source. 3. The funnel as recited in claim 1, wherein the portion of the discharge end is external. 4. The funnel as recited in claim 1, wherein the portion of the discharge end is internal. 5. A lighted funnel assembly, comprising: a. a funnel having a body and a stem; b. a battery chamber, wherein the battery chamber is positioned adjacent to the funnel; c. at least one light source, wherein the at least one light source is configured to illuminate in a direction of a flow; d. a switch, wherein the switch is positioned adjacent to the funnel and selectively activates the at least one light source; e. at least one wiring channel, wherein the at least one wiring channel extends from an at least one opening in the battery chamber and ends at the at least one light source; and f. at least one socket, wherein the at least one socket protrudes from a portion of the stem, the at least one light source is disposed within the at least one socket. 6. The lighted funnel assembly as recited in claim 5, wherein the at least one light source is LED. 7. The lighted funnel assembly as recited in claim 5, wherein the at least one wiring channel is mounted down a side of the body. 8. The lighted funnel assembly as recited in claim 5, wherein the at least one wiring channel couples a battery to the at least one light source. 9. The lighted funnel assembly as recited in claim 8, wherein the battery is configured for powering the at least one light source, the battery is positioned within the battery chamber. 10. The lighted funnel assembly as recited in claim 5, further comprising a flexible tubular member, wherein the flexible tubular member is detachably coupled to the stem, the flexible tubular member is configured to transmit, reflect and refract light. 11. A light-emitting funneling apparatus, comprising: a. a cone having a longitudinal axis, an inlet and an outlet, wherein the inlet is wider than the outlet, the longitudinal axis extends from the inlet to the outlet; b. a battery chamber comprising a top ledge, wherein the top ledge is outwardly curved and is configured for coupling the battery chamber to a portion of the cone; c. at least one wiring channel, wherein the at least one wiring channel extends from an at least one opening in the battery chamber, mounted down a side of the cone, and ends at a portion of the outlet; d. at least one socket, wherein the at least one socket protrudes from the portion of the outlet parallel to the longitudinal axis; e. at least one light source, wherein the at least one light source is positioned within the at least one socket and configured to illuminate in a direction of a flowing substance; and f. a switch, wherein the switch is positioned adjacent to the cone and selectively activates the at least one light source. 12. The light-emitting funneling apparatus as recited in claim 11, wherein the battery chamber further comprises a cap. 13. The light-emitting funneling apparatus as recited in claim 11, wherein the at least one light source is LED. 14. The light-emitting funneling apparatus as recited in claim 11, wherein the at least one wiring channel resides within the cone. 15. The light-emitting funneling apparatus as recited in claim 11, wherein the at least one wiring channel resides on a surface of the cone. 16. The light-emitting funneling apparatus as recited in claim 11, wherein the at least one wiring channel forks into two channels, a first forked channel ending at the portion of the outlet, a second forked channel continues along the outlet ending at an opposite side of the first forked channel. 17. The light-emitting funneling apparatus as recited in claim 11, further comprising a battery, wherein the battery powers the at least one light source, the battery is positioned within the battery chamber. 18. The light-emitting funneling apparatus as recited in claim 11, further comprising a neck, wherein the neck detachably couples to the outlet and encloses the at least one socket. 19. The light-emitting funneling apparatus as recited in claim 18, further comprising an elongated flexible hose, wherein the elongated flexible hose is detachably coupled to the neck, the elongated flexible hose is configured to transmit, reflect and refract light. 20. The funnel as recited in claim 1, further comprising an adjustable tubular member configured transmit, reflect and refract light, wherein the adjustable tubular member is detachably coupled to the discharging end.
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