S. C. Johnson Son, Inc.

Jeffrey J Wolf

Jose Porchia

Scott D Walter

Scott W Demarest

Steven B Mineau

Darren K Robling

Cory J Nelson

Matthew Abbondanzio

Mark Niederberger

Thomas Froehlich

Barry T Calpino

Kara J Mackey

Simon M Conway

Thomas A Helf

David C Belongia

James R Crapser

Thomas Jaworski

Edward L Paas

David A Tomkins

Imre J Dancs

Heather R Schramm

David J Schram

Dean R Holzberger

Richard L Norwood

George J Dietz

Bradley Keith Lohrding

H Fisk Johnson, Iii

Shaohui Qiu

Kelley H Rich

Fisk H Johnson

Imre L Dancs

H Fisk Iii Johnson

An Edison-style light bulb () which supports a plurality of light emitting diodes (LEDs) () and an illumination source (). First and second electrical circuits () and () are mounted in the bulb to supply electrical power to the illumination source and to the LEDs. A switch circuit () is connected to control the supply of electrical power to the first and second electrical circuits () and () to adjust and coordinate the light output from the LEDs () and from the illumination source ().

Lighting devices for illumination and ambiance lighting

An electrically operated diffuser has a fragrance-emitting element () for facilitating diffusion of an active material, and at least one light emitting diode (). The at least one light emitting diode () serves as a nightlight and has a luminous intensity rating of at least about 5000 mcd at 20 mA. Also, the at least one light emitting diode () may be positioned at a back surface of the diffuser, such that when an active material is received in the compartment the at least one light emitting diode () shines through the active material. The diffuser may include a remote-use assembly to supply power to the diffuser from a wall socket remote from the diffuser. The diffuser may also include a light controller to change one or more of the color and the intensity of the at least one light emitting diode ().

Diffuser with light emitting diode nightlight

A novel apparatus for producing combined presentation of light and aroma to produce a desired overall sensory effect. The includes a fragrance dispenser (), a light source (), an audio system (), and a microprocessor (). The fragrance dispenser () is refillable and controllable, so as to adjust the rate at which the fragrance dispenser dispenses a fragrance. The light source () comprises a plurality of LEDs (-) of at least two different colors and is controllable so as to adjust the operation of the plurality of LEDs (-). The audio system () controls sounds to be emitted from the apparatus. The microprocessor () controls the rate at which the fragrance dispenser () dispenses fragrance and the operation of the light source () and audio system ().

Coordinated emission of fragrance, light, and sound

An apparatus for dispensing active materials comprises a housing and control circuitry disposed within the housing. The control circuitry implements programming for a mode of operation in which during a first period of time a first active material is emitted, during a second period of time the first active material and a second active material are emitted, and during a third period of time the second active material is emitted, wherein during the second period of time, the first and second fragrances are alternated.

Apparatus for and method of dispensing active materials

An outdoor light system comprising a plurality light elements linked to a central controller. Each light element include a translucent shell, plurality of LEDs positioned so as to emit a light show through the shell. A compartment for receiving and securing a replaceable volatile active cartridge and a heater for enabling the device to effectively emit an active ingredient from the cartridge when the cartridge is secured in the compartment. A white light source may be provided in each device as a source of illumination along with the LEDs The devices can be used as white light sources, for displaying a coordinated colored light shows, for displaying colored light schemes and for volatile active emission. The devices of disclosed the system may include an acoustic transducer for producing light and sound shows. The device may also include a light sensor, a motion detector and/or a microphone or acoustic receiver thereby enabling the light and sound shows to be dependent upon ambient light intensity, motion detection and/or ambient noise. The devices and systems are suitable for outdoor home lighting, porch and deck lighting and path/driveway lighting.

Color changing outdoor lights with active ingredient and sound emission

A light element includes a decorative, patterned translucent outer shell and a base. The base supports a plurality of LEDs positioned so as to emit a light show through the shell. The device also includes a compartment for receiving and securing a replaceable volatile active cartridge and a heater for enabling the device to effectively emit an active ingredient from the cartridge when the cartridge is secured in the compartment A white light source is provided in the shell as a source of illumination along with the LEDs The device can be used as a white light source, for displaying a colored light show, for displaying colored light is schemes and for volatile active emission. The device may include an acoustic transducer for producing light and sound shows. The device may also include a light sensor, a motion detector and/or a microphone or acoustic receiver thereby enabling the light and sound show to be dependent upon ambient light intensity, motion detection and/or ambient noise.

Structures for color changing light devices

A flameless candle that releases a volatile active includes at least one LED positioned in a tip (), a cartridge mount (), and a support structure (). The at least one LED emits a flickering light that emulates a flame of a candle. The cartridge mount () receives and secures a replaceable cartridge () containing a volatile active to be released into the atmosphere over time. The support structure () supports the at least one LED and the cartridge mount (). The support structure () is configured to allow airflow across the replaceable cartridge () when the replaceable cartridge () is mounted in the cartridge mount ().

Device providing coordinated emission of light and volatile active

A replacement device for a light bulb includes a translucent shell and a base. The base supports a plurality of colored lights positioned so as to emit a light show through the shell. The base is configured to be received in a conventional light socket. The base also includes a compartment for receiving and securing a replaceable volatile active cartridge for enabling the device to emit an active ingredient from the cartridge when the cartridge is secured in the compartment. A dimmable white light source may also provided in the shell as a source of illumination. Thus, a single device is used as a replacement for a conventional light bulb and is a combination white light source/colored light show source/volatile active source.

Combination white light and colored LED light device with active ingredient emission

A light element includes a translucent shell and a base. The base supports a plurality of LEDs positioned so as to emit a light show through the shell. The device also includes a compartment for receiving and securing a replaceable volatile active cartridge and a heater for enabling the device to effectively emit an active ingredient from the cartridge when the cartridge is secured in the compartment. A white light source is provided in the shell as a source of illumination along with the LEDs The device can be used as a white light source, for displaying a colored light show, for displaying colored light schemes and for volatile active emission The devise may include an acoustic transducer for producing light and sound show. The devise may also include a light sensor, a motion detector and/or a microphone or acoustic receiver thereby enabling the light and sound show to be dependent upon ambient light intensity, motion detection and or/ambient noise.

Color changing light devices with active ingredient and sound emission for mood enhancement

A light bulb () includes a translucent housing () and a base (). The housing () includes a plurality of LEDs (, and) positioned so as to emit light through the housing (). The base () is configured to mate with a light socket. The base () also includes a compartment () for receiving and securing a replaceable active ingredient cartridge (), and an active ingredient dispenser () for emitting an active ingredient from the cartridge () when the cartridge () is secured in the compartment (). A fluorescent light source () may also be provided in the housing () as a source of illumination.

LED light bulb with active ingredient emission

An active material cartridge comprises a frame and an active material refill. The active material refill comprises at least one reservoir having an active material therein and a protrusion extending from a first end thereof. The active material refill is disposed on and attached to the frame.

Active material emitting device

A replacement device for a light bulb includes a translucent shell and a base. The base supports a plurality of LEDs positioned so as to emit a light show through the shell. The base is configured to be received in a conventional light socket. The base also includes a compartment for receiving and securing a replaceable volatile active cartridge and a heater for enabling the device to effectively emit an active ingredient from the cartridge when the cartridge is secured in the compartment. A white light source is also provided in the shell as a source of illumination. The device can be used as a white light source, for displaying a colored light show and for volatile active emission. The volatile active may be emitted continuously when the device is used as either a white light source or for purposes of displaying a colored light show. Thus, a single device is used as a replacement for a conventional light bulb and is a combination white light source/colored light show source/volatile active source.

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Racine, WI, United States of America

Jeffrey J Wolf