U.S. patent application number 13/412777 was filed with the patent office on 2013-02-14 for projection night-light toy.
The applicant listed for this patent is Ashok Khubani. Invention is credited to Ashok Khubani.
Application Number | 20130040532 13/412777 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 47677811 |
Filed Date | 2013-02-14 |
United States Patent
Application |
20130040532 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Khubani; Ashok |
February 14, 2013 |
PROJECTION NIGHT-LIGHT TOY
Abstract
A stuffed toy has a main body, including an interior cavity, for
accepting a projection night-light therein. The night-light
includes a light box housing having an integrally coupled concave
grated top cover, which includes a plurality of openings and a
sensor button. The night-light includes an exterior casing and top
and bottom brackets for accepting the light box housing therein and
securing the night-light within the interior cavity of the toy. An
illumination source, including at least one LED, is housed within
the housing underneath the grated top cover. A power source and
circuit means are arranged within the housing to actuate and
deactivate the LED.
Inventors: |
Khubani; Ashok; (Fairfield,
NJ) |
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Applicant: |
Name |
City |
State |
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Type |
Khubani; Ashok |
Fairfield |
NJ |
US |
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Family ID: |
47677811 |
Appl. No.: |
13/412777 |
Filed: |
March 6, 2012 |
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Application
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Patent Number |
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61521555 |
Aug 9, 2011 |
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Current U.S.
Class: |
446/369 ;
446/484 |
Current CPC
Class: |
A63H 3/02 20130101; A63H
3/006 20130101 |
Class at
Publication: |
446/369 ;
446/484 |
International
Class: |
A63H 3/02 20060101
A63H003/02; A63H 29/22 20060101 A63H029/22 |
Claims
1. A toy having a main body including a top and bottom surface,
comprising: a substantially rectangular interior cavity extending
from said top surface to said bottom surface of said main body; a
substantially rectangular light box housing having an integrally
coupled concave grated top cover including a plurality of openings
for projecting an image onto a surface, wherein said cover adapted
to cover said interior cavity; an exterior casing adapted to fit
within said interior cavity and accept said light box housing
securely therein; a top and bottom bracket securing said exterior
casing within said interior cavity; at least one LED as an
illumination source retained within said light box housing
underneath said grated top cover for providing light beams through
said grated top cover; and at least one power source, circuit
means, and sensor means arranged to actuate said at least one LED
to project light sequences, timing, color, and illumination through
said grated top cover and onto said surface.
2. The toy of claim 1, wherein the sensor means includes a sensor
button housed within the grated top cover of the housing and in
electrical contact with the power source.
3. The toy of claim 1, wherein a printed circuit board is housed
within the light box housing and is in electrical communication
with the at least one LED and the power source.
4. The toy of claim 2, wherein the circuit means includes an
integrated circuit having a timing means for providing a
predetermined pattern of illumination and functionality by the at
least one LED and in electrical communication with the at least one
LED and the power source.
5. The toy of claim 4, further comprising a switch in electrical
communication with said integrated circuit and said power source
for allowing said sensor button to manually or automatically
advance through a predetermined light sequence, and turn off said
at least one LED after a predetermined amount of time.
6. The toy of claim 1, wherein said power source is selected from
the group consisting of batteries, an adapter, a transformer,
electric wires with a plug to an outlet, USB power, or an adapter
with jack.
7. The toy of claim 1, wherein the openings of the grated top cover
are selected from the group consisting of stars, moons, galaxies,
planets, solar systems, space ships, and unicorns.
8. The toy of claim 1, wherein the at least one LED, includes three
LEDs, including a yellow LED, blue LED and green LED.
9. The toy of claim 1, wherein said main body comprises a plush
toy.
10. A plush toy having a main body including a top and bottom
surface, comprising: a substantially rectangular interior cavity
extending from said top surface to said bottom surface of said main
body; a substantially rectangular light box housing having an
integrally coupled concave grated top cover including a plurality
of openings for projecting an image onto a surface, wherein said
cover adapted to cover said interior cavity; an exterior casing
adapted to fit within said interior cavity and accept said light
box housing securely therein; a top and bottom bracket secure said
exterior casing within said interior cavity; at least one LED as an
illumination source retained within said light box housing
underneath said grated top cover for providing light beams through
said grated top cover; a sensor button retained within said grated
top cover for turning on said at least one LED, and manually or
automatically advancing through a predetermined light sequence, and
turning off said at least one LED after a predetermined amount of
time; a printed circuit board housed within said light box housing
and in electrical communication with the said at least one LED; an
integrated circuit having a timing means to be activated by said
sensor button for automatically exhibiting a predetermined pattern
of light functions, timing, color, and illumination, while
automatically turning off said at least one LED after a
predetermined amount of time; a power source in said light box
housing in electrical contact with said at least one LED, said
printed circuit board, and said integrated circuit, wherein said
power source being operatively connected to illuminate said at
least one LED; and a switch in electrical communication with said
printed circuit board, said integrated circuit and said power
source for allowing said sensor button to manually or automatically
advance through a predetermined light sequence, and turn off said
at least one LED after a predetermined amount of time.
11. The toy of claim 10, wherein the power source is selected from
the group consisting of batteries, an adapter, a transformer,
electric wires with a plug to an outlet, USB power, or an adapter
with jack.
12. The toy of claim 10, wherein the openings of the grated top
cover are selected from the group consisting of stars, moons,
galaxies, planets, solar systems, space ships, and unicorns.
13. The toy of claim 10, wherein the at least one LED, includes
three LEDs, including a yellow LED, blue LED and green LED.
14. A projection night-light, comprising: a plush toy having a main
body including a top and bottom surface, and a substantially
rectangular interior cavity extending from said top surface to said
bottom surface of said main body; a substantially rectangular light
box housing having an interchangeable concave grated top cover
including a plurality of openings, including a plurality of stars,
a moon and a unicorn, for projecting an image onto a surface,
wherein said cover adapted to cover said interior cavity; an
exterior casing adapted to fit within said interior cavity and
accept said light box housing securely therein; a top and bottom
bracket secure said exterior casing within said interior cavity; at
least three LED as an illumination source, including a yellow LED,
blue LED and green LED, retained within said light box housing
underneath said grated top cover for providing colored light beams
through said grated top cover; a sensor button retained within said
grated top cover for turning on said at least one LED, and manually
or automatically advancing through a predetermined light sequence,
and turning off said at least one LED after a predetermined amount
of time; a printed circuit board housed within said light box
housing and in electrical communication with the said at least one
LED; an integrated circuit having a timing means to be activated by
said sensor button for automatically exhibiting light functions,
timing, color, and illumination, while automatically turning off
said at least one LED after a predetermined amount of time; a power
source in said light box housing in electrical contact with said at
least one LED, said printed circuit board, and said integrated
circuit, wherein said power source being operatively connected to
illuminate said at least one LED; and a switch in electrical
communication with said integrated circuit and said power source
for allowing said sensor button to manually or automatically
advance through a predetermined light sequence, and turn off said
at least one LED after a predetermined amount of time.
15. The toy of claim 14, wherein said power source is selected from
the group consisting of batteries, an adapter, a transformer,
electric wires with a plug to an outlet, USB power, or an adapter
with jack.
Description
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION
[0001] This application claims the benefit of provisional patent
application Ser. No. 61/521,555 filed in the United States Patent
and Trademark Office on Aug. 9, 2011.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0002] 1. Field of the Invention
[0003] This invention relates generally to toys and more
particularly to a stuffed toy having a removably coupled
night-light which projects an image or design on a ceiling, wall or
other like surface by allowing light beams to pass through a
specially designed grated cover.
[0004] 2. Description of the Related Art
[0005] People of all ages appreciate the ability to create a
pleasant ambiance for bedtime. Night-lights have long been around
to create the mood through illumination in a dark room. In
addition, parents especially appreciate night-lights, which help
their children to fall asleep peacefully in a dark bedroom, as many
children have fears of the dark. It is also generally known that
most children enjoy a bedtime ritual with a favorite plush toy
cuddled at their side. The combination of a night-light within a
plush toy is an ideal combination for children.
[0006] U.S. Pat. Nos. 6,142,846, 6,165,037, 5,114,376 and United
States patent Application Publications 2011/0090470, 2009/0264043
and 2005/0197041 disclose various light and sound mechanisms for
use with toys, however none disclose the use of a removable
mechanism adapted for use within a plush toy for projecting unique
color and light displays.
[0007] While these units may be suitable for the particular purpose
employed, or for general use, they would not be as suitable for the
purposes of the present invention as disclosed hereafter.
[0008] The present invention utilizes a toy in order to project a
light image or design onto the ceiling or walls, depicting stars or
unicorns for example, in a variety of different colors, which
create a pleasant atmosphere in a dark room and aid in fostering an
environment for children to fall asleep peacefully.
[0009] It is, therefore, a primary object of the present invention
to provide a toy having a removable projection night-light.
[0010] It is another object of the present invention to provide a
projection night-light toy capable of coupling within any plush
toy.
[0011] It is another object of the present invention to provide a
projection night-light toy having an interchangeable grated cover
with openings for projecting light images and designs onto a
predetermined ceiling or wall.
[0012] It is another object of the present invention to provide a
projection night-light toy having a sequence of alternating colored
lights for continual projection of an image or design in different
colors onto the ceiling or walls.
[0013] It is another object of the present invention to provide a
projection night-light toy having a timing means for automatically
turning the night-light off after a predetermined amount of
time.
BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[0014] In accordance with one aspect of the present invention, a
plush toy is provided with an integrated projection
night-light.
[0015] The toy has a main body having an interior cavity adapted to
accept the night-light therein.
[0016] The night-light includes a light box housing for housing the
electrical components necessary to actuate and power the
night-light. The night-light housing includes an integrally coupled
concave grated top cover, which has a plurality of openings for
projecting an image onto a surface. The grated top cover is adapted
to cover the interior cavity.
[0017] The night-light has an exterior casing adapted to fit within
the interior cavity of the plush toy and accept the light box
housing therein.
[0018] The night-light includes top and bottom brackets, that
together with the exterior casing, accepting the light box housing
therein and secure the night-light within interior cavity of the
toy.
[0019] The housing includes at least one light emitting diode (LED)
as an illumination source for providing light beams through the
grated top cover.
[0020] The night-light includes a power source, circuit means, and
sensor button for actuating the LED(s) to project light sequences,
timing, color, and illumination through the grated top cover and
onto a desired ceiling or surface.
[0021] The toy includes a sensor means having a sensor button
housed within the grated top cover of the housing, which is in
electrical contact with the power source.
[0022] The toy includes a printed circuit board housed within the
light box housing and is in electrical communication with at least
one LED and the power source.
[0023] The circuit means includes an integrated circuit having a
timing means for providing a predetermined pattern of illumination
and functionality to the LED(s) and in electrical communication
with the LED(s) and the power source.
[0024] The toy further includes a switch in electrical
communication with the integrated circuit and power source, for
allowing the sensor button to manually or automatically advances
through a predetermined light sequence, and turn off the LED(s)
after a predetermined amount of time.
[0025] The power source is selected from the group consisting of
batteries, an adapter, a transformer, wires with a plug to an
outlet, USB power, an adapter with jack, and any other direct
current power source or energy source device.
[0026] The openings of the grated top cover include, but are not
limited to, one or more of the following: stars, moons, a galaxy,
planets, solar systems, space ships, and a unicorn.
[0027] The night-light includes three LEDs, including a yellow LED,
blue LED and green LED.
[0028] The main body of the toy is a plush toy.
[0029] In accordance with another aspect of the present invention,
a toy is provided that has a main body including a bottom and top
surface, a substantially rectangular interior cavity that extends
from the bottom to the top surface. The toy includes a
substantially rectangular light box housing that has an integrally
coupled concave grated top cover including a plurality of openings.
The openings project an image onto a surface and the cover is
adapted to cover the interior cavity of the main body of the toy.
An exterior casing is adapted to fit within the interior cavity and
accept the light box housing therein. Top and bottom brackets
secure the exterior casing within the interior cavity. At least one
LED acts as an illumination source retained within the light box
housing underneath the grated top cover for providing light beams
therethrough. A sensor button is retained within the grated top
cover for turning on the LED(s), and manually or automatically
advancing through a predetermined light sequence, and turning off
the LED(s) after a predetermined amount of time. A printed circuit
board is housed within the light box housing and in electrical
communication with the LED(s). An integrated circuit having a
timing means, activated by the sensor button, automatically causes
the exhibition of a predetermined pattern of light functions,
timing, color, and illumination, while automatically turning off
the LED(s) after a predetermined amount of time. A power source in
the light box housing is in electrical contact with the LED(s),
printed circuit board, and integrated circuit, wherein the power
source is operatively connected to illuminate the LED(s).
[0030] The night-light includes three LEDs, and specifically, a
yellow LED, blue ZED and green LED.
[0031] In accordance with another aspect of the present invention,
a projection night-light is provided including a plush toy having a
main body including a bottom and top surface, and a substantially
rectangular interior cavity extending from the bottom surface to
the top surface of the main body. A substantially rectangular light
box housing has an integrally coupled concave grated top cover
including a plurality of openings, including a plurality of stars,
a moon and a unicorn, for projecting these images onto a surface.
The cover is adapted to cover the interior cavity. An exterior
casing is adapted to fit within the interior cavity and accept the
light box housing securely therein. Top and bottom brackets secure
the exterior casing within the interior cavity. At least three LEDs
act as an illumination source, including a yellow LED, blue LED and
green LED, retained within the light box housing underneath the
grated top cover for providing colored light beams through the
grated top cover. A sensor button is retained within the grated top
cover for turning on the LEDs, and manually or automatically
advancing through a predetermined light sequence, and turning off
the three LEDs after a predetermined amount of time. A printed
circuit board is housed within the light box housing and in
electrical communication with the LEDs. An integrated circuit has a
timing means, which is activated by the sensor button, for
automatically exhibiting light functions, timing, color, and
illumination, while automatically turning off the LEDs after a
predetermined amount of time. A power source in the light box
housing is in electrical contact with the LEDs, printed circuit
board, and integrated circuit, wherein the power source is
operatively connected to illuminate the LEDs. A switch is in
electrical communication with the integrated circuit and power
source for allowing the sensor button to manually or automatically
advance through a predetermined light sequence, and turn off the
LEDs after a predetermined amount of time.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE SEVERAL VIEWS OF THE DRAWINGS
[0032] To these and to such other objects that may hereinafter
appear, the present invention related to a toy having a projection
night-light as described in detail in the following specification
and recited in the annexed claims, taken together with the
accompanying drawings, in which like numerals refer to like parts
in which:
[0033] FIG. 1 is a front elevational view of a plush toy of the
present invention including a centrally positioned projection
night-light contained within an interior cavity of the toy;
[0034] FIG. 2 is a bottom rear elevational view of the plush toy of
FIG. 1;
[0035] FIG. 3 is an exploded view illustrating the light box
housing, together with the exterior casing, top and bottom brackets
of the toy of FIG. 1;
[0036] FIG. 4 is a vertical cross sectional view of the light box
housing of the present invention taken along line 1-1 of FIG.
3;
[0037] FIG. 5 is an interior top plan view of the light box housing
of the present invention illustrating the general position of
electrical components, which control the LEDs of the projection
night-light of the toy of FIG. 1; and
[0038] FIG. 6 is an electrical diagram of the electrical circuitry
of the printed circuit board (PCB) and integrated circuit of the
present invention.
[0039] To the accomplishment of the above and related objects the
invention may be embodied in the form illustrated in the
accompanying drawings. Attention is called to the fact, however,
that the drawings are illustrative only. Variations are
contemplated as being part of the invention, limited only by the
scope of the claims.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
[0040] As seen in FIGS. 1 through 6, the preferred embodiment of
the present invention is a toy 10 having a removably coupled
night-light 20. The night-light 20 includes vast improvements over
prior art night-lights by adding projection features with light
emitting diodes (LEDs), thereby utilizing optic technology to
display a unique image or design on a wall, ceiling or other
pre-determined surface.
[0041] As is best appreciated from FIGS. 1 and 2, the night-light
20 is removably housed within the stuffed plush toy 10. The toy 10
includes a main body 12, including a substantially rectangular
interior cavity 14, centrally positioned within the toy and created
from the removal of plush stuffing, which preferably extends
throughout the main body 12 from a top surface 12A to a bottom
surface 12B. Both the top and bottom surfaces 12A, 12B of the main
body 12 of the toy include an interior rectangular edge 12C, 12D
which define the perimeter of the interior cavity 14. In one
embodiment, a fold-over flap 16 is coupled to the bottom surface
12B of the toy 10 and includes a hook and loop fastener 16A for
removably covering the interior cavity 14 along the bottom surface
12B of the toy 10.
[0042] Referring to FIG. 3, the night-light 20 includes a
substantially rectangular light box housing 22 having an integrally
coupled grated top cover 24. The housing, preferably made of
plastic, is substantially rectangular and includes a top end 22A, a
bottom end 22B and an interior cavity 22C. The grated top cover 24
has a perimeter 26, which overhangs the top end 22A of the housing
22. The grated top cover 24 is concave and preferably plastic and
includes a plurality of openings 28 of desired shapes and designs,
including a moon 28A, stars 28B, and unicorn 28C. Each opening and
shape is designed to allow light to pass therethrough from the
LED(s) and project a clear design or shape on the ceiling or wall.
A variety of other shapes and designs are contemplated herein, as
is the use of interchangeable covers, and the use of specific
designs within the preferred embodiment is for illustrative
purposes only and not to be limited or narrowly construed.
[0043] The night-light 20 is further comprised of an exterior
casing 30, a top bracket 40, and a bottom bracket 42, all
preferably made of plastic, which secure the light box housing 22
of the present invention within the interior cavity 14 of the toy
10. The exterior casing 30 is a substantially rectangular cage,
having an open top end 30A and an open bottom end 30B. The open top
end 30A defines a top rim 30C, while the open bottom end 30C
defines a bottom edge 30D and together are specially designed to
accept the light box housing 22 therein. The housing 22 is
securable to the casing 30 by means of a screw 32 and preferably
snaps 36. At least one, preferably four snap receiving receptacles
38 are positionable within the interior cavity 22C of the housing
22 near the top end 22A for accepting the snaps 36 of the casing
30. However, other like fastening means is contemplated and
interchangeable.
[0044] The casing 30 is positionable within the interior cavity 14
of the toy 10 and secured by means of the brackets 40, 42. In
particular, once the casing is positioned within the cavity 14, the
bottom bracket 42 is positioned adjacent the bottom surface 12B of
the toy 10 and couples to the bottom edge 30D of the exterior
casing 30, by screws 32A or other like fastening means. Thus, the
rectangular edge 120 of the bottom surface 12B of the plush toy 10
is sandwiched between the bottom bracket 42 and the bottom edge 30D
of the casing 30. Similarly, the top bracket 40 is positioned
adjacent the top surface 12A of the toy 10 and couples to the top
rim 30C of the exterior casing 30 by screws 322 or other like
fastening means. Thus, the rectangular edge 12C of the top surface
12A of the toy 10 is sandwiched between the top bracket 40 and the
top rim 30C of the casing 30. Preferably, screws 32 are accepted
through predefined holes 34 in the top and bottom brackets 40, 42
and secure within predetermined recesses 35 in the exterior casing
30. In addition, a pair of side clips 40A of the top bracket 40
integrally fastens underneath the top edge 30C of the casing 30,
within corresponding and predefined clip receiving recesses 30E,
for further securing the casing 30 within the interior cavity
14.
[0045] After the casing 30 is secured within the interior cavity 14
of the toy 10, the light box housing 22 is accepted and secured
within the casing 30. Specifically, the bottom end 22B of the
housing 22 is accepted through the casing 30 and snaps into
positioned within the open bottom end 30B, by snapping means 36,
38. In particular, the snaps 36 of the casing 30 are accepted
within the snap receptacles 38 of the housing 22. The design allows
a user access to the bottom end 22B of the housing 22 through the
fold-over flap 16 along the bottom surface 12B of the toy 10. The
grated top cover 24 extends over the entire housing 22 and casing
30 such that the perimeter 26 overhangs and hides the top bracket
40 from view.
[0046] To remove the housing 22 from the casing 30, a user pushes
upwardly on the bottom end 22B of the housing 22 and unsnaps the
snaps 36 of the casing 30 from the receptacles 38 of the housing,
thereby releasing the housing 30 and integrated grated top cover 24
from the casing 30.
[0047] As best illustrated in FIGS. 4 and 5, the light-box housing
22, houses the projection components, accessories, electrical
circuitry and power source required for projecting an image or
design onto the ceiling or wall. The projection components include
light emitting diodes (LEDs) arranged on a circuit board.
Generally, at least one light emitting diode 50 is present, but as
illustrated in the preferred embodiment, three LEDs 50 are desired.
Specifically, one yellow LED 50A, one blue LED 50B, and one green
LED 50C are present. However, other colors are contemplated herein.
In the projection night-light 20, the LEDs 50 are connected with
circuitry means such as, for example, the printed circuit board 60,
a sensor button 62, conductive means 64, AC jack 66, and integrated
circuit 70. In addition, the integrated circuit 70 includes a
timing means and a timing switch 72 to provide desired light
functions and effects.
[0048] The interior cavity 22C of the housing 22 includes the
printed circuit board (PCB) 60 which is secured therein by screws
68 which are screwed therein through corresponding screw holes 60A.
The grated top cover 24 includes the metal sensor button 62 in
electrical contact with the power source. The sensor button 62 is
in communication via means of conductive wires 64, with the PCB 60.
The PCB 60 includes at least one, preferably three, apertures 603
about which is formed conductive sockets 60C for holding the LEDs
50 therein.
[0049] Positionable underneath the PCB 30 is a battery holder
compartment 80, preferable for supplying voltage to the night-light
20 of approximately 4.5 volts utilizing a DC power source.
Different power source compartments and configurations are
contemplated, including an arrangement that supplies different
voltages. In addition, alternative power sources are contemplated
herein which include, but are not limited to, solar power, wind
power, chemical power, alternative DC power sources, rechargeable
batteries, AC adapters with jack and power, or alkaline batteries.
The compartment 80 includes spacers 82 for holding one or more
batteries as necessary. A fastening door 84 provides closure for
the battery holder compartment 80, and is preferably locked in
position by a screw 86.
[0050] While a child can manually illuminate and darken the LEDs 50
by depressing the sensor button 62, the toy 10 is preferably
provided with a timing means within the integrated circuit 70,
actuated by the timing switch 72, for automatically de-energizing
the LEDs 50 after a predetermined amount of time. Adjacent the
battery holder compartment 80 is the timer switch 72. The switch 82
has two positions, the on position 72A for turning the circuit
function on, and an off position 72B for turning the circuit
function off.
[0051] The circuitry of the PCB 60 is further illustrated in FIGS.
4 through 6. The circuit preferably includes, but is not limited
to, a combination of the following electric components including
the sensor button 62, conductive wires 64, PCB 60, integrated
circuit 70, and other electric components selected from those
conventionally available, which work in connection to allow a child
to push the sensor button 62 and automatically actuate the
projection night-light 20. These electric components are
particularly arranged to allow the LEDs 50 to project desired light
designs, shapes and sequences onto the ceiling or wall.
[0052] The integrated circuit (IC) 70, preferably an IC chip, is
utilized for the ability to provide a plurality of functionality
selected from those available light functions, but improved to
include otherwise unique child-like projection design functions. In
particular, the integrated circuit 70 includes the timing means in
communication with the timing switch 72. When the switch 72 is in
the on position 72A, the timing means of the integrated circuit 70
is actuated, and when a child depresses the sensor button 70, the
circuit will continue to power the LEDs 50 according to
predetermined sequences for a predetermined amount of time before
automatically turning the LEDs 50 off. When the switch 72 is in the
off position 72B, the timing means of the integrated circuit is
interrupted, and the sensor button 62 manually controls
illuminating of the LEDs 50, rotating through illumination of the
LEDs 50, before turning all the LEDs 50 off.
[0053] The PCB 60 and IC 70 generally function after the sensor
button 62 is depressed, by immediately and automatically turning on
one of the LEDs 50. Preferably, when the switch is in the off
position 72B, manual functionality is engaged, and thus when the
sensor button 62 is depressed for the first time the yellow LED 50A
illuminates and remains illuminated. If the sensor button 62 is
depressed again, the yellow LED 50A turns off, and simultaneously,
the blue LED 50B is turned on. If the sensor button 50 is depressed
for a third time, the blue LED 50B is turned off, and
simultaneously, the green LED 50C is turned on. If the sensor
button 50 is depressed for a fourth time, the green LED 50C will
turn off and all lights will remain off.
[0054] When the switch 72 is in the on position 72A, and a child
activates the sensor button 62, the yellow LED 50A automatically
illuminates. A rotating sequence then automatically follows for a
predetermined amount of time, after which the circuit will
automatically turn off all the LEDs 50. The automatic sequence
includes rotating between illuminating yellow LED, blue LED and
green LED light, pausing at each color for a period of
approximately 8 seconds, before fading the light and changing to
the next color in sequence. The rotation continues until the time
stops. The timing means of the integrated circuit 70 may be set for
a period of 20 minutes, longer or shorter, depending on the desired
needs of the child. Preferably, the child will actuate the sensor
button 62, which will illuminate light in the above-mentioned
sequence, and project the design or shapes on the ceiling or wall
until the child falls asleep. After which, the circuit 70 and LEDs
50 will automatically turn off. Should the child depress the sensor
button 62 again while the timing switch 72 is in the on position
72A, the timing means of the IC 70 will interrupt and thus the
rotating sequence will automatically stop and manual functionality
will resume, wherein the yellow LED 50A will illuminate and stay
illuminated indefinitely. As discussed above, if the sensor button
62 is depressed again, the yellow LED 50A turns off, and
simultaneously, the blue LED 50B is turned on. If the sensor button
62 is depressed yet again, the blue LED 50B is turned off, and
simultaneously, the green LED 50C is turned on. If the sensor
button 62 is depressed yet again, the green LED 50C will turn off
and all LEDs 50 will remain off.
[0055] Referring to FIG. 6, the sensor button 62 is in
communication with the batteries 88 within the battery holder
compartment 80, as well as being connected through a diode 92A, to
a zener diode 92B, then through capacitors 94A and a resistor 96A
to the integrated circuit 70. In addition, conductive wires 64 also
connect the batteries 88 through additional diodes 92C and
resistors 963 to the integrated circuit 70, which in turn, is
connected to the LEDs 50 and the ground 100. The integrated circuit
70 is in connection with the sensor button 62 and switch 72 for
actuating functionality of the night-light 20 including sequencing
of light beams, and timing means. While this is the preferred
electrical diagram, other equivalent diagrams, connects, and
functions are contemplated and included as variations herewith.
[0056] In conclusion, herein is presented a projection night-light
coupled within a plush toy. The invention is illustrated by example
in the drawing figures, and throughout the written description. It
should be understood that numerous variations are possible, while
adhering to the inventive concept. Such variations are contemplated
as being a part of the present invention. While only a limited
number of preferred embodiments of the present invention have been
disclosed for purposes of illustration, it is obvious that many
modifications and variations could be made thereto. It is intended
to cover all of those modifications and variations, which fall
within the scope of the present invention as defined by the
following claims.
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