US20140092589A1 - Light surround with plant material altered light emission - Google Patents
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- Decorative lights are frequently used to decorate during holidays or other occasion. Many decorative lights are limited to the shape of the bulb. Others have rigid translucent shells about the bulbs. Such shells lack desired light transmitting or tactile characteristics.
- FIG. 1 is a sectional view schematically illustrating a decorative ornament according to one example embodiment.
- FIG. 2 is a sectional view schematically illustrating another embodiment of the ornament of FIG. 1 according to an example embodiment.
- FIGS. 2A and 2B are sectional views schematically illustrating another embodiment of the ornament of FIG. 1 according to an example embodiment.
- FIG. 3 is an exploded perspective view schematically illustrating an example process performing a light surround.
- FIG. 4 is an exploded sectional view schematically illustrating an example process for forming a decorative ornament.
- FIG. 5 is a sectional view of the decorative ornament of FIG. 4 .
- FIG. 6 is a top plan view of a portion of a mold for forming one embodiment of a decorative ornament according to an example embodiment.
- FIG. 7 is a side elevational view of a substantially complete mold including the mold portion of FIG. 6 taken along line 7 - 7 according to an example embodiment.
- FIG. 8 is a side elevational view of the substantially complete mold including the mold portion of FIG. 6 taken along line 8 - 8 according to an example embodiment.
- FIG. 9 is an enlarged top plan view of the mold portion of FIG. 6 according to an example embodiment.
- FIG. 10 is a top plan view of the mold portion of FIG. 9 additionally illustrating a core positioned within a cavity of the mold portion according to an example embodiment.
- FIG. 11 is a top plan view of the mold portion of FIG. 9 additionally illustrating a light source positioned within the cavity of the mold according to an example embodiment.
- FIG. 12 is a top plan view of another embodiment of the ornament of FIG. 1 formed with the mold illustrated in FIGS. 6-9 according to an example embodiment.
- FIG. 13 is a top perspective view illustrating another embodiment of the ornament of FIG. 1 being electrically powered and providing illumination according to an example embodiment.
- FIG. 1 is a sectional view schematically illustrating one example of a decorative object or ornament 10 according to one example embodiment.
- Decorative ornament 10 provides light or emits light through a decorative outer encasing.
- Ornament 10 generally includes light source 12 (schematically illustrated) and a decorative light surround 14 (also schematically illustrated).
- Light source 12 comprises a device configured to emit light.
- Light source 12 generally includes light emitter 16 and a power source 18 .
- Emitter 16 comprises a device configured to convert power supplied by power device 18 to electromagnetic radiation in the form of visible light.
- emitter 16 may comprise an incandescent bulb.
- emitter 16 may comprise one or more light emitting diodes.
- emitter 16 may comprise other devices or structures configured to emit electromagnetic radiation, such as visible light, which is at least partially transmitted through surround 14 .
- emitter 16 emits white light.
- emitter 16 emits selected portions of the visible spectrum of visible light such as red light, green light, blue light or combinations thereof.
- emitter 16 may be configured to emit other forms of electromagnetic radiation such as ultraviolet light, wherein surround 14 may include particles or layers of materials that themselves emit visible light in response to being irradiated with generally non-visible electromagnetic radiation such as ultraviolet light.
- surround 14 may include various phosphors or other materials which upon being excited by ultraviolet light from emitter 16 emit one or colors of visible light.
- Power source 18 comprises a source of power for emitter 16 .
- Power source 18 is electrically connected to emitter 16 so as to supply electrical current to emitter 16 .
- power source 18 may comprise a direct current or alternating current voltage source.
- power source 18 may be provided by one or more batteries or may generate electrical current from solar cells or other sources.
- ornament 10 may omit power source 18 , wherein ornament 10 is configured to be releasably connected to power source 18 via a plug or other connecting structure.
- Light surround 14 comprises an at least partially translucent body of one or more materials having a 3-dimensional shape formed at least partially about emitter 16 .
- Surround 14 diffuses light such that surround 14 or at least portions of surround 14 are illuminated.
- body 14 may additionally filter certain wavelengths of light such as when surround 14 is colored.
- surround 14 generally includes body 20 , particulates 22 and bubbles 24 .
- Body 20 encapsulates particulates 22 , embedded objects 23 and bubbles 24 that includes external surface 26 , internal cavity 28 and mouth 30 .
- External surface 26 generally extends about internal cavity 28 and forms the outermost surface of body 20 .
- External surface 26 (schematically shown) is 3-dimensional in nature in that surface 26 is not generally flat and smooth along the entirety of surface 26 . Rather, surface 26 has variations such that surface 26 is more than simply a coating. Surface 26 has variations such that body 20 has a 3-dimensional shape.
- body 20 and surface 26 may be configured to provide surround 14 with one of various decorative or ornamental configurations.
- surface 26 may be configured in a shape associated with a holiday.
- surface 26 of body 20 may be configured such that surround 14 has a shape selected from a group of shapes consisting of one or more stars (associated with Christmas or the Fourth of July), one or more hearts (associated with Valentine's Day), one or more eggs or one or more crosses (associated with Easter), one or more pumpkins (associated with Halloween), one or more Christmas trees, one or more Santas, one or more bells, one or more candles, one or more candy canes (associated with Christmas) or one or more shamrocks (associated with St. Patrick's Day).
- Other examples of holiday shapes and associated holiday scents are provided in U.S. Pat. No. 6,935,762 issued on Aug. 30, 2005 and entitled LIGHT STRING ASSEMBLY, the full disclosure of which is hereby incorporated by reference and a copy of which is attached as exhibit B.
- surface 26 and body 20 may be configured that surround 14 has other decorative 3-dimensional shapes.
- Internal cavity 28 comprises an opening, gap, space or volume within body 20 configured to receive emitter 16 .
- internal cavity 28 is sized and configured substantially the same as the size and configuration of emitter 16 .
- cavity 28 is also in the shape of a bulb.
- internal cavity 28 is sized and configured within body 20 such that an origin 32 (such as the filaments of an incandescent bulb) of light from emitter 16 is substantially centered either transversely or longitudinally within body 14 . As a result, light is more uniformly transmitted through body 20 .
- cavity 28 may be configured such that origin 32 of light from emitter 16 is not centered within body 20 .
- cavity 28 is illustrated as being generally rectangular simply as a schematic illustration, cavity 28 may have various other sizes, shapes and configurations.
- Mouth 30 comprises that portion of body 20 extending about and forming an opening leading to internal cavity 28 . Mouth 30 is generally smaller than that portion of emitter 16 proximate to or about origin 32 . In particular embodiments, emitter 16 may have a neck which extends alongside and through mouth 30 . In particular embodiments, mouth 30 of body 20 is formed from a material having sufficient flexibility so as to permit larger head 34 of emitter 16 to pass through mouth 30 and to be inserted into cavity 28 . During such insertion, mouth 30 flexes or deforms to allow insertion of head 34 . Once head 34 of emitter 16 has been inserted into cavity 28 , portions of mouth 30 resiliently return to the original shape or configuration.
- mouth 30 upon returning to its original shape or configuration bears against neck 36 of emitter 16 .
- mouth 30 permits surround 14 to be preformed separate from emitter 16 and permits emitter 16 to be subsequently inserted into cavity 28 .
- surround 14 may be positioned about emitter 16 with the reduced risk of emitter 16 becoming damaged, or broken as compared to other embodiments, wherein surround 14 is molded directly about emitter 16 , subjecting emitter 16 to relatively high injection or molding pressures which may otherwise damage emitter 16 due to variations in the shape or configuration of emitter 16 .
- emitter 16 may be bonded or fused to surround 14 to inhibit its removal from surround 14 .
- a translucent adhesive material may be applied to the exterior of emitter 16 or the interior surface of cavity 28 upon insertion of emitter 16 through mouth 30 into cavity 28 , thereby preventing separation of emitter 16 from surround 14 during shipping or in use.
- emitter 16 may be removably inserted into cavity 28 , permitting emitter 16 to be withdrawn through mouth 30 (causing flexing or deformation of mouth 30 ) such that emitter 16 may be replaced or repaired or such that surround 14 may be exchanged for another surround 14 .
- body 20 not only is mouth 30 formed from a flexible material, but substantially the entirety of body 20 is formed from a flexible or soft material. As a result, body 20 has a soft and pleasing outer appearance and touch. Moreover, body 20 is less likely to become chipped, scratched or damaged and is less likely to damage, scratch or chip other articles or objects which may come into contact with surround 14 . At the same time, surround 14 serves as an insulator, insulating heat that may be generated by emitter 16 and protecting emitter 16 by providing a decorative or ornamental configuration through which light or other electromagnetic radiation is at least partially transmitted. According to one example embodiment, body 20 is formed from a silicon based material such as silicone.
- body 20 is formed from a colored silicone such that body 20 filters selected wavelengths of light.
- body 20 may alternatively or additionally be scented by the addition of one or more scented additives (e.g. vanilla extract) (not generally visible).
- scented additives e.g. vanilla extract
- emitter 16 is bonded to the interior surface of cavity 28 of body 20 by silicone. As a result, emitter 16 and body 20 have a stronger bond therebetween. Examples of silicone compositions, scent and various additives are found in U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10/870,175 filed on Jun. 17, 2004 and entitled DECORATIVE LIGHT ASSEMBLY, the full disclosure of which is hereby incorporated by reference and which is attached as exhibit A.
- body 20 may include distinct portions 40 , 42 formed from distinct silicones.
- portion 40 and portion 42 may be formed from different silicones having distinct colors and/or distinct scents.
- body 20 may alternatively comprise a single silicone or greater than two distinct silicones having different colors or scents due to different generally invisible addictives providing such colors or scents.
- Particulates 22 comprise internally embedded particulate materials within body 20 . Particulates 22 absorb and reflect light or other electromagnetic radiation provided by emitter 16 .
- particulate materials 22 may comprise glitter or confetti.
- particulate materials 22 may additionally be configured to provide a scent.
- particulates 22 may comprise coffee grains (ground coffee beans).
- particulates 22 comprise hazelnut coffee grains or crystals commercially available under the brand FOLGERS.
- materials 22 comprise poppy seeds.
- particular 22 may comprise a whole, ground or cut plant materials such as seeds, spices, or ground plant or flower parts.
- particulate materials 22 may comprise granules or flakes visible through material of body 20 .
- particulate materials 22 may comprise phosphors, which upon being excited, such as upon receiving ultraviolet light or radiation from emitter 16 , emit visible light.
- Particulate materials 22 are generally provided by mixing such particulate materials 22 in one or more materials of body 20 while the one or more materials of body 20 are in a fluid state.
- body 20 is formed from silicone
- particulate materials 24 are mixed and distributed throughout the silicone or prior to the silicone being cured and while the silicone is in a fluid state.
- the flexible material of body 20 fixes particulate material 22 throughout the matrix of material provided by body 20 .
- Embedded objects 23 comprise miniature objects having shapes corresponding to full-sized objects and formed from plastic, wood, metal or other materials.
- embedded objects 23 may have shapes corresponding to holidays such as hearts, stars, shamrocks, crosses, eggs, pumpkins, witches and the like.
- objects 23 may be colored or may have multiple colors associated with a particular holiday or event.
- objects 23 may comprise one or more alphanumeric symbols or words.
- surround 14 may include one or multiple of such miniature objects 23 .
- Bubbles 24 comprise pockets or cavities of air or other gas dispersed or distributed throughout the material of body 20 . Bubbles 24 visually alter light or other electromagnetic radiation being transmitted through body 20 or being reflected or emanating from particulate materials 22 . In particular embodiments, bubbles 24 may be uniformly distributed throughout body 20 . In other embodiments, bubbles 24 may be non-uniformly distributed within body 20 . According to one embodiment, bubbles 24 are formed by injecting air or other gas into the material of body 20 prior to the material of body 20 solidifying, curing or hardening. In particular embodiments, bubbles 24 may alternatively be formed by the addition of a gassing agent to the one or more materials of body 20 . Although surround 14 is illustrated as including both particulate material 22 and bubbles 24 , in other embodiments, surround 14 may alternatively include only one or none of particulate materials 22 and bubbles 24 .
- surround 14 may be molded directly about emitter 16 .
- emitter 16 may be placed between two or more mold portions or within a mold as the one or more materials of body 20 are injected into the mold about emitter 16 .
- ornament 10 provides an attractive, illuminated decorative object being manufactured at a low cost.
- surround 14 provides ornament 10 with a soft compliant outer surface less likely to become damaged or to damage objects coming into contact with surround 14 .
- surround 14 covers and protects emitter 16 while transmitting light or other electromagnetic radiation in a pleasing fashion.
- FIG. 2 schematically illustrates ornament 110 , another embodiment of ornament 10 .
- Ornament 110 is similar to ornament 10 except that ornament 110 includes light source 112 and multiple light surrounds 14 .
- Light source 112 is similar to light source 12 except that light source 112 includes multiple light emitters 16 (schematically shown) surrounded by surrounds 14 , electrical interconnect or string 117 and power source 18 .
- Emitter 16 and power source 18 are substantially similar to that described with respect to similar elements described above with respect to ornament 10 .
- String 117 comprises one or more wires configured to transmit electrical power from power source 18 to each of emitters 16 . Such wires may be coated or covered with electrically insulating material.
- ornament 110 is configured as a string of lights such as those being positioned about a Christmas tree or hung along a house or other structure.
- each of surrounds 14 may be similarly shaped or configured.
- each of surrounds 14 may have the same scent.
- one or more of surrounds 14 may have different shapes, may have different colors or may have different scents.
- FIGS. 2A and 2B schematically illustrates ornament 220 , another embodiment of ornament 110 .
- Ornaments 220 includes light source 112 and multiple light surrounds 114 .
- Light source 112 includes multiple light emitters 16 (schematically shown) surrounded by surrounds 114 , electrical interconnect or string 117 and power source 18 (shown in FIG. 2 ).
- surrounds 114 may have various holiday shapes such as stars, hearts, eggs, crosses, pumpkins, Christmas trees, Santas, bells, candles, candy canes, shamrocks and the like.
- ornament 220 includes a single similarly shape for each of surrounds 114 along the length of light source 112 .
- ornament 220 may have a mixture of multiple shapes for surrounds 114 .
- e ach of surrounds 114 may have the same scent.
- one or more of surrounds 114 may have different shapes, may have different colors or may have different scents are may omit scents.
- FIGS. 3-5 schematically illustrate one example of a process for forming ornament 210 (shown in FIG. 5 ), an embodiment of ornament 10 .
- ornament 210 shown in FIG. 5
- ornament 210 includes light surround 214 and light emitter 216 (shown as an incandescent bulb).
- light surround 214 is formed by positioning a core 250 within a mold cavity 252 provided by one or more mold portions 254 .
- Core 250 is configured so as to provide or form internal cavity 228 and mouth 230 of surround 214 (shown in FIG. 4 ). To this end, core 250 has a head 234 and a smaller neck 236 .
- neck 236 has an outer surface that is flexible or compressible so as to serve as a gasket or seal against mold portions 254 .
- core 250 is formed from nylon. In other embodiments, core 250 may be formed from other materials or more than one material.
- more materials of body 220 surround 214 are injected by a material source 254 through sprew hole 256 into cavity 252 .
- hole portions 254 include appropriately positioned vents 260 to facilitate escape of air from cavity 252 as the one or more materials flow about core 250 .
- one or more materials injected into cavity 252 comprise silicone in a fluid, viscous or semi-viscous state.
- the one or more materials injected through sprew hole 256 and forming body 220 of surround 214 may be scented and/or colored.
- the materials may also include particulate materials 22 or bubbles 24 .
- mold portions 254 are separated and core 250 is withdrawn, providing surround 214 shown in FIG. 4 .
- core 250 may be removed from the materials forming body 220 flexing the material of mouth 230 .
- core 250 may be collapsed or otherwise reduced in size to facilitate withdrawal from body 220 to provide cavity 228 .
- the resulting light surround 214 has a body 220 that has a 3-dimensional shape similar to the 3-dimensional shape of body 20 described above with respect to ornament 10 .
- the exterior profile of body 220 shown in FIG. 4 may be somewhat altered as compared to the interior profile of cavity 252 (shown in FIG. 3 ), in actual practice, the outer profile or configuration of body 220 will substantially be identical to the internal configuration of mold cavity 252 .
- emitter 216 is subsequently inserted into cavity 228 of surround 214 .
- at least portions of emitter 216 are coated with a bonding material, which upon solidifying or curing is translucent, to bond emitter 216 so as to retain emitter 216 within cavity 228 of surround 214 .
- body 220 of surround 214 is formed from silicone
- emitter 216 is coated with a layer 264 of silicone. Upon insertion of emitter 216 into cavity 228 , layer 264 makes conformal contact with the interior surface of cavity 228 and bonds emitter 216 to surround 214 .
- layer 264 is formed from a heat activated silicone, wherein substantial curing of layer 264 is initiated or wherein the rate at which layer 264 cures is enhanced at a curing temperature above room temperature.
- room temperature means the temperature at which rooms are normally maintained and which are acceptable to living inhabitants (generally no greater than 120 degrees Fahrenheit).
- layer 264 is formed from a silicone which is not in a substantial degree of curing until the material of layer 264 is heated to a temperature above room temperature. Heat activated silicone generally cures at a much faster rate as compared to silicone which is cured at room temperature.
- emitter 216 coated with layer 264 is inserted into cavity 228 prior to completion of curing of layer 264 , whereupon curing or solidifying, layer 264 bonds or fuses to body 220 .
- emitter 216 coated with layer 264 is inserted into cavity 228 prior to surround 214 having cooled since its formation (where the material of body 220 was injected in a heated state) to a temperature below the curing temperature of the material of layer 264 .
- bonding time between emitter 216 and surround 214 is reduced and no additional energy is provided to facilitate curing of layer 264 . Consequently, the manufacturing process is more economical.
- surround 214 may be preformed and may be permitted to cool after its formation to a temperature below the curing temperature, wherein upon insertion of emitter 216 and the coated layer 264 , surround 214 and the inserted emitter 216 are subsequently heated to a temperature above the cure temperature so as to cure the materials of layer 264 and to fuse layer 264 to body 220 .
- layer 264 and body 220 are both formed from silicone, enhanced bonding therebetween is achieved.
- a layer 266 of bonding material may alternatively or additionally be provided or formed upon the interior surface of cavity 228 prior to insertion of emitter 264 into cavity 228 .
- the interior surface of layer 228 may be coated with a fluid, viscous or semi-viscous silicone.
- Layer 266 may subsequently be cured or solidified while in conformal contact with emitter 216 or layer 264 (where provided) to bond emitter 216 to surround 214 .
- layer 266 may be applied to the interior surface of cavity 228 of surround 214 prior to surround 214 cooling since its formation to a temperature below the curing temperature of layer 266 .
- emitter 216 Prior to completion of curing of layer 266 , emitter 216 is inserted into cavity 228 . In yet another embodiment, emitter 216 is inserted into cavity 228 into contact with layer 266 and surround 214 as well as layer 266 are subsequently heated to a temperature above the curing temperature. In still other embodiments, layer 266 may be formed from other bonding materials that are translucent.
- the resulting ornament 210 includes surround 214 bonded to an exterior head 234 of light emitter 216 by layer 264 .
- the electrical connection portion 270 of light emitter 216 such as the screw-in portion of an incandescent bulb, remain exposed for insertion into a power source such as power source 18 (shown in FIGS. 1 and 2 ).
- Light surround 214 insulates and protects emitter 216 while also transmitting light from emitter 216 and while also providing an illuminated 3-dimensional decorative or ornamental structure.
- emitter 216 is illustrated as an incandescent bulb, in other embodiments, emitter 216 may comprise other light emitting devices such as one or more light emitting diodes or devices configured to emit other forms of electromagnetic radiation.
- FIGS. 6-9 illustrate a method for forming an ornament such as the ornament 610 shown in FIGS. 11 AND 12 .
- FIGS. 6-9 illustrate mold 353 including mold portions 354 A, 354 B (shown in FIGS. 7 and 8 which are sectional views of mold 353 shown in FIG. 6 ).
- FIG. 9 illustrates mold portion 354 b .
- mold 353 is configured to form a light surround 14 or 214 in the configuration of a 5-point star having 5 “legs” with beveled or inclined sides.
- mold portion 354 a includes a sprew hole 356 through which the material of the body of the surround is injected into the mold.
- silicone is injected through sprew hole 356 into the interior cavity 352 of mold 353 .
- mold path 354 b additionally includes vents 360 through which gas or air may escape during injection of the material 257 (shown in FIG. 3 ) into cavity 352 .
- FIG. 10 illustrates the positioning of a core 350 into cavity 352 of mold 353 prior to injection of material 257 into mold 353 .
- core 350 includes a nylon stop or neck portion 336 and a head portion 334 configured to statutes similar to the outer configuration of the light emitter or bulb to be inserted into the resulting surround 214 .
- head portion 334 is formed from the heat resistant rigid material, such as a metal.
- mold portion 354 a (shown in FIGS. 7 and 8 ) is subsequently positioned against mold portion 353 with core 350 therebetween. Thereafter, the material 257 , such as silicone, is injected through a sprew hole 356 ( FIGS.
- mold portion 354 A and 354 B are separated and a light emitter is inserted into the resulting internal cavity of the formed surround.
- FIG. 11 illustrates a portion of an alternative method performing an ornament such as ornaments 10 or 210 .
- FIG. 11 illustrates mold portion 354 B of mold 353 .
- FIG. 11 further illustrates the positioning of natural light emitter 316 (shown as an incandescent bulb) into cavity 352 .
- the head portion 64 of emitter 316 is substantially similar to core 334 (shown FIG. 10 ).
- Emitter 316 further includes an electrical connection portion 270 (shown in FIGS. 4 and 5 ) screwed into or otherwise received by core 450 .
- Core 450 is similar to core 350 except that core 450 supports and retains emitter 316 within cavity 352 during injection of a material, such as silicone, about and against emitter 316 .
- Core 450 further seals the opening of mold 353 along which emitter 316 is positioned into cavity 352 .
- core 450 is formed from a soft compressible material, such as nylon, so as to serve as a gasket between mold portions 354 a (shown in FIGS. 7 and 8 ) and 354 b.
- emitter 316 is screwed or inserted into core 450 and core 450 is positioned between mold halves 354 a and 354 b such that the light origin 332 of emitter 316 is substantially centered within cavity 352 .
- origin 332 of emitter 316 is positioned at the center of star to be formed.
- mold halves 354 a and 354 b are separated and core 450 is removed from portion 270 of emitter 316 .
- the resulting ornament is shown in FIG. 12 .
- the resulting ornament 710 having light emitter 316 and surround 314 may be screwed or otherwise screwed into an electrical socket 711 electrically connected to a wall outlet 713 or other electrical power source to as to be provided with power, whereby emitter 316 emits visible light 715 which is at least partially transmitted through the translucent material of surround 314 .
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A surround comprising one or more layers of translucent light filtering silicone having an innermost surface to contact a bulb of a light emitter. Plant materials are internally encapsulated within and throughout the one or more layers of translucent silicone. The plant materials have a plurality of distinct shapes, visible to a naked eye of a person, within the translucent light filtering silicone so as to block light emitted from the light emitter in the shapes of the plant materials.
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- This continuation application claims priority under 35 USC §120 from co-pending U.S. patent application Ser. No. 12/732099 filed on Nov. 18, 2013 by Victoria Jean Van Dyn Hoven and entitled LIGHT SURROUND which claims priority from U.S. patent application Ser. No. 11/481,471 filed on Jul. 6, 2006 by Victoria Jean Van Dyn Hoven and entitled LIGHT SURROUND which claims priority under 35 USC §119 from US provisional U.S. Patent Application Ser. No. 60/755,605 filed on Dec. 30, 2005 by Victoria Jean Van Dyn Hoven and entitled LIGHT SURROUND AND MULTI-CHARACTERISTIC LIGHT COVERING, the full disclosures both of which are hereby incorporated by reference.
- Decorative lights are frequently used to decorate during holidays or other occasion. Many decorative lights are limited to the shape of the bulb. Others have rigid translucent shells about the bulbs. Such shells lack desired light transmitting or tactile characteristics.
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FIG. 2 is a sectional view schematically illustrating another embodiment of the ornament ofFIG. 1 according to an example embodiment. -
FIGS. 2A and 2B are sectional views schematically illustrating another embodiment of the ornament ofFIG. 1 according to an example embodiment. -
FIG. 3 is an exploded perspective view schematically illustrating an example process performing a light surround. -
FIG. 4 is an exploded sectional view schematically illustrating an example process for forming a decorative ornament. -
FIG. 5 is a sectional view of the decorative ornament ofFIG. 4 . -
FIG. 6 is a top plan view of a portion of a mold for forming one embodiment of a decorative ornament according to an example embodiment. -
FIG. 7 is a side elevational view of a substantially complete mold including the mold portion ofFIG. 6 taken along line 7-7 according to an example embodiment. -
FIG. 8 is a side elevational view of the substantially complete mold including the mold portion ofFIG. 6 taken along line 8-8 according to an example embodiment. -
FIG. 9 is an enlarged top plan view of the mold portion ofFIG. 6 according to an example embodiment. -
FIG. 10 is a top plan view of the mold portion ofFIG. 9 additionally illustrating a core positioned within a cavity of the mold portion according to an example embodiment. -
FIG. 11 is a top plan view of the mold portion ofFIG. 9 additionally illustrating a light source positioned within the cavity of the mold according to an example embodiment. -
FIG. 12 is a top plan view of another embodiment of the ornament ofFIG. 1 formed with the mold illustrated inFIGS. 6-9 according to an example embodiment. -
FIG. 13 is a top perspective view illustrating another embodiment of the ornament ofFIG. 1 being electrically powered and providing illumination according to an example embodiment. -
FIG. 1 is a sectional view schematically illustrating one example of a decorative object orornament 10 according to one example embodiment.Decorative ornament 10 provides light or emits light through a decorative outer encasing.Ornament 10 generally includes light source 12 (schematically illustrated) and a decorative light surround 14 (also schematically illustrated).Light source 12 comprises a device configured to emit light.Light source 12 generally includeslight emitter 16 and apower source 18.Emitter 16 comprises a device configured to convert power supplied bypower device 18 to electromagnetic radiation in the form of visible light. In one embodiment,emitter 16 may comprise an incandescent bulb. In another embodiment,emitter 16 may comprise one or more light emitting diodes. In still other embodiments,emitter 16 may comprise other devices or structures configured to emit electromagnetic radiation, such as visible light, which is at least partially transmitted throughsurround 14. In one embodiment, emitter 16 emits white light. In still other embodiments,emitter 16 emits selected portions of the visible spectrum of visible light such as red light, green light, blue light or combinations thereof. In still other embodiments,emitter 16 may be configured to emit other forms of electromagnetic radiation such as ultraviolet light, whereinsurround 14 may include particles or layers of materials that themselves emit visible light in response to being irradiated with generally non-visible electromagnetic radiation such as ultraviolet light. For example, in one embodiment,surround 14 may include various phosphors or other materials which upon being excited by ultraviolet light fromemitter 16 emit one or colors of visible light. -
Power source 18 comprises a source of power foremitter 16.Power source 18 is electrically connected toemitter 16 so as to supply electrical current to emitter 16. In one embodiment,power source 18 may comprise a direct current or alternating current voltage source. In particular embodiments,power source 18 may be provided by one or more batteries or may generate electrical current from solar cells or other sources. In particular embodiments,ornament 10 mayomit power source 18, whereinornament 10 is configured to be releasably connected topower source 18 via a plug or other connecting structure. -
Light surround 14 comprises an at least partially translucent body of one or more materials having a 3-dimensional shape formed at least partially aboutemitter 16. Surround 14 diffuses light such that surround 14 or at least portions ofsurround 14 are illuminated. In particular embodiments,body 14 may additionally filter certain wavelengths of light such as whensurround 14 is colored. - In the particular example illustrated,
surround 14 generally includesbody 20,particulates 22 andbubbles 24.Body 20 encapsulates particulates 22, embeddedobjects 23 andbubbles 24 that includesexternal surface 26,internal cavity 28 andmouth 30.External surface 26 generally extends aboutinternal cavity 28 and forms the outermost surface ofbody 20. External surface 26 (schematically shown) is 3-dimensional in nature in thatsurface 26 is not generally flat and smooth along the entirety ofsurface 26. Rather,surface 26 has variations such thatsurface 26 is more than simply a coating.Surface 26 has variations such thatbody 20 has a 3-dimensional shape. Although schematically shown,body 20 andsurface 26 may be configured to providesurround 14 with one of various decorative or ornamental configurations. For example, in one embodiment,surface 26 may be configured in a shape associated with a holiday. For example, in one embodiment,surface 26 ofbody 20 may be configured such thatsurround 14 has a shape selected from a group of shapes consisting of one or more stars (associated with Christmas or the Fourth of July), one or more hearts (associated with Valentine's Day), one or more eggs or one or more crosses (associated with Easter), one or more pumpkins (associated with Halloween), one or more Christmas trees, one or more Santas, one or more bells, one or more candles, one or more candy canes (associated with Christmas) or one or more shamrocks (associated with St. Patrick's Day). Other examples of holiday shapes and associated holiday scents are provided in U.S. Pat. No. 6,935,762 issued on Aug. 30, 2005 and entitled LIGHT STRING ASSEMBLY, the full disclosure of which is hereby incorporated by reference and a copy of which is attached as exhibit B. In still other embodiments,surface 26 andbody 20 may be configured thatsurround 14 has other decorative 3-dimensional shapes. -
Internal cavity 28 comprises an opening, gap, space or volume withinbody 20 configured to receiveemitter 16. In one embodiment,internal cavity 28 is sized and configured substantially the same as the size and configuration ofemitter 16. For example, in one embodiment in whichemitter 16 comprises a bulb,cavity 28 is also in the shape of a bulb. According to one example embodiment,internal cavity 28 is sized and configured withinbody 20 such that an origin 32 (such as the filaments of an incandescent bulb) of light fromemitter 16 is substantially centered either transversely or longitudinally withinbody 14. As a result, light is more uniformly transmitted throughbody 20. In other embodiments,cavity 28 may be configured such thatorigin 32 of light fromemitter 16 is not centered withinbody 20. Althoughcavity 28 is illustrated as being generally rectangular simply as a schematic illustration,cavity 28 may have various other sizes, shapes and configurations. -
Mouth 30 comprises that portion ofbody 20 extending about and forming an opening leading tointernal cavity 28.Mouth 30 is generally smaller than that portion ofemitter 16 proximate to or aboutorigin 32. In particular embodiments,emitter 16 may have a neck which extends alongside and throughmouth 30. In particular embodiments,mouth 30 ofbody 20 is formed from a material having sufficient flexibility so as to permitlarger head 34 ofemitter 16 to pass throughmouth 30 and to be inserted intocavity 28. During such insertion,mouth 30 flexes or deforms to allow insertion ofhead 34. Oncehead 34 ofemitter 16 has been inserted intocavity 28, portions ofmouth 30 resiliently return to the original shape or configuration. In particular embodiments,mouth 30, upon returning to its original shape or configuration bears againstneck 36 ofemitter 16. As a result,mouth 30 permits surround 14 to be preformed separate fromemitter 16 and permits emitter 16 to be subsequently inserted intocavity 28. As a result, surround 14 may be positioned aboutemitter 16 with the reduced risk ofemitter 16 becoming damaged, or broken as compared to other embodiments, whereinsurround 14 is molded directly aboutemitter 16, subjectingemitter 16 to relatively high injection or molding pressures which may otherwise damageemitter 16 due to variations in the shape or configuration ofemitter 16. - In particular embodiments,
emitter 16 may be bonded or fused to surround 14 to inhibit its removal fromsurround 14. For example, in particular embodiments, a translucent adhesive material may be applied to the exterior ofemitter 16 or the interior surface ofcavity 28 upon insertion ofemitter 16 throughmouth 30 intocavity 28, thereby preventing separation ofemitter 16 fromsurround 14 during shipping or in use. In other embodiments,emitter 16 may be removably inserted intocavity 28, permittingemitter 16 to be withdrawn through mouth 30 (causing flexing or deformation of mouth 30) such thatemitter 16 may be replaced or repaired or such that surround 14 may be exchanged for anothersurround 14. - According to one example embodiment, not only is
mouth 30 formed from a flexible material, but substantially the entirety ofbody 20 is formed from a flexible or soft material. As a result,body 20 has a soft and pleasing outer appearance and touch. Moreover,body 20 is less likely to become chipped, scratched or damaged and is less likely to damage, scratch or chip other articles or objects which may come into contact withsurround 14. At the same time,surround 14 serves as an insulator, insulating heat that may be generated byemitter 16 and protectingemitter 16 by providing a decorative or ornamental configuration through which light or other electromagnetic radiation is at least partially transmitted. According to one example embodiment,body 20 is formed from a silicon based material such as silicone. In one embodiment,body 20 is formed from a colored silicone such thatbody 20 filters selected wavelengths of light. In one embodiment,body 20 may alternatively or additionally be scented by the addition of one or more scented additives (e.g. vanilla extract) (not generally visible). In particular embodiments in whichbody 20 is formed from silicone,emitter 16 is bonded to the interior surface ofcavity 28 ofbody 20 by silicone. As a result,emitter 16 andbody 20 have a stronger bond therebetween. Examples of silicone compositions, scent and various additives are found in U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10/870,175 filed on Jun. 17, 2004 and entitled DECORATIVE LIGHT ASSEMBLY, the full disclosure of which is hereby incorporated by reference and which is attached as exhibit A. - As further shown by
FIG. 1 , in particular embodiments,body 20 may includedistinct portions portion 40 andportion 42 may be formed from different silicones having distinct colors and/or distinct scents. In still other embodiments,body 20 may alternatively comprise a single silicone or greater than two distinct silicones having different colors or scents due to different generally invisible addictives providing such colors or scents. -
Particulates 22 comprise internally embedded particulate materials withinbody 20.Particulates 22 absorb and reflect light or other electromagnetic radiation provided byemitter 16. For example, in one embodiment,particulate materials 22 may comprise glitter or confetti. In particular embodiments,particulate materials 22 may additionally be configured to provide a scent. For example, and one embodiment,particulates 22 may comprise coffee grains (ground coffee beans). In one embodiment,particulates 22 comprise hazelnut coffee grains or crystals commercially available under the brand FOLGERS. In one embodiment,materials 22 comprise poppy seeds. In yet other embodiments, particular 22 may comprise a whole, ground or cut plant materials such as seeds, spices, or ground plant or flower parts. In other embodiments,particulate materials 22 may comprise granules or flakes visible through material ofbody 20. In other embodiments,particulate materials 22 may comprise phosphors, which upon being excited, such as upon receiving ultraviolet light or radiation fromemitter 16, emit visible light.Particulate materials 22 are generally provided by mixing suchparticulate materials 22 in one or more materials ofbody 20 while the one or more materials ofbody 20 are in a fluid state. For example, in embodiments wherebody 20 is formed from silicone,particulate materials 24 are mixed and distributed throughout the silicone or prior to the silicone being cured and while the silicone is in a fluid state. Upon curing or solidifying, the flexible material ofbody 20 fixesparticulate material 22 throughout the matrix of material provided bybody 20. - Embedded objects 23 comprise miniature objects having shapes corresponding to full-sized objects and formed from plastic, wood, metal or other materials. In one embodiment embedded
objects 23 may have shapes corresponding to holidays such as hearts, stars, shamrocks, crosses, eggs, pumpkins, witches and the like. And one embodiment, objects 23 may be colored or may have multiple colors associated with a particular holiday or event. In one embodiment, objects 23 may comprise one or more alphanumeric symbols or words. An example illustrated, object 23 illustrated as a miniature polymeric or plastic star in a miniature or plastic dinosaur. In one embodiment, surround 14 may include one or multiple of such miniature objects 23. -
Bubbles 24 comprise pockets or cavities of air or other gas dispersed or distributed throughout the material ofbody 20.Bubbles 24 visually alter light or other electromagnetic radiation being transmitted throughbody 20 or being reflected or emanating fromparticulate materials 22. In particular embodiments, bubbles 24 may be uniformly distributed throughoutbody 20. In other embodiments, bubbles 24 may be non-uniformly distributed withinbody 20. According to one embodiment, bubbles 24 are formed by injecting air or other gas into the material ofbody 20 prior to the material ofbody 20 solidifying, curing or hardening. In particular embodiments, bubbles 24 may alternatively be formed by the addition of a gassing agent to the one or more materials ofbody 20. Althoughsurround 14 is illustrated as including bothparticulate material 22 and bubbles 24, in other embodiments, surround 14 may alternatively include only one or none ofparticulate materials 22 and bubbles 24. - In other embodiments, although
light surround 14 has been described as being provided withcavity 28 and as havingemitter 16 subsequently inserted intocavity 28, in other embodiments, surround 14 may be molded directly aboutemitter 16. For example, in particular embodiments,emitter 16 may be placed between two or more mold portions or within a mold as the one or more materials ofbody 20 are injected into the mold aboutemitter 16. - Overall,
ornament 10 provides an attractive, illuminated decorative object being manufactured at a low cost. In those embodiments in which substantially the entirety ofbody 20 is formed from a flexible or soft material,surround 14 providesornament 10 with a soft compliant outer surface less likely to become damaged or to damage objects coming into contact withsurround 14. At the same time, surround 14 covers and protectsemitter 16 while transmitting light or other electromagnetic radiation in a pleasing fashion. -
FIG. 2 schematically illustratesornament 110, another embodiment ofornament 10.Ornament 110 is similar toornament 10 except thatornament 110 includeslight source 112 and multiple light surrounds 14.Light source 112 is similar tolight source 12 except thatlight source 112 includes multiple light emitters 16 (schematically shown) surrounded by surrounds 14, electrical interconnect orstring 117 andpower source 18.Emitter 16 andpower source 18 are substantially similar to that described with respect to similar elements described above with respect toornament 10.String 117 comprises one or more wires configured to transmit electrical power frompower source 18 to each ofemitters 16. Such wires may be coated or covered with electrically insulating material. According to one example,ornament 110 is configured as a string of lights such as those being positioned about a Christmas tree or hung along a house or other structure. In one embodiment, each of surrounds 14 may be similarly shaped or configured. In some embodiments, each of surrounds 14 may have the same scent. In other embodiments, one or more of surrounds 14 may have different shapes, may have different colors or may have different scents. -
FIGS. 2A and 2B schematically illustratesornament 220, another embodiment ofornament 110.Ornaments 220 includeslight source 112 and multiple light surrounds 114.Light source 112 includes multiple light emitters 16 (schematically shown) surrounded by surrounds 114, electrical interconnect orstring 117 and power source 18 (shown inFIG. 2 ). As shown byFIGS. 2A and a 2B, surrounds 114 may have various holiday shapes such as stars, hearts, eggs, crosses, pumpkins, Christmas trees, Santas, bells, candles, candy canes, shamrocks and the like. In one embodiment,ornament 220 includes a single similarly shape for each of surrounds 114 along the length oflight source 112. In other embodiments,ornament 220 may have a mixture of multiple shapes for surrounds 114. In One Embodiment, e ach of surrounds 114 may have the same scent. In other embodiments, one or more of surrounds 114 may have different shapes, may have different colors or may have different scents are may omit scents. -
FIGS. 3-5 schematically illustrate one example of a process for forming ornament 210 (shown inFIG. 5 ), an embodiment ofornament 10. As shown byFIG. 4 , ornament 210 (shown inFIG. 5 ) includeslight surround 214 and light emitter 216 (shown as an incandescent bulb). As shown byFIG. 3 ,light surround 214 is formed by positioning acore 250 within amold cavity 252 provided by one ormore mold portions 254.Core 250 is configured so as to provide or forminternal cavity 228 andmouth 230 of surround 214 (shown inFIG. 4 ). To this end,core 250 has ahead 234 and asmaller neck 236. In one embodiment,neck 236 has an outer surface that is flexible or compressible so as to serve as a gasket or seal againstmold portions 254. In one embodiment,core 250 is formed from nylon. In other embodiments,core 250 may be formed from other materials or more than one material. - Once
core 250 has been positioned withinmold cavity 252 andmold portions 254 have been closed aboutcore 250, more materials ofbody 220surround 214 are injected by amaterial source 254 throughsprew hole 256 intocavity 252. In the particular example illustrated,hole portions 254 include appropriately positionedvents 260 to facilitate escape of air fromcavity 252 as the one or more materials flow aboutcore 250. According to one example embodiment, one or more materials injected intocavity 252 comprise silicone in a fluid, viscous or semi-viscous state. As noted above with respect toornament 10, in particular embodiments, the one or more materials injected throughsprew hole 256 and formingbody 220 ofsurround 214 may be scented and/or colored. The materials may also includeparticulate materials 22 or bubbles 24. Upon the one or more materials that have been injected aboutcore 250 has sufficiently solidified or cured,mold portions 254 are separated andcore 250 is withdrawn, providingsurround 214 shown inFIG. 4 . In particular embodiments,core 250 may be removed from thematerials forming body 220 flexing the material ofmouth 230. In yet other embodiments,core 250 may be collapsed or otherwise reduced in size to facilitate withdrawal frombody 220 to providecavity 228. As schematically shown inFIG. 4 , the resultinglight surround 214 has abody 220 that has a 3-dimensional shape similar to the 3-dimensional shape ofbody 20 described above with respect toornament 10. Although the exterior profile ofbody 220 shown inFIG. 4 may be somewhat altered as compared to the interior profile of cavity 252 (shown inFIG. 3 ), in actual practice, the outer profile or configuration ofbody 220 will substantially be identical to the internal configuration ofmold cavity 252. - As shown by
FIG. 4 ,emitter 216 is subsequently inserted intocavity 228 ofsurround 214. According to one example embodiment, prior to insertion ofemitter 216 intocavity 228, at least portions ofemitter 216 are coated with a bonding material, which upon solidifying or curing is translucent, tobond emitter 216 so as to retainemitter 216 withincavity 228 ofsurround 214. In one embodiment in whichbody 220 ofsurround 214 is formed from silicone,emitter 216 is coated with alayer 264 of silicone. Upon insertion ofemitter 216 intocavity 228,layer 264 makes conformal contact with the interior surface ofcavity 228 and bonds emitter 216 to surround 214. In one embodiment,layer 264 is formed from a heat activated silicone, wherein substantial curing oflayer 264 is initiated or wherein the rate at whichlayer 264 cures is enhanced at a curing temperature above room temperature. For purposes of this disclosure, the term “room temperature” means the temperature at which rooms are normally maintained and which are acceptable to living inhabitants (generally no greater than 120 degrees Fahrenheit). In one embodiment,layer 264 is formed from a silicone which is not in a substantial degree of curing until the material oflayer 264 is heated to a temperature above room temperature. Heat activated silicone generally cures at a much faster rate as compared to silicone which is cured at room temperature. - According to one embodiment,
emitter 216 coated withlayer 264 is inserted intocavity 228 prior to completion of curing oflayer 264, whereupon curing or solidifying,layer 264 bonds or fuses tobody 220. According to one method,emitter 216 coated withlayer 264 is inserted intocavity 228 prior to surround 214 having cooled since its formation (where the material ofbody 220 was injected in a heated state) to a temperature below the curing temperature of the material oflayer 264. As a result, bonding time betweenemitter 216 and surround 214 is reduced and no additional energy is provided to facilitate curing oflayer 264. Consequently, the manufacturing process is more economical. In other embodiments,surround 214 may be preformed and may be permitted to cool after its formation to a temperature below the curing temperature, wherein upon insertion ofemitter 216 and thecoated layer 264,surround 214 and the insertedemitter 216 are subsequently heated to a temperature above the cure temperature so as to cure the materials oflayer 264 and to fuselayer 264 tobody 220. In one embodiment wherelayer 264 andbody 220 are both formed from silicone, enhanced bonding therebetween is achieved. - As indicated by the broken lines in
FIG. 4 , alayer 266 of bonding material may alternatively or additionally be provided or formed upon the interior surface ofcavity 228 prior to insertion ofemitter 264 intocavity 228. For example, in one embodiment, the interior surface oflayer 228 may be coated with a fluid, viscous or semi-viscous silicone.Layer 266 may subsequently be cured or solidified while in conformal contact withemitter 216 or layer 264 (where provided) tobond emitter 216 to surround 214. In one embodiment,layer 266 may be applied to the interior surface ofcavity 228 ofsurround 214 prior to surround 214 cooling since its formation to a temperature below the curing temperature oflayer 266. Prior to completion of curing oflayer 266,emitter 216 is inserted intocavity 228. In yet another embodiment,emitter 216 is inserted intocavity 228 into contact withlayer 266 and surround 214 as well aslayer 266 are subsequently heated to a temperature above the curing temperature. In still other embodiments,layer 266 may be formed from other bonding materials that are translucent. - As shown by
FIG. 5 , the resultingornament 210 includessurround 214 bonded to anexterior head 234 oflight emitter 216 bylayer 264. At the same time, theelectrical connection portion 270 oflight emitter 216, such as the screw-in portion of an incandescent bulb, remain exposed for insertion into a power source such as power source 18 (shown inFIGS. 1 and 2 ).Light surround 214 insulates and protectsemitter 216 while also transmitting light fromemitter 216 and while also providing an illuminated 3-dimensional decorative or ornamental structure. Althoughemitter 216 is illustrated as an incandescent bulb, in other embodiments,emitter 216 may comprise other light emitting devices such as one or more light emitting diodes or devices configured to emit other forms of electromagnetic radiation. -
FIGS. 6-9 illustrate a method for forming an ornament such as the ornament 610 shown inFIGS. 11 AND 12 .FIGS. 6-9 illustratemold 353 includingmold portions FIGS. 7 and 8 which are sectional views ofmold 353 shown inFIG. 6 ).FIG. 9 illustrates mold portion 354 b. In the particular example illustrated,mold 353 is configured to form alight surround FIGS. 7 and 8 , mold portion 354 a includes asprew hole 356 through which the material of the body of the surround is injected into the mold. According to one embodiment, silicone is injected throughsprew hole 356 into theinterior cavity 352 ofmold 353. As shown inFIG. 9 , mold path 354 b additionally includesvents 360 through which gas or air may escape during injection of the material 257 (shown inFIG. 3 ) intocavity 352. -
FIG. 10 illustrates the positioning of a core 350 intocavity 352 ofmold 353 prior to injection ofmaterial 257 intomold 353. In the particular example illustrated,core 350 includes a nylon stop orneck portion 336 and ahead portion 334 configured to statutes similar to the outer configuration of the light emitter or bulb to be inserted into the resultingsurround 214. In the particular example illustrated,head portion 334 is formed from the heat resistant rigid material, such as a metal. As noted above with respect to the process described inFIGS. 3-5 , mold portion 354 a (shown inFIGS. 7 and 8 ) is subsequently positioned againstmold portion 353 withcore 350 therebetween. Thereafter, thematerial 257, such as silicone, is injected through a sprew hole 356 (FIGS. 7 and 8 ) intocavity 352 about aportion 334 and againstneck portion 336 ofcore 350. Upon sufficient curing or solidification of the material aboutcore 350,mold portion -
FIG. 11 illustrates a portion of an alternative method performing an ornament such asornaments FIG. 11 illustratesmold portion 354B ofmold 353.FIG. 11 further illustrates the positioning of natural light emitter 316 (shown as an incandescent bulb) intocavity 352. As shown byFIG. 11 , the head portion 64 ofemitter 316 is substantially similar to core 334 (shownFIG. 10 ).Emitter 316 further includes an electrical connection portion 270 (shown inFIGS. 4 and 5 ) screwed into or otherwise received bycore 450.Core 450 is similar tocore 350 except thatcore 450 supports and retainsemitter 316 withincavity 352 during injection of a material, such as silicone, about and againstemitter 316.Core 450 further seals the opening ofmold 353 along which emitter 316 is positioned intocavity 352. In one embodiment,core 450 is formed from a soft compressible material, such as nylon, so as to serve as a gasket between mold portions 354 a (shown inFIGS. 7 and 8 ) and 354 b. - According to such an alternative process,
emitter 316 is screwed or inserted intocore 450 andcore 450 is positioned between mold halves 354 a and 354 b such that the light origin 332 ofemitter 316 is substantially centered withincavity 352. In a particular example illustrated, origin 332 ofemitter 316 is positioned at the center of star to be formed. Once mold portion 354 a and 354 b are positioned into close conforming or mating engagement with one another and againstcore 450, soft or flexible material, such as silicone, is injected through sprew hole 356 (shown inFIGS. 7 and 8 ) intocavity 352 and about and againsthead portion 336 ofemitter 316. Upon sufficient solidification or curing of the material, mold halves 354 a and 354 b are separated andcore 450 is removed fromportion 270 ofemitter 316. The resulting ornament is shown inFIG. 12 . As shown inFIG. 13 , the resultingornament 710 havinglight emitter 316 and surround 314 may be screwed or otherwise screwed into anelectrical socket 711 electrically connected to awall outlet 713 or other electrical power source to as to be provided with power, wherebyemitter 316 emitsvisible light 715 which is at least partially transmitted through the translucent material ofsurround 314. - Although the present disclosure has been described with reference to example embodiments, workers skilled in the art will recognize that changes may be made in form and detail without departing from the spirit and scope of the claimed subject matter. For example, although different example embodiments may have been described as including one or more features providing one or more benefits, it is contemplated that the described features may be interchanged with one another or alternatively be combined with one another in the described example embodiments or in other alternative embodiments. Because the technology of the present disclosure is relatively complex, not all changes in the technology are foreseeable. The present disclosure described with reference to the example embodiments and set forth in the following claims is manifestly intended to be as broad as possible. For example, unless specifically otherwise noted, the claims reciting a single particular element also encompass a plurality of such particular elements.
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1. An apparatus comprising:
a surround comprising one or more layers of translucent light filtering silicone having an innermost surface to contact a bulb of a light emitter; and
plant materials internally encapsulated within and throughout the one or more layers of translucent silicone, wherein the plant materials have a plurality of distinct shapes, visible to a naked eye of a person, within the translucent light filtering silicone so as to block light emitted from the light emitter in the shapes of the plant materials to alter light provided by the light emitter.
2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the plant materials comprise seeds.
3. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the plant materials comprise poppy seeds.
4. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the plant materials comprise spices.
5. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the spices are visible through the one of more layers of silicone and provide a scent.
6. The apparatus of claim 1 further comprising the light emitter, wherein the light emitter comprises an incandescent bulb having an externally threaded end.
7. The apparatus of claim 1 further comprising the light emitter, wherein the light emitter comprises one or more light emitting diodes.
8. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the plant materials comprise ground or cut flower parts.
9. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the one of more layers of silicone have varying thicknesses extending from the light emitter to form a three-dimensional shape about the light emitter.
10. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the surround is colored.
11. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the surround is formed from a first silicone and a second distinct silicone.
12. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the first silicone is a first color and wherein the second silicone is a second color.
13. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the first silicone has a first scent and wherein the second silicone has a second scent.
14. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the surround has a shape associated with a holiday.
15. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the plant materials comprise an entire seed.
16. The apparatus of claim 1 , with their surround forms an internal cavity having a mouth to receive the bulb of the light emitter such that an origin of light within the bulb is substantially centered within the surround.
17. A method comprising:
internally encapsulating plant material in translucent light filtering silicone, wherein the plant material comprises a plurality of distinct shapes, visible to a naked eye of a person, within the translucent light filtering silicone; and
forming a three-dimensional shape about a bulb of a light emitter from the translucent silicone with the internally encapsulated plant material, the translucent light filtering silicone contacting the bulb, wherein the plurality of distinct shapes, visible to a naked eye of a person, block light emitted from the light emitter in the shapes of the plant materials to alter light provided by the light emitter.
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