Daniel A Reynolds

US Patent:

20040184273, Sep 23, 2004

Filed:

Mar 20, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/393633

Inventors:

Daniel Reynolds - Deerfield Beach FL, US
Barton Reynolds - Deerfield Beech FL, US

International Classification:

F21V023/04
F21L004/00

US Classification:

362/394000, 362/802000, 362/191000

Abstract:

A night light device removably attaches to the underside of a toilet seat lid. When the lid is raised, light from a high-intensity LED is directed downwardly, at an angle, to illuminate the interior of the toilet bowl. The device is functional with the toilet seat in either the lowered or raised position to accommodate both male and female users. The device includes a timer circuit which, when energized, activates the LED. A switch is responsive to raised movement of the seat lid to energize the timer circuit for a fixed or adjustable time interval, so that the user can safely exit the bathroom, after using the toilet, with the assistance of the illuminating glow of the LED. At the end of the fixed or adjusted time interval, the device shuts off and remains in a default mode until reactivated by lifting the seat lid, thereby conserving battery power.

US Patent:

20080266844, Oct 30, 2008

Filed:

Apr 24, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/789070

Inventors:

Daniel A. Reynolds - Boca Raton FL, US
Barton F. Reynolds - Margate FL, US

International Classification:

F21S 8/00

US Classification:

362147

Abstract:

A toilet paper holder task light device that emanates a gentle, soft glow and task lighting to assist a user with the use of the toilet paper holder and toilet paper in the absence of sufficient natural lighting creating a soothing atmosphere conducive to bodily functions and without re-dilating one's eyes during nighttime use. The device is a removable wall attachment above the toilet paper holder that, when activated, illuminates the semi-translucent case of the device by means of a high-intensity, blue LED creating a glow and surrounding luminosity. The light is directed downward and outward at a pre-engineered angle to illuminate the toilet paper holder and toilet paper for the user's task management and reloading, as needed, accommodating both male and female users of all ages. A timer circuit which, when energized, activates the LED and switching device (manual or automated), i.e., darkness sensor and proximity switch activated by the user's hand in the general vicinity of the existing toilet paper holder. At the end of a fixed or adjusted time interval, the device shuts off and remains in a default mode until reactivated by the user.