Jeffery E Thomas

US Patent:

7395629, Jul 8, 2008

Filed:

Jul 24, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/491865

Inventors:

Jeffery A. Thomas - Huntsville AL, US

International Classification:

A01K 75/02
A01K 77/00
A01K 97/00

US Classification:

43 175, 43 7, 43 11

Abstract:

A portable illuminated, transparent or translucent tubular device is provided. The light source is a flexible, extended-in-length light source mounted in the tubular device, with a housing associated with the tubular device. The housing encloses batteries, and in some instances circuitry, for powering the light source. In a preferred embodiment, the tubular device is a handle for a fish or crab net, with the light source extending around the loop of the net.

US Patent:

20080266833, Oct 30, 2008

Filed:

Jul 8, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/169280

Inventors:

Jeffery A. Thomas - Huntsville AL, US

International Classification:

G09G 3/12

US Classification:

362 84

Abstract:

A rigid light-passing body is disclosed. Within the body, an electroluminescent strand is supported in a predetermined configuration. In some embodiments, the body may be tubular, with the electroluminescent strand configured in spaced-apart windings around a support extending through the tubular body. In other embodiments related to area lighting, windings or strands may be closely spaced, or touching so that the windings or strands are self-supporting in their predetermined configuration. In other embodiments, there may be multiple strands that produce light of differing colors, the multiple strands attached to a support. The rigid body may also be a spherical shape, with a support therein for supporting at least one electroluminescent strand. For most embodiments, a housing is provided that includes an inverter and battery carrier for providing electrical power to the electroluminescent strand. In other embodiments, electrical power may be provided from an external source.