EP0989361A2 - Leuchtende Trinkgläser, Trinkbecher und Flaschen - Google Patents

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EP0989361A2
EP0989361A2 EP99116101A EP99116101A EP0989361A2 EP 0989361 A2 EP0989361 A2 EP 0989361A2 EP 99116101 A EP99116101 A EP 99116101A EP 99116101 A EP99116101 A EP 99116101A EP 0989361 A2 EP0989361 A2 EP 0989361A2
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47G—HOUSEHOLD OR TABLE EQUIPMENT
    • A47G19/00—Table service
    • A47G19/22—Drinking vessels or saucers used for table service
    • A47G19/2205—Drinking glasses or vessels
    • A47G19/2227—Drinking glasses or vessels with means for amusing or giving information to the user
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47G—HOUSEHOLD OR TABLE EQUIPMENT
    • A47G19/00—Table service
    • A47G19/22—Drinking vessels or saucers used for table service
    • A47G19/2205—Drinking glasses or vessels
    • A47G19/2227—Drinking glasses or vessels with means for amusing or giving information to the user
    • A47G2019/2238—Drinking glasses or vessels with means for amusing or giving information to the user with illumination means

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  • the present invention relates to containers for liquids such as for example drinking glasses, drinking cups or bottles in which one Light source, for example an LED is integrated, characterized in that that as a power supply to the light source capacitors are provided.
  • one Light source for example an LED is integrated
  • the high and optimized luminosity of the light source creates an advertising effect for the print, the container and the content. Appreciation of Night clubs, discotheques etc. due to the different colored lighting effect. Thanks to the half-hour lighting time, the operation of the beverage supervision is made easier and an increase in sales is expected.
  • No.1 represents the capacitors that act as a power supply for the light source are provided.
  • No. 2 represents the wedge-shaped depression in the glass bottom, which is a causes optimal scattering of light.
  • No.3 represents the light source (e.g. LED) that is used for lighting of the container is provided.
  • LED light source
  • No. 4 represents the two charging contacts, which by their nature (eg gold-plated) are resistant to corrosion.
  • No. 5 represents the cavity in which all components are housed and then be waterproof sealed.

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Die vorliegende Erfindung betrifft Behälter für Flüssigkeiten (Fig.1) wie beispielsweise Trinkgläser, Trinkbecher oder Flaschen, in denen eine Lichtquelle (Fig.1/Nr.3), z.B. eine LED integriert ist, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß als Spannungsversorgung der Lichtquelle Kondensatoren (Fig. 1/Nr. 1) vorgesehen sind. Eine keilförmige Vertiefung im Behälter (Fig.1/Nr.2) sorgt für optimale Streuung des Lichtes. Durch das verwenden von Kondensatoren als Spannungsquelle ergeben sich folgende Vorteile zu bisherigen Erfindungen: Es werden keine Batterien oder Akkumulatoren eingesetzt die nach einer bestimmten Betriebszeit bzw. Lagerzeit ausgetauscht werden müssen (geringe Umweltbelastung). Ebenso entfällt auch das stundenlange laden eines Akkumulators. <IMAGE>

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Die vorliegende Erfindung betrifft Behälter für Flüssigkeiten wie beispielsweise Trinkgläser, Trinkbecher oder Flaschen, in denen eine Lichtquelle, beispielsweise eine LED integriert ist, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß als Spannungsversorgung der Lichtquelle Kondensatoren vorgesehen sind.
Bisherige Patente in dieser Kategorie verwenden Batterien, Akkumulatoren oder chemische Stoffe um Licht zu erzeugen (siehe Patent Number US 5,575,553 A(Tipton) US 5,609,409 A(Diehl)).
Durch das verwenden von Kondensatoren als Spannungsquelle ergeben sich folgende Unterschiede zur Patentschrift US 5,575,553 A(Tipton). Es werden keine Batterien oder Akkumulatoren eingesetzt die nach einer bestimmten Betriebszeit bzw. Lagerzeit ausgetauscht werden müssen.
Ebenso entfällt auch das stundenlange Laden eines Akkumulators. Optimale Nutzung der verwendeten Energie (keine Wärmeabgabe), einfach Handzuhaben (Ladezeit in wenigen Sekunden), hohe Zuverlässigkeit und Lebensdauer.
Durch hohe und optimierte Leuchtkraft der Lichtquelle entsteht ein Werbeeffekt für den Aufdruck, den Behälter und den Inhalt. Aufwertung von
Nachtlokalen, Discotheken usw. durch den verschiedenfarbigen Leuchteffekt. Durch die halbstündige Leuchtdauer wird der Bedienung die Getränkeaufsicht erleichtert und eine Umsatzsteigerung erwartet.
Erst durch den Einsatz von Kondensatoren als Spannungsquelle wird es ermöglicht das leuchtende Objekt (z.B.Trinkgläser,usw...) im alltäglichen Gastronomiebereich (z.B. Nachtlokale, Discotheken,usw...) zu gebrauchen.
  • Fig.1 ist ein Beispiel für ein standartmäßiges Trinkglas.
    • Nr.1 stellt die Kondensatoren dar, die als Spannungsversorgung für die Lichtquelle vorgesehen sind.
    Nr.2 stellt die keilförmige Vertiefung im Glasboden dar, welche eine optimale Streuung des Lichtes bewirkt.
    Nr.3 stellt die Lichtquelle ( z.B.Led ) dar, die für die Beleuchtung des Behälters vorgesehen ist.
    Nr.4 stellt die beiden Ladekontakte dar, welche durch ihre Beschaffenheit
    ( z.B. vergoldet ) korusionsbeständig sind.
    Nr.5 stellt den Hohlraum dar, in dem alle Komponenten untergebracht sind und
    anschließend wasserfest versiegelt werden.

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    1. Behälter für Flüssigkeiten wie beispielsweise Trinkgläser, Trinkbecher oder Flaschen, in denen eine Lichtquelle, beispielsweise eine LED integriert ist, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß als Spannungsversorgung der Lichtquelle Kondensatoren vorgesehen sind.
    2. Behälter für Flüssigkeiten nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet daß eine keilförmige Ausnehmung im Behälter für die optimale Lichtstreuung vorgesehen ist. (siehe Fig.1/Nr.2)
    EP99116101A 1998-08-27 1999-08-17 Leuchtende Trinkgläser, Trinkbecher und Flaschen Expired - Lifetime EP0989361B1 (de)

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    DE29924014U DE29924014U1 (de) 1998-08-27 1999-08-17 Leuchtende Trinkgläser, Trinkbecher und Flaschen
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    US09/384,917 US6352352B1 (en) 1998-08-27 1999-08-27 Luminescent container with quick-charging power source

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