CA2120553C - Illuminating brick - Google Patents
Illuminating brickInfo
- Publication number
- CA2120553C CA2120553C CA002120553A CA2120553A CA2120553C CA 2120553 C CA2120553 C CA 2120553C CA 002120553 A CA002120553 A CA 002120553A CA 2120553 A CA2120553 A CA 2120553A CA 2120553 C CA2120553 C CA 2120553C
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- CA
- Canada
- Prior art keywords
- brick
- surface portion
- ledge
- brick device
- electric bulb
- Prior art date
- Legal status (The legal status is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the status listed.)
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Classifications
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- F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
- F21—LIGHTING
- F21S—NON-PORTABLE LIGHTING DEVICES; SYSTEMS THEREOF; VEHICLE LIGHTING DEVICES SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR VEHICLE EXTERIORS
- F21S8/00—Lighting devices intended for fixed installation
- F21S8/02—Lighting devices intended for fixed installation of recess-mounted type, e.g. downlighters
- F21S8/022—Lighting devices intended for fixed installation of recess-mounted type, e.g. downlighters intended to be recessed in a floor or like ground surface, e.g. pavement or false floor
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- E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
- E01—CONSTRUCTION OF ROADS, RAILWAYS, OR BRIDGES
- E01C—CONSTRUCTION OF, OR SURFACES FOR, ROADS, SPORTS GROUNDS, OR THE LIKE; MACHINES OR AUXILIARY TOOLS FOR CONSTRUCTION OR REPAIR
- E01C17/00—Pavement lights, i.e. translucent constructions forming part of the surface
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- F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
- F21—LIGHTING
- F21V—FUNCTIONAL FEATURES OR DETAILS OF LIGHTING DEVICES OR SYSTEMS THEREOF; STRUCTURAL COMBINATIONS OF LIGHTING DEVICES WITH OTHER ARTICLES, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
- F21V33/00—Structural combinations of lighting devices with other articles, not otherwise provided for
- F21V33/006—General building constructions or finishing work for buildings, e.g. roofs, gutters, stairs or floors; Garden equipment; Sunshades or parasols
Abstract
A brick device which has a hollow simulated brick portion with an upper surface portion of a material capable of permitting light to pass through it, and an electric bulb unit supported within the simulated brick portion whereby, in use, light is passed through said upper surface portion. The upper surface portion may be a sheet of transparent material supported on ledges within the brick portion.
Description
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This invention relates to the illumination of pathways, driveways, walkways and patios. Interlocking pathways are designed around houses and other buildings and can be very attractive in appearance.
It is an object of the present invention to provide a brick device which has utility in illuminating an area and also enhances the appearance of the area.
According to the present invention there is provided a brick device comprising a hollow simulated brick portion; a ledge around and within said brick portion; an upper surface portion resting directly on said ledge; said upper surface portion being of a material capable of passing light through it; a support portion on the lower inner surface of said brick portion; and an electric bulb unit supported on said support whereby, in use, light therefrom passes through said upper surface portion .
The upper surface portion may be a sheet of transparent material supported on ledges within said brick portion .
The lower surface may be provided with an opening to facilitate drainage and substantially reduce condensation .
The support portion may, for example, be a platform or a bracket.
From a further aspect the invention provides a brick device comprising a hollow simulated brick portion having a main body portion, a ledge within said body portion around one open end, an upper surface portion resting directly on said ledge, said upper surface portion being of a material capable of passing light through it, an electric bulb unit supported at another end of and within said brick portion whereby, in use, light passes through said upper surface portion, said another end of 5 ~ 3 ~
said main body portion having an opening to facilitate drainage and substantially reduce condensation.
Embodiments of the present invention will now be described, by way of example, with reference to the accompanying drawings in which:-Figure 1 is a diagrammatic representation of abrick device according to one embodiment of the invention;
Figure 2 is a plan view of the brick device of Figure l;
Figure 3 is a diagrammatic representation showing the ledge used to support a sheet of transparent material.
In the Figures the brick device 2 comprises a hollow simulated brick portion 4 formed from a urethane material. A molding technique may, of course, be used and it will be seen that a ledge 6 is provided around the inside of the simulated brick portion.
An upper surface portion 8, of a material capable of permitting light to pass through it, rests on the ledge 6. This may be a lens unit made of LEXSAN* and coloured with epoxy and pigment to simulate a brick, for example an interlock brick. The upper surface portion is a tight fit and a small screwdriver or other implement is necessary to pry it upwards. Thus, it will be difficult for children or animals to disturb it. Furthermore, it will be understood that the lens unit may provide a clear lens (upper portion) for uplighting shrubs, etc., smoked lens, or a lens to simulate an interlocking brick.
The walls of the brick portion are, for example, 3/16 of an inch thick and are a little thicker on the top with a 45 degree angle under the ledge where the top lens portion will be placed. The top lens portion 8 is 3~/~
inches by 73h inches. It will be cut from a sheet of LEXSAN* and the colour (pigment) and texture (epoxy) will * Trade Mark 5 5 3 ~
be poured on top of the cut squares. The internal lower surface 10 of the brick portion will be open with an opening whereby drainage of water can occur so as to substantially reduce condensation.
The brick itself may be used in soldier bordering for interlock paving paths and for other purposes.
The simulated brick portion is molded with a protruding platform 12 (Figure 1) which is drilled so as to support a bulb 14. Wires 16 extend through the portion 12 to the bulb 14 and are connected to a 12-volt supply system 18.
In a second: ~d; nt of the invention, the light bulb 14 may be supported f rom a bracket on the interior surface of the simulated brick portion.
The brick may, for some purposes, be made of charcoal. Many illuminating brick colours are available, for example light brown, dark brown, red, charcoal and grey .
The advantages of a brick as described are that it is of simple construction. The bulb support is remote from the top and the less likely to damage by traffic. It is probable that in such a situation only the top inexpensive surface portion would be damaged. This could e a s i ly be r ep 1 a c ed .
It will be readily apparent to a person skilled in the art that a number of variations and modifications can be made without departing from the true spirit of the invention which will now be pointed out in the appended claims .
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This invention relates to the illumination of pathways, driveways, walkways and patios. Interlocking pathways are designed around houses and other buildings and can be very attractive in appearance.
It is an object of the present invention to provide a brick device which has utility in illuminating an area and also enhances the appearance of the area.
According to the present invention there is provided a brick device comprising a hollow simulated brick portion; a ledge around and within said brick portion; an upper surface portion resting directly on said ledge; said upper surface portion being of a material capable of passing light through it; a support portion on the lower inner surface of said brick portion; and an electric bulb unit supported on said support whereby, in use, light therefrom passes through said upper surface portion .
The upper surface portion may be a sheet of transparent material supported on ledges within said brick portion .
The lower surface may be provided with an opening to facilitate drainage and substantially reduce condensation .
The support portion may, for example, be a platform or a bracket.
From a further aspect the invention provides a brick device comprising a hollow simulated brick portion having a main body portion, a ledge within said body portion around one open end, an upper surface portion resting directly on said ledge, said upper surface portion being of a material capable of passing light through it, an electric bulb unit supported at another end of and within said brick portion whereby, in use, light passes through said upper surface portion, said another end of 5 ~ 3 ~
said main body portion having an opening to facilitate drainage and substantially reduce condensation.
Embodiments of the present invention will now be described, by way of example, with reference to the accompanying drawings in which:-Figure 1 is a diagrammatic representation of abrick device according to one embodiment of the invention;
Figure 2 is a plan view of the brick device of Figure l;
Figure 3 is a diagrammatic representation showing the ledge used to support a sheet of transparent material.
In the Figures the brick device 2 comprises a hollow simulated brick portion 4 formed from a urethane material. A molding technique may, of course, be used and it will be seen that a ledge 6 is provided around the inside of the simulated brick portion.
An upper surface portion 8, of a material capable of permitting light to pass through it, rests on the ledge 6. This may be a lens unit made of LEXSAN* and coloured with epoxy and pigment to simulate a brick, for example an interlock brick. The upper surface portion is a tight fit and a small screwdriver or other implement is necessary to pry it upwards. Thus, it will be difficult for children or animals to disturb it. Furthermore, it will be understood that the lens unit may provide a clear lens (upper portion) for uplighting shrubs, etc., smoked lens, or a lens to simulate an interlocking brick.
The walls of the brick portion are, for example, 3/16 of an inch thick and are a little thicker on the top with a 45 degree angle under the ledge where the top lens portion will be placed. The top lens portion 8 is 3~/~
inches by 73h inches. It will be cut from a sheet of LEXSAN* and the colour (pigment) and texture (epoxy) will * Trade Mark 5 5 3 ~
be poured on top of the cut squares. The internal lower surface 10 of the brick portion will be open with an opening whereby drainage of water can occur so as to substantially reduce condensation.
The brick itself may be used in soldier bordering for interlock paving paths and for other purposes.
The simulated brick portion is molded with a protruding platform 12 (Figure 1) which is drilled so as to support a bulb 14. Wires 16 extend through the portion 12 to the bulb 14 and are connected to a 12-volt supply system 18.
In a second: ~d; nt of the invention, the light bulb 14 may be supported f rom a bracket on the interior surface of the simulated brick portion.
The brick may, for some purposes, be made of charcoal. Many illuminating brick colours are available, for example light brown, dark brown, red, charcoal and grey .
The advantages of a brick as described are that it is of simple construction. The bulb support is remote from the top and the less likely to damage by traffic. It is probable that in such a situation only the top inexpensive surface portion would be damaged. This could e a s i ly be r ep 1 a c ed .
It will be readily apparent to a person skilled in the art that a number of variations and modifications can be made without departing from the true spirit of the invention which will now be pointed out in the appended claims .
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Claims (12)
1. A brick device comprising:
(a) a hollow simulated brick portion;
(b) a ledge around and within said brick portion;
(c) an upper surface portion resting directly on said ledge;
(d) said upper surface portion being of a material capable of passing light through it;
(e) a support portion on the lower inner surface of said brick portion; and (f) an electric bulb unit supported on said support whereby, in use, light therefrom passes through said upper surface portion.
(a) a hollow simulated brick portion;
(b) a ledge around and within said brick portion;
(c) an upper surface portion resting directly on said ledge;
(d) said upper surface portion being of a material capable of passing light through it;
(e) a support portion on the lower inner surface of said brick portion; and (f) an electric bulb unit supported on said support whereby, in use, light therefrom passes through said upper surface portion.
2. A brick device according to claim 1 wherein said upper surface portion is a sheet of transparent material.
3. A brick device according to claim 1 wherein said electric bulb unit is a 12-volt system.
4. A brick device according to claim 1 wherein the lower surface is provided with an opening to facilitate drainage and substantially reduce condensation.
5. A brick device according to claim 2 or 3 wherein the lower surf ace is provided with an opening to facilitate drainage and substantially reduce condensation.
6. A brick device according to claim 1, 2, 3 or 4 wherein said upper surface portion is a tight fit in said brick portion and said support portion is a platform on the lower surface of said brick portion.
7. A brick device according to claim 1, 2, 3 or 4 wherein said upper surface portion is a tight fit in said brick portion and said support portion is a bracket on the lower surface of said brick portion.
8. A brick device comprising:
(a) a hollow simulated brick portion having a main body portion;
(b) a ledge within said body portion around one open end;
(c) an upper surface portion resting directly on said ledge;
(d) said upper surface portion being of a material capable of passing light through it;
(e) an electric bulb unit supported on another end of and within said brick portion whereby, in use, light passes through said upper surface portion, said another end of said main body portion having an opening to facilitate drainage and substantially reduce condensation.
(a) a hollow simulated brick portion having a main body portion;
(b) a ledge within said body portion around one open end;
(c) an upper surface portion resting directly on said ledge;
(d) said upper surface portion being of a material capable of passing light through it;
(e) an electric bulb unit supported on another end of and within said brick portion whereby, in use, light passes through said upper surface portion, said another end of said main body portion having an opening to facilitate drainage and substantially reduce condensation.
9. A brick device according to claim 8 including a platform on said another end of said main body portion and wherein said electric bulb unit is supported on said platform.
10. A brick device according to claim 8 wherein a bracket is provided at said another end of said main body portion and said electric bulb unit is supported on said bracket .
11. A brick device according to claim 1, 2, 3, 4, 8, 9 or 10 wherein a tight fit relationship exits between said upper surface portion and walls of said brick portion without the use of screw securing means.
12. A brick device comprising:
(a) a hollow simulated brick portion;
(b) a ledge around and within said brick portion;
(c) an upper surface portion resting on said ledge;
(d) said upper surface portion being of a material capable of passing light through it;
(e) a support portion on the lower inner surface of said brick portion; and (f) an electric bulb unit supported on said support whereby, in use, light therefrom passes through said upper surface portion.
(a) a hollow simulated brick portion;
(b) a ledge around and within said brick portion;
(c) an upper surface portion resting on said ledge;
(d) said upper surface portion being of a material capable of passing light through it;
(e) a support portion on the lower inner surface of said brick portion; and (f) an electric bulb unit supported on said support whereby, in use, light therefrom passes through said upper surface portion.
Priority Applications (2)
| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
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| CA002120553A CA2120553C (en) | 1994-04-05 | 1994-04-05 | Illuminating brick |
| US08/416,368 US5678920A (en) | 1994-04-05 | 1995-04-04 | Illuminating brick |
Applications Claiming Priority (1)
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| CA002120553A CA2120553C (en) | 1994-04-05 | 1994-04-05 | Illuminating brick |
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| CA2120553A1 CA2120553A1 (en) | 1995-10-06 |
| CA2120553C true CA2120553C (en) | 1997-08-19 |
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