Patent ID: 7125142
Filing Date: 2006-10-24
Classification: F21S,F21W,F21Y,H05B,Y10S

Abstract:
1. A flame simulating device comprising: (a) a substantially translucent shell having a hollow interior and a directional axis; (b) a plurality of colored light sources, adapted to be positioned within the hollow interior of said shell, wherein said light sources include a first light source emitting light having a first frequency, a second light source emitting light having a second frequency and a third light source emitting light having a third frequency and wherein said third frequency is greater than said second frequency and said second frequency is greater than said first frequency; (c) a light source driving device for selectively activating said first, second and third light sources according to the following transition rules: (d) each of said first, second and third light sources being sequentially activated such that the surface of said shell is illuminated and produces an animated flame effect.