William Abel Shepherd

US Patent:

44159536, Nov 15, 1983

Filed:

Jul 13, 1981

Appl. No.:

6/282397

Inventors:

William C. Shepherd - San Dimas CA

International Classification:

F21V 704

US Classification:

362 32

Abstract:

A tree-simulating illuminated decorative device, which includes an upper frame member, a plurality of light-conducting rod shaped elements having first axial extremities carried on an upper frame member, a lamp mounted proximate to the upper frame member for illuminating the first axial extremity of each of the rod shaped elements, and a plurality of sprays of optic fibers. A spray is in light communicating relationship with each of the rod shaped elements. In another form of the invention a tree-simulating illuminated decorative device includes an upper frame member and a plurality of light-conducting bough members, each having a first axial extremity fixed to the upper frame member. The locus of the connections between each of the light-conducting bough elements and the upper frame members may be a circle. The light-conducting elements may extend both downwardly and radially outwardly from the upper frame member.

US Patent:

43353002, Jun 15, 1982

Filed:

Aug 27, 1980

Appl. No.:

6/181867

Inventors:

William C. Shepherd - San Dimas CA

International Classification:

G06C 100

US Classification:

235123

Abstract:

Apparatus for recording and visually indicating the consumption of nutrients which includes a frame having first and second elongated members disposed in spaced relationship and a plurality of wires intermediate the first and second members which are in generally mutually parallel relationship. A plurality of beads is carried on each of the wires and a blocking member is provided for constraining the beads on each wire from moving past an arbitrary line defining first and second axial sections of each of the wires. The frame includes members disposed in generally rectangular relationship, and the first and second members of the frame may be disposed in generally parallel relationship. The frame may include a box having a hinged cover.