Frank Merten

Author:

Frank Merten

ISBN #:

3504680202

US Patent:

20120272445, Nov 1, 2012

Filed:

Apr 25, 2012

Appl. No.:

13/456203

Inventors:

Patrick Bruce Healy - Costa Mesa CA, US
Frank Merten - Hermosa Beach CA, US

Assignee:

NUWHIRL SYSTEMS CORPORATION - Santa Ana CA

International Classification:

F21L 4/02
A47K 3/02

US Classification:

45411, 362185

Abstract:

Water-powered lighting systems for use in connection with baths, spas and the like are disclosed. Some embodiments disclosed herein provide a water-powered lighting apparatus including a light fixture having a housing, wherein an electrical generator is disposed in the housing. The electrical generator may include a turbine wheel configured to be rotated by flowing water coming in contact therewith, such as water flowing in a water-jet piping system of a bath or spa. The electrical generator may provide energy used to power one or more light sources of the lighting system, thereby providing lighting to a target area. Certain embodiments disclosed herein may allow for lighting of a bath or spa without the need for electrical wiring, such as by using power provided by a water turbine generator.