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Levitating Light Bulb…Episode 45…Simon Morris and Flyte
The following are the show notes from the Invention Stories Podcast Episode 45…our interview with Simon Morris and Flyte:
Simon Morris
Simon Morris has been obsessed with making objects float in midair ever since he was a child. He managed to turn a skateboard into a hover board, though as he recalls, “I couldn’t ride on it.” He’s applying that same passion to Flyte Light, a light bulb that relies on electromagnetism to levitate and spin, and on resonant inductive coupling (a technical term for wireless power transmission) to shine. Simon sees his design as a seamless blend of art and science honoring both pragmatists, like Thomas Edison, and dreamers, like Nikola Tesla. His customers seem to agree: Morris says Flyte has sold so well since its official launch that his team has introduced an ecosystem of floating products, including a planter, Lyfe and the Story Timepiece. “We’re just scratching the surface,” he says and I believe him.
FLYTE LIGHT
Set the light bulb free.
Flyte is a levitating light which hovers by magnetic levitation and is powered through the air.
The Art of Craft
Designed in Sweden, the Flyte base is made of quarter-sawn oak, ash and walnut wood finishes. They want your Flyte to look and feel good while lasting a long time. They use energy efficient LEDs rated at about 50,000 hours. That works out to 11 years at 12 hours a day!
Buy Flyte Light
Flyte Light Technical Breakdown
* Levitation height: 15mm-17mm
* Lifetime: 50 000 Hours.
* Efficiency: 16Lm/W.
* Max Brightness: 60 Lumens.
* Power Adapter: 15 Volts US/EU/UK/AU Plug.
* Global Voltage Compatible: 100 – 240V.
* Weight of Base: 500 grams / 1.10 Pounds.
* Base Dimensions: 126mm x 126mm x 30mm. 5.0inch x 5.0inch x 1.2inch.
* Lightbulb Dimensions: 140mm x 70mm x 45mm.
* Usage: Indoor Use Only.
LYFE PLANTER
Setting your plants free…
Lyfe Planter is a zero-gravity growing system allows you to cultivate your favorite plants in mid-air.
360 Degrees Sunlight…365 days a year
The Lyfe Planter consists of a planter that hovers above an oak base via magnetic levitation. Designed to gently rotate during the suspension. This rotation especially benefits air plants, as nutrients are absorbed by their leaves through the air, rather than conventional root systems.
Lyfe & Air Plants
Swedish botanist Carl Linnaeus identified air plants (tillandsia) as plants that grow in the air. These plants thrive upon the circulation of airborne particles; requiring no soil. This gravity-defying, rotating micro-climate naturally nurtures.
In Sweden, where winters are long and dark, there was a need to create a product that maximizes light and life, proud to be the centerpiece of a well designed home. The geodesic form reflects several different shade of light as it rotates, creating a mesmerizing effect.
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By The Invention Stories PodcastLevitating Light Bulb…Episode 45…Simon Morris and Flyte
The following are the show notes from the Invention Stories Podcast Episode 45…our interview with Simon Morris and Flyte:
Simon Morris
Simon Morris has been obsessed with making objects float in midair ever since he was a child. He managed to turn a skateboard into a hover board, though as he recalls, “I couldn’t ride on it.” He’s applying that same passion to Flyte Light, a light bulb that relies on electromagnetism to levitate and spin, and on resonant inductive coupling (a technical term for wireless power transmission) to shine. Simon sees his design as a seamless blend of art and science honoring both pragmatists, like Thomas Edison, and dreamers, like Nikola Tesla. His customers seem to agree: Morris says Flyte has sold so well since its official launch that his team has introduced an ecosystem of floating products, including a planter, Lyfe and the Story Timepiece. “We’re just scratching the surface,” he says and I believe him.
FLYTE LIGHT
Set the light bulb free.
Flyte is a levitating light which hovers by magnetic levitation and is powered through the air.
The Art of Craft
Designed in Sweden, the Flyte base is made of quarter-sawn oak, ash and walnut wood finishes. They want your Flyte to look and feel good while lasting a long time. They use energy efficient LEDs rated at about 50,000 hours. That works out to 11 years at 12 hours a day!
Buy Flyte Light
Flyte Light Technical Breakdown
* Levitation height: 15mm-17mm
* Lifetime: 50 000 Hours.
* Efficiency: 16Lm/W.
* Max Brightness: 60 Lumens.
* Power Adapter: 15 Volts US/EU/UK/AU Plug.
* Global Voltage Compatible: 100 – 240V.
* Weight of Base: 500 grams / 1.10 Pounds.
* Base Dimensions: 126mm x 126mm x 30mm. 5.0inch x 5.0inch x 1.2inch.
* Lightbulb Dimensions: 140mm x 70mm x 45mm.
* Usage: Indoor Use Only.
LYFE PLANTER
Setting your plants free…
Lyfe Planter is a zero-gravity growing system allows you to cultivate your favorite plants in mid-air.
360 Degrees Sunlight…365 days a year
The Lyfe Planter consists of a planter that hovers above an oak base via magnetic levitation. Designed to gently rotate during the suspension. This rotation especially benefits air plants, as nutrients are absorbed by their leaves through the air, rather than conventional root systems.
Lyfe & Air Plants
Swedish botanist Carl Linnaeus identified air plants (tillandsia) as plants that grow in the air. These plants thrive upon the circulation of airborne particles; requiring no soil. This gravity-defying, rotating micro-climate naturally nurtures.
In Sweden, where winters are long and dark, there was a need to create a product that maximizes light and life, proud to be the centerpiece of a well designed home. The geodesic form reflects several different shade of light as it rotates, creating a mesmerizing effect.