Standard-type Support (e.g., Table Or Floor Lamp) Patents (Class 362/410)
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Publication number: 20040004838Abstract: The present invention provides a decorative table lamp. The table lamp may include a base of the lamp. The base contains in its lower portion power supplying cords and a cylindrical container in an upper portion of the base. The table lamp also includes two or more rod-shaped illuminating devices placed within and preferably extending out from the cylindrical container. The rod-shaped illuminating devices are conductively coupled to the power supplying cords.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 2, 2002Publication date: January 8, 2004Applicant: YING ZHU CO., LTDInventor: Shang-Chih Cheng
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Patent number: 6655816Abstract: A do-it-yourself lamp comprises a seat, and a lamp rod arranged on the seat. The seat has a plurality of penetrated stepped holes and a positioning disk having a plurality of through holes. A receptacle passes through one of the through holes. A plurality of locking holes are arranged between the through holes. A bottom of the lamp rod is inserted with a joint and one end portion of the joint is slightly protruded from the bottom end of the lamp rod. After inserting the lamp rod, the end portion of the joint is exactly inserted into the receptacle. In packaging, transferring, or storage, the lamp rod and seat can be separated for reducing the space. It is only necessary to insert the lamp rod into the seat for use. Thereby, users can assembled the lamp rod and seat by himself (or herself).Type: GrantFiled: April 22, 2002Date of Patent: December 2, 2003Inventor: Wen-Chang Wu
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Patent number: 6644827Abstract: A third hand for a flashlight. A flashlight holder adapted for receiving the flashlight that includes provision for stabilizing the flashlight loosely on a support surface or temporarily and releasably attaching the flashlight to a support surface or object. The flashlight holder is pivotally connected through a first swivel joint to an elongate joint arm at one end thereof, and a mounting mechanism is pivotally connected through a second swivel joint to the joint arm at the other end thereof. Preferably, the joint arm includes two arm portions coupled together by a third swivel joint. The mounting mechanism includes a variety of attachment devices.Type: GrantFiled: December 10, 2001Date of Patent: November 11, 2003Inventor: Larry Birdwell
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Publication number: 20030202340Abstract: An ornamental lamp has a base. A secondary light bulb is mounted on top of the base. A barrel is also mounted on top of the base and around the secondary light bulb. A bottle containing water and wax is mounted on the barrel and having a bottom end inserted into the barrel to be close to the secondary light bulb. Two rods securely stand on the base and a plate is securely mounted on top ends of the rods. Two sockets are mounted on the plate and two primary light bulbs are respectively plugged to the sockets. A shade is maintained in a position above the primary light bulbs by a pole securely connected between the plate and the shade. Therefore, by such arrangement, the ornamental lamp can be used for illumination as well as providing an ornamental effect.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 24, 2002Publication date: October 30, 2003Inventor: Ching-Yen Wu
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Publication number: 20030198043Abstract: A do-it-yourself lamp comprises a seat, and a lamp rod arranged on the seat. The seat has a plurality of penetrated stepped holes and a positioning disk having a plurality of through holes. A receptacle passes through one of the through holes. A plurality of locking holes are arranged between the through holes. A bottom of the lamp rod is inserted with a joint and one end portion of the joint is slightly protruded from the bottom end of the lamp rod. After inserting the lamp rod, the end portion of the joint is exactly inserted into the receptacle for conducting the seat. In packaging, transferring, or storage, the lamp rod and seat can be separated for reducing the space. It is only necessary to insert the lamp rod into the seat for use. Thereby, users can assembled the lamp rod and seat by himself (or herself).Type: ApplicationFiled: April 22, 2002Publication date: October 23, 2003Inventor: Wen-Chang Wu
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Patent number: 6612724Abstract: A lampshade has a frame and a shade. The frame has an upper collar, a lower collar and multiple supporting frames. The upper collar is attached to the stand of the lamp. The supporting frames are detachably mounted between the upper collar and the lower collar. Each supporting frame has an upper section, two side rods and a lower section. The lower section is connected to the side rods at the end far away from the upper section. The lower section abuts against the top of the lower collar. Such a lampshade can be disassembled into multiple parts whereby it is detachable to reduce the lampshade in size. Thus, to store and to transport the lampshade are convenient.Type: GrantFiled: January 2, 2002Date of Patent: September 2, 2003Inventor: Po-Chen Lin
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Publication number: 20030161135Abstract: A wireless quick release lighting system with portable tripod support powered by either disposable or rechargeable batteries. The tripod is easily collapsed and stored with the light, mounts and accessories and includes a quick release connection for attaching brackets that support a plurality of accessories which include various light designs, gun support, gun mount, window mount, and magnetic mount. The tripod includes reflectors attached to the legs, and lighting accessories attachable to one or more of the tripod legs. The light designs may include flashing or blinking emergency lights and/or strobes for emergency scene use, utility lights, spotlights, flashing spotlight, text and warning lights. The accessories attachable to the mounting brackets include gun barrel support and gun mount for hunting purposes law enforcement, military, in combination with a binocular support, night vision scope or spotting scope mount and light for target practice.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 25, 2002Publication date: August 28, 2003Inventor: Refugio E. Hernandez
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Patent number: 6595665Abstract: The present invention relates to lamp shades which may be formed from similar components in a wide variety of configurations such as cylindrical, box, tapered, and frusto-conical lamp shades, with the assembled lamp shade, after a covering is applied to a frame, has substantially the same aesthetic appeal as a conventional factory assembled lamp shade.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2000Date of Patent: July 22, 2003Inventor: Hong Ku Park
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Publication number: 20030133303Abstract: An anchor structure for a lampstand includes a wedging slot and an elastic base plate located below the wedging slot in parallel with the wedging slot. The wedging slot has an opening for clamping a board at a desired location where the lampstand is to be mounted. The wedging slot may be pushed to fully clamp the board to form a secured anchoring for the lampstand. The invention has a simple structure and can greatly reduce the production cost.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 9, 2002Publication date: July 17, 2003Inventor: Chung-Kai Chen
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Publication number: 20030133304Abstract: The invention is a small, portable illumination device which is used to illuminate reading material or other material. The device contains a clip which a user can employ to attach the device to a book or other reading material. The clip holds the illuminating device in place relative to the material. The device uses either battery or alternating current as power and can be switched from one to the other by insertion or removal of a male plug of a 120V AC/DC adapter into or from a jack in the device. The device can be turned on or shut off when a user switches the ON-OFF switch. In addition, there is a countdown timer which the user can set to a desired number of minutes. Once the countdown timer starts, the device will illuminate the material for the number of minutes to which the user set the countdown timer. When the countdown timer reaches zero, the device shuts off automatically. A buzzer sounds when the countdown timer reaches two minutes.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 16, 2002Publication date: July 17, 2003Inventor: Stewart Wallach
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Publication number: 20030112625Abstract: A lighting assembly includes a tubular cover and a longitudinal open bottom is defined through the cover. A bottom plate is slidably connected to the open bottom of the cover and a plurality of reinforcement ribs extend from an inner side of the cover. Two groove are defined in the reinforcement ribs and two bulbs are slidably engaged with the grooves. An electrical piece is connected to a first end of the cover and electrically connected to the bulbs. An end cap is connected to a second end of the cover.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 13, 2001Publication date: June 19, 2003Inventors: Wu Chen Sheng, Chen Bin Song
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Patent number: 6575605Abstract: The invention relates to a device for connecting the plug-in base (5) of a side-mounting luminaire to a carrier tube (3), in particular to the tube (3) of a luminaire mast, it being possible for the plug-in base (5) of the side-mounting luminaire to be connected to the carrier tube (3) and to be fixed to the carrier tube (3) by means of a securing element (15) which can be inserted into the side-mounting luminaire from the outside inward, and it being possible for the securing element (15) to be pressed against an abutment which effects clamping. The securing element (15) cooperates with a clamping device (10) which, when the securing element (15) is inserted into the tube interior (12), converts the clamping force directed away from said element into the tube interior (12) into a clamping force directed outward from the tube interior (12), the clamping device (10) pressing a clamping member (11b) against the inner wall (17) of the carrier tube (3), which wall acts as the abutment (16).Type: GrantFiled: February 19, 2002Date of Patent: June 10, 2003Assignee: Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V.Inventors: Hartmut Averbeck, Bernd-Christian Stigrot
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Publication number: 20030086268Abstract: A utility light includes a housing having a lens opening closed by a removable lens. Four fluorescent twin lamp assemblies mounted in the housing are separately switched in pairs to provide two levels of illumination. The housing is pivotally mounted on a stand for rotation about a first axis. The housing can be supported freestanding by the stand or attached to a support surface utilizing the stand. A hook mounted on the stand permits the housing and the stand to be rotated about a second axis.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 7, 2001Publication date: May 8, 2003Inventors: James D. Kovacik, Paul S. Blanch, Joseph J. Smith
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Patent number: 6554459Abstract: A support bracket for a device, such as a light, has a swivel mount provided at one end of a bent support arm, the other end of which can be held in a conventional stand. The support arm is shaped to position a light or other device connected to the swivel mount so that the center of gravity of the light is over the vertical axis of the stand. Positioning the center of gravity over the vertical axis of the stand is essential, so that the need for counterweights, counterbalances and ballasts is reduced in order to keep the light stable when mounted on the connector bracket held by a stand. When the center of gravity of the light is also aligned with a horizontal axis of the swivel mount bracket, the light can be pivoted and rotated on the bracket without affecting the balance. The tilt bracket is preferably used with portable lights so that the amount and weight of equipment needed to mount the light is reduced.Type: GrantFiled: March 28, 2001Date of Patent: April 29, 2003Assignee: Lowel-Light Manufacturing, Inc.Inventors: Chi Yu, Dale Marks
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Publication number: 20030021118Abstract: A timer (10) is provided having a housing (11) sized and shaped to support a conventional lamp thereon. The timer (10) also has a storage chamber (16) extending from the peripheral side wall (14) and an electric circuit (21). The electric circuit (21) includes a conventional electric power cord (22) terminating at a male plug (23), a female electric plug receptacle (25) positioned to be accessed through the storage chamber (16), and a controller (26) which controls the electric current passing from the power cord (22) to the female receptacle (25). This construction allows a lamp to be placed directly upon the timer (10) to enable easy access to the power controlling timer (10).Type: ApplicationFiled: July 30, 2001Publication date: January 30, 2003Inventor: Robert E. Beasley
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Publication number: 20030007360Abstract: A stand lamp assembly includes a stand frame unit, a main lamp unit, and an auxiliary lamp unit. The main and auxiliary lamp units are mounted on the stand frame unit. The auxiliary lamp unit includes a night lamp and a light sensor. The light sensor is connected to the night lamp, and controls activation of the night lamp in accordance with ambient light conditions.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 5, 2001Publication date: January 9, 2003Inventor: Duan-Cheng Hsieh
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Publication number: 20020196632Abstract: A fitter for a lighting fixture is provided that is made primarily from glass, plastic, or a similar material. The novel fitter design is affixed to the lighting fixture near a socket, and is used to hold in place a removable shade. The shade may rest in the novel fitter, or may be removably attached to it using mechanical attachment means.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 20, 2001Publication date: December 26, 2002Inventor: Arch. Riccardo Luchi
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Publication number: 20020196631Abstract: An improved structure rapid assembly/disassembly lamp shade comprised of a top ring at the uppermost end of a lamp shade, a bottom ring of larger circumference than the top ring, and frame members propped between the top ring and the bottom ring. The top horizontally bowed rod section of each frame member has a laterally projecting tenon such that after the frame members are assembled, the tenons maintain the top horizontally bowed rod sections against the bottom edge of the top ring. Fastening sections having insertive holes are continuously punch molded at the bottom ends of the frame members and, furthermore, the fastening sections are placed through the open end of the bottom ring and coupled onto the bottom ring. A series of sequentially arrayed locating slots disposed on the bottom ring in alignment with frame member positions restrict the movement of the frame members. The lamp shade fabric is attached to the outermost sides and envelops the top and bottom ring as well as the frame members.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 25, 2001Publication date: December 26, 2002Inventor: Wen-Chang Wu
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Publication number: 20020172043Abstract: A work light stand comprises a stand having a cross bar and at least one work light. The work light is installed on the cross bar of the stand by means of a universal direction adapter that, positioned at a fixed angle of elevation, can be oriented towards any direction such that adjusting the light emitting direction can be achieved by adjusting the work light itself directly.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 10, 2001Publication date: November 21, 2002Inventor: Yueh Ching
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Publication number: 20020154508Abstract: A DIY assembly lamp structure comprised of a two-section lamp pipe consisting of an upper and lower pipe body, an upper and lower positioning block fitted onto the upper and lower pipe body, respectively, and four support members that are appropriately contoured by bending and, furthermore, with each having an vertical affixing portion that is fastened to the sides of the positioning blocks. The upper pipe body of the lamp pipe has a brackets disposed vertically and extending upward from its top end, a carrier hole is formed in each bracket and, furthermore, tightly fitted into the bracket carrier holes is an annular-shaped brace rod capable of supporting the lamp shade, the annular-shaped brace rod providing for the placement and positioning of the center ring of the lamp shade.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 20, 2001Publication date: October 24, 2002Inventor: Wen-Chang Wu
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Patent number: 6454428Abstract: A lighted extension attachment for tools for illuminating hard-to-reach areas while working with various tool members. The lighted extension attachment for tools includes a base member having a bore centrally-disposed therethrough. An elongate support member has a bottom end and a top end portion and a bore extending therein and is removably supported in the bore of the base member. A light-emitting assembly includes a light socket member being fastenably attached to the elongate support member. A tool members is detachably attached to the elongate support member.Type: GrantFiled: January 26, 2001Date of Patent: September 24, 2002Inventor: Ruben Bruzon
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Patent number: 6416206Abstract: A halogen work light with a spare bulb container integrally attached thereto is disclosed. The spare bulb container includes a tubular body and a support piece that fits inside the closed end of the tubular body and an end piece that friction fits into the open end of the tubular body. The support piece and end piece both include a longitudinal hole for receiving the ends of a spare halogen bulb and holding the bulb in a suspended position inside the tubular body. Both the support pieces are formed of a soft, resilient material, such as rubber.Type: GrantFiled: January 16, 2001Date of Patent: July 9, 2002Inventor: Monte A. Leen
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Publication number: 20020075682Abstract: A structure of artistic table lamp includes a lamp holder composed of a post and a plurality of branchs of hollow interior each having a slit along the length, a lamp stand on the bottom of the post and a socket on the top of each of the branchs for disposing a string of Christmas light therein and protect by a plurality of rail belts. It is characterized that this artistic table lamp can be made into a variety of shapes such as a sportsman.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 14, 2000Publication date: June 20, 2002Inventor: Mei-Lu Lin
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Patent number: 6394625Abstract: The invention relates to a combination of a light-emitting tubular device (25) and a support pillar (15) for retaining and electrically connecting the device, the light emitting device comprising a translucent outer sheath comprising braided filaments (8) and a light emitter (2) arranged within the tubular hollow body (1), the combination comprising retaining hooks (20, 36, 41) for retaining the device in the pillar, and power connectors (19, 26, 38, 43) for connecting the device and the pillar and providing power to the light emitter. The invention also relates to a light emitting device and a pillar for mounting the device with purposes of delimiting pedestrians walking areas, performing towing functions, rescuing activities, signaling.Type: GrantFiled: July 30, 2001Date of Patent: May 28, 2002Inventor: Edgardo Dante Demaria
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Patent number: 6357892Abstract: The outdoor lighting comprises a stem, a socket disposed in the top of the stem for retaining a halogen lamp, a socket housing, a diffuser lens and a reflector top. The socket housing has a lower cylindrical portion having a first inner diameter for fitting over the outer diameter of the upper part of the stem, a second cylindrical portion having a second inner diameter larger than the first inner diameter adapted to closely fit over the outer diameter of the cylindrical diffuser lens. The lower cylindrical portion of the socket housing has a slot extending upward from its bottom edge with a width greater than a diameter of a locking screw that is screwed into a bore in the side of the stem.Type: GrantFiled: March 28, 2000Date of Patent: March 19, 2002Inventor: Joshua Beadle
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Patent number: 6357896Abstract: A lamp structure device adapted for shipping in a knockdown state is disclosed, wherein a lamppost comprises at least two tubular segments longitudinally interconnected by at least one connector. The connector comprises a cylindrical male member adapted for insertion into an elongated female member. A groove and a nib are adapted to cammingly urge the male member and the female member longitudinally together upon rotation with respect to each other. Methods for use of the device in knockdown shipping, and kits containing the device and instructional materials are also taught.Type: GrantFiled: October 12, 2000Date of Patent: March 19, 2002Inventor: John Yeh
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Patent number: 6280065Abstract: A floor lamp having a base with two sides that intersect in a ninety-degree angle for flush insertion in the corner of a room. A post or other vertical structure is attached to the base with a support device that supports a light fixture above the floor in the open space of the corner. In an alternative embodiment, a post or multiple posts or other support structure is fixed to the base and supports a light fixture flush with the walls of the corner of a room. A room can be illuminated with light diffusely reflected from a ceiling, as well as light radiated directly from the lamp.Type: GrantFiled: August 26, 1999Date of Patent: August 28, 2001Inventor: Robert Louis Denningham
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Patent number: 6280066Abstract: A table lamp display system secures a lamp on a tilted shelf or block for display purposes. A coupler is attached to the stub end of a center tube of the lamp. A hollow tube extension of suitable length is inserted through a slot of the shelf or block and is secured to the coupling to secure the lamp to the shelf or block. In another arrangement the lamp is secured to a configured hook that is attached to the shelf.Type: GrantFiled: November 10, 1999Date of Patent: August 28, 2001Inventor: Patrick S. Dolan
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Patent number: 6264350Abstract: A desk lamp having both general area lighting and task lighting. The desk lamp includes a base and a stem extending from the base. The general area lighting is a reflector attached to the stem at an end opposite the base. Task lights are attached to the stem intermediate the base and the general area lighting. The overall height of the lamp from the base to the top of general area lighting is such that when the lamp is resting on a desk, an adult person of average height, when standing, will not be looking into the general area lighting.Type: GrantFiled: March 16, 1999Date of Patent: July 24, 2001Assignee: Pacific Coast LightingInventor: Dennis K. Swanson
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Patent number: 6246176Abstract: A safety switch for a lamp is disclosed. The safety switch comprises a pair of electrodes having cylindrical shapes. Each electrode comprises an internal face with a conical cavity therein. The electrodes are arranged so that they are adjacently mounted with an aperture formed between the two conical cavities. In addition, there is a metal ball placed within the conical cavity. The metal ball forms a connection or disconnection of the electrodes. In one embodiment of the invention, the electrodes are horizontally mounted, and when the lamp is displaced from an upright position, the ball rests along the aperture formed between the two electrodes, thereby providing a connection of the electrodes and power and luminescence to the lamp. When the lamp is displaced from the upright position, the ball moves away from the aperture, thereby disconnecting the electrodes and power and luminescence to the lamp.Type: GrantFiled: September 14, 1998Date of Patent: June 12, 2001Assignee: Catalina Lighting, Inc.Inventor: Chan K. Fai
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Patent number: 6231215Abstract: A halogen shop light having an elongated housing defining an interior space and mountable to a support surface and which includes an external receptacle. The light also includes a light source comprised of a housing, handle, lens, halogen lamp, and outwardly extending post which terminates in a ball like free end. A second post extending from the housing is also provided. The second post has inner and outer sleeves which are rotatably connected. There is also a socket in the second post which receives the ball-like free end to form an universally rotatable ball and socket connection. Wiring for energizing the lamp and the external receptacle is further provided and the wiring is placed in a channel which travels through the posts and ball.Type: GrantFiled: June 15, 1999Date of Patent: May 15, 2001Assignee: Regent Lighting CorporationInventors: Brian L. Spitler, Pei Sheng Qian
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Patent number: 6227687Abstract: The invention relates to an interleaved illumination support. The support includes a base and a wire coupled to the base. The wire includes beads attached to the wire along the length of the wire. A first leaf is coupled between the base and a bead that is the second bead above the base so as to maintain the wire in tension. A second leaf is coupled between a first bead and a fourth bead so as to maintain the wire in tension. A light source is coupled to the wire. Other features are disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: October 15, 1999Date of Patent: May 8, 2001Inventor: Michael A. Kahwaji
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Patent number: 6213626Abstract: A dual purpose light that may be configured as both a floor-type worklight and as an elevated stand light. The present invention provides a light stand which has a threaded post on its terminal end that is adapted to receive a light housing having a pair of pivotal support legs. When the leg are in an open position, they support the light housing on a support surface in a non-elevated position. When in a closed position, the legs are co-extensively arranged with a common aperture that accepts the thread post on the stand for affixing the light housing to the stand for use in an elevated position.Type: GrantFiled: June 7, 1999Date of Patent: April 10, 2001Assignee: Regent Lighting CorporationInventor: Pei Sheng Qian
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Patent number: 6210189Abstract: A Christmas light system is provided including a plurality of rigid housings each having a couple mounted on each end thereof and a side face with a plurality of sockets mounted thereon for accepting a bulb therein. The sockets are each connected between the couples for providing electrical communication therebetween. The housings may be releasably coupled end-to-end in fixed relationship for providing electrical communication therebetween.Type: GrantFiled: July 30, 1998Date of Patent: April 3, 2001Inventor: Harold T. Gantt
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Patent number: 6203178Abstract: A lighting apparatus includes a support member, a lighting unit mounted on one end of the support member, and a lamp shade mounted on the lighting unit. The lighting unit includes a containment member having a mounting portion mounted on the support member, a flared wall portion extending from a periphery of the mounting portion in a first direction away from the support member, and a partition plate disposed inside the flared wall portion in a second direction transverse to the first direction so as to define a closed accommodating space and an open accommodating space on two sides of the partition plate. The partition plate is formed with a cord hole. A socket member is disposed in the open accommodating space for mounting a light bulb thereon. An insulated conductive cord member has a first end portion connected electrically to the socket member, and a second end portion that extends into the closed accommodating space via the cord hole in the partition plate.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 1999Date of Patent: March 20, 2001Assignee: Habitex CorporationInventor: Duan-Cheng Hsieh
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Patent number: 6202313Abstract: The present invention concerns a plumb-bob device for vertical pointing operation with a beam-casting housing supported vertically by a plurality of legs via a gyroscope mechanism. The device has a reduced size, so that it can be handled quickly and conveniently on a construction cite. The legs are mounted for expansion and contraction in and around an upper end portion via the gyroscope mechanism on and around an upper end portion of the housing. The legs each have an inner surface complementary to the outer periphery of the housing. The device thus can assume a shape just like a long pencil when the legs are contracted. For vertical pointing operation, the housing is held vertically by the legs in an expanded state. The device can be used as an inverted plumb-bob device and also as a pointer by mounting a retaining member, which has a string, on lower end portions of the legs in the contracted state thereof.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 1998Date of Patent: March 20, 2001Assignee: Masato Co., Ltd.Inventor: Susumu Yamashita
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Patent number: 6183115Abstract: A specially constructed lampshade contains a simple projection system mounted in operative association with the light bulb of a lamp on which the shade is mounted.Type: GrantFiled: May 11, 1999Date of Patent: February 6, 2001Inventor: Ronald A. Durando
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Patent number: 6155696Abstract: A lighting system is adapted to receive lighting fixtures and is capable of being raised and lowered along the length of an attendant pole which has a longitudinal axis is moved by a transport mechanism having a plurality of cables which extend from the lighting system to the base of the attendant pole. The lighting system includes at least one support member is which is co-axially aligned with the longitudinal axis of the pole. Further included is a pair of transverse members which are oriented substantially parallel to each other and are attached by a plurality of cross-members extending therebetween. Each of the pair of transverse members is disposed on opposite sides of the at least one support member.Type: GrantFiled: May 20, 1998Date of Patent: December 5, 2000Assignee: NSI Enterprises, Inc.Inventors: Timothy G. Winton, deceased, Dennis R. Blansit, Robert A. Catone, Charles M. Hohman
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Patent number: 6155701Abstract: A security light comprising a mercury vapor lamp (13), a two-piece support arm (11), and a mounting bracket (17) is disclosed. The two-piece support arm includes a 90-degree arcuate section (33) and a straight section (35), which are disassemblable for shipping. When assembled, the mounting bracket (17) is located on one end (41) of the 90-degree arcuate section (33). The other end (39) of the 90-degree arcuate section (33) telescopes inside one end (37) of the straight section (35). The mercury vapor lamp (13) is mounted on the other end of the straight section (35).Type: GrantFiled: September 10, 1998Date of Patent: December 5, 2000Inventor: Monte A. Leen
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Patent number: 6157135Abstract: A lighting device including a temperature sensing device for controlling the operation of the light emitting device. The lighting device includes a housing, a reflector coupled to the housing, a bulb received in the housing, the bulb being connected to a source of electrical power, and a capillary tube thermostat received in the housing. The capillary tube is an elongated metal member having a hollow center filled with a vacuum charged fluid. The fluid is calibrated to open the thermostat between 150.degree. F. and 350.degree. F. The capillary tube thermostat is in electrical communication with the power source and is supported by the housing in thermal communication with the bulb. The thermostat extends along at least a portion of the length of the bulb. The thermostat is also in thermal communication with the reflector, and thus will open the thermostat contacts if an overheat condition is detected at either the bulb or the reflector.Type: GrantFiled: January 15, 1999Date of Patent: December 5, 2000Inventors: Zhiwei Xu, Peisheng Qian
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Patent number: 6135622Abstract: An improved changeable visual display lamp, having the ability to accept single piece cylinder sheets of artwork, or other items for display, where the cylinder is able to be inserted into the confines of an annular tubing through the removal of a single piece of the lamp. The two variations of this lamp allow cylindrical items to either be inserted through the bottom of the lamp by the removal of a single plate, or through the top of the lamp, through the removal of a single ring, where the ring covers a circular gap that extends around a centrally located socket. No tools are necessary to change the item or items being displayed, the person changing the display is not exposed to electrical shock, and the time required to change the display is reduced to a nimum. Benefits of the ring are seen where the ring may be removed, and single piece cylinder artwork is removed or inserted, without even unplugging or disassembling the lamp, other than manipulation of the single ring.Type: GrantFiled: July 15, 1998Date of Patent: October 24, 2000Inventor: George M. Downing
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Patent number: 6113249Abstract: A lamp and picture assembly comprises a frame, a series of frames or surfaces in the lamp base to display pictures or photographs. The lamp illuminates both the room and the pictures or photographs. In one embodiment, the invention comprises a hollow metal leg mounted at one end to a lamp frame support at the upper end of a U-shaped member. Elongated channels are mounted within the interior of the legs to support a glass/photo/backing assembly. An electrical wire is run within the hollow leg to a light bulb mounted on the support. A lamp support is also mounted on the frame. Alternate embodiments include various bases which cooperate with a lamp to provide illumination for the frames and at the same time general lighting for the room. Multiple picture frames may be incorporated in a design and magnets may be employed to hold the frames or pictures in place.Type: GrantFiled: February 25, 1999Date of Patent: September 5, 2000Inventor: Andrew Ziegler
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Patent number: 6048078Abstract: A combined table lamp and clock assembly includes a lamp unit and a clock unit. The lamp unit includes a lamp stand base, a lamp stand, and a lamp bulb holder. The lamp stand base has a top side formed with a cavity, and a bottom side adapted to be placed on a table top. The lamp stand extends uprightly from the lamp stand base, and has an upper end portion and a lower end portion that is mounted on the top side of the lamp stand base. The lamp bulb holder is mounted on the upper end portion of the lamp stand, and is adapted for mounting a lamp bulb thereon. The clock unit includes a clock base, an upright clock panel, and a clock mechanism. The clock base is received in the cavity in the top side of the lamp stand base, and is formed with an insert slot therethrough. The upright clock panel has a lower end formed with an insert portion that is inserted removably into the insert slot. The clock mechanism is mounted on the clock panel.Type: GrantFiled: February 24, 1999Date of Patent: April 11, 2000Inventor: I-Hwa Wang
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Patent number: 6039462Abstract: A lamp with improved safety features to avoid fire and burn hazards. The lamp includes an electrical circuit having a thermostat connected in series with the bulb of the lamp. The thermostat is mounted in close proximity to the lamp's bulb and, upon the ambient air temperature in the vicinity of the thermostat reaching a predetermined temperature, the thermostat effectively opens the electrical circuit, shutting the lamp off. Once power is turned off for a period of time, the thermostat resets and the lamp may be operated again. A protective guard is positioned over at least a portion of the bulb of the lamp to prevent accidental burning.Type: GrantFiled: January 15, 1999Date of Patent: March 21, 2000Assignee: Holmes Product Corp.Inventors: Tom Turner, Robert J. Livergood
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Patent number: 6039463Abstract: A lamp assembly including a light bulb, a lamp pole, a lampshade, a lamp cup, a butterfly-shaped nut, a light bulb holder, an end cover, a hollow bolt, and a securing nut. In assembly, an upper section of the hollow bolt is locked with a threaded hole from a lower side of the light bulb holder, with a lower section thereof entering a flared portion at an upper end of the lamp cup and then out through a through hole to lock with a central threaded hole of the end cover. The securing nut is then used to lock tightly with the remaining exposed portion of the hollow bolt. That is, an external threaded section on a lower side of the end cover engages lockably with internal threads on an upper side of the lamp pole.Type: GrantFiled: September 8, 1998Date of Patent: March 21, 2000Inventor: Shih-Ming Lin
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Patent number: 6027229Abstract: A combined table lamp and clock assembly includes a base adapted to be placed on a table top, a lamp device, a stand, and a clock unit. The lamp base includes a lamp base, a lamp bulb mounted on the lamp base, an electrical plug, and an electrical wire interconnecting the lamp base and the electrical plug. The stand has an upper end portion, a lower end portion and an intermediate portion between the upper and lower end portions. The lower end portion is mounted on the base. The stand further has a back side provided with a resilient lamp base retainer that extends rearwardly from the upper end portion of the stand and that engages fittingly the lamp base of the lamp device. The back side of the stand is further provided with a wire positioning member at the intermediate portion of the stand to secure a section of the electrical wire of the lamp device on the stand. The clock unit is mounted on the intermediate portion of the stand.Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 1998Date of Patent: February 22, 2000Inventor: I-Hwa Wang
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Patent number: 6027232Abstract: A protective screen structure adapted for use on floor lamps having a light source orienting upwardly, in particular a protective screen mounted above a lampshade to avoid contact of flammable objects with the light bulb inside the lampshade. A protective screen is provided with a retaining plate at one end of an edge thereof the retaining plate having an oval connecting hole. The protective screen further has a reed disposed at the other end of the edge. Both ends of the reed are bent to form respective positioning hooks that pass through through holes in an inner furled edge of the lampshade to pivotally connect the protective screen to the lampshade. Therefore, by pulling the retaining plate, the protective screen can be lifted pivotally from the lampshade to allow cleaning or replacement of light bulbs. The oval connecting hole of the retaining plate enables the protective screen to adapt to lampshades of different specifications.Type: GrantFiled: November 6, 1998Date of Patent: February 22, 2000Inventor: Shih-Ming Lin
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Patent number: 6022125Abstract: The present invention is a combination metal halide and auxiliary light bulb floor or table lamp which is suitable for home or office illumination. The lamp includes a lampholder module which provides a unitary housing for the bulb sockets and the electrical components required to operate the bulbs. The module also positions each bulb relative to the others to minimize shadowing which results when a bulb casts a shadow due to the light emanating from another bulb.Type: GrantFiled: October 28, 1997Date of Patent: February 8, 2000Assignee: Advanced Lighting Technologies, Inc.Inventors: William E. Bartasevich, John J. Andrisin, III, John J. McEllen
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Patent number: 6015221Abstract: An arrangement for assembling a lamphead and a panel and securing them together to allow for full adjustability in the rotationally adjusted positioning of the lamphead relative to the panel through the utilization of a minimum amount of fastener elements and without the necessity for having to remove any panels or fasteners. A disk element has a center hole with a radially inwardly extending protuberance or key, and with a plurality of closely spaced small holes or apertures formed in the disk and annularly arranged about the center keyed hole in a predetermined circular pattern.Type: GrantFiled: April 2, 1998Date of Patent: January 18, 2000Assignee: Hubbell IncorporatedInventor: Steven W. Bodell
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Patent number: 5984490Abstract: A portable, double-bulb halogen work light/floodlight (11) is disclosed. The portable, double-bulb halogen work light/floodlight includes an open-sided housing (17). Mounted in the housing is an undulating reflector (19) that includes at least two valleys in which halogen bulbs (21 and 23) are mounted. The open side of the housing is enclosed by a glass plate (25). Located on the outer face of the glass plate (25) is a grill (29). The base (15) includes a U-shaped base bracket (91) in which the housing (71) is mounted. Lock knobs (95) are used to lock the elevational position of the portable, double-bulb halogen work light/floodlight. Extending outwardly and downwardly from the cross-member (98) of the U-shaped bracket (91) are a plurality of feet (97). Affixed to the top of the housing (17) is a handle (81) surrounded by an insulating sleeve (83).Type: GrantFiled: October 10, 1996Date of Patent: November 16, 1999Inventor: Monte A. Leen