Flag pole
This invention relates to a flag pole and more specifically, to a flag pole with moveable flag clips and an electric lamp to illuminate the flag.
This application is a continuation in part of Ser. No. ______, filed on Oct. 3, 2003, entitled Flag Pole.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION1. Field of the Invention
This invention relates to a flag pole and more specifically, to a flag pole with rotatable flag clips and an electric lamp to illuminate the flag.
2. Background Art
The problem of properly displaying a flag is very important since flags must be illuminated at night and should be removed when in inclement weather. Another problem is that on windy days, a flag may become wrapped or “furled” around the pole. People have attempted to solve this situation by having automatic reels and timers. These solutions are often expensive and difficult for the flag owner to operate easily.
It is an aim of this present invention to present a user-friendly system that will allow a flag owner to display a flag properly under all conditions and for easy removal of the flag. Also, this invention will allow the flag to move easily around the flag pole and not get tangled.
BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTIONThis invention relates to a flag pole and more specifically, to a flag pole with rotatable flag clips and an electric lamp to illuminate the flag.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE SEVERAL VIEWS OF THE DRAWINGSFor a further understanding of this present invention, reference should be made to the following detailed description in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.
The problem of a flag wrapping around a pole in the wind is particularly acute when the pole is attached to a bracket on the side of a building, especially when it is positioned at an angle with the building wall.
The connector 20, including the sleeve 26, one or more longitudinally fixable clamps 28 to hold the sleeve on the flag pole 10, the rod 25, and the clip 22 can form a flag pole assembly kit for converting a standard flag pole into a flag pole that prevents flag wrapping or furling of the flag around the pole.
The light 16 is connected to a power source by the cord 18 that should be weatherproof with a weatherproof plug, cord caps, and receptacle. The tube forming the staff 12 has an opening (not shown) in the lower end. The cord extends through the lower opening and terminates in a plug that can be inserted into a conventional outdoor electrical socket. A dusk-to-dawn sensor 38 allows the flag to be lit at all times when there is not sufficient light to illuminate the flag. This is necessary in certain applications since it is required by law that a flag be lit when it is dark if it is not brought down during the evening hours.
The optional light 56 shown in
While we have described the invention in connection with certain embodiments, we are aware that numerous departures may be made therein without departing from the spirit of the invention and scope of the appended claims.
Claims
1. A flagpole assembly comprising:
- a) a staff having a longitudinal axis, the staff having an end mountable on a vertical wall;
- b) a connector mounted to the staff having an end for rotation about the longitudinal axis, the connector being fixed longitudinally relative to the staff, and being releasably attachable to a flag connector such that a flag held to the staff by the connectors is free to swing 360° around the longitudinal axis of the staff; and
- c) an electric light unit mounted on the staff such that it would project light on the flag.
2. The flag pole of claim 1, further comprising an electrical cord attached to the staff.
3. The flag pole of claim 2 further comprising a tube forming the staff, the tube having an opening in the lower end such that the electrical cord extends through the opening and terminates at the light.
4. The flag pole of claim 1, wherein the connector comprises one or more roller bearings to allow movement of the flag around the flag pole.
5. A flagpole assembly comprising
- a) a staff having a longitudinal axis, the staff having an end mountable to a wall;
- b) a pair of connectors mounted to the staff for rotation about the longitudinal axis, the connectors being fixed a spaced longitudinal distance apart, each connector having a portion that is releasably attachable to a flag connector such that a flag held to the staff by the connectors is free to swing 3600 around the longitudinal axis of the staff; and
- c) an electric light unit mounted on the staff such that it would project light on the flag.
6. The flag pole of claim 5 comprising a rod extending between and attached to both connectors to provide that the connectors rotate about the shaft in concert.
7. The flag pole of claim 5 further comprising tube at least partially surrounds the staff and is attached at its ends to each of the connectors.
8. A flag pole assembly kit for adapting a flag pole staff comprising
- a) a circumferentially rotatable sleeve for attachment to the flag pole staff;
- b) one or more longitudinally fixable clamps to hold the sleeve on the flag staff; and
- c) a flag clip mounted on the sleeve.
9. A flag pole as in claim 8 including a pair of the rotatable sleeves for attaching to the flag pole staff and a rod attached at its ends to each of the sleeves to provide for in concert rotation of the sleeves about the flag pole staff.
10. A flag pole as in claim 8 including a pair of rotatable sleeves and a tube for at least partially surrounding the staff and attached at its ends to each of the sleeves.
11. The flag pole assembly of claim 8 further comprising an electric light unit for mounting on the flag pole staff such that it would project light on the flag.
12. The flag pole assembly kit of claim 11, further comprising a tube forming the staff, the tube having an opening in the lower end such that the electrical cord extends through the opening and terminates at the light.
13. The flag pole kit of claim 8, further comprising roller bearings.
14. The flag pole kit of claim 8, further comprising a wall mountable bracket for supporting the flag staff at an angle with respect to a vertical wall.
Type: Application
Filed: Oct 8, 2003
Publication Date: Apr 7, 2005
Inventor: Mark Ciaccia (Rochester, NY)
Application Number: 10/681,798