Solar powered fluorescent lantern

Description

FIG. 1 is a top, front perspective view of a solar powered fluorescent lantern showing my new design.

FIG. 2 is a front elevational view thereof.

FIG. 3 is a rear elevational view thereof with the solar panels folded together.

FIG. 4 is a rear elevational view thereof with the solar panels opened.

FIG. 5 is a side perspective view thereof with the solar panels folded together and positioned against the main body of the lantern, with the other side being identical thereto.

FIG. 6 is a side perspective view thereof with the solar panels opened and positioned away from the main body of the lantern, with the other side being identical thereto.

FIG. 7 is a top plan view thereof; and,

FIG. 8 is a bottom plan view thereof.

Referenced Cited
U.S. Patent Documents
D362078 September 5, 1995 Sanders
D397817 September 1, 1998 Yuen
D399016 September 29, 1998 Howard et al.
4751622 June 14, 1988 Williams
Patent History
Patent number: D432691
Type: Grant
Filed: Jun 1, 1999
Date of Patent: Oct 24, 2000
Inventor: Rudy B. Meoli, Jr. (Anaheim Hills, CA)
Primary Examiner: Susan J. Lucas
Attorney: Chris Papageorge
Application Number: 0/105,594
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Fluorescent Tube Type (D26/42)
International Classification: 2602;