Abstract: A utility lamp has a tubular handle for containing a bulb receptacle connected to a cord extending out of the handle and terminated by a connector. A bulb cage or guard is removably clamped to the handle to protectively enclose a bulb inserted in the receptacle. Formed integrally with the bulb guard is a cord storage section about which the length of cord extending from the handle can be wound. A stand is formed at the free end of the bulb guard permitting the utility lamp to be stood on end on a horizontal surface. Also, a hook is swively mounted to the top of the bulb guard so that the lamp can be hung from an elevated projection and a magnet is mounted to the cord storage section enabling lamp to be suspended from a ferromagnetic object.

Abstract: A safety device for a trouble light having a metal cup-shaped housing provided with a socket for a light bulb disposed within the interior of the housing with a wire guard on the housing for protectively surrounding the exposed light bulb comprising a pad of heat resistant material conforming substantially to the shape of the housing, the pad being detachably mounted on the outer surface of the housing so as to protect burning of the skin of an individual who may inadvertently contact the housing in a heated condition.

Abstract: A universal trouble light includes a longitudinally extending handle and a first apertured ball and a socket therefor carried at one end of the handle. A longitudinally extending bulb carrying section also carries a ball and socket therefor at one of its ends. The balls are rigidly connected by a tube to thereby position the handle and barrel member in spaced proximity to each other. The handle and barrel member are capable of relative rotative and angular movement. A bulb socket is positioned within the bulb carrying section and an electrical conductor connects the socket with a source in the handle, the conductor extending through the balls. The rotation of each ball is limited to a single plane and for a limited arc within that plane.

Abstract: A lamp having an elongated flexible support of a length to allow extension of the lamp in a plurality of directions with a lamp socket and hangable protector at its outboard extremity and a C clamp at its inboard extremity for holding the lamp in a selected position of adjustment.

Abstract: A fluorescent lamp unit according to this invention has a structure wherein a circular fluorescent tube is fixed merely by the engagement between an upper cover having a screw base and a lower cover. A starting circuit of the fluorescent lamp unit uses a ballast resistor as a stabilizer.Accordingly, the fluorescent lamp unit is small in size, light in weight and low in price and can be conveniently attached to a socket.

Abstract: A trouble light comprising a reflector, a cage and a handle all made of synthetic resin polymer, in which at least a part of the handle and either the reflector or the cage are molded as an integral unit.

Abstract: A universal trouble light includes a longitudinally extending handle and a first apertured ball and a socket therefor carried at one end of the handle. A longitudinally extending barrel member also carries a ball and socket therefor at one of its ends. The balls are rigidly connected to thereby position the handle and barrel member in spaced proximity to each other. The handle and barrel member are capable of relative rotative and angular movement. An electrical receptacle is positioned floatingly within the barrel member and electrical conductor elements connecting the receptacle with a source of electrical supply extend through the balls.

Abstract: An adjustable hull light assembly for use mounted in the hulls of boats comprising a generally tubular housing member having a hull flange at one end thereof to facilitate securing of the housing to the boat hull to maintain orientation fixedly therebetween, further including a lamp socket fitted about the opposite end of the generally tubular housing, the lamp socket defining an annular slot in the interior surface thereof into which a sealed beam or other similar lamp may be positioned in a fixed orientation with respect to the lamp socket, the lamp socket preferably being made of a rubber material to pliably allow the lamp socket to be fitted about the interior end of the tubular housing, the interior end of the tubular housing about which the lamp socket is fitted should be generally arcuate with respect to the longitudinal direction of the tubular housing in order to allow an adjustment of the collimation of a lamp within the lamp socket to be coincident with or as adjustably required with respect to the

Abstract: An extension lamp apparatus comprising: a protective grill having an essentially undeformable base; a handle comprising a resiliently deformable upper section; and a bulb socket; whereby the base of the grill is fitted over the upper portion of the handle and the socket is force fitted within the upper section of the handle thereby locking the base of the protective grill in place.

Abstract: A device for protecting a light emitting bulb such as an ordinary light bulb from impact and rain. The device includes a substantially cylindrical body which is closed at one end. A neck is formed through the closed end to accommodate a light socket and the body defines a cavity to enclose a light bulb positioned in the socket. Holes extend through the closed end of the body adjacent the cylindrical wall. The holes extend upwardly in tubes above the surface of the closed end. A circular flange extends inwardly from the closed end into the cavity. This flange is larger in diameter than the bulb to be placed within the cavity; and it extends to a knife edge. The outer extremity of each hole through the closed end is aligned with the inner surface of the substantially cylindrical wall while the inner extremity of each hole is aligned with the outer surface of the flange.

Abstract: There is provided an improved lamp bulb guard having a circular tubular body portion, an inwardly flared portion and a circular tubular neck portion. Circumferentially spaced ventilating towers are provided. Each tower has a top portion, a front wall portion, and side wall portions. Vertically extending slots are provided, and each slot is protected by a baffle located radially inwardly thereof.

Abstract: Device for readily removable attachment of globe and protective guard to lighting fixture. Threaded collar of fixture support has elongated spring member with central mounting loop and opposite ends formed with yieldable detent portions for separately engaging and removably holding luminaire globe and protective guard mounted in the threaded support collar.

Abstract: An armored light projector is provided, having a linear light source arranged at the focal axis of a reflector unit capable of projecting a light beam of parallel rays having a substantially rectangular cross-section, the light source being mounted in a rear bottom recess of the reflector unit such as not to be directly visible from the front of the projector. The recess within which the light source is mounted is shielded by an armor assembly against direct impact of a projectile aimed at the front or at the sides of the projector. The projector has shock-absorbing suspension means capable of supporting the linear light source and affording means allowing its connection to a suitable external electric power supply. Means may be provided for protecting the rear and the top of the reflector unit against shocks and or blows, and means may be also provided for improving the cooling of the projector.

Abstract: A trouble light unit molded of plastic. One end of its tubular handle defines a receptable receiving a spacer block to which is slip-fit a lamp socket and switch device received and frictionally clamped in their required position as a diametral split in the outer end portion of the receptacle wall structure accommodates laterally projected portions of the included switch.A sleeve-like insert applied in receptacle and portion of the handle forms substantially dead air space within its interior wall surface which insulates the body of the inserted lamp socket.A preferred lamp or bulb cage for use with the handle which permits soft light to pass and provides vents including air flow facilitating the escape of heat.The handle also incorporates plate-like projections which shield the switch operator and preclude direct impact thereof.

Abstract: An extension light assembly of the kind having a socket and a protective shield for its lamp to which is added a positioning assembly comprising a stem having a hook at its outer end and a convex body on its inner end and means attached to the shield for movably but compressively holding the body whereby the position of the shield is selectively variable with respect to the stem for directing the light in a desired direction, the hook being constructed to prevent its rotation with respect to an object it is hooked on.

Abstract: A luminaire arrangement including a guard for protecting a linear light source is disclosed. The guard includes a plurality of wire-like elements. These elements are positioned relative to the linear light source of the luminaire arrangement in such a manner that none of the elements, as defined herein, is coplanar with the light source.