Abstract: A U-shaped mounting clip for a decorative light bulb socket of the type having a base with a channel extending transversely thereacross and an electrical wire placed therein has a generally U-shaped clip body having a first leg, a second leg, an arcuate member connecting the first leg and the second leg. The first leg is configured and sized to fit securely on the channel and to hold the electrical wire in place. Alternatively, the clip may be configured to have an L-shaped body. Either or both legs of the L-shaped body may be U-shaped.

Abstract: An apparatus for attaching a light housing to a conventional mask body or other suitable structure, in which a stationary clamp bracket and a moveable clamp bracket are used to fix a relative position of a clamp body with respect to the mask body or other structure. An externally threaded clamp adjustment screw is rotatably mounted with respect to the clamp body and is used to adjustably move and lock the moveable clamp bracket with respect to the stationary clamp bracket. A track receptacle, which is fixed with respect to the clamp body, has a track bore. A track rod which is fixed with respect to the light housing, is rotatably mountable within the track bore. A lock-bearing rod is slidably mounted with a longitudinal track rod bore of the track rod.

Abstract: A fluorescent work light assembly employing a twin tube fluorescent bulb which is interconnected at a second end and has one contact for each tube at a first end to place the bulb in series with a source of AC power. The bulb is mounted in a protective envelope tube with supports adjacent both ends to position and support the bulb. And end cap at the second end permits the light member to be suspended adjacent a work area. An end cap at the first end permits a power source to be connected via a two position switch to the bulb pins. Both end caps are assembled to the protective envelope stop members and have members which also permit the end caps to be assembled. A ballast device is placed in the work light assembly itself.

Abstract: Emergency lighting housing/canopy interfacing structure. The structure employs one or more fasteners which may be positioned into place quickly and simply without the aid of tools in order to retain the housing and canopy securely together. Additional redundance members such as conventional snap-fitting barb members may additionally be employed to assist in installation and for extra safety. The present invention accordingly provides emergency lighting housing/canopy interfaces which allow simple, quick and reliable installation of emergency lighting fixtures, but which add additional structure to support the housing and the considerable load imparted by transformers, batteries and other structure within the housing. A preferred embodiment includes an elongated fastener which may be snapped and rotated into place into mounting posts formed on the canopy.

Abstract: An illumination system for a mountain bicycle is disclosed. The disclosed system comprises a long-term, high power battery pack encapsulated in an impervious jacket of compressible material, which combination is reliably and securely compression-fit into an open water bottle cage, in lieu of a water bottle, and electrically connected to a source of artificial light.

Abstract: A radioactive marker including a housing and a light module disposed in the housing, the light module including a tritium light source disposed in a light source housing.

Abstract: A holder clamp assembly having a compressible, substantially spherical gripping member with a centrally located cavity, a compressing mechanism, a mounting bracket, and optionally a swivel joint. The cavity of the gripping member is a channel for receiving the barrel of a flashlight or other substantially cylindrical and elongated section of a device. The gripping member while holding the device may pivot inside the compressing mechanism. The compressing mechanism constricts the gripping member around the device holding the device in place. The optional swivel joint connects the compressing mechanisms to the mounting bracket. When the optional swivel joint is used, the mounting bracket once tightened on a substrate holds the swivel joint in place. One member of the mounting bracket when inverted relative to the other members, enables clamping onto smaller substrates.

Abstract: A light fixture includes a lamp mounted within a reflector. The reflector includes a first surface lying in a generally parabolic sheet and being bounded in the generally parabolic sheet by first and second edges. A pair of generally opposing surfaces are connected to the first surface at the first and second edges. The generally opposing surfaces have a shape such that the lamp provides a generally rectangular beam pattern when the reflector reflects or redirects light from the lamp.

Abstract: An installation and storage system for decorative light strings which includes a plurality of track channels for holding successive segments of the light string, such track channels being supportable by snap attachment to pre-positioned snap fasteners, either on a building or in the yard surrounds. A storage rack having opposite end frames and central support is then constructed to receive successive light track channels in snap-fit for carriage and storage.

Abstract: An attachable flashlight includes a housing for containing a power source and a light source. The housing has an elongate opening, a generally round opening and a hook disposed on one of its sides for allowing a user to releasably secure the flashlight to a support.

Abstract: A lamp employs a halogen light fixture which includes a fitting threadably engaging a conduit entry "L". A standard electrical cord is provided to the entry "L" and connects inside the entry "L" with the pigtail wiring of the light fixture. The entry "L" also receives a spring clamp, securely mounted thereon, for enabling the lamp to mount to a support via use of the spring clamp, for providing a work lamp on a temporary or semi-permanent basis at a work site.

Abstract: A bow light bracket for a supplemental boat light is disclosed. The invention comprises an elongated strip of sheet material having a vertically extended lower portion, a horizontally extending upper portion and an offset vertically extending intermediate portion therebetween. An angled portion couples the upper extent of the lower portion and the lower extent of the intermediate portion. A pair of horizontal apertures extend through the lower portion at a lower extent thereof and at an intermediate extent thereof. A vertical aperture extends through a central extent of the horizontal portion. A pair of angled apertures extend through the intermediate portion adjacent its upper extent where it couples with the horizontal portion and adjacent its lower extent where it couples with the angled portion. A pair of brackets are provided, each with a concave intermediate section for being received on the vertical post extending upwardly from a forward portion of a boat.

Abstract: An attachment for a shoe or boot includes a wishbone or spur element that fits around the quarters (or foxing or outer counter portion, depending upon its construction) of the shoe or boot. The element carries lamps that are visible when viewed toward the back of the shoe. The lamps are electrically connected to a source of current, generally a battery, which is carried either by the element itself, or by a casing to which the element is adjustably attached. The wishbone or spur element is preferably mounted by or aided in its mounting by a hook and loop fastener of the type sold under the trademark VELCRO.

Abstract: A work light including a pair of suction base members for supporting the light on a surface adjacent to a work area. An arcuate arm extends from each of the base members and a fluorescent light is supported at an end of the arms distal from the base members. The arms may be pivoted relative to the base members in order to position the light at a desired location relative to the work area.

Abstract: A light holder includes a receptacle which receives a miniature light without requiring the imposition of significant application forces by the user during insertion and which thus permits miniature lights to be strung on a christmas tree or the like in a desired orientation without fear of damaging the lights or the holders. The receptacle may have a body which slidably receives a socket of a stock light, in which case the receptacle body should be formed with slots for guiding the electrical cord of the light string into and through the receptacle. The receptacle may also be formed integral with a light socket when the light is manufactured. In either case, the receptacle and a clip for clipping the holder to a support are preferably formed from a single injection molded element.

Abstract: A plate for attaching an accessory to a panel such as a vehicle interior headliner including a molded polymeric frame having a dimension adapted to lie adjacent and span at least one opening formed in a panel to receive the accessory. At least one clamp, pivotally coupled to the frame, is adapted to be actuated from the same side of the panel on which the frame is mounted. The clamp swings through the panel opening and engages the opposite panel surface, locking the frame adjacent the panel opening. The frame includes bosses to receive fasteners attaching an accessory such as a vehicle light. In the alternative, the frame receives a conductive bracket for receiving a light bulb or other accessory, thereby acting as the accessory itself.

Abstract: A flashing light housing that is adapted to be removably attached to the rear (i.e. heel) of any shoe, such as, for example, a sneaker, sport shoe, training shoe, or the like, without requiring factory alterations to the shoe. A manually accessible light control switch is operable by the wearer to selectively control the energization of a flashing light source that is carried at the interior of the housing. An attachment hook extends from the housing to fit over the top of and around the heel of the shoe, whereby the housing will be suspended from the heel. A resilient attachment band is connected to and extends outwardly and in opposite directions from the flashing light housing. The attachment band is adapted to be fastened to the sole of the shoe at each of a first side and an opposite side thereof, whereby to hold the housing against the heel. By virtue of the foregoing, the flashing light housing is characterized by a large viewing area that is easily visible to on-lookers.

Abstract: A magnetic shield for drop lights with the shield on the rear side and magnets secured with respect thereto comprising a cylindrical handle having an exterior end and an interior end; an electrical light socket for receiving a bulb secured to the outboard end of the handle; a front guard formed of wires in a cage-like configuration positioned over the front half of the bulb for the passage of light therethrough; a shield on the rear half of the lamp and coupled to the front guard, the shield having an enlarged rectangular central plate centrally located in the rear thereof, the shield also having a pair of laterally disposed rectangular plates with their long edges secured to the long edges of the central plate with the side plates each forming an obtuse angle; the upper and lower ends of the central plate being formed with a trapezoidal type member secured at their interior ends to the upper and lower edges of the central plate and triangular plates coupling the side plates with the upper and lower plates; a

Abstract: A portable cordless electric utility lamp includes a base having two parts which mate in an assembled condition to define an elongated handle which has a hollow distal end portion receiving a rechargeable battery pack. An elongated light-transmitting tube fits telescopically between cylindrical wall portions and retaining structures on the base parts for holding them together, being affixed thereto by screws. An elongated fluorescent bulb is plugged into the base and disposed in the tube. A cap closes the distal end of the tube and has a foam rubber cushion which seats against the distal end of the bulb for supporting and cushioning it.

Abstract: A tubular plastic body of a neon tubing support has a bore terminating in a lower opening and in an opposite internally shouldered upper opening. A helical spring is installed in the bore through the lower opening and retained by a plug in the lower opening at one end of the bore and by the shoulder at the other end. A stem unit includes a shaft having a tubing engaging element on one end, and extends into the bore coaxially with the spring and terminates in an integral bulbous portion. The bulbous portion is axially slotted to define legs which can flex toward each other for clearing through the undersized top opening in the body. The bulbous portion has a shoulder and passes axially through the spring to compress some of the convolutions for developing a force causing the shoulder to engage with the convolutions intermediate of the ends of the spring to create a bidirectionally resilient neon tubing support.

Abstract: The bicycle rear lighting system comprises: a light emitting structure including a first linear array of two or more light emitting diodes which emit light along a first line; first mounting structure for mounting the light emitting structure underneath the rear edge of a bicycle seat; a source of electrical energy coupled to the light emitting structure; second mounting structure for mounting the source of electrical energy to the underside of the bicycle seat; a first switch coupled to the source of electrical energy and to the light emitting structure for connecting and disconnecting the source of electrical energy with the light emitting structure; and the array of two or more light emitting diodes being arranged closely adjacent to each other so that the diverging light beam from each light emitting diode overlaps the light beam from an adjacent light emitting diode thereby to provide a powerful, reinforced light beam along the first line.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a structure designed to fix a bulb body in a rear combination lamp housing. A rectangular opening 3 is formed in the lamp housing and two catching grooves are formed on one side of the opening. A catching plate provided with a catching slot 7 at one end is formed in the rear of a bulb body and a tension clip with catching jaws formed perpendicular to the catching plate is integrated with the other end of the catching plate. With the catching slot 7 caught at one end of the opening and with the jaws elastically caught in the catching grooves, the bulb body is fixed in the housing. When the arms of the tension clip are compressed in a narrowed manner, the bulb body is separated from the housing.

Abstract: A lighted adjustable mirror with clamp is disclosed. The device consists of a illuminated two-surfaced mirror--one surface without magnification, the other surface with magnification. The mirror, housed within a frame, is pivitolly attached to a bracket. The bracket is pivitolly attached to a flexible column. The mirror is free to pivot about mutually perpendicular axes with the column adding further multi-directional adjustment. The column is attached to a clamp for easy securement to a variety of surfaces.

Abstract: A halogen clamp light (11) comprising a halogen light (13) adjustably attached to one end of a rigid, elongate support (17) is disclosed. The halogen light (13) includes a housing (19), a halogen bulb (37), a reflector (35), a glass lens (29), and a protective grill (31, 33). A spring-loaded clamp is attached to the other end of the elongate support. The elongate support (17) includes a cavity that houses an on-off switch (71). The adjustable attachment includes a threaded shaft (53) that extends through a flange (41) that protrudes rearwardly from the housing (19). A manually adjustable locking nut (63) clamps the flange (41) to the elongate support (17) after the housing is adjusted to the desired position. A plastic bushing (55) is located between the flange (41) and the elongate support (17). Further, a hook (99) extends longitudinally outwardly from the cavity end of the elongate support (17).

Abstract: A small, self contained light, swivel mounted on a clasp that will grip cylindrically shaped objects including pens, pencil and fingers. The cone shaped light body includes a lens, reflector, bulb, battery and switch.

Abstract: A Christmas light comprises generally a light stand, a lamp receptacle and contact means thereof. Means are provided on the bottom of the receptacle to stably embed the contact means and the power cables therein. This disclosure has been characterized in a pair of the copperflakes which have spurs to thrust into the cables to transmit electric current to an incandescent bulb mounted on the receptacle and that the cables are jammed in a oval shaped portion of a groove thereof, so as to prevent the cable from being twitched off.

Abstract: A compact, lightweight illumination system for producing a uniform, intense, and adjustable light beam. The illumination assembly may be easily mounted upon the head of a user, either on a headband or a spectacle frame. The illumination system includes a unique optical subassembly consisting of a low pass heat filter, a low scatter angle diffuser, and a compound projection/focussing lens sandwiched together and disposed along an optical axis. The optical subassembly may be used in conjunction with a conventional filament lamp illumination source to produce a readily adjustable, yet uniform and intense, beam of light.

Abstract: The subject invention combines the function of a flashlight holster with the function of a light wand. The combined functions are provided by a shaped, translucent receptacle, into which the flashlight is protectively inserted and carried. Part of the holster-wand may incorporate an attachment for facilitating removable securement of the holster-wand combination to the carrier's person. The holster-wand combination may incorporate a flexibly attached cap which acts as a flashlight lens protector and/or as a color coded signalling device. The combination may advantageously include an internal bottom spring, which allows the accommodation of various length flashlights. The combination is attachable to the user's person via a clip, such as a belt-clip, or it may be attached to a stationary object. In an alternate embodiment, the invention is fastened to the clip via a permanent magnet assembly.

Abstract: A head-gear-light holder has a leaf-spring strap that is sized and shaped cylindrically to be wrapped circumferentially around a cylindrical outside periphery of a flashlight body. Opposite circumferential ends of the leaf-spring strap are extended perpendicularly to an axis of a cylindrical shape of the leaf-spring strap at circumferential positions between which a gap having a select width is provided for drawing the opposite circumferential ends of the leaf-spring strap together in the gap to tighten a cylindrical inside periphery of the leaf-spring strap against an outside periphery of the flashlight body in a grasping relationship. At least one fastener orifice is provided in each of the opposite circumferential ends of the leaf-spring strap. A threaded end of a fastener shaft is inserted through a fastener orifice in each of the opposite circumferential ends of the leaf-spring strap.

Abstract: A portable fluorescent utility light makes advantageous use of one or more generally U-shaped fluorescent tubes by utilizing a transparent end cap or lens at the opposite end of the device from the electrical contact end. Thus, the present light may transmit light from the sides of the cylindrically shaped unit, and also from the end of the device. The relatively narrow end dimension, in comparison to the relatively long length of the cylinder, enables the device to be inserted into relatively small areas, in the manner of a conventional incandescent flashlight, but providing the additional benefit of light emission from the sides of the tube as well. Additional features may be provided, such as a refracting lens to focus the light emitted from the end of the tube, a variety of interchangeable temporary attachment devices, an internal reflector, and/or remotely locating the transformer or ballast and switch and sealing the unit to preclude explosive hazard from vapor ignition.

Abstract: A novel compact and portable lighting system can be used for both mobile and immobile vehicles. The lighting system can act both as auxiliary lighting and as back-up lighting for standard vehicle light systems. This novel system includes an auxiliary portable power source such as a battery and a control box which can be mounted on the inside of a window. The lighting assemblies connected through the control box can include any combination of headlights, brake lights, reverse lights, signal lights, hazard lights or other useful lights. The lighting assemblies connected to the control box can be enabled independently of each other. The frame upon which the lights are mounted is adjustable in size so as to be able to fit any sized vehicle. A preferred means to secure this novel portable lighting system is with magnetic suction cups so that the invention can be secured to both metallic and nonmetallic surfaces. This enables rapid placement and easy removal of the lighting system as desired.

Abstract: A lamp seat of double layer structure for X'mas lamp string, includes an inner film layer made of soft and elastic material, which envelops a bulb seat and related elements, being of a T shape, having a top transverse pipe with its pipe body having a reduced diameter, and having a vertical pipe body silghtly enlarged, an inner protruding annulet provided in the bottom outer pipe portion thereof snugly pressing against the body of the bulb; an outer cover layer is laid over the outer peripheries of the concaved pipe body of the top transverse pipe and the vertical pipe body, and let the side pipe portions and bottom outer pipe portion be exposed; therefore, the conductor and the pipes and the bulb can be assembled in tight connection relationship to improve the water proofing effect.

Abstract: An illumination system for a mountain bicycle is disclosed. The disclosed system comprises a long-term, high power battery pack encapsulated in an impervious jacket of compressible material, which combination is reliably and securely compression-fit into an open water bottle cage, in lieu of a water bottle, and electrically connected to a source of artificial light.

Abstract: A portable, lightweight, dual-lighted clamp having two jaws for gripping a variety of objects and a pair of battery-operated flashlights assemblies integrally built into the handles, with the light bulbs and transparent illuminating areas located at each of the jaws. The spring clamp may be conveniently attached to many hard-to-reach places. The flashlights each have a switch actuator for allowing the user to easily operate each flashlight.

Abstract: A magnetic utility lamp has a housing that is polyhedral or prismatic in shape (having a member of flat faces), a handle, and a hook, all of which are magnetized. The magnetization of the combined housing, handle and hook is preferably done in such a way as to make one common magnetic polarity extending along the major axis of the lamp. In another embodiment, an even number of magnetic polarities may be made, alternating in the senses of their magnetic poles. The combination of polyhedral shape and magnetization provides versatile positioning of the lamp. Within the magnetic housing is a unique polyhedral reflector, which is easily re-oriented by the user to direct light from the lamp bulb in a desired direction. The interior surface of the utility lamp housing is adapted to hold the polyhedral reflector adjustably in a number of discrete aiming directions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a replaceable lamp stem structure for lamp holder, comprising a hard lamp stem mounted under lamp head, a projecting post mounted under said lamp stem, said projecting post available in connection with various kinds of base (clamp holder or stick, etc.) with round hole or concave hole so as to provide suitable fixing structure for mounting position in facility of lighting use.

Abstract: A positioning device for a Christmas light string, which comprises a plurality of lamp sockets, of which each is mounted with a decorative casing; the decorative casing includes a reflecting shade and a transparent shade; the center of the reflecting shade has a plug hole for receiving the lamp socket mounted with a spun-wire cable; the reflecting shade and the transparent shade can be assembled together by means of several fastening assemblies; the ring flanges of the reflecting shade and the transparent shade are furnished with at least two symmetrical positioning hooks, of which each includes an opening, a guide slot and a positioning slot for receiving two single wires respectively extended out of the lamp socket.

Abstract: A socket for a refrigerator lamp has a body with a chamber to receive the base of the lamp. The chamber side wall is threaded to engage the lamp base threads. An inclined ramp between the threads and the bottom of the chamber engages the lamp base to provide a positive stop when the base is completely in the socket. A first terminal in the socket has a contact portion radially inside the ramp to engage the lamp base just before the base engages the ramp. A second terminal in the socket has a resilient arm to engage a contact in the distal end of the base just before the base engages the ramp. A tab in the bottom of the chamber closely underlies the resilient finger to prevent permanent deformation of the finger. An enclosure wall extends out from the open end of the chamber and closely surrounds a lamp inserted in the socket to assure that the user will not touch the lamp base while either electrical terminal engages the base.

Abstract: A down lighting system for elevator cabs and the like includes halogen lights in standard and emergency light fixtures. Both types of fixtures are connected to the ceiling by a clamp arrangement which is universally adaptable to a wide variety of ceiling types without changing the light housing dimensions. The clamp arrangement fastens light housings against rotation with respect to the ceiling and it is adjustable to different height ceiling configurations merely by connection to different vertical positions of the outer surface of the fixture. The standard fixture includes a halogen bulb with its own reflector. The emergency lighting fixture includes a halogen bulb/reflector unit with the emergency self focusing bulbs concentrically spaced around it. Both light sources pass focused light directly into the space below the ceiling for meeting test point candle power requirements.

Abstract: A holder in the form of a J-shaped clip having an upper supporting portion, an intermediate portion and a lower gripping portion for mounting to window sills of various thicknesses between the upper portion and lower portion. The upper portion defines a platform for supporting an object having a protruding base such as an electric candle or plant pot and saucer assembly. A pair of upturned tabs are provided at opposite corners of the upper portion and a lip is formed in the intermediate portion. A resilient cord fastened to the upper portion and received in the lip holds the base of the object to be displayed on the upper portion. The upper portion and the lower portion grip the window sill and secure the holder thereto.

Abstract: An assembleable lighting system is provided which may include a power transfer means connected to a fixture mounting pendant or pole. At least one node of power input to the power transfer means is provided. Mounted to the power transfer means is a fixed or adjustable mounting bar or beam construction. A retaining ring is adjustably movable along the mounting bar or beam member. One or more of said retaining rings, mounted to the mounting bar, are able to retain accessories for the lighting system. A low voltage transformer means is provided which is easily mountable to the beam member when it is necessary to convert the lighting system to a low voltage application.

Abstract: A lamp in the shape of a brick and adapted for placement between bricks in a driveway or on roads, having an outer case, an electric bulb housing mounted in the case, a bulb socket supported on the bulb housing and a translucent lens formed of a high strength plastic mounted on the top of the bulb housing. In a preferred embodiment the unit comprised of the bulb housing and lens is removably mounted in the case by means of latching members, e.g. in the form of elongated screws attached to such unit and having lower threaded ends, and resilient blocks mounted adjacent the inside walls of the outer case and a threaded member, e.g. a nut, positioned in the resilient blocks for receiving the lower ends of the screws for locking or releasing such unit to remove same from the case replacing a bulb in the bulb socket or for cleaning the screws in combination with the resilient blocks permit expansion and contraction of the bulb housing-lens unit while in locked position.

Abstract: The disclosure herein describes a light fixture for mounting to a ceiling, wall or the like which comprises a pot having a peripheral edge abutting the area adjacent a hole made in the ceiling or wall. A hook and a bolt extending through appropriate openings in the inner wall and the side wall of the pot cooperate to secure the pot to the ceiling. Rotating the bolt causes the hook to move into an abutting engagement with the rear surface of the ceiling, the latter thus being contacted, on the outside, by the peripheral edge of the pot and, on the inside, by that portion of the hook engaging the rear surface of the ceiling.

Abstract: An accessory clip including an elongate planar base panel, an upstanding end panel integral with one end of the base panel, and a top panel integral with the end panel and overlying the base panel in upwardly spaced substantially parallel relation thereto. The top panel is of a substantially lesser length than the base panel. The base panel is selectively engageable beneath an elongate portable light both longitudinally coextensive therewith in a stored position, and transversely thereof in a use position wherein the base panel extends substantially laterally beyond the light. The clip is frictionally engaged with the light in both positions.

Abstract: A power transfer means is connected to a fixture mounting pendant or pole. At least one note of power input to the power transfer means is provided. Mounted to the power transfer means is a fixture or adjustable mounting bar construction. A retaining ring is adjustably movable along the mounting bar or beam member. One or more of said retaining rings mounted the mounting bar are able to retain accessories for the lighting system.A low voltage transfer means is provided which is easily mountable to the beam member when it is necessary to convert the lighting system to a low voltage application.

Abstract: A lampholder for use with e.g. a string of outdoor Christmas decorative lamps includes a pair of jaws forming a clip for supporting the lampholder from an elongated support frame to create a decorative display. At least one of the jaws is provided with a recess in medial portions to adapt the clip for gripping the head of a screw from which the lampholder may alternatively be supported.

Abstract: A work lamp of type known as trouble lamps or drop lights, with components including a handle defining an axis for the lamp and opposed first and second ends, a socket for a light source in the second end, a cage for the light source attached to the handle, a hook, and a power connection for the light source, and with an improvement which is a member or element comprising a shank on and extending away from the handle near the first end and at a right or obtuse angle to the axis. As to holding means with a channel or hole, the shank implements the lamp to be received and adjustably retained in a channel or hole of such means in a wide range of dispositions and other than an enabled by the hook. The shank may be embodied as a demountable fitting for the handle. Holding means with a channel or hole, including a holder with a magnetic base and a channeled slab wherein the shank may be received, are disclosed.

Abstract: A hand mounted illuminating device which includes a hand covering portion having a first fastening material and a strap which is moveable with respect thereto, and a flashlight including a second fastening material which is interengageable with the first fastening material after which the flashlight is selectively covered by the strap so as to secure the flashlight to the hand covering portion.

Abstract: A utility light apparatus comprising a body having a distal end portion and a proximal end portion. A light is secured to the distal end portion, the light being operable to emit a light beam. A holder, which may include a fishing rod holder, is secured to a boat or other object, the holder having a receptacle. The proximal end portion of the body has a connecting portion of sufficient size to permit the connecting portion to be received and releasably held in the receptacle.

Abstract: A lamp assembly for a vehicle is integrally formed in a vehicle panel which includes a concave recess for receiving a lamp socket and lamp. A plurality of lens receiving slots extend around the periphery of the concave recess for snap-fitting a lens to the panel. In a preferred embodiment, the concave recess is offset by a peripheral convex rim to position the lens toward the vehicle interior. In a preferred embodiment also, the panel is a vehicle headliner and the concave recess includes an aperture for receiving a spring clip which mounts a lamp socket to the headliner within the concave recess.