Abstract: A utilitiy light includes means for removably mounting a light source on a surface and a flexible gooseneck portion having a first end connected to the mounting means and second end connected to the light source. A control switch and a power source are in electrical communication with the light source.

Abstract: An extendable electric lamp includes a base and a hollow telescopic arm powered for movement between a contracted and an extended position. A drive cable in the arm includes embedded electrical conductors. The drive cable is operated by a motor in the base thereby extending the arm between different positions and simultaneously extending the cable between a light source at the end of the arm and a power source connected through the base.

Abstract: A study lamp wherein the electric bulb is supported in an etheral fashion on a structure which is both rigid and lightweight, comprises a base, a boom having one end connected to the base by means of a hinge and the other end arranged to hold a bulb socket, the boom being made up of three thin plate-like elements which are a sliding fit inside one another.

Abstract: An illumination apparatus adjusting structure, comprising an adjustable lamp support mounted on a stand for holding a lamp holder. The adjustable lamp support comprises an invertedly disposed U-shaped balance rack mounted on a stand for holding an adjusting ring, a lamp supporting rod and a steering rod. The lamp supporting rod and the steering rod have each an end respectively connected to the lamp holder through a steering shaft. The opposite end of the steering rod is connected to the U-shaped balance rack at a lower end. The opposite end of the lamp supporting rod is inserted through the adjusting ring and coupled with a hand-hold.

Abstract: A desk lamp including a lamp holder connected to a rotary stand by way of a connecting rod assembly. The lamp holder is allowed to rotate on its own axis. The rotary stand is revolvably fastened to a base. The connecting rod assembly includes two rods which are set in parallel with each other and can be relatively moved to adjust the angle of the lamp holder. By way of the rotation of the lamp holder and the rotary stand and through the control of the connecting rod assembly, the projecting angle of the illumination of the lamp can be conveniently adjusted in all directions.

Abstract: This articulated arm lamp comprises a base for supporting first and second mutually articulated arms; the second arm furthermore supports, at one end, a paraboloid which contains a light source; first and second arms are supported by a flexible element which is also simultaneously adapted to conduct electric current from the base to the light source.

Abstract: A hand portable light with extendable lamp housing which can be used as a hand-held device or can be used as a freestanding device when placed on a generally horizontal surface. The lamp housing is mounted to the base of the portable light by two telescoping collapsible support arms. The telescoping arms allow the lamp housing to be elevated above the base housing so that the light emitted from the lamp housing may be broadcast in the surrounding area. The lamp housing is mounted to the telescoping support arms with pivots which allow the lamp housing to be pivoted with respect to the collapsible support arms. This pivoting motion allows the extendable lamp housing to be rotated so that its emitted light may be positioned in a direction that can best accommodate the user's needs. Three battery powered embodiments of the hand portable light are disclosed, including one utilizing a fluorescent lamp.

Abstract: A guidable arm for free-positioning lamps of the type with a stand anchored to a base and having a free end holding a lamp head. The guidable arm being made up of two stems which are separated in a parallel manner and which rotate about their own axis with respect to the fixed base. The stems are interconnected by a flexible intermediate spacer and are equipped at their free ends with joints for holding the lamp head. Each of the stems has two goose-neck portions separated from one another and made up of a flexible tube and a sheath having crosswise slits on two diametrically opposed areas and two uninterrupted lateral strips parallel to the axis of the stem. The goose-neck is thus able to bend in a direction orthogonal to the slits and not laterally toward the uninterrupted strips.

Abstract: A wall mounted lamp in which a bulb can be moved vertically within a shade to adjust its pattern of illumination. The bulb is suspended by its cord from a cane shaped tube, within which the cord is moved by a straight tube, which extends below the fixture for making the adjustment and to keep the cord neat. The lampshade has foil lining, a corrugated paper core, and flexible edge molding, so its covering can be changed easily. A simple plumb-and-distance instrument facilitates installation. Spring brackets keep the mounting snug and resist lifting the lamp off its mounting screws.

Abstract: A self-balanced multiposition holder (10), particularly for a lamp (16) comprises a circular sector-like base (12) and an arm (14) attached to the base. At its end opposite to the lamp, the arm is attached to a counterweight (20), which in assembled state of the unit is hidden inside the base. The center of gravity of the entire unit is located at the center of the circle of the above-mentioned sector which forms the base, and the weight of the base, together with the counterweight is balanced by the weight of the arm with the lamp shade and lamp. Thus, when the holder is inclined at any position by rolling it on the circular bottom surface of the base, it remains at equilibrium in any position within its range of rotation.

Abstract: A desk lamp, which comprises of a rod support connected to a stand through a spring, a toothed block and a swivel member to hold a lamp. The swivel member has a bottom projection set in an interrupted circular grooved on the top of the stand and confined to rotate within the range defined by the two stop edges of the two ends of the interrupted circular groove such that the lamp is confined to rotate horizontally within an angle less than 360.degree.. The engaged position of the toothed block with the swivel member can be changed so as to simultaneously adjust the angular position of the lamp and the rod support relative to the stand.

Abstract: A desk lamp, which includes a lamp shade structure comprised of a lamp shade, a sleeve set in the lamp shade, an adjusting rod having a thread portion on its upper end, and a lamp socket; a lamp bracket being to secure the lamp shade structure to a lamp stand and comprised of two parallel rods and upper, intermediate and lower union swivels; and a pendulum having stepped holes therethrough for the setting therein of screw rod, insulator ring and tubes, and lock nuts. Through the control of the sleeve, the lamp shade is allowed to rotate on the lamp bracket. Through the arrangement of the union swivels, the two parallel rods of the lamp bracket form to separate conductive circuits for conducting electricity. Through the lower union swivel, the lamp bracket is permitted to rotate on the lamp stand.

Abstract: The present invention provides a floor lamp of novel design in which a particular forwardly extending illuminator assembly is positioned above a particular forwardly extending base assembly by a particular telescoping tube assembly in association with a particular touch responsive electrical system. The arrangement is such that manually accessible parts of the base assembly, the illuminator assembly, and the telescoping tube assembly all are composed of metal, particularly brass or chrome plated metal. The designs of all of the these assemblies are consistent with the lamp's simplicity of construction, and communicate with each other electrically to permit touch switching of the DC electronic circuit that controls the AC electrical power input to the lamp.

Abstract: A cordless conducting means for lamps including two half-casings, bent conductors on which a circumferential slots are arranged and two pairs of positioning means which are conductive. The conductors are retained in the positioning means so that electricity can be transmitted via the conductors and the positioning means finally to the bulb. A coat of insulating material is coated on the conductors in order to prevent electrical leakage.

Abstract: A stern light assembly adapted for mounting on boats and the like including an extendible support structure, the support structure including a plurality of tubular members telescopically positioned one within another, each of the tubular members being telescopically slidably engaged with at least one other member whereby the members can be moved between a first condition wherein the support structure is in an elongated extended condition and a second collapsed condition thereof, a lamp unit having electrical connections associated therewith mounted at one end of one of the tubular members, a power fitting having electrical connections associated therewith mounted adjacent to the opposite end of another of the tubular members, and a resilient normally contracted coiled electrical cord contained within the tubular members, the coiled cord having connections at one end thereof for connecting to the electrical connections of the lamp unit and at the opposite end thereof for connecting to the electrical connection

Abstract: A light ray radiation stand comprises a foundation, one or more deformable flexible conduits vertically installed on the upper part of the foundation and an optical conductor cable holding means mounted on the tip end portion of each conduit. The optical conductor cable transmits the light rays therethrough and emits the same from the end portion.

Abstract: An electrical services pole which is height adjustable for clamping between the floor and the ceiling of a room. The pole comprises an upper tubular core section vertically overlapping a lower tubular core section and forming therewith a vertical conduit for cables. A plurality of socket outlets are provided on the lower core section and removable cladding forming an outer sleeve is provided around at least the lower tubular core section to protect but give access to the socket outlets.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a lamp for providing general and task illumination in a simple cost efficient manner. This is provided by the structure where one lamp designed to provide general illumination of a large area or room is movably connected to a pivotably positionable second lamp which provides directed illlumination in a limited area. The lamp for providing general illumination is fixed on an upwardly extending rod so that light from the lamp is directed upward. This structure allows for general room illumination and directed task illumination to be provided for in a single unit.

Abstract: The invention relates to a mobile universal shop light particularly suited for use in illuminating various aspects of motor vehicles and related machinery during maintenance and repair. The mobile shop light of this invention is comprised of a lower stand mounted on means to provide mobility, a lower stand bar rigidly attached to the lower stand and which extends upward from the lower stand in a direction perpendicular to the plane of the lower stand, an upper stand bar which telescopes into the lower stand bar so as to allow the upper end of the upper stand bar to be positioned at different heights, means to secure the upper stand bar in position relative to the lower stand bar, attaching means connected to the upper end of the upper stand bar which adjustably attaches to the upper stand bar an elongated light fixture containing illuminating means and power supply means.

Abstract: A medical examining lamp includes a first tubular standard mounted on a base and extending upwardly therefrom and a second tubular standard telescopingly received within the first standard and having a lamp socket mounted at its upper end. A spring assembly is mounted on the lower end of the second standard and includes first and second leaf springs mounted in and diverging outwardly from one end of the second standard. The leaf springs are retained in position by deforming the end of the second standard inwardly into engagement therewith. An arcuate tip is formed on the outer end of each leaf spring for resilienly engaging the inner surface of the first standard.

Abstract: An improved movable stand has a parallel crank arm assembly which includes a pair of parallel arm members and first and second brackets positioned at opposite ends of said arms. Each of the parallel arm members is pivoted at its ends to their adjacent brackets to thereby define a parallel crank. One of the arm members is shaped into a tubular configuration in order to enclose therein the other arm member, whereby the movable stand can have a single-arm-like appearance of aesthetic appeal.

Abstract: A solarium including a vertical guide-rail assembly having a casing-enclosed lower storage position and a selectively removable upper portion. A plurality of light-emitting units with cooperating reflectors mount perpendicularly across the guide-rail assembly and are displacable therealong and selectively received within the storage position.

Abstract: An orientable lamp adjustable both in elevation and angle to properly illuminate an area of interest. The lamp includes a low-voltage, high-intensity light bulb housing attached to the end of an extensible arm cantilevered from a base. The arm is constituted by a pair of superposed electrically-insulated metal tapes that are arched to resist flexure and are interconnected to the bulb terminals to function as a two-wire line. The tapes are windable on a spring-biased reel rotatable within a cylindrical casing mounted on the base and having a projecting nose from which the tapes emerge. The angle of the casing relative to the base is adjustable, whereby the angle of the cantilevered arm may be varied to adjust the angle assumed by the fixture. Also supported on the base is a step-down transformer connected by sliding contacts to the tapes on the rotatable reel to supply low-voltage power to the two-wire line to energize the bulb.

Abstract: A novel examination light that utilizes a quartz halogen lamp and dichroic reflector to produce heat free white light, mounted on a versatile support arm that is moveable in a vertical arc through any angle about a support axes and is counterbalanced by a unique spring and friction arrangement that allows it to remain, drift free, at any location. The arm is mounted on a vertical pole affixed in a castered base and is rotatable through a horizontal circle of almost two revolutions.

Abstract: A telescoping support structure is provided having specially shaped inner and outer tubular members which serve to form an essentially non-rotatable elongated structure that can be locked into a desired stable position.

Abstract: A non-rotatable telescoping support structure particularly suited for use in a pole lamp includes an outer elongated tubular member having a bore of cross section the shape of a convex polygon and an inner tubular component having an outer surface with a cross section of shape corresponding to the cross-sectional shape of the outer component bore. The inner component is slidable within the bore of the outer component but relative rotation is prevented by engagement of the corner of the inner component with the inner surface of the outer component adjacent to the corner of the outer component bore. One end of the outer component has external threads on which a split ring assembly is threaded and tightened to deter relative longitudinal movement between the inner component and the outer component.

Abstract: A first support arm section is hingedly connected to a second support arm section to form therewith a light source support arm which can be selectively articulated into either an extended or a folded over disposition. A first end of the support arm is formed for connection to a lamp support post and base; while a second end of the support arm is formed to support a light source such as a bulb socket and a lamp shade. The first support arm section and second support arm section are each formed of tubular stock to facilitate electrical wiring and a spring has its ends connected to adjacent hinged portions of the first and second support arm sections to surround hide and protect the electrical wiring and to bias the first and second support arm sections towards each other. In the extended disposition the support arm sections are coaxially aligned and carry a light source so that the illumination is directed downwardly.

Abstract: Electric floor lamp comprising a generally conical base rotatably mounted on a stationary annular base. A column is fixed on and extends upwards from the conical base. At the upper end of the column, a laterally extending arm supports a lamp and two light directing members, one above and one below the lamp. The upper light directing member includes concentric rings spaced apart to provide air circulation. Height adjustment means are provided to change the elevation of the lamp above the floor.

Abstract: In a light fixture with a lamp fixture carrier, a tube surrounding at least one current lead, and a carrier part for the tube, the tube can be connected to the carrier part and the lamp fixture carrier. The tube and the receptacle areas for the tube ends have contact pins or contact sockets, respectively, which are connected to each other. These contact pins and contact sockets have contact surfaces that are arranged concentrically to each other and to the central axis of the tube, and the joined parts are pivotable on the tube and around the central axis of the corresponding tube end. Such a light fixture can be put together in various configurations without any wiring.

Abstract: An articulated task lamp for exemplary use as a counterbalanced drafting table lamp including pivotally interconnected base assembly, lower support arm, upper support arm, and lamp head, and counterbalance linkage operable within said lower support arm and base assembly and provided a novel connection to the upper support arm. The counterbalance linkage includes a torsion counterbalance spring in the base assembly having a force transmitting connection to a link member which is pivotally interconnected to a compensating link pivotally mounted intermediate its ends to the base assembly, the other end of said compensating link being pivotally connected to an elongated link member carried and operable within the lower support arm and having its other end pivotally connected to a crank member enclosed within a mid joint means providing a pivotal connection and force transmitting connection between the upper and lower support arms.

Abstract: A swing arm support housing is formed with a pair of openings spaced one from the other but each formed along parallel axis. One opening extends into but not through the housing and is on a size and configuration to be mounted on top of a lamp support post. The other opening extends completely through the housing and is fitted proximate each of its ends with aligned rings formed of a plastic material and retained in place by end rings. The aligned rings slidably and rotatably receive a lamp swing arm. At least one of such rings constitutes a clamping ring that has a longitudinal slit to permit distortion of the ring, proximate the slit and in a radial direction, to clamp same against the lamp swing arm to hold the swing arm in selected positions.

Abstract: A swing arm support housing is formed with an upper housing assembly and a lower housing assembly. Each housing assembly includes a pair of openings spaced one from the other but each formed along parallel axis. One opening of the upper housing assembly extends into but not through the housing and is of a size and configuration to be mounted on top of a lamp support post. The other opening of the upper housing assembly extends completely through the housing and is fitted proximate one of its ends with a clamping ring that has a longitudinal slit to permit distortion of the ring, proximate the slit and in a radial direction, to clamp same against the lamp swing arm or hold the swing arm in selected positions. A clamping actuator extends into the housing along an axis perpendicular to the axis of said openings and at a position proximate the second opening to coact with the clamping ring proximate its slit to compress the ring against the lamp swing arm or release the ring therefrom.

Abstract: A pharmacy type lamp having a light source disposed at one end of a tubular swing arm the other end of which extends into a vertically disposed support tube secured to a base pedestal. The tubular support is formed from welded seam tubular stock having extra weld material extending from the seam during the tubes formation to form a rib-like track within the support tube for coaction with stops coined from the material of the swing arm, at an extremity thereof disposed within the support tube to facilitate rotation of the swing arm within the support tube while limiting such rotation to almost 360.degree.. A clutch, carried at one end of the support tube, centers the swing arm therewithin and facilitates gripping and release of the swing arm with respect to the support tube to restrict and permit movement (sliding and rotational) of the swing arm within the support tube.

Abstract: Each one of a pair of swing units, for mounting the swing arm assemblies of a swing arm lamp, is formed as a relatively short substantially tubular member having a tubular mounting end of reduced outside diameter and that is provided with a circumferential groove. The reduced end of each swing unit is received by a respective mounting seat of a vertical swing bracket which mounts both swing units for rotation about a pair of predetermined axis of rotation that are spaced and parallel one to the other. A pair of threaded bolt like members are carried by the swing bracket so that an end of each threaded member can be moved from a position wherein the end projects into its respective groove, to prevent unseating of the swing unit from the bracket, but not so as to prevent rotation thereon; to a position wherein said ends are removed from the respective grooves so that the swing units can be removed from the bracket.

Abstract: A pharmacy-type lamp having a light source disposed at one end of a tubular swing arm the other end of which extends into a vertically disposed support tube secured to a base pedestal. The tubular support is formed from coined seam tubular stock having extra infolded edges material extending from the seam during the tubes formation to form a rib-like track within the support tube for coaction with stops coined from the material of the swing arm, at an extremity thereof disposed within the support tube, to facilitate rotation of the swing arm within the support tube while limiting such rotation to almost 360.degree.. A clutch, carried at one end of the support tube, centers the swing arm therewithin and facilitates gripping and release of the swing arm with respect to the support tube to restrict and permit movement (sliding and rotational) of the swing arm within the support tube.

Abstract: A stable support comprising a free-standing base, a column extending upwardly from the base and located eccentrically with respect to the vertical axis of the base, a stem extending upwardly and laterally from the upper end of the column and across the central vertical axis of the base and carrying a lamp at the opposite side of the axis from the eccentric column. The column may be rotatable on the base. Means are provided for limiting that rotation and for adjusting the height of the lamp above the base.

Abstract: A lamp shade adjuster and holder consisting of two parts; a bracket having an upper horizontal flat surface with a centrally located hold to receive a lamp harp stud, laterally at the peripheral of said flat surface, two diametrically opposed bracket arms, said arms extending downwardly, each arm with a channel portion that engages the upward outer portion of a lamp shade harp. Disposed on said horizontal flat surface is a substantially flat plate having a centrally located hole to receive a lamp harp stud, and a triad of equally spaced adjustable screw means located near the peripheral of said plate. A lamp shade hub is disposed on said plate, and the adjustment of the triad screw means adjusted to level said lamp shade. A standard lamp shade finial is tightened on the lamp harp stud, locking the level lamp shade in place.

Abstract: A lamp is provided of tubular member design with cooperative friction and sliding elements which readily interfit into the tubular members so as to be fully positional in the upward travel, as well as rotatable through substantially 360.degree.. The construction is of simplified design so as to make manufacture and assembly readily achievable.

Abstract: An incandescent lamp fixture includes an incandescent lamp screwed into a plastic lamp socket, a metallic heat dissipater in intimate heat transfer contact with the socket and having heat dissipating fins extending out from the socket. A metallic reflector surrounds the lamp and is mounted on the dissipater in heat transfer contact with it. An open-ended cylindrical lamp shade is connected to the heat dissipater and is in spaced, concentric relation to the dissipater, socket and lamp to permit free flow of air heated by the fixture to pass between the outside of the reflector and through the fins of the dissipater on the one side and the interior of the shade on the other. This will keep the temperature of the lamp base below the breakdown temperature of the socket and switch and below the breakdown temperature of the cement between the lamp base and the lamp bulb. A switch assembly includes a switch base mounted to the lamp socket and incoming power wires mounted directly on the switch base.

Abstract: An arrangement in working lamps intended for close-range illumination of working areas, such as desks, working benches and the like. This type of lamps generally comprise an upper pivotable arm which supports the light fittings, a lower pivotable arm which is attached to the working area, and various kinds of spring means to take moments of leverage.The purpose of the invention is to simplify such prior-art structures while at the same time retain a maximum of possible positions of the lamp.In accordance with the invention, this purpose is achieved by the provision of a rail extending from a segment positioned between the upper and the lower pivotable arm essentially in parallel with the lower arm, to a guide means in a housing in which the lower end of the lower arm is pivotally mounted.

Abstract: The limited motion rotational joint employs two rotational members positioned as to be in frictional and rotatable engagement with each other around a common axis and in parallel spaced planes. The outer sections of the members are spaced apart, by the use of spacers, and a frictional foam is wrapped around the spacers while fitting between the outer sections. A compression unit is then used for circumferential application around the frictional foam to provide regulation of the frictional force applied to the rotational members.

Abstract: A nonrotatable telescoping supporting structure particularly suited for a pole lamp supporting means including an outer elongated tubular member of substantially cylindrical shape, an inner elongated member having at least one portion of reduced radial size with respect to the longitudinal central axis of the inner member. The reduced portion extends substantially along the entire length of the inner member and there is additionally provided a protuberance located along the inner surface of the outer member, which protuberance extends inwardly. Portions of the inner member in juxtaposition to the reduced radial portion move into engagement with the protuberance to prevent relative rotation between the members.

Abstract: An improved portable stand for electric floodlights has a base, a series of self-locking interconnected poles, a crossbar for the support of electric floodlights, an adjustable crossbar bracket for positioning the crossbar as desired, adjustable lamp brackets for directing the light at a desired angle, and cord guides for the restraint of a removable electric cord on the exterior of the device.

Abstract: A composite lamp assembly, especially for outdoor use, including a plurality of lighting fixtures individually supported by composite arms extending at angles other than 90 degrees from a central mast, with a novel ring-shaped clamping assembly detachably joining adjacent connecting sections to form the arms, and the clamping assembly including aligning surfaces ensuring proper rotational positioning of adjacent connecting sections.

Abstract: An adjustable reading lamp that is attachable to the back of a chair or the like for supporting the lamp in a generally vertical position regardless of the angular inclination of the mounting surface while at the same time affording an extremely wide range of adjustments whereby illumination from the lamp may be conveniently and easily directed into any desired viewing region.

Abstract: Movable stand for lampholders comprising an articulated parallelogram member associated with one end to a supporting base and carrying, at the other end, a lampholder. In order to balance the articulated parallelogram friction means are provided acting on a rod member of the articulated parallelogram. The friction means comprise a pair of shoes, arranged opposite each other and having a substantially mating shape to the shape of the rod member whereon the shoes are acting. The pair of shoes is supported by a pair of leaf springs pivoted at their other ends to an opposite rod member to the rod member whereon the shoes are acting.

Abstract: A portable illuminating tower in which a base frame is provided having a vertically extensible column mounted thereon together with a source of pressurized gas for effecting extension of the tower. An engine driven generator is carried by the base frame for energizing light fixtures carried on the upper end of the extensible column. The base frame is provided with outriggers or wings which can be swung outwardly to brace the base frame when the column is extended. The unit is compact and lightweight and can readily be transported from place to place.

Abstract: A lamp is made from a tubular element having the bottom end disposed at an angle and flattened for receiving a mounted element having a flat finger. The opposite end of the tube has a flexible tube in the nature of a BX wire section extending from the tube and bendable relative thereto. The lamp is shown in one form as being mounted on a tubular frame element of a wheelchair to provide illumination for the occupant. The flat finger is offset outwardly from the securing portion which is of arcuate construction to fit upon the chair tubing and be secured thereon by an adjustable clamping ring. Stability is provided to the tube by angle shaped elements, the horizontal portion being joined to a vertical portion which is of arcuate shape so that it may be clamped, one on the solid tubular element, the other on a tubular element of the upper portion of the chair to fix the lamp to the chair frame at remote points.

Abstract: Disclosed are rotatable electrical connector units and adjustable lighting devices incorporating these units. The rotatable electrical connector unit in accordance with the invention comprises a shaft which is at least partially hollow and at least three electrically insulating discs mounted transversely on the shaft, each of the discs carrying at least one electrical contact ring. The electrical contact rings are arranged on the discs such that there are two pairs of electrical contact rings, each pair separated from each other, and such that the contact rings of each pair are in slidable electrical contact with each other. The unit further includes a housing about the shaft and the discs, a portion of the housing engaging at least one of the discs such that when the housing portion is rotated relative to the shaft, the engaged disc is caused to rotate about the shaft. At least four electrical conductors extend from the unit, each electrical conductor attached to a different contact ring.

Abstract: A portable lighting system which includes a stand having an adjustable effective length which positions lights carried on a frame at a predetermined vertical position with respect to a supporting surface. The frame is releasably secured to the stand and can readily be set up and dismantled for transport in a compact space. Lights carried by the frame are connected to a foot operated control box which includes switches actuated to energize preselected lights or groups of lights. The energized lights or preselected energized lights can be intensity modulated with a foot operated dimmer while leaving the operator's hands free to play a musical instrument.