Fluorescent work light
US6386736B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 6, 2000 |
| Grant date | May 14, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 6, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF21V25/08
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A fluorescent work light having a cover with restraining elements for restricting the movement of the fluorescent lamp. The restraining elements are inwardly projecting integral portions of the cover and restrict the lateral, rotational and axial movement of the fluorescent lamp. The work light also includes a rotatable socket with permits the cover to be threadingly engaged to the handle while rotationally engaging the fluorescent lamp. The distal end of the cover may consist entirely of transparent material to thereby permit light to be emitted from the distal end of the cover in all outward directions. The handle is provided with a removable end cover which is interchangeable with a plurality of different end covers.
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