Lighting apparatus
US7909490B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 7, 2005 |
| Grant date | Mar 22, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 22, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF21W2106/00
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The present invention provides a lighting apparatus with an elongated housing which accommodates a light source. The housing may be pivoted to rotate between a stored position and a deployed position. The housing may be maintained at a plurality of desired positions within its range of rotation. In addition, according to a feature of the invention, the elongated housing may be relatively rigid, yet also articulated, so that it can flex transversely in response to an applied force. In an embodiment, the housing may be provided with a swivel portion that can be used to change the direction of the light. Various electrical features may be provided as well, such as a brightness control feature and an auto-off feature that switches off the light in the stowed position.
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