Unit for use in placing and orienting ground light supporting stake elements
US8740423B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 16, 2012 |
| Grant date | Jun 3, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 16, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF21W2131/109
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A unit that fits on a supporting stake that is used to support a landscape light. The unit is placed over the light supporting stake during placement of the stake into the ground and indicates whether or not the stake is level. The unit includes a sleeve that can absorb hammer impacts so the stake can be driven into the ground with the level-indicator in place whereby the levelness of the impact-receiving face of the ground light supporting stake can be monitored as the ground light supporting stake is driven into the ground so that the stake will be level without requiring a torpedo level on the side of the light. Once the stake is in place, the unit is removed and the light associated with the stake is placed on the stake.
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