Illumination – Supports – Standard-type support
Reexamination Certificate
2002-05-29
2004-07-06
Cariaso, Alan (Department: 2875)
Illumination
Supports
Standard-type support
C362S259000, C362S370000, C362S402000, C362S427000, CD26S063000, CD26S093000, C248S688000, C248S562000, C248S566000, C248S164000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06758585
ABSTRACT:
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to an adjustable, articulated stand and, in one embodiment, to an adjustable, articulated stand for use in connection with a light source to form a desk lamp.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
Adjustable stands, such as those used in connection with desk lamps, of a variety of configurations are known in the art. Indeed, the prior art is replete with a wide variety of hinge and joint configurations to allow users to adjust the stands to a desired height and/or position. For certain uses of adjustable stands, such as desk lamps, a unique overall and/or mechanical design is desirable.
While the adjustable stands of the prior art fulfill their respective objectives, the prior art does not teach or suggest an articulated, adjustable stand including a novel hinge-and-wheel assembly as more fully described below.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
The present invention provides an articulated stand having a novel adjustment mechanism featuring a hinge-and-wheel assembly. In one embodiment, the present invention provides an articulated, adjustable stand comprising an upwardly extending arm, a downwardly extending leg pivotally attached to the upwardly extending arm, a wheel rotatably mounted to a first end of the downwardly extending leg, and a tensile element connecting the first arm member and the second leg member. The adjustable stand, according to one embodiment, is movable between a most upright position and a lowest position. In one embodiment, the tensile element biases the leg toward the arm as the stand is adjusted from a lower position toward the most upright position. As the Figures illustrate, the adjustable stand can be used in connection with a light source to create a novel desk lamp.
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Cariaso Alan
Negron Ismael
Spolyar Mark J.
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