Illumination – Light source and modifier – Laser type
Reexamination Certificate
1999-12-16
2001-11-06
Sember, Thomas M. (Department: 2875)
Illumination
Light source and modifier
Laser type
C362S285000, C362S418000, C362S249070, C362S404000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06312140
ABSTRACT:
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
This invention relates generally to lights and light fixtures. More specifically, it relates to a track and a track assembly which is used in conjunction with a retractable utility light which allows for slidable movement of the retractable utility light along the track assembly and which allows for a greater area of usage for the retractable utility light.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The use in light fixtures is well known. The use of retractable utility lights is also well known. Such fixtures and lights allow illumination in almost any place and under almost any conditions, as long as there is an electrical source nearby which can be used to energize the fixture or light. In the experience of this inventor, one area where light fixtures are particularly useful is in providing illumination along a row of condominium or apartment storage compartments which are located in a common area in that condominium or apartment complex. Also in the experience of this inventor, stationary light fixtures are sparsely used in such circumstances and, where used at all, are not particularly useful to the person attempting to carefully examine the contents of his or her apartment or condominium storage compartment. Oftentimes, the stationary light fixture is not located directly in front of the compartment or it is not located close enough to the storage compartment to allow for adequate or direct illumination of the contents. Understandably, the economics of light fixture placement by the condominium or apartment owner does not always allow for the placement of such adequate or direct lighting.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
Accordingly, it is an object of the present invention to provide a new, useful and uncomplicated device which allows a single electrical outlet to be utilized with a retractable utility light for illuminating a plurality of condominium or apartment storage compartments. It is a further object of this invention to provide such a device which requires only a minimal number of elements and which requires a minimal number of steps to utilize. It is yet another object of this invention to provide such a device which is readily and quickly usable with existing electrical boxes which are located in an existing condominium or apartment compartment storage area.
The present invention has obtained these objects. It provides for a track and a track assembly which is surface mounted to a ceiling and which extends longitudinally in front of a number of adjacent apartment or condominium storage compartments. The track assembly includes a trolley which is travelable along the track and which includes cooperating friction brakes. The friction brakes allow the trolley to be fixed in any location along the track. Suspended from the trolley is an extendable and retractable utility light fixture. Also attached to the trolley is a recoiled electrical connection and a pull cord for manually moving the trolley and suspended utility light fixture along the length of the track. The foregoing and other features of the device of the present invention will be further apparent from the detailed description which follows.
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patent: 4975817 (1990-12-01), Reimers
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Heino Joseph S.
Sember Thomas M.
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