Utility box worklight

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1999-05-26

2001-01-23

Husar, Stephen (Department: 2875)

Illumination

Self powered lamp

Lamp bulb or lamp support axis adjustable or angularly fixed...

C362S154000, C362S186000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06176593

ABSTRACT:

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The invention relates to portable worklights, and more specifically, a portable worklight that includes an outer protective housing.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
Typical worklights consist of a light housing which typically contain the components necessary to illuminate an object. This would include, among other things, a lens, grill, light source or lamp, and the necessary wiring and electrical components. In addition, a tubular support stand often is used to support the light housing in an upright position. However, because the worklights are intended to be portable, the worklights are often transported in vehicles and the like along with other equipment. As a result, the worklight is susceptible to damage when being transported, especially the light source and lens which mare made of glass and remain exposed to damage from foreign objects. In addition, while the common support stand is useful when the light is in a stationary position, in a moving vehicle it typically fails to support the device in a stable condition.
The present invention minimizes the risk of damage during transportation by providing a worklight having opposing first and second housings which enclose the worklight when in a closed position and which hinge open for use. Moreover, the housings have at least one flat surface that supports the light housing in an upright position during use and in a stable position when being stored and/or transported.
Consequently, an object of the present invention is to provide a worklight which incorporates a protective housing as part of the light.
Another object of the present invention is to provide a first housing that contains the light source and an opposing second housing that acts as base.


REFERENCES:
patent: 4544994 (1985-10-01), Steeves, Jr.
patent: 5779350 (1998-07-01), Chang

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