Field of Invention
[001] Embodiments of the present invention generally relate to a
luminaire and particularly to a portable light fixture.
Description of Related Art
[002] Installation of lights on a wall and/or a surface is a tedious task as
fixing the lights on the wall and/or the surface is done firstly by drilling
holes in the wall for fixing a light frame of the light followed by installing the
bulb in the holder. The existing solutions of fastening of the light frame
onto the required places require time and manual efforts. Further, the
process of the installation is difficult at some surfaces, like the interior of a
car, under a table, and alike.
[003] The portable handheld models of light such as torch and/or mobile
light are generally used to increase a visibility of the objects in the
darkness. The torch and/or the mobile light are further helpful in an
emergency while traveling at night. In such cases, it might get difficult to
hold the torch and/or the mobile and work at the same time while hands
are already engaged.
[004] Apart from this, there are handheld emergency lights known in the
prior art which are portable to be placed on a horizontal surface; however,
these lights cannot be placed on a vertical wall and/or door-like surfaces.
Some handheld emergency lights comprise an arrangement to be hanged
on a nail or alike, however, these lights usually fail to get stabilized on the
surfaces such as an interior and/or an exterior of a vehicle, doors,
windows, and alike.
[005] Furthermore, many people in villages and/or in town are used to
travel at night with cycles and/or rickshaws. These vehicles usually do not
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have any light. It becomes very difficult for people to travel with such a
vehicle especially when it is dark and/or a foggy weather. Without the
proper light, a chance of an accident also increases.
[006] There is thus a need for an improved light fixture which can address
the limitations of the prior art in a more efficient manner.
SUMMARY
[007] Embodiments in accordance with the present invention provide a
portable light fixture. The light fixture comprising: a body adapted to
confine a light bulb such that the light bulb is configured to be illuminated
by providing a power supply; vacuum cups attached to the body such that
a first vacuum cup attached to a front side of the body and a second
vacuum cup attached to a rear side of the body, wherein the vacuum cups
are adapted to be mounted on a surface, and a power switch configured
on the rear side of the body, wherein the power switch is actuated to
illuminate the light bulb.
[008] Embodiments of the present invention may provide a number of
advantages depending on its particular configuration. First, embodiments
of the present application provide a portable light fixture which is
attachable to any surface through a suction force.
[009] Next, embodiments of the present application provide a portable
light fixture which is attachable to any surface in a reversible manner.
[0010]Next, embodiments of the present application provide a portable
light fixture which comprise a Light-emitting diode (LED) light.
[0011]Next, embodiments of the present application provide a portable
light fixture which can be installed anywhere without a need for any tool.
[0012]Next, embodiments of the present application provide a portable
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light fixture which can be adapted as fog lights by portability mounting on
and/or below a vehicle such as, a bumper of a car, thereby, the portable
light fixture reduces the chances of an accident due to foggy weather.
[0013]Next, embodiments of the present application provide a portable
light fixture which can be adapted as an emergency light at home and/or
offices during a power cut.
[0014]Next, embodiments of the present application provide a portable
light fixture which is mountable on a vehicle such as a cycle, a tricycle
and/or a rickshaw to aid riders of such vehicles.
[0015]Next, embodiments of the present application provide a portable
light fixture which can be adapted as a hand-free torch by mounting it on a
window and/or door while searching for an object and/or a place in the
dark.
[0016]Next, embodiments of the present application provide a portable
light fixture that is economical in cost to manufactures.
[0017]These and other advantages will be apparent from the present
application of the embodiments described herein.
[0018]The preceding is a simplified summary to provide an understanding
of some embodiments of the present invention. This summary is neither an
extensive nor exhaustive overview of the present invention and its various
embodiments. The summary presents selected concepts of the
embodiments of the present invention in a simplified form as an
introduction to the more detailed description presented below. As will be
appreciated, other embodiments of the present invention are possible
utilizing, alone or in combination, one or more of the features set forth
above or described in detail below.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
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[0019]The above and still further features and advantages of
embodiments of the present invention will become apparent upon
consideration of the following detailed description of embodiments thereof,
especially when taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings,
and wherein:
[0020]FIG. 1A illustrates a front view of a portable light fixture, according
to an embodiment of the present invention;
[0021]FIG. 1B illustrates a rear view of the portable light fixture, according
to an embodiment of the present invention;
[0022]FIG. 2 illustrates a side view of the portable light fixture, according
to an embodiment of the present invention;
[0023]FIG. 3 illustrates a top view of the portable light fixture, according to
an embodiment of the present invention;
[0024]FIG. 4 illustrates an isometric view of the portable light fixture,
according to an embodiment of the present invention; and
[0025]FIG. 5 illustrates an isometric view of the portable light fixture,
according to an embodiment of the present invention.
[0026]The headings used herein are for organizational purposes only and
are not meant to be used to limit the scope of the description or the claims.
As used throughout this application, the word "may" is used in a
permissive sense (i.e., meaning having the potential to), rather than the
mandatory sense (i.e., meaning must). Similarly, the words “include”,
“including”, and “includes” mean including but not limited to. To facilitate
understanding, like reference numerals have been used, where possible,
to designate like elements common to the figures. Optional portions of the
figures may be illustrated using dashed or dotted lines, unless the context
of usage indicates otherwise.
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DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0027]The following description includes the preferred best mode of one
embodiment of the present invention. It will be clear from this description
of the invention that the invention is not limited to these illustrated
embodiments but that the invention also includes a variety of modifications
and embodiments thereto. Therefore, the present description should be
seen as illustrative and not limiting. While the invention is susceptible to
various modifications and alternative constructions, it should be
understood, that there is no intention to limit the invention to the specific
form disclosed, but, on the contrary, the invention is to cover all
modifications, alternative constructions, and equivalents falling within the
spirit and scope of the invention as defined in the claims.
[0028]In any embodiment described herein, the open-ended terms
"comprising," "comprises,” and the like (which are synonymous with
"including," "having” and "characterized by") may be replaced by the
respective partially closed phrases "consisting essentially of," consists
essentially of," and the like or the respective closed phrases "consisting
of," "consists of, the like.
[0029]As used herein, the singular forms “a”, “an”, and “the” designate
both the singular and the plural, unless expressly stated to designate the
singular only.
[0030]Embodiments of the present invention may provide a light fixture
100. Referring to FIG. 1A and FIG. 1B, the light fixture 100 may comprise
a body 102 that may be adapted to confine a light bulb 104. The light bulb
104 may be any of, but not limited to, an incandescent, a Compact
Fluorescent (CFL), a halogen, or a light-emitting diode (LED). In a
preferred embodiment of the present invention, the light bulb 104 may be
a light-emitting diode (LED). In another embodiment of the present
invention, the light bulb 104 may be a filament bulb. In a further
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embodiment of the present invention, the light bulb 104 may be a
fluorescent lamp. The embodiments of the present invention are intended
to include or otherwise cover any type of the light bulb 104 including
known, related art, and/or later developed.
[0031]The light fixture 100 may further comprise a first vacuum cup 106a
and a second vacuum cup 106b (hereinafter referred to as the vacuum
cups 106a-106b).
[0032]In an embodiment of the present invention, the body 102 may be
cylindrical in shape. In another embodiment of the present invention, the
body 102 may be of dumbbell shape. In a further embodiment of the
present invention, the body 102 may have a grip (not shown) to enable a
person to hold the portable light fixture 100 from a middle portion.
[0033]In another embodiment of the present invention, the body 102 may
be made of a plastic such as an engineered plastic polymer. In yet another
embodiment of the present invention, the body 102 may be made of a
metal that may have a non-conductive coating and/or a layer. In a further
embodiment of the present invention, the body 102 may be made of a
waterproof and/or a weather-proof material. In another embodiment of the
present invention, the body 102 may be coated with a waterproof and/or a
weather-proof material.
[0034]In an embodiment of the present invention, the vacuum cups 106a106b may be attached to the body 102 such that a first vacuum cup 106a
may be attached to a front side of the body 102 and a second vacuum cup
106b may be attached to a rear side of the body 102.
[0035]In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the first vacuum
cup 106a may be adapted to hold the light bulb 104 and the second
vacuum cup 106b may be adapted to get sealed with a surface. In another
embodiment of the present invention, the first vacuum cup 106a may be
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adapted to get sealed with the surface and the second vacuum cup 106b
may be adapted to hold the light bulb 104 in a fix position.
[0036]In an embodiment of the present invention, the vacuum cups 106a106b may be mounted on a surface without a need for any tooling such as
drilling and/or hammering. In an embodiment of the present invention, the
first vacuum cup 106a and/or the second vacuum cup 106b may be
designed to impart a suction force that may enable the first vacuum cup
106a and/or the second vacuum cup 106b to get sealed with the surface.
In an embodiment of the present invention, to disengage the first vacuum
cup 106a and/or the second vacuum cup 106b from the surface to which it
may be attached, it may be necessary to relieve the vacuum developed
within the first vacuum cup 106a and/or the second vacuum cup 106b
upon forcing the cup against the surface.
[0037]The surface may be any surface such as an interior and/or exterior
surface of a car, a door, a window, a wall, a ceiling, and alike. In an
exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the portable light fixture
100 may be adapted to be used as a fog lamp. The portable light fixture
100, in a plurality, may be placed on the exterior of the car such as on
and/or below a bumper of the car to be used as a fog lamp in foggy
weather. It is to be understood that this element may not necessarily the
exterior of the car but may be representative of some other type of
structure or surface.
[0038]FIG. 2 depicts a side view of the portable light fixture 100. FIG. 3
depicts a top view of the portable light fixture 100. As shown in the figures,
the vacuum cups 106a-106b may have a semi-spherical shape. In another
embodiment of the present invention, the vacuum cups 106a-106b may
have a semi-cylindrical shape. In an embodiment of the present invention,
the vacuum cups 106a-106b may be made identical in shape such that the
vacuum cups 106a-106b may be used interchangeably. In another
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embodiment of the present invention, the first vacuum cup 106a made be
made bigger than the second vacuum cup 106b. In a further embodiment
of the present invention, the second vacuum cup 106b made be made
bigger than the first vacuum cup 106a.
[0039]The vacuum cups 106a-106b may be any of a variety of vacuum
cup designs that readily adhere to the surface. The vacuum cups 106a106b may be of commercial-grade material to assure the provision of
sufficient suction to remain stably attached to the surface under specified
load conditions. In an embodiment of the present invention, vacuum cups
106a-106b may be made of a rubber and/or a rubber-like material
including certain plastic and resilient materials. In a further embodiment of
the present invention, the vacuum cups 106a-106b may be made of a
waterproof and/or a weather-proof material. The embodiments of the
present invention are intended to include or otherwise cover any type of
material of the vacuum cups 106a-106b including known, related art,
and/or later developed.
[0040]In an embodiment of the present invention, suitable dimensions of
the vacuum cups 106a-106b may be in accordance with the size of the
light bulb 104.
[0041] FIG. 4 depicts an isometric view of the portable light fixture 100,
according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 5 depicts an
isometric view of the portable light fixture 100, according to an
embodiment of the present invention. As shown in the FIG. 4, the portable
light fixture 100 may comprise a power switch 108 that may be configured
on the rear side of the body 102. In another embodiment of the present
invention, the power switch 108 may be configured on either sides of the
body 102.
[0042]In accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, the
power switch 108 may be actuated to illuminate the light bulb 104. In an
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embodiment of the present invention, the power switch 108 may be a
push-type power switch 108 that may be pushed inside to be actuated. In
another embodiment of the present invention, the power switch 108 may
be a button that may slide to an ON and/ an OFF position to actuate the
light bulb 104.
[0043] In an embodiment of the present invention, the power switch 108
may be a battery (not shown) powered switch. In an embodiment of the
present invention, the battery may be a rechargeable battery. In another
embodiment of the present invention, the battery may be a solar-powered
battery that may be recharged by utilizing a solar energy. In a further
embodiment of the present invention, the light bulb 104 may be a direct
current (DC) powered LED with a high luminous flux.
[0044]While the invention has been described in connection with what is
presently considered to be the most practical and various embodiments, it
is to be understood that the invention is not to be limited to the disclosed
embodiments, but on the contrary, is intended to cover various
modifications and equivalent arrangements included within the spirit and
scope of the appended claims.
[0045]This written description uses examples to disclose the invention,
including the best mode, and also to enable any person skilled in the art to
practice the invention, including making and using any devices or systems
and performing any incorporated methods. The patentable scope of the
invention is defined in the claims and may include other examples that
occur to those skilled in the art. Such other examples are intended to be
within the scope of the claims if they have structural elements that do not
differ from the literal language of the claims, or if they include equivalent
structural elements within substantial differences from the literal languages
of the claims.

I/We Claim:
1. A portable light fixture (100) comprising:
a body (102) adapted to confine a light bulb (104) such that the light
bulb (104) is configured to be illuminated by providing a power supply;
vacuum cups (106a-106b) attached to the body (102) such that a
first vacuum cup (106a) attached to a front side of the body (102) and a
second vacuum cup (106b) attached to a rear side of the body (102),
wherein the vacuum cups (106a-106b) are adapted to be mounted on
a surface; and
a power switch (108) configured on the rear side of the body (102),
wherein the power switch (108) is actuated to illuminate the light bulb
(104).
2. The portable light fixture (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the
vacuum cups (106a-106b) are semi-spherical in shape.
3. The portable light fixture (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the light
bulb (104) is a light-emitting diode (LED).
4. The portable light fixture (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the light
bulb (104) is securable on either of the front side and the rear side of
the body (102).
5. The portable light fixture (100) as claimed in claim 1 is
detachably mountable to the surface using either of the vacuum cups
(106a-106b).
6. The portable light fixture (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the
surface is an interior and/or an exterior surface of a vehicle.
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7. The portable light fixture (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the body
(102) is cylindrical in shape.
8. The portable light fixture (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the body
(102) is adapted to produce a suction force to hold the light bulb (104)
in a fixed place on the surface.
9. The portable light fixture (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the light
bulb (104) is powered by a battery.
10.The portable light fixture (100) as claimed in claim 1 is made of a
weather-proof material.