Patent Application
20220154910
The present invention pertains to devices and applications for lighting device assemblies to provide a user versatile lighting options. More specifically, the invention pertains to a device or devices that utilize a removable sleeve mounted around a versatile lighting device base, and a base with a 90 degree pivoting electrical cord attachment, which provide the user multiple design and mounting options.
Historically, lighting device bases vary in design, color, material, size, and structure. Once a lighting device is manufactured, the construction limits the device to serve a small number of purposes or areas. Post manufacture, lighting device versatility options include: the addition of different lamp shades, bulbs, and the placing/mounting of the device on either a horizontal or vertical surface based on its design.
U.S. patent application US20070230197 discloses lamps with multi-functional adaptabilities, including: standing, mounting, and hanging. The flexible mounting options are produced by modular components.
Japanese patent application JP2013504164 discloses an articulated lamp with various structural options for the lamp base or mounting mechanism, including: a weighted base, clamp, mount through a table, and a wall mount.
Embodiments described for the present invention use a sleeve adapted to be mounted around a lighting device base, where the sleeve may be removed and replaced by a user, providing the user versatile design options for a lighting device base. The sleeve may comprise one or more cutouts to allow access to different functionality. The sleeve may be cylindrical or any other geometric or abstract structure.
In another embodiment of the invention, the lighting device assembly comprises a versatile base which may be placed on a flat surface, mounted to a wall, mounted to a ceiling, or hung by an electrical cord. An electrical cord attachment with a 90 degree pivot provides the user the ability to hang vertically.
In other embodiments of the invention, the lighting device assembly may comprise: a sleeve open on both ends, a sleeve with a decorative exterior cloth, and a sleeve with interior ridges to provide support for the sleeve structure.
It should be appreciated that combinations of the foregoing concepts and additional concepts discussed in greater detail below are contemplated as being part of the inventive subject matter disclosed herein. In particular, all combinations of claimed subject matter appearing at the end of this disclosure, or elsewhere herein, are contemplated as being part of the inventive subject matter.
These and other systems, methods, objects, features, and advantages of the present invention will be apparent to those skilled in the art from the following detailed description of the preferred embodiment and the drawings.
One or more embodiments are illustrated by way of example, and not by limitation, reference will now be made to the accompanying drawings, having the same numeral designations to represent like elements throughout and wherein:
While the invention has been described in connection with certain preferred embodiments, other embodiments would be understood by one of ordinary skill in the art and are encompassed herein.
Lighting device assembly 100
Sleeve 2
Base 4
Bottom of the base 6
Top of the base 8
Knob 10
Electrical cord attachment 12
Electrical cord 14
Plug 16
Light socket 18
Key holes 20
Base insert 22
Sleeve ridges 24
Sleeve exterior material 26
Cutout of the base 28
Cutout of the sleeve 30
The claimed subject matter is described with reference to the drawings, wherein like reference numerals are used to refer to like elements throughout. In the following description, for purposes of explanation, numerous specific details are set forth in order to provide a thorough understanding of the subject innovation. It may be evident, however, that the claimed subject matter may be practiced without these specific details. In other instances, well-known structures and devices are shown in order to facilitate describing the subject innovation. Moreover, it is to be appreciated that the drawings may not be to scale.
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A cutout of the sleeve 30 may allow access to one or more knob 10, button, switch, timer, design feature, electrical outlet, usb outlet, attachment, and electrical cord 14. As in
The electrical cord attachment 12 may be attached to the center of the bottom of the base 6 (not shown). The attachment of the electrical cord at the center of the bottom of the base 6 allows the lighting device assembly 100 to hang vertically from the electrical cord 14 when the electrical cord attachment 12 is pivoted 90 degrees. The cutout of the base 28 allows the device to be placed, or mounted to a flat surface with an electrical cord attachment 12 at the center of the bottom of the base 6.
The electrical cord 14 attaches to a plug 16 which may be inserted into a 110V outlet. Other embodiments of the current invention may use all plugs and power means obvious to one having skill in the art. The electrical cord 14 may be covered by a variety of materials that provide aesthetically pleasing design options.
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The cutout of the base 28 allows the electrical cord attachment 12 (not shown) to pivot a full 90 degrees. The 90-degree pivot provides the lighting device assembly 100 various placement options, including: the ability to be set, mounted, and hung vertically.
Various materials used to construct the outer portion of the sleeve 2 may be used to provide the user with various design options.
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The sleeve 2 is mounted around the base 4 and may be secured by the top of the base 8 and the bottom of the base 6. The bottom of the base 6 may protrude from the base. The extension of the bottom the base 6 helps to secure the sleeve 2 against the top of the base 8.
The base 4 may comprise of various components that allow different functionality and design features. In
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The electrical cord 14 may be comprised of any number of decorative exterior clothes or materials which provide an aesthetically pleasing design.
Although the present invention has been described in relation to particular embodiments thereof, many other variations and modifications will become apparent to those skilled in the art. It is preferred, therefore, that the present invention be limited not by the specific disclosure herein, but only by the appended claims. Alternate embodiments may be devised without departing from the spirit or scope of the invention. Further, the particular feature or structure may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments.
