Patent Application
20200124241
The disclosure relates generally to portable lighting devices charging stations and particularly to a lighting device having multiple mounting or securement capabilities.
Often when participating in an activity the user needs the assistance of a light. Typically, a separate light has to be purchased for each activity. Additionally, other than providing light, usually the light device employed for the activity does not have any other functions. It is to these shortcomings that the disclosed novel multiple mount light described below is directed.
A novel LED light having multiple mounting capabilities is generally disclosed. Preferably, the LED light can be rechargeable. In a preferred embodiment, a rechargeable LED ‘flashlight’ with power in/power out capabilities, preferably wearable or mountable, can be provided. The LED light housing can be provided with a magnetic member, such as, preferably at its back or bottom area, for mating or attaching to a preferred magnetic ball. The ball can fit within multiple mounting or wearable platforms/mounts such as, but not limited to, a headlamp, wrist light, bike light, hanging light, etc. Preferably, the same light can be used for different events depending on the user's needs. Preferably, the USB port can be used to charge the LED light battery, and also allow the battery to be used to charge other electronic devices, such as, but not limited to a smart phone. Thus, the USB port can be a two-way port, allowing energy to enter through the port for charging the LED light or allow energy to leave through the port to charge other electronic devices (preferably, though not limiting, with or without the light also being on at the same time). Though preferably, an LED light/bulb is used, such is not considered limiting, and other light/light bulb types can be used and are considered within the scope of the disclosure.
Preferably, the back surface can be provided with a cavity wherein a magnet member is recessed within. When connecting the light housing to one of the connection platforms/mounts, the platform preferably contains a metal or other magnetic material ball sized to be inserted within the cavity of the LED light housing where the magnet is recessed within. Accordingly, a strong magnetic connection is made between the magnetic material ball and the recessed magnet within the cavity to securely retain the LED light housing to the connection mechanism chosen.
Conventional lighting/charging circuitry can be included within the housing and in communication with a switch for conventional operation of such circuitry. Applicant also incorporates by reference the entire disclosures and illustrations as if set forth herein in its following U.S. patents and published patent application”, as if the disclosures and illustrations were fully set forth herein, as well as providing non-limiting examples of charging technology, two-USB capabilities technology that can be used with the instant disclosure:
Accordingly, the disclosed multiple mount LED light allows the user to only have to use one light for integration into multiple useful platforms/mounts. The disclosed LED light can also act as a useful hand-held or worn rechargeable flashlight having power to also recharge or partially recharge one or more other electronic devices.
As seen in the drawings a novel LED light having multiple mounting capabilities is shown, with the LED light preferably being rechargeable (See
Preferably, the back surface can be provided with a cavity wherein a magnet member is recessed within (
In certain uses, the light can be a hand-held rechargeable bilateral USB, light with magnetic attachment capable of attaching/affixing to various platforms such as headband, wristband bicycle, hook.
Preferably, the device provides for a rechargeable LED ‘flashlight’ with power in/power out capabilities. The light device is preferably connected to one or more different platforms through a magnetic ball that can fit within multi platforms such as headlamp, wrist light, bike light, hanging light, stand etc. In one non-limiting embodiment, the ball can be constructed from steel, though other magnetic materials can also be used and are considered within the scope of the disclosure.
Preferably, the light can be connected with respect to the housing in a pivotable or rotatable or adjustable configuration. Also, an on/off switch can also be provided for turning the light on and off, as well as also for supplying power to another electronic device that is connected (i.e. via a cable connected to the USB port) for recharging.
The various attachment platforms allow for hands-free lighting in various situations.
Applicant incorporates by reference the entire disclosure and drawings in U.S. Pat. No. 9,515,419 issued on Dec. 6, 2016 entitled High Power Rechargeable Flashlight With Two Way Universal Serial BUS, as if the disclosure and illustrations were fully set forth herein.
Though preferably the battery used for powering the light is rechargeable, it is also within the scope of the disclosure, to include a replaceable battery/power source for energizing the light.
It should be understood that the exemplary embodiments described herein should be considered in a descriptive sense only and not for purposes of limitation. Descriptions of features or aspects within each embodiment should typically be considered as available for other similar features or aspects in other embodiments. While one or more embodiments have been described with reference to the figures, it will be understood by those of ordinary skill in the art that various changes in form and details may be made therein without departing from their spirit and scope.
All components of the multiple mount LED light and their locations, electronic communication methods between the system components, wiring, attachment or securement mechanisms, mechanical connections, dimensions, values, shapes, materials, light sources, light bulbs, charging methods, battery types, tools and devices that can be used therewith, etc. discussed above or shown in the drawings, if any, are merely by way of example and are not considered limiting and other component(s) and their locations, electronic communication methods, wiring, attachment or securement mechanisms, mechanical connections, dimensions, values, shapes, materials, light sources, light bulbs, charging methods, battery types, tools and devices that can be used therewith, etc. can be chosen and used and all are considered within the scope of the disclosure.
The benefits, advantages, solutions to problems, and any element(s) that may cause any benefit, advantage, or solution to occur or become more pronounced are not to be construed as a critical, required, or essential features or elements of any or all the claims.
Unless feature(s), part(s), component(s), characteristic(s) or function(s) described in the specification or shown in the drawings for a claim element, claim step or claim term specifically appear in the claim with the claim element, claim step or claim term, then the inventor does not consider such feature(s), part(s), component(s), characteristic(s) or function(s) to be included for the claim element, claim step or claim term in the claim when and if the claim element, claim step or claim term is interpreted or construed. Similarly, with respect to any “means for” elements in the claims, the inventor considers such language to require only the minimal amount of features, components, steps, or parts from the specification to achieve the function of the “means for” language and not all of the features, components, steps or parts describe in the specification that are related to the function of the “means for” language.
While the novel multiple mount LED light has been described and disclosed in certain terms and has disclosed certain embodiments or modifications, persons skilled in the art who have acquainted themselves with the disclosure, will appreciate that it is not necessarily limited by such terms, nor to the specific embodiments and modification disclosed herein. Thus, a wide variety of alternatives, suggested by the teachings herein, can be practiced without departing from the spirit of the disclosure, and rights to such alternatives are particularly reserved and considered within the scope of the disclosure.
This application claims the benefit of and priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 62/748,952, filed Oct. 22, 2018, which is incorporated by reference in its entirety for all purposes.
| Number | Date | Country | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 62748952 | Oct 2018 | US |
