Patent ID: 9476549
Filing Date: 2016-10-25
CPC Classification: C08L,F21L,F21V,F21Y

Claim Text:
1. A flexible shield/diffuser attachment for a portable light, the light comprising a light emitting end having an outer surface and emitting light generally along an axis, the attachment comprising: an elongated hollow body fabricated from a translucent light diffusing rubberlike material having a shape memory wherein said hollow body returns to its original shape after being collapsed; and a flange fabricated from a rubberlike material at a first end of said hollow body, said flange for securing said elongated hollow body to the portable light by snugly gripping in a friction fit the outer surface of the light emitting end coaxial with the axis; wherein a diameter of said hollow body does not increase between said first end and a second free end and wherein the light emitting end comprises one of a plurality of diameters, wherein said inner surface comprises a series of progressively smaller diameter concentric rings, and further wherein each of said rings is adapted to fit a different corresponding one of said plurality of diameters.