Patent ID: 7249864
Filing Date: 2007-07-31
Classification: F21L,F21S,F21V,F21Y,H01R,Y10S

Abstract:
1. A lamp assembly comprising: a base; at least one elongated upright support member attached to the base and having a connector; and a portable lamp having a mating portion configured to mate with the connector for removably attaching the portable lamp to the upright support member, wherein at least one of the mating portion and connector comprises a magnet for holding the portable lamp, and wherein an external-power supply circuit can run through the connector and upright support member for supplying power to the portable lamp when the portable lamp is attached to the upright support member and wherein the portable lamp has an internal power source separate from the base and is operable to provide illumination both when attached to the upright support member and when detached from the upright support member.