Patent ID: 6422724
Filing Date: 2002-07-23
Classification: F21V

Abstract:
A portable light device for vehicles comprising:a magnetic base member including a cloth cover disposed about said magnetic base member; an elongate contortable member having a first end and a second end, said first end being fastened to said magnetic base member; a means for emitting a beam of light; and a support member pivotally connecting said second end of said elongate contortable member to said means for emitting a beam of light for permitting pivoting of said means with respect to said elongate contortable member about a first axis, said support member having a first portion and a second portion which is rotatably mounted upon said first portion to permit rotation of said means with respect to said elongate contortable member about a second axis, said second axis being oriented substantially perpendicular to said first axis, said second portion also including a top wall and a recessed portion in said top wall; wherein said means for emitting a beam of light includes: a housing having an open front and a closed rear; a boss member disposed upon an exterior of said bottom wall and being removably received in said recessed portion of said support member; a light-emitting member disposed in said housing; a switch disposed upon said housing and being connected to said light-emitting member; and a transparent cover disposed at said open front; a means for energizing said light-emitting member; and wherein said housing includes a perimeter wall extending between said open front and said closed rear, said housing having a longitudinal axis extending between said closed rear and said open front, a forward edge of said perimeter wall defining said open front, said forward edge defining an elongated oval shape, transverse cross sections of said perimeter wall along said longitudinal axis each having an elongated oval shape, said perimeter wall converging toward said closed rear and diverging toward said open front for facilitating insertion ands holding said closed rear of said housing in a mouth of a user for directing said beam of light from said open front.