Patent ID: 7305929
Filing Date: 2007-12-11
Classification: B63B,B63C,F21S,F21V,F21W

Abstract:
1. A thru-hull assembly comprising: a cylindrical, hollow main body placed in the interior of a thru-hull that is comprised of a light housing and has exterior threaded surfaces and interior threaded surfaces; an annular external flange that is removably attached to the main body and is comprised of a mushroom-head shaped portion to be placed flush against the exterior opening of the thru-hull and a narrower cylindrical portion with a threaded exterior surface for mating with the threaded surface of the main body; a lens sized to fit the annular opening of the external flange; a means for securing the lens to the external flange; a means for providing a watertight seal on both sides of said lens; a cap removably attached to the distal end of the main body having a lamp socket affixed thereto and a means for conducting power to the lamp socket; a lamp mounted in the lamp socket; a means for adjusting the angle of the lamp without removing the lamp from inside the housing; and a means for securing the housing to a vessel.