Patent ID: 6027225
Filing Date: 2000-02-22
Classification: F21S,F21V,F21W,Y10S

Abstract:
A self-contained solar powered light powered by a rechargeable electrical power source comprising:a hollow, light transmissive housing having an open top portion, a cover releasably attachable to the open top portion, a bottom portion, the bottom portion having an inner surface, and wherein the rechargeable electrical power source is releasably attachable to the inner surface;a light source disposed within the housing, the light source being operatively coupled to the rechargeable electrical power source;a solar cell array operatively coupled to the rechargeable electrical power source, the solar cell array being disposed on the cover;a circuit means responsive to ambient light for selectively energizing and de-energizing the light source, the circuit means responsive to ambient light for selectively energizing and de-energizing the light source being disposed on the cover, the circuit means responsive to ambient light for selectively energizing and de-energizing the light source further comprising a voltage divider comprising a resistor and a cadmium sulfide cell operatively coupled to a transistor switch, the transistor switch being operatively coupled to the light source; andwherein the rechargeable electrical power source is disposed within the housing.