Patent ID: 6276819
Filing Date: 2001-08-21
Classification: F21L,F21V

Abstract:
An adjustable support device for a trouble light for allowing a trouble light to be secured to a metal surface whereby the light can be adjusted to shine on a work area, wherein the trouble light having a tubular handle, the tubular handle having a diameter, the adjustable support device comprising, in combination:a base member comprised of a cylindrical lower section and a rounded upper section, the cylindrical lower section having a lower end, the lower end having a V-shaped notch extending upwardly thereof, the V-shaped notch having a magnetic surface disposed thereon whereby the V-shaped notch can be secured to a ninety degree ferrous surface, the rounded upper section having a central channel extending downwardly thereof, the rounded upper section having a cross-bar extending laterally therethrough with a center section exposed within the central channel; anda sleeve member pivotally coupled with respect to the base member, the sleeve member including a lower rod and an upper expandable cylindrical sleeve, the lower roc having a lower end having an aperture therethrough, the aperture receiving the center section of the cross-bar of the base member therethrough, the lower rod having an upper end secured to the upper expandable cylindrical sleeve, the expandable upper cylindrical sleeve having a vertical expansion slot extending a length thereof, the expandable upper cylindrical sleeve having a relaxed diameter less than the diameter of the tubular handle of the trouble light, the expandable upper cylindrical sleeve having an open upper end for receiving the tubular handle of the trouble light therein, the expandable upper cylindrical sleeve having a plurality of laterally disposed annular recesses formed therein in a spaced relationship, the annular recesses receiving cable ties for preventing the expansion of the vertical slot.