Patent ID: 6217198
Filing Date: 2001-04-17
Classification: F21V,Y10S

Abstract:
A method of converting an open, hollow receptacle into an electric lamp comprising the steps of:providing an open, hollow receptacle having wall portions, a rim portion and an opening at the bottom;inserting a base into said receptacle: said base comprising a central section and a plurality of resilient spokes that extend from the central section into the receptacle whereby said spokes engage one or more wall portions of said receptacle, said receptacle being capable of accommodating an object extending towards said light bulb; andsecuring a lamp apparatus to said base; said lamp apparatus comprising a light bulb, an inner tube, and an outer tube, said inner tube and said outer tube being connected in telescopic engagement such that the distance between said light bulb and said receptacle is adjustable,wherein said spokes of said base comprise one or more suction cups which engage one or more wall portions of said receptacle by attachment of said suction cups to said wall portions.