Patent ID: 6070996
Filing Date: 2000-06-06
Classification: F21S,F21V,H01R,Y10S

Abstract:
A pivotable stanchion assembly comprising:a lower stanchion with a first socket member coupled to an end thereof, said first socket member in electrical communication with a power source;an upper stanchion having an upper and lower end with a light on the upper end and a second socket member attached to the lower end, said second socket member in electrical communication with said light and pivotally attached to said first socket member with a hinge means whereby the upper stanchion and second socket member are movable between a juxtaposed, upright position and an inverted, superimposed position relative to the lower stanchion and first socket member;said first and second socket members each including a mating electrical plug received therein that matably engage when the second socket member is inverted and superimposed on the first socket member to establish electrical communication between said light and power source whereby said upper stanchion is pivoted downwardly relative to the lower stanchion to disable power to said light and so that said light is accessible at groynd level.