Patent ID: 6932488
Filing Date: 2005-08-23
Classification: A47B,A47G,F21S,F21V,F21W

Abstract:
1. A concealable lighting unit for use with a mirror, comprising: a housing providing an opening extending in a plane to be oriented adjacent and parallel to the mirror; an illumination lamp located within the housing; a cover pivotally movable between a closed position overlaying the opening and an open position at least partially spaced from the opening, the cover enclosing the lamp such that when the cover is in the closed position the lamp is hidden from view; a first support arm including at least first and second pivotal points, wherein the first pivotal point is operably coupled to the cover; a second support arm operably coupled to the lamp and the second pivotal point, wherein the first and second support arms provide for movement of the lamp in response to the movement of the cover; and activation means for activating and deactivating the illumination lamp in response to the movement of the cover.