Lamp with Stand

A lamp having a light source for emitting light, a stand having a plate and a first connector, the lamp having a protrusion and a second connector, the stand being connectable to the lamp in a standing position and in a stowing position, wherein in the standing position, the first connector is connected to the second connector, and wherein in the stowing position, the plate is connected to the protrusion.

TECHNICAL FIELD

The invention relates to a lamp, including a lamp with a stand, and a healthy lighting lamp.

BACKGROUND

Sunlight is an essential ingredient for a healthy lifestyle, and many people do not receive enough natural light. Healthy lighting lamps mimic sunlight to enhance mood, energy, sleep, and focus. Healthy lighting lamps have been shown to help with common problems such as winter blues, sleep disorders, light deprivation, jet lag, shift work and other symptoms alleviated by exposure to healthy light.

Healthy lighting lamps are often large and bulky due to their size and shape. Since healthy lighting lamps must generally stand up during use, they either must be large enough to support themselves or include a stand. Lamps and stands may be difficult to pack or ship due to their size or shape. This frustrates users who travel with their lamps and increases shipping costs for manufacturers and distributors. Therefore, a more packable healthy lighting lamp is desirable.

In addition, healthy lighting lamps are often limited to one working intensity and color temperature. Since users benefit from being able to select their optimal intensity and/or color temperature, there is a desire for a healthy lighting device that allows such user selection.

Moreover, it is recommended that users of healthy lighting lamps do so for approximately 20 minutes. Therefore, there is a need for healthy lighting lamps that shut off automatically or alert the user when this recommended amount of time has been reached.

Finally, current healthy lighting lamps use custom light bulbs that are often short-lived and need replacement. There is a need for a longer-lasting full-spectrum light source for healthy lighting lamps.

SUMMARY

It is an objective of the present invention to provide a more packable or shippable lamp.

It is a further object of the present invention to provide a lamp with multiple selectable and operative light intensities and color temperatures.

It is a further object of the present invention to provide a lamp with a timer and indicator.

It is a further object of the present invention to provide a lamp with a longer-lasting full-spectrum light source, such as LEDs.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

FIGS. 1 and 2shows lamp1, that surrounds light emitting surface3. Stand10is attached to lamp1for holding it upright during use.

Case2surrounds a light emitting surface3. Button4on a surface of case2may be used to turn lamp1on and off. Case2and stand10may be made from any suitable material such as a rigid plastic, a metal composite or composition, or combinations thereof. In addition, lamp1may comprise any finish and color desired to match an interior design of a workspace.

As shown inFIGS. 3-5, stand10has a U-shaped clip11, which is attachable to case2. When attached to lamp1, a portion of stand10, and a side of case2keep lamp1upright. U-shaped clip11may have a bump13that extends from its surface to engage with one of multiple depressions5in case2. Bump13and depressions5help to ensure that U-shaped clip11remains in place when holding lamp1upright.

U-shaped clip11may be attached to case2in multiple ways. For example, as shown inFIG. 2, U-shaped clip11may be engaged with any depression5such that lamp1stands in a “portrait” position. Alternatively, stand10and U-shaped clip11may be positioned such that lamp1is in a “landscape” position, rotated approximately 90 degrees from the “portrait” position. U-shaped clip11may be attached such the long edge of stand10, or the short edge of stand10is in contact with the surface upon which lamp1sits. Stand10and case2both have multiple, substantially flat sides to enable lamp1to sit in multiple configurations.

When lamp1is to be shipped, packed or otherwise stowed, stand10can be locked on protrusion6, which extends from a back surface of case2. Protrusion6is and cut-out portion12of stand10are sized such that they are engageable with one another, as shown inFIG. 3. Stand10can then be slid such that cut-out portion12and protrusion6are locked together. Protrusion6may also be configured to connect to a power cable.

FIGS. 6-10show lamp21, with a case22that surrounds a light emitting surface23. Lamp21may include a power button24. Buttons27and28may also be provided to perform functions of lamp21. These functions can include, but are not limited to, increasing or decreasing brightness, modifying the emitted light temperature, and setting a usage timer. When pressed, buttons27and28may cycle through predetermined settings for these functions, or modify the functions at predetermined increments. Lamp21may include a controller for effectuating these functions. The controller may include circuitry, including analog and digital circuitry, a computer, including a microprocessor, FGPA, embedded controller, or the like.

For example, buttons27or28may set lamp21to emit light at a brightness of 2,000-15,000 lux at a distance of 4-6 inches. In one preferred embodiment, buttons27or28may be pressed to cycle emitted light between 2,500, 5,000, 7,500, or 10,000 lux. Buttons27or28may also set the light temperature of the light emitted from lamp21between 3,000 K and 6,500 K. In one preferred embodiment, buttons27or28may cycle light temperature levels between 3,000 K and 5,000 K in 500 K increments. Buttons27or28may also set a usage timer for 5, 10, 20, or 30 minutes, after which the lamp may notify the user of the elapsed time, shut off, or both. In one preferred embodiment, the usage time is set for 20 minutes. The values for each of these functions are exemplary, as buttons27and28may be programmed to set any value associated with any function.

So that lamp21may stand upright during use, stand30is attachable to lamp21, as shown inFIGS. 8-10. Stand30has extensions31, which are attachable to case22via receptors25. When lamp21is to be shipped, packed or otherwise stowed, stand30can be locked on protrusion26, which extends from a back surface of case22. Protrusion26is and cut-out portion22of stand30are sized such that they are engageable with one another, as shown inFIG. 7. Stand30can then be slid such that cut-out portion22and protrusion26are locked together. Protrusion26may also be configured to connect to a power cable.

FIGS. 11-13show lamp41, with a case42that surrounds a light emitting surface43. Lamp41may include a power button44. Buttons47,48, and49may also be provided to perform functions of lamp41. These functions can include, but are not limited to, increasing or decreasing brightness, modifying the emitted light temperature, and setting a usage timer. Buttons47,48, and49may cycle through predetermined settings for these functions or modify the functions at predetermined increments. The functions of the lamp may be programmable. Lamp41may include a controller for effectuating these functions. The controller may include circuitry, including analog and digital circuitry, a computer, including a microprocessor, FGPA, embedded controller, or the like.

For example, buttons47,48, or49may set lamp21to emit light at a brightness of 2,000-15,000 lux at a distance of 4-6 inches. In one preferred embodiment, buttons47,48, or49may be pressed to cycle emitted light between 2,500, 5,000, 7,500, or 10,000 lux. Buttons47,48, or49may also set the light temperature of the light emitted from lamp21between 3,000 K and 6,500 K. In one preferred embodiment, buttons47,48, or49may cycle light temperature levels between 3,000 K and 5,000 K in 500 K increments. Buttons47,48, or49may also set a usage timer for 5, 10, 20, or 30 minutes, after which the lamp may notify the user of the elapsed time, shut off, or both. In one preferred embodiment, the usage time is set for 20 minutes. The values for each of these functions are exemplary, as buttons47,48, or49may be programmed to set any value associated with any function.

Button49may also include an indicator showing a progression of a function. The indicator may be a circular ring that is used to indicate the elapsed or remaining amount of time on a usage timer, the brightness level, or the light temperature. For example, circular ring49may show a 20-minute usage timer by illuminating neighboring portions of the circular ring after two-minute increments.

So that lamp41may stand upright during use, stand50is attachable to lamp41, as shown inFIG. 11. Stand50has extensions51, which are attachable to case42via receptors45. When lamp41is to be shipped, packed or otherwise stowed, stand50can be locked on protrusion46, which extends from a back surface of case42. Protrusion46is and cut-out portion42of stand50are sized such that they are engageable with one another, as shown inFIG. 7. Stand50can then be slid such that cut-out portion42and protrusion46are locked together. Protrusion46may also be configured to connect to a power cable.

Lamps1,21, or41may use various types of light sources, including fluorescent, compact fluorescent, neodymium, and LED. LEDs may include various types of LEDs, including through-hole LEDs, SMD LEDs, bi-color LEDs, RGB LEDs, High-Power LEDs, and others. Light sources of different color temperatures may be used in order to dynamically change the output color temperature. For example, by selectively mixing an LED with a cool temperature of light and an LED with a warm temperature of light, any temperature of light may be emitted by lamps1,21, and41. Buttons27,28,47,48, and49may control the temperature of the emitted light in this manner.

Lamps1,21, or41may include a flush lens or a recessed lens. Lamps1,21, or41may also be edge-lit or back-lit. Back-lit lamps allow for the use of more LEDs (or other light sources) to control the output characteristics of the light. Edge-lit lamps provide the benefit of creating a more uniform and aesthetic light output.

Lamps1,21, or41may also include a wall-mount feature. The wall-mount feature may allow a user to quickly and easily remove it from the wall for travel purposes.