Abstract:
This invention relates to a device for illuminating a headstone. This provides illumination to locate the headstone, and decoration to distinguish the headstone.

Description:
BACKGROUND 
       [0001]    Deceased loved ones are traditionally buried in a grave in the ground with a headstone to mark the location of the site. Headstones typically contain written inscriptions eulogizing the individual who is interred beneath, and are typically decorated with flowers or other adornments when loved ones visit the site. It would be useful to have a way of illuminating a headstone as a means to locate a particular headstone in the dark, and as a means of distinguishing a particular headstone from others. 
       SUMMARY 
       [0002]    This invention relates to a device for decorating and illuminating a headstone. This device allows a person to quickly locate a particular headstone. 
         [0003]    These as well as other aspects, advantages, and alternatives, will become apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art by reading the following detailed description, with reference where appropriate to the accompanying drawings. 
     
    
     
       BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS 
         [0004]      FIG. 1  is an overhead view of a particular embodiment of the device. 
           [0005]      FIG. 2  is a side view of a particular embodiment of the device. 
           [0006]      FIG. 3  is a view of a particular embodiment of the device in use. 
       
    
    
     DETAILED DESCRIPTION 
       [0007]    In the particular embodiment illustrated in  FIG. 1 , halo  100  is a circular ring that is composed of plastic that has been treated to glow in the dark, with a mounting extension  105 . Mounting extension  105  is a fixed protrusion from halo  100  that allows halo  100  to be mounted. Halo  100  is attached to stem  110  by means of one end of stem  110  being fitted over the mounting extension  105 . 
         [0008]    Stem  110  is a short sleeve or tube that is composed of stainless steel or other appropriate material. Stem  110  has a hollow, circular cross-section. Stem  110  is bent into an elbow shape at an approximately  90  degree angle. One end of stem  110  is connected to mount  120  by any means appropriate for such connection, such as a clamp, or soldering. 
         [0009]    Mount  120  is an adjustable, interlocking clamp composed of metal or plastic. Mount  120  is sized such that it will fit over the majority of typical-sized grave headstones. 
         [0010]    As shown in  FIG. 2 , mount  120  is composed of bracket  122  and bracket  124 . Bracket  122  is a fixed piece of metal or plastic, shaped into an “L”, with an angle that is near  90  degrees. Bracket  124  is a piece of metal or plastic shaped into an “L”, with an angle that is near  90  degrees. Bracket  124  is attached to the underside of bracket  122  in such a manner that bracket  124  can slide along the length of bracket  124 . Bracket  122  can also be fixed into place so as to form a clamp that affixes mount  120  into place, as shown in  FIG. 3  where mount  120  is clamped onto headstone  130 . 
         [0011]    While various aspects and embodiments have been disclosed herein, other aspects and embodiments will be apparent to those skilled in the art. The various aspects and embodiments disclosed herein are for purposes of illustration and are not intended to be limiting, with the true scope and spirit being indicated by the following claims. Other embodiments may be utilized, and other changes may be made, without departing from the spirit or scope of the subject matter presented herein. It will be readily understood that the aspects of the present disclosure, as generally described herein and illustrated in the figures, can be arranged, substituted, combined, separated, and designed in a wide variety of different configurations, all of which are contemplated herein.