Patent ID: 8057060

Claim:
An aquarium lighting apparatus, comprising: a light fixture; and a bracket comprising: a vertical portion configured to attach to an aquarium, a horizontal portion configured to support the light fixture above the aquarium, a hinge joint attaching the vertical portion to the horizontal portion; and a latch mechanism attached to the vertical portion; wherein the horizontal portion is attached to the hinge joint by way of a support arm configured to allow the horizontal portion to slide away from the hinge joint; wherein the hinge joint allows the horizontal portion to be positioned at a first angle with respect to vertical portion; wherein the hinge joint allows the horizontal portion to be lifted to a second angle with respect to the vertical portion, such that the second angle is greater than the first angle; and wherein the latch mechanism comprises a strut configured to latch in a deployed position when securing the horizontal portion at the second angle, and configured to unlatch into a retracted position when the horizontal portion is positioned at the first angle.