INTERNAL WORK LIGHT

• US 3,564,234 A
• Filed: 08/05/1968
• Issued: 02/16/1971
• Est. Priority Date: 08/05/1968
• Status: Expired due to Term

• Current Assignee: Graydon A. Jr. Phlieger
• Original Assignee: Graydon A. Jr. Phlieger
• Inventors: Phlieger, Graydon A. Jr.
• Application Number:
  US04/752,729
• Time in Patent Office: 925 Days
• US Class Current: 362/222
• CPC Class Codes: F21V 23/02 the elements being transformers, impedances or power supply units, e.g. a transformer with a rectifier
• CPC Class Codes: F21V 25/12 Flameproof or explosion-proof arrangements

Abstract

A sealed fluorescent tube light that can be connected to other similar units to form a string of work lights. The tube light locates and seals the ballast and starter inside of its interior so as to provide compactness and safety during use. A radio frequency interference shield is provided around the tube light to prevent the radiation of electrical interference from the electrical components.

Claims

1. A tube light comprising:

a. a substantially light transparent tubular member;

b. end caps tightly sealing the interior of said tubular member;

c. a plurality of rods extending through said tubular member and said end caps;

d. said plurality of rods having threaded ends receiving nuts for attaching said end caps to said tubular members;

e. a pair of stabilizer plates supported by said plurality of rods;

f. bulb sockets mounted on the opposite interior faces of said stabilizer plates for receiving a fluorescent bulb;

g. electrical wires interconnecting said bulb sockets;

h. a chassis mounted on said plurality of rods; and

i. a ballast and starter mounted on said chassis and electrically connected with said electrical wires for operating said fluorescent bulb.

2. A tube light as defined in claim 1 further comprising:

a. an electrical connector extending through an opening in each of said end caps; and

b. said electrical wires connected to said electrical connectors and arranged so as to permit electrically parallel circuit operation of said tube light with other similarly connected tube lights.

3. A tube light as defined in claim 1 further comprising:

a. a radio frequency interference shield surrounding said transparent tubular member; and

b. said radio frequency interference shield being held in place by said end caps.