Illuminator

• US 6,764,202 B1
• Filed: 09/25/2002
• Issued: 07/20/2004
• Est. Priority Date: 09/25/2002
• Status: Expired due to Fees

• Current Assignee: Judy Herring, Larry Herring
• Original Assignee: Judy Herring, Larry Herring
• Inventors: Herring, Judy, Herring, Larry
• Primary Examiner(s): Sember, Thomas M.
• Assistant Examiner(s): Truong, Bao Q
• Application Number:
  US10/255,780
• Time in Patent Office: 664 Days
• Field of Search: 362/371, 362/183, 362/322, 362/319, 362/276, 362/372, 362/370, 362/285, 362/287, 362/289, 362/418, 362/419, 362/449, 362/368, 362/191, 362/277, 362/282, 362/433, 362/441, 362/446
• US Class Current: 362/371
• CPC Class Codes: E04H 13/001 Accessories for grave sites, e.g. liners, covers, vault lowering devices E04H13/003 takes precedence
• CPC Class Codes: F21S 9/035 the solar unit being integrated within the support for the lighting unit, e.g. within or on a pole
• CPC Class Codes: F21V 21/06 Bases for movable standing lamps; Fixing standards to the bases F21V21/08 takes precedence
• CPC Class Codes: F21V 21/0824 Ground spikes
• CPC Class Codes: F21V 21/30 Pivoted housings or frames
• CPC Class Codes: F21W 2131/10 Outdoor lighting
• CPC Class Codes: Y02B 10/10 Photovoltaic [PV]
• CPC Class Codes: Y02B 20/72 in street lighting

Abstract

Illuminators illuminate tombstones. Human beings frequently desire to remember and show respect for their departed loved ones through the use of vigil lights. Illuminators are solar powered, thereby eliminating the need for an electrical outlet near the grave site and ensuring that the tombstone will always be illuminated at night. An alignment adjuster and lens are provided so that the emitted light is focused on the desired location. A rod with a pointed end is included to secure the illuminator in place on the ground.

Claims

1. An illuminator comprising:

a hollow housing wherein said housing comprises;

hollow enclosure having two open sides,

a top,

a back, and two opposing sides;

a rod mount inserted through said two opposing sides of said enclosure

a rod having opposing ends and a middle with said middle connected to said housing;

a power source attached to said housing; and

a light connected to said housing.

2. The illuminator as defined in claim 1 further comprising:

a screw threadedly inserted through said rod; and

a wing nut threadedly attached to said screw.

3. An illuminator comprising:

a hollow housing having a top and a bottom;

a light hingedly attached to said top of said housing;

a ground securer attached to said bottom of said housing wherein said ground securer comprises;

a rod having opposing ends and a middle; and

a rod mount inserted through said middle of said rod; and

a power source connected to said light.

4. The illuminator as defined in claim 3, wherein said end of said rod is pointed.

5. The illuminator as defined in claim 3, wherein said light comprises:

an alignment adjuster having a bottom and a top;

an alignment adjustment slot wherein said bottom of said alignment adjuster defines a slot therein to comprise said alignment adjustment slot;

a screw inserted through said alignment adjustment slot;

a wing nut threadedly attached to said screw;

a hollow light housing having a front, a rear, and a bottom with said bottom connected to said top of said alignment adjuster;

a reflector enclosed by said light housing;

a bulb holder attached to said rear of said light housing;

a bulb inserted into said bulb holder;

a wire having opposing ends with one end connected to said bulb and said opposing end connected to said power source; and

a lens covering said front of said light housing.

6. The illuminator as defined in claim 5, further comprising a photocell light detector connected between said wire and said power source.

7. An illuminator comprising:

a hollow housing having a top, a bottom, two opposing sides with a front edge, and two open sides;

a hollow light housing having a front, a rear, a top, and a bottom with said top hingedly attached to said top of said housing;

a reflector enclosed by said light housing;

a bulb holder attached to said rear of said light housing;

a bulb inserted into said bulb holder;

a wire having opposing ends with one end connected to said bulb;

a switch connected to said opposing end of said wire;

a lens covering said front of said light housing;

a power source connected to said switch;

an alignment adjuster having a bottom and a top with said top attached to said bottom of said light housing;

an alignment adjustment slot wherein said bottom of said alignment adjuster defines a slot therein to comprise said alignment adjustment slot;

a screw inserted through said alignment adjustment slot; and

a wing nut threadedly attached to said screw.

8. The illuminator as defined in claim 7, further comprising a rod having opposing ends and a middle with said middle pierced by said screw.

9. The illuminator as defined in claim 7, wherein said power source comprises:

a solar collector mounted on said top of said housing; and

a rechargeable battery connected to said solar collector.

10. The illuminator as defined in claim 7, wherein said opposing sides are L-shaped and said front edge is concave in shape.