Multi-purpose spotlight and power station

• US 7,063,438 B2
• Filed: 03/10/2004
• Issued: 06/20/2006
• Est. Priority Date: 07/30/2003
• Status: Expired due to Fees

• Current Assignee: Yung Sze-Tai
• Original Assignee: Yung Sze-Tai
• Inventors: Sze-Tai, Yung
• Primary Examiner(s): Husar, Stephen
• Assistant Examiner(s): DUNWIDDIE, MEGHAN K
• Application Number:
  US10/797,649
• Publication Number:
  US 20050024861A1
• Time in Patent Office: 832 Days
• Field of Search: 362/192, 362/199, 362/228, 362/295, 362/800, 362/157, 362/205, 362/208, 362/234, 362/235, 362/251, 362/184
• US Class Current: 362/199
• CPC Class Codes: F21L 14/023 having two or more, or different light sources
• CPC Class Codes: F21L 4/02 characterised by the provision of two or more light sources
• CPC Class Codes: F21V 23/0414 specially adapted to be used with portable lighting devices
• CPC Class Codes: F21V 33/00 Structural combinations of lighting devices with other articles, not otherwise provided for
• CPC Class Codes: F21V 9/08 for producing coloured light, e.g. monochromatic; for reducing intensity of light with provision for controlling the colour F21V9/40
• CPC Class Codes: F21Y 2115/10 Light-emitting diodes [LED]

Abstract

According to the present invention, the device disclosed is a unified structure which combines various implements useful for automotive applications. Such implements include various lighting devices, a range of power outlets, signal lamps and more. The present invention also includes an independent power supply for such devices as well as the ability to be powered from an outside source, such as a vehicle.

Claims

1. A multipurpose mobile device comprising:

a. a body having a first side wall, a second side wall, a front wall, a rear wall, a top wall and a base;

b. said body containing an energy source operatively connected to a power hub configured to distribute energy within said device;

c. spotlight operatively attached to said body and to said power hub; and

d. at least one energy outlet configured in said body, said outlet operatively connected to said power hub.

2. The multipurpose mobile device of claim 1, wherein said spotlight is mounted in a spotlight housing, and wherein said spotlight housing is pivotally mounted to said body.

3. The multipurpose mobile device of claim 2, further comprising a dimming switch operatively connected between said spotlight and said energy source, said dimming switch configured to control the voltage delivered to said spotlight, whereby the output of said spotlight may be increased or decreased as desired.

4. The multipurpose mobile device of claim 3, further comprising a switch operatively integrated in said body and configured to momentarily interrupt the current to said spotlight when said switch is activated, whereby said spotlight may be operated as a flasher.

5. The multipurpose mobile device of claim 4, further comprising a flood light operatively attached to said body and having an operable connection to said power hub.

6. The multipurpose mobile device of claim 5, further comprising a light emitting diode (LED) torch attached to said body, and operatively connected to said power hub.

7. The multipurpose mobile device of claim 5, wherein said energy source is an energy cell, and wherein said body further comprises a visual indicator operatively connected to said energy source, said visual indicator configured to vary in appearance in relation to the current delivered to said power hub by said energy source.

8. The multipurpose mobile device of claim 7, said body further comprising a clock mounted in said body.

9. The multipurpose mobile device of claim 8, further comprising at least one side light module operatively mounted in said spotlight housing, and operatively connected to said power hub.

10. The multipurpose mobile device of claim 9, wherein said side light module is configured to emit light that is amber in color.

11. The multipurpose mobile device of claim 9, wherein said side light module is configured to emit light that is red in color.

12. The multipurpose mobile device of claim 1, further comprising a dimming switch operatively connected between said spotlight and said energy source, said dimming switch configured to control the voltage delivered to said spotlight, whereby the output of said spotlight may be increased or decreased as desired.

13. The multipurpose mobile device of claim 12, further comprising a switch operatively integrated in said body and configured to momentarily interrupt the current to said spotlight when said switch is activated, whereby said spotlight may be operated as a flasher.

14. The multipurpose mobile device of claim 13, further comprising a flood light operatively attached to said body and having an operable connection to said power hub.

15. The multipurpose mobile device of claim 14, further comprising a light emitting diode (LED) torch attached to said body, and operatively connected to said power hub.

16. The multipurpose mobile device of claim 15, wherein said energy source is an energy cell, and wherein said body further comprises a visual indicator operatively connected to said energy source, said visual indicator configured to vary in appearance in relation to the current delivered to said power hub by said energy source.

17. The multipurpose mobile device of claim 16, said body further comprising a clock mounted in said body.

18. The multipurpose mobile device of claim 17 wherein said energy source is at least one of the following group:

a. an energy cell;

b. an electrical wall socket;

or

c. an automotive power socket.

19. The multipurpose mobile device of claim 1, further comprising a switch operatively integrated in said body and configured to momentarily interrupt the current to said spotlight when said switch is activated, whereby said spotlight may be operated as a flasher.

20. The multipurpose mobile device of claim 19, further comprising a flood light operatively attached to said body and having an operable connection to said power hub.

21. The multipurpose mobile device of claim 20, further comprising a light emitting diode (LED) torch attached to said body, and operatively connected to said power hub.

22. The multipurpose mobile device of claim 21, wherein said energy source is an energy cell, and wherein said body further comprises a visual indicator operatively connected to said energy source, said visual indicator configured to vary in appearance in relation to the current delivered to said power hub by said energy source.

23. The multipurpose mobile device of claim 22, said body further comprising a clock mounted in said body.

24. The multipurpose mobile device of claim 1, further comprising a flood light operatively attached to said body and having an operable connection to said power hub.

25. The multipurpose mobile device of claim 24, further comprising a light emitting diode (LED) torch attached to said body, and operatively connected to said power hub.

26. The multipurpose mobile device of claim 25, wherein said energy source is an energy cell, and wherein said body further comprises a visual indicator operatively connected to said energy source, said visual indicator configured to vary in appearance in relation to the current delivered to said power hub by said energy source.

27. The multipurpose mobile device of claim 26, said body further comprising a clock mounted in said body.

28. The multipurpose mobile device of claim 1, further comprising a light emitting diode (LED) torch attached to said body, and operatively connected to said power hub.

29. The multipurpose mobile device of claim 28, wherein said energy source is an energy cell, and wherein said body further comprises a visual indicator operatively connected to said energy source, said visual indicator configured to vary in appearance in relation to the current delivered to said power hub by said energy source.

30. The multipurpose mobile device of claim 29, said body further comprising a clock mounted in said body.

31. The multipurpose mobile device of claim 30, wherein said light emitting diode torch is a swivel-head LED torch.

32. Amended) The multipurpose mobile device of claim 1, wherein said energy source is an energy cell, and wherein said body further comprises a visual indicator operatively connected to said energy source, said visual indicator configured to vary in appearance in relation to the current delivered to said power hub by said energy source.

33. The multipurpose mobile device of claim 32, said body further comprising a clock mounted in said body.

34. The multipurpose mobile device of claim 33, wherein said at least one energy outlet is further configured to provide regulated current.

35. The multipurpose mobile device of claim 34, wherein said at least one energy outlet is further configured to provide electrical current at levels selected from the group comprising 3, 5, 9 or 12 volts.

36. The multipurpose mobile device of claim 1, wherein said energy source is an energy cell, and wherein said body further comprises a visual indicator operatively connected to said energy source, said visual indicator configured to vary in appearance in relation to the current delivered to said power hub by said energy source.

37. The multipurpose mobile device of claim 36, said body further comprising a clock mounted in said body.

38. The multipurpose mobile device of claim 1, said body further comprising a clock mounted in said body.

39. The multipurpose mobile device of claim 38, wherein said clock further comprises an operable connection to said power hub.

40. A multipurpose mobile device comprising:

a. a body having a first side wall, a second side wall, a front wall, a rear wall, a top wall and a base;

b. said body containing an energy source to power said device operatively connected to a power hub configured to distribute energy within said device;

c. a spotlight mounted in a spotlight housing, and wherein said spotlight housing is pivotally mounted to said body;

d. a dimming switch operatively connected between said spotlight and said power hub, said dimming switch configured to control the voltage delivered to said spotlight, whereby the output of said spotlight may be increased or decreased as desired;

e. at least one side light module operatively mounted in said spotlight housing, and operatively connected to said power hub; and

f. at least one energy outlet configured in said body,

said outlet operatively connected to said power hub.

41. A multipurpose mobile device comprising:

a. a body having a first side wall, a second side wall, a front wall, a rear wall, a top wall and a base;

b. said body containing an energy source to power said device operatively connected to a power hub configured to distribute energy within said device;

c. a spotlight mounted in a spotlight housing, and wherein said spotlight housing is pivotally mounted to said body;

d. a dimming switch operatively connected between said spotlight and said power hub, said dimming switch configured to control the voltage delivered to said spotlight, whereby the output of said spotlight may be increased or decreased as desired;

e. at least one side light module operatively mounted in said spotlight housing, and operatively connected to said power hub;

f. a light emitting diode (LED) torch attached to said body, and operatively connected to said power hub; and

g. at least one energy outlet configured in said body, said outlet operatively connected to said power hub.