Aquarium light fixture with hinge
First Claim
1. An aquarium lighting apparatus for supporting at least one substantially flat panel over an aquarium, comprising:
- an aquarium;
an arm member fixedly attached to the at least one panel;
a clamp member that attaches the apparatus to a wall of the aquarium;
a hinge member for hingedly attaching the arm member to the clamp member; and
at least one light element disposed directly on the at least one panel such that at least one lighting element illuminates a side common to each at least one panel;
wherein the at least one panel comprises multiple segments attached via a panel hinge; and
wherein the at least one lighting element is attached to a surface of the panel hinge.
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Abstract
Various embodiments of the present invention provide a lighting apparatus that may be utilized with aquariums having features and functionality enabling a person to easily access the opening of an aquarium for various purposes, such as cleaning and maintenance. According to one embodiment of the invention, the lighting apparatus comprises an arm member fixedly attached to the panel, a clamp member for attachment of the device to a wall of the aquarium, a hinge member for hingedly attaching the arm member to the clamp member, and at least one light element disposed on the at least one panel such that at least one lighting element illuminates a side common to all panels.
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12 Claims
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1. An aquarium lighting apparatus for supporting at least one substantially flat panel over an aquarium, comprising:
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an aquarium; an arm member fixedly attached to the at least one panel; a clamp member that attaches the apparatus to a wall of the aquarium; a hinge member for hingedly attaching the arm member to the clamp member; and at least one light element disposed directly on the at least one panel such that at least one lighting element illuminates a side common to each at least one panel; wherein the at least one panel comprises multiple segments attached via a panel hinge; and wherein the at least one lighting element is attached to a surface of the panel hinge. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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