Underwater light with diffuser
First Claim
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1. An underwater light comprising:
- a housing for attachment to a vessel hull having an internal and an external opening,a lens sized to cover the external opening,a light source,a means for diffusing the light generated by the light source, anda means for securing the lens in a watertight fashion to the external opening.
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Abstract
The present invention is a thru-hull light for installation under the waterline of a vessel comprising a lens capable of diffusing the light broadly through the water. In a preferred embodiment, the lens is a separate, discrete component with a prismatic surface.
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1. An underwater light comprising:
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a housing for attachment to a vessel hull having an internal and an external opening, a lens sized to cover the external opening, a light source, a means for diffusing the light generated by the light source, and a means for securing the lens in a watertight fashion to the external opening. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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9. An underwater light comprising:
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a housing for attachment to a vessel hull having an internal and an external opening, a lens sized to cover the external opening wherein the lens diffuses the light passing through it, a means for securing the lens in a watertight fashion to the external opening, and a light source. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11)
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12. An underwater light comprising:
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an external flange having an external opening, a cylindrical, hollow main body removably attached to the external flange, a lens sized to fit the external opening of the external flange, a means for securing the lens to the external flange, a light source, a means for providing a watertight seal on both sides of said lens, a means for diffusing the light generated by the light source, and a means for securing the housing to a vessel. - View Dependent Claims (13, 14, 15)
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16. The underwater light of claim 27 wherein the diffusing lens is mounted in a lens retainer.
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17. The underwater light of claim 27 wherein the diffusing lens is bonded in the housing.
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18. The underwater light of claim 25 wherein the means for securing the housing is selected from bonding, welding or mechanical fastening.
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19. The underwater light of claim 25 wherein the means for securing the lens to the external flange is selected from bonding, welding or mechanical fastening.
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20. The underwater light of claim 39 wherein the mechanical means for securing the lens to the external flange is a lens retaining ring.
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