Lamp and illuminated hardscape

• US 8,066,398 B2
• Filed: 04/01/2009
• Issued: 11/29/2011
• Est. Priority Date: 09/07/2006
• Status: Active Grant

• Current Assignee: Hartman Design Incorporated
• Original Assignee: Michael Hartman
• Inventors: Hartman, Michael S.
• Primary Examiner(s): Husar; Stephen F
• Application Number:
  US12/416,644
• Publication Number:
  US 20090213580A1
• Time in Patent Office: 972 Days
• Field of Search: 362145-147, 362/152, 362/191, 362/368, 362/370, 362/576, 405/65, 52/28, 523/06
• US Class Current: 362/145
• CPC Class Codes: E04F 2011/1048 with lighting means
• CPC Class Codes: E04F 2290/026 for lighting
• CPC Class Codes: F21S 2/00 Systems of lighting devices, not provided for in main groups F21S4/00 - F21S10/00 or F21S19/00, e.g. of modular construction
• CPC Class Codes: F21S 8/033 the surface being a wall or like vertical structure, e.g. building facade
• CPC Class Codes: F21S 8/036 by means of a rigid support, e.g. bracket or arm
• CPC Class Codes: F21V 15/01 Housings, e.g. material or assembling of housing parts F21V15/02 takes precedence housings forming signs or letters G09F13/04
• CPC Class Codes: F21V 21/02 Wall, ceiling, or floor bases; Fixing pendants or arms to the bases F21V21/08 takes precedence; bases for movable standing lamps F21V21/06
• CPC Class Codes: F21V 33/006 General building constructions or finishing work for buildings, e.g. roofs, gutters, stairs or floors; Garden equipment; Sunshades or parasols
• CPC Class Codes: F21W 2111/027 for indicating kerbs, steps or stairs
• CPC Class Codes: F21W 2131/10 Outdoor lighting
• CPC Class Codes: F21W 2131/103 of streets or roads
• CPC Class Codes: F21W 2131/109 of gardens

Abstract

A lamp and a hardscape structure illuminated by the lamp are disclosed. The lamp is formed from a plate to which a light fixture is attached. The plate may have a flange, a decorative face plate and side panels attached to direct light from the fixture along the hardscape on which the lamp is mounted. Mounting is effected by positioning the plate between discrete hardscape elements that are stacked one atop another. A portion of the plate projects out from the structure allowing the fixture to cast light on the structure surface. A light transmitting cover is also provided.

Claims

1. A lamp adapted for mounting on a structure formed of a plurality of discrete elements stacked one atop another, said lamp comprising:

a plate positionable between at least two of said elements, contact between said plate and said elements retaining said lamp in position on said structure, said plate having a top side and an underside;

a flange attached to said plate, said flange being oriented substantially at a right angle to the plane of said plate, said flange having a first surface facing away from said plate and a second surface positioned opposite said first surface; and

a light fixture attached to said lamp, said light fixture being positioned facing said underside of said plate and said second surface of said flange.

2. A lamp in accordance with claim 1 wherein said light fixture is attached to said light fixture by attachment to said second surface of said flange.

3. A lamp in accordance with claim 1 wherein said light fixture is attached to said underside of said plate.

4. A lamp in accordance with claim 1 further comprising a light transmitting cover attached to said lamp so as to position said lamp between said cover and said underside of said plate.

5. A lamp in accordance with claim 4 wherein said transparent cover extends over a length of said flange.

6. A lamp according to claim 1, further comprising first and second side panels located at opposite ends of said flange, said side panels being oriented angularly with respect to said flange.

7. A lamp according to claim 1, further comprising a face plate overlying said first surface of said flange.

8. A lamp in accordance with claim 1 wherein said flange extends the length of said plate.

9. A lamp in accordance with claim 1 wherein said flange is integrally connected to said plate.

10. A lamp in accordance with claim 7 further comprising a light transparent cover attached to said lamp so as to position said lamp between said cover and said underside of said plate, said cover being attached to said face plate.

11. A lamp in accordance with claim 10 wherein said flange comprises a rectangular shape.

12. A lamp according to claim 1, further comprising an elongated side panel positioned on one side of said lamp, said elongated side panel directing light from said lamp to an opposite side thereof.

13. A lamp mountable on a wall formed of elements stacked one atop another, said lamp comprising:

a plate positionable between two of said elements, said plate having a top side and an underside;

a flange mounted on said plate, said flange being oriented at an angle to said plate and having a first surface facing outwardly away from said plate and a second surface positioned opposite thereto; and

a light fixture supported on said lamp and positioned on the underside of said plate, said second surface of said flange facing said light fixture.

14. A lamp in accordance with claim 13 further comprising a face plate attached to said first surface of said flange.

15. A lamp according to claim 14, further comprising first and second side panels located at opposite ends of said face plate, said side panels being oriented angularly with respect to said face plate.

16. A lamp according to claim 13 further comprising a light transmitting cover mounted on said lamp such that said light fixture is positioned between said underside of said plate and said cover.

17. A lamp in accordance with claim 14 further comprising a light transmitting cover mounted on said lamp such that said light fixture is positioned between said underside of said plate and said cover, said cover being mounted on said face plate.

18. A lamp in accordance with claim 13 wherein said cover is transparent.

19. A lamp in accordance with claim 13 wherein said cover is translucent.

20. A lamp in accordance with claim 13 wherein said cover is rectangular and extends a length of said flange.

21. An illuminated hardscape comprising:

a wall formed of a plurality of discrete elements positioned one atop another; and

a lamp mounted on said wall, said lamp comprising a plate positionable between at least two of said elements, contact between said plate and said elements retaining said lamp in position on said wall, said plate having a top side and an underside;

a flange attached to said plate, said flange being oriented substantially at a right angle to the plane of said plate, said flange having a first surface facing away from said plate and a second surface positioned opposite said first surface; and

a light fixture attached to said lamp, said light fixture being positioned facing said underside of said plate and said second surface of said flange.