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US 12,234,972 B1Granted
Light stand
AssigneeLuxTech, LLC
InventorsBenjamin Daniel Ketterer, Rebecca Renei Ketterer
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Abstract
The light stand includes a frame having a offset base with upper and lower legs that to allow for the nesting of adjacent light stands for more compact transport and storage. The light stand includes a dual-mast design with a top beam that allows a light fixture to be connected thereto. So that the light stand can be readily used in inclement weather and to protected the light fixture from knocking damage if it were to fall over or be accidently hit, the preferred embodiment of the light fixture includes a socket assembly with a flange having an elongated sidewall such that the fastening portion of the bulb extends into the flange of the socket and is protected from the elements. The light stand also includes an outlet to provide power to other lights or items used therewith.
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A light stand, comprising:
- a base comprising a first leg and a second leg, wherein the first leg and the second leg each comprise a first end and a second end spaced a first length, wherein at least a portion of the first leg is situated within a first plane, wherein at least a portion of the second leg is situated within a second plane, and wherein the first plane is vertically spaced an offset height above the second plane;
- a frame comprising a first mast and a second mast and a beam, wherein the first mast and the second mast each comprises a top end and a bottom end vertically spaced a mast height, wherein the beam comprises a pair of opposing beam ends horizontally spaced a beam width, wherein the first end of the first leg connects to the first mast at a first location proximate to the corresponding bottom end, wherein the first end of the second leg connects to the second mast at a second location proximate to the corresponding bottom end, wherein one end of the beam connects to the first mast at a third location proximate to the corresponding top end, and wherein the other end of the beam connects to the second mast at a fourth location proximate to the corresponding top end;
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- a light fixture comprising a housing, a socket and a bulb, wherein the housing is fixedly connected to the beam between the pair of opposing ends, wherein the socket is situated within the housing, and wherein the bulb is releasably received within the socket.
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A light stand, comprising:
- a base comprising a first leg and a second leg, wherein the first leg and the second leg each comprise a first end and a second end spaced a first length, wherein at least a portion of the first leg is situated within a first plane, wherein at least a portion of the second leg is situated within a second plane, and wherein the first plane is vertically spaced an offset height above the second plane;
- a frame comprising a first mast and a second mast and a beam, wherein the first mast and the second mast each comprises a top end and a bottom end vertically spaced a mast height, wherein the beam comprises a pair of opposing beam ends horizontally spaced a beam width, wherein the first end and the second end of the first leg respectively connect to the first mast and the second mast at corresponding first leg mounting locations proximate to the bottom end of the corresponding masts, wherein the first end and the second end of the second leg respectively connect to the first mast and the second mast at corresponding second leg mounting locations proximate to the bottom end of the corresponding masts, wherein the opposing ends of the beam respectively connect to the first mast and the second mast at corresponding beam mounting locations proximate to the top end of the corresponding masts, wherein first leg mounting locations are positioned within the first plane, and wherein the second leg mounting locations are positioned within the second plane;
- a light fixture comprising a housing, a socket and a bulb, wherein the housing is fixedly connected to the beam between the pair of opposing ends and comprises a fixture width between a pair of opposing housing ends, wherein the fixture width is less than the beam width, wherein the housing ends are respectively positioned proximate to one of the beam ends, wherein the socket is situated within the housing, and wherein the bulb is releasably received within the socket;
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- a handle within the beam, wherein the handle comprises a handle width between one of the opposing housing ends and the proximate opposing beam end, and wherein the handle width is at least as great as the fixture width.
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A light stand, comprising:
- a base comprising a first leg and a second leg, wherein the first leg and the second leg each comprise a first end and a second end spaced a first length, wherein at least a portion of the first leg is situated within a first plane, wherein at least a portion of the second leg is situated within a second plane, and wherein the first plane is vertically spaced an offset height above the second plane;
- a frame comprising a first mast and a second mast and a beam, wherein the first mast and the second mast each comprises a top end and a bottom end vertically spaced a mast height, wherein the beam comprises a pair of opposing beam ends horizontally spaced a beam width, wherein the first end and the second end of the first leg respectively connect to the first mast and the second mast at corresponding first leg mounting locations proximate to the bottom end of the corresponding masts, wherein the first end and the second end of the second leg respectively connect to the first mast and the second mast at corresponding second leg mounting locations proximate to the bottom end of the corresponding masts, wherein the opposing ends of the beam respectively connect to the first mast and the second mast at corresponding beam mounting locations proximate to the top end of the corresponding masts, wherein first leg mounting locations are positioned within the first plane, and wherein the second leg mounting locations are positioned within the second plane;
- a light fixture comprising a housing, a socket and a bulb, wherein the housing is fixedly connected to the beam between the pair of opposing ends and comprises a fixture width between a pair of opposing housing ends, wherein the fixture width is less than the beam width, wherein the housing ends are respectively positioned proximate to one of the beam ends, wherein the socket is situated within the housing, and wherein the bulb is releasably received within the socket;
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- a receptacle box housing an outlet, wherein the receptacle box comprises a body surrounding an interior volume and an outer perimeter surrounding an opening to the interior volume, wherein body is fixedly connected to the corresponding mast at a receptacle location positioned between the corresponding first leg mounting location and the corresponding beam mounting location, wherein the interior volume of the body is at least partially within the corresponding mast, wherein the outer perimeter protrudes from the body, and wherein the outlet is secured within the interior volume of the body.
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