Lantern With Removable Globe Assembly
AssigneeThe Coleman Company, Inc.
InventorsNorris Long, Joshua Wright
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Abstract
A lantern (20) that utilizes a portion (24) of a storage case as part of the base for the lantern during use of the lantern. An outer shell or cover (24) of the storage case extends around a globe assembly (50) for the lantern (20) when the lantern is being stored. This cover (24) is then attached to the bottom of the globe assembly (50) to support the globe assembly during use of the lantern. A quick release assembly (94) is provided for simple release of a globe assembly from the lantern so that mantles (68) for the lantern may be easily accessed. Actuation of the quick release assembly (94, 76) releases the globe assembly (50). The globe assembly (50) may then be lifted from a base, such as a collar (48) for the lantern (20).
Claims21
A lantern, comprising:
- a light assembly;
- and
- a cover configured to serve as a portion of a stand for the light assembly in a first configuration and as a portion of an outer casing for a storage vessel for the light assembly in a second configuration.
A lantern comprising:
- a light source mounted on a base;
- a globe assembly extending around the light source and releasably connected to the base;
- and
- a latch mechanism for releasing the globe assembly from the base and permitting the globe assembly to be moved from around the light source.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.