# US 9,752,762 B1 · Rechargeable wrist-mounted work light

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- Number: US 9,752,762 B1
- Document ID: US9752762B1
- Status: Granted
- Kind: B1
- Application number: 14/623,271
- Filed: 2015-02-16
- Granted: 2017-09-05
- Earliest claimed: 2014-07-08
- Applicants: Renzie M. Poe, III
- Inventors: Renzie M. Poe, III
- Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US9752762B1

## CPC

- F21V 21/0832: {Hook and loop-type fasteners}
- A44C 5/0007: {Bracelets specially adapted for other functions or with means for attaching other articles}
- F21L 4/027: {the light sources being a LED}
- F21L 4/085: {Pocket lamps}
- F21V 33/0008: {Clothing or clothing accessories, e.g. scarfs, gloves or belts}
- F21W 2131/1005: {of working places, building sites or the like}
- F21W 2131/30: Lighting for domestic or personal use
- F21Y 2115/10: Light-emitting diodes [LED]
- F21V: FUNCTIONAL FEATURES OR DETAILS OF LIGHTING DEVICES OR SYSTEMS THEREOF; STRUCTURAL COMBINATIONS OF LIGHTING DEVICES WITH OTHER ARTICLES, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
- A44C: PERSONAL ADORNMENTS, e.g. JEWELLERY; COINS
- F21L: LIGHTING DEVICES OR SYSTEMS THEREOF, BEING PORTABLE OR SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR TRANSPORTATION
- F21W: INDEXING SCHEME ASSOCIATED WITH SUBCLASSES F21K, F21L, F21S and F21V, RELATING TO USES OR APPLICATIONS OF LIGHTING DEVICES OR SYSTEMS
- F21Y: INDEXING SCHEME ASSOCIATED WITH SUBCLASSES F21K, F21L, F21S and F21V, RELATING TO THE FORM OR THE KIND OF THE LIGHT SOURCES OR OF THE COLOUR OF THE LIGHT EMITTED

## Abstract

A work light comprised of a removable band that is configured to attach to a user's wrist and forearm. The band includes a first attachment assembly for holding a rechargeable first flashlight such that the first flashlight illuminates around a user's index finger. The first flashlight includes an internal rechargeable first battery and a first pair of external battery contacts for applying recharging energy to the first flashlight. The work light also includes a charger for applying recharging energy to the first pair of external battery contacts. The charger has a first socket for receiving the first flashlight and a first pair of charger contacts for electrically connecting to the first pair of external battery contacts. Preferably the band holds a rechargeable second flashlight so as to direct its illumination toward the little finger. Then, the charger includes a socket for charging the second flashlight.

## Claims

### Claim 1

A work light, comprising:
a removable band configured to attach to a user's wrist and forearm, said removable band including a first securing fastener and a second securing fastener for securing said band to a user's wrist, a first securing half comprising the first half of a first hook and loop fastener, a first strap that forms a first outwardly extending elasticized loop; a second securing half comprising the first half of a second hook and loop fastener, and a second strap that forms a second outwardly extending elasticized loop; and,
a first flashlight having a circumferential first relief recess and a second securing half comprising the second half of said first hook and loop fastener;
a second flashlight having a circumferential second relief recess and a second securing half comprising the second half of said second hook and loop fastener;
wherein said first flashlight removably attaches to said band by locating said first strap in said first relief recess and by mating said first and second halves of said first hook and loop fastener; and,
wherein said second flashlight removably attaches to said band by locating said second strap in said second relief recess and by mating said first and second halves of said second hook and loop fastener.

### Claim 2 (depends on 1)

The work light of claim 1, wherein said first flashlight directs illumination toward a user's index finger.

### Claim 3 (depends on 2)

The work light of claim 2, wherein said second flashlight directs illumination toward a user's little finger.

### Claim 4 (depends on 1)

The work light of claim 1, wherein said band has an internal cavity.

### Claim 5 (depends on 1)

The work light of claim 1, wherein said band has an adjustable diameter.

### Claim 6 (depends on 5)

The work light of claim 5, wherein said band comprises:
a substrate;
a cover over said substrate; and,
a padding layer disposed between said substrate and said cover.

### Claim 7 (depends on 6)

The work light of claim 6, wherein said cover is a woven fabric.

### Claim 8 (depends on 6)

The work light of claim 6, wherein said band further includes a knitted nylon material with embedded elastic fibers.

### Claim 9 (depends on 1)

The work light of claim 1, wherein said band includes a tongue having that retains said first securing fastener.