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The patent badge is an abbreviated version of the USPTO patent document. The patent badge covers the following: Patent number, Date patent was issued, Date patent was filed, Title of the patent, Applicant, Inventor, Assignee, Attorney firm, Primary examiner, Assistant examiner, CPCs, and Abstract. The patent badge does contain a link to the full patent document (in Adobe Acrobat format, aka pdf). To download or print any patent click here.
Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 27, 1990
Filed:
Sep. 06, 1989
Applicant:
Inventors:
Dale C Grieb, Fallston, MD (US);
Aparna R Mishra, Baltimore, MD (US);
Roderick F Bunyea, Westminster, MD (US);
Assignee:
Black & Decker, Inc., Newark, DE (US);
Primary Examiner:
Assistant Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
F21L / ;
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
362183 ; 362 831 ; 362190 ; 362191 ;
Abstract
An automobile solar powered rechargeable battery-operated utility light comprises a housing, a light bulb, and a rechargeable battery. A solar panel is exposed through a housing wall for receiving solar radiation and generating a charge current for the battery. A bracket supports the light housing with the solar panel facing an automobile windshield and is releasably attached to the housing and to a post for supporting the automobile rear view mirror. The light is located at an optimum position for reception of incoming solar radiation and at a convenient location for removal for use.