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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 16, 1998
Filed:
Feb. 12, 1996
Gary W Vest, Cleveland, OH (US);
Central Tools, Inc., Cranston, RI (US);
Abstract
A portable work light having a fluorescent lamp (fluorescent light bulb). The fluorescent lamp has a base which supports a translucent envelope that contains a gas for emitting light when energized by an electric input. Activation circuitry is contained within a base housing, as is a portion of the translucent envelope. A flexible, electrically and mechanically insulating material is injected into the base housing to stabilize and prevent movement of the actuation circuitry with respect to the base housing and translucent envelope, thereby preventing damage to the components of the fluorescent lamp. The portable work light has a transparent cover which supports a lamp. The cover has electrical connectors at one end for engaging the lamp. The cover has a bulb support mechanism which engages a lip on the base of a lamp to maintain the electrical contact of the lamp engaged with the electrical connectors and to inhibit movement of the base of the lamp relative to the cover. The portable work light has and end support which engages a lamp at a location away from the base, to resist movement of the end portion of the lamp relative to the cover.