Patent classifications
H01J9/003
Light bulb changer
A light bulb changer including an elongated pole having a first configured to be rotated about a longitudinal axis thereof, a support structure engaged with the elongated pole near a second end of the elongated pole, and a bulb holder extending from a second end of the support structure. A pair of cog belt pullies and a belt positioned therebetween transfer the rotation of the elongated pole about tis longitudinal axis to rotation of the bulb holder about a central axis thereof that is spaced apart from the longitudinal axis of the elongate pole. The bulb changer enabling removal and replacement of light bulbs of overhead light fixtures with a user safely positioned on a floor under the light fixture with a clear line of sight of the bulb and without the need for ladders or other elevations.
Led light installation device
An LED light installation device facilitates removal and installation of LED type lights into can light housings in an elevated position. The device includes a collar having a first end. The first end is open wherein the collar is configured for receiving an extension pole into the first end. A plate is coupled to a second end of the collar. The plate has a planar upper surface. Each of a plurality of projections is coupled to and extends outwardly from the upper surface of the plate wherein the projections are configured for extending through gaps in a heat sink portion of an LED light when the LED light rests on the upper surface of the plate.
Light Bulb Changer
The invention is an apparatus for connecting and disconnecting light bulbs including a suction cup and at least one structure for interrupting suction to the suction cup.
Light Bulb Removal Assembly
A light bulb removal assembly includes a handle that may be manipulated thereby facilitating the handle to be directed toward a light bulb. A neck is coupled to the handle.
The neck is comprised of a bendable material. Thus, the neck is positionable at a selected angle with respect to the handle. A cup is coupled to the neck and the cup frictionally engages the light bulb when the handle is directed toward the light bulb. The cup rotates when the handle is manipulated. Thus, the cup removes the light bulb from a socket.
MULTI-CONFIGURATION LAMP MANIPULATION TOOL
Apparatus and associated methods relate to a lamp manipulation tool (LMT) having a bellows engaged within a container and fluidly connected to a vacuum source disposed in the container, the vacuum source being configured to apply a suction such that the bellows is releasably coupled to a lamp when the lamp occludes an aperture of the bellows. In an illustrative example, the bellows may have a first aperture into the bellows and a second aperture within the bellows. The first aperture may, for example, be larger than the second aperture. The vacuum source may, for example, be operated by a remote switch. The container may, for example, be coupled to a handle. Various embodiments may advantageously provide a single LMT that allows a user to manipulate a variety of lamps beyond the user's normal reach.
Multi-configuration lamp manipulation tool
Apparatus and associated methods relate to a lamp manipulation tool (LMT) having a bellows engaged within a container and fluidly connected to a vacuum source disposed in the container, the vacuum source being configured to apply a suction such that the bellows is releasably coupled to a lamp when the lamp occludes an aperture of the bellows. In an illustrative example, the bellows may have a first aperture into the bellows and a second aperture within the bellows. The first aperture may, for example, be larger than the second aperture. The vacuum source may, for example, be operated by a remote switch. The container may, for example, be coupled to a handle. Various embodiments may advantageously provide a single LMT that allows a user to manipulate a variety of lamps beyond the user's normal reach.
BULB TUBE HOLDER
A bulb tube holder and a method for installing or replacing a bulb tube in an overhead light fixture. The bulb tube holder includes a hollow cylindrical tube that can contain several bulb tubes. A cap secures a top opening of the hollow cylindrical tube. A shoulder strap coupled to the hollow cylindrical tube allows carrying the bulb tube holder on a shoulder. A fastening strap is also provided to secure the bulb tube holder to a supporting structure.
Light bulb removing and installing assemblies
Light bulb removing and installing assemblies are provided that can be easily configured for use with light bulbs different sizes and/or shapes. The assembly can include at least two different types of bulb holding devices that are removably connected to one another in a nested manner. The assembly can include bulb holding devices of different sizes that have an open bottom, which is removably connectable to a common base. The assembly can include a resilient finger holder and a common base, where the common base includes a number of upstanding, radially directed flexible members.
TOOL FOR REPLACING OBSTRUCTED, UPWARD-FACING LIGHTBULBS
The present invention is a device for installing and removing partially obstructed, upward-facing lightbulbs. It is comprised of a gripping element, a weight, a flexible rotary shaft having two ends, and an extension pole having two ends. The gripping element, itself, is comprised of a hollow, three-dimensional gripping element body having an inner and outer surface and a plurality of flexible, tactile members. The hollow, three-dimensional gripping element body is open at one end and closed at the other. At the open end, the plurality of flexible, tactile members are arranged about a peripheral rim at the opening. When the device is placed over a lightbulb, the flexible, tactile members capture the lightbulb. Rotating the extension pole will cause the lightbulb to rotate.
BROKEN LIGHT BULB EXTRACTOR, LIGHT BULB CHANGER AND ANTI-LOOSENING POLE ADAPTER
A light bulb remover extracts a broken light bulb from a socket of a high-hat light fixture. The light bulb remover has an extension pole and an extractor head attached to the extension pole. An anti-loosening adapter may be provided to securely connect the extractor head to the extension pole, such that rotation of the pole while extracting the bulb will prevent the extractor head from loosening from the extension pole. Such an adapter is configured to adapt between a right-handed thread on one of the extension pole and extractor head, and a left-handed thread on the other of the extension pole and extractor head. The extractor head has a guide which defines an outer circumference of the extractor head and a bulb extractor configured for engaging in a base of the broken light bulb and creating a friction connection with the base of the light bulb.