COMPACT MOTION-ACTIVATED UTILITY LIGHT WITH ADJUSTABLE ARM

Abstract

A compact motion-activated light with flexible arm that enables a user to illuminate remote areas that would otherwise be difficult or impossible to illuminate. The device contains its own power source so that it does not need to be connected to an electrical outlet, enabling the user to place the device in areas where there are not electrical outlets or even no wired electricity such as basements, attics or garages.

Claims

1. A compact motion-activated utility light with adjustable arm, the compact motion-activated utility light with adjustable arm comprising: a waterproof body member, the waterproof body member configured to be placed on the outside of a toilet bowl; a waterproof light, the waterproof light configured to be placed on the inside of the toilet bowl; a power source, within the waterproof body member; a settings button, wherein the settings button changes the color of light from a first color to a second color; at least one adjustable arm connecting the waterproof light to the waterproof body member, wherein the adjustable arm: is flexible such that it can be shaped to match the shape of a toilet rim on the toilet bowl by a user; and physically supports the waterproof light; and a motion detector situated on the waterproof body member and directed away from the waterproof body member so as to detect motion a distance away from the waterproof body member and configured to activate the power source when motion is detected; wherein the power source is configured to energize the waterproof light when the motion detector senses motion.

2. The compact motion-activated utility light with adjustable arm of claim 1 further comprising: a waterproof light detector situated on the waterproof body member and directed away from the waterproof body member so as to detect ambient waterproof light levels and configured to active the power source when ambient waterproof light falls below a predetermined threshold.

3. The compact motion-activated utility light with adjustable arm of claim 2 further comprising: a timer, wherein the timer de-energizes the power source after a predetermined amount of time.

4. The compact motion-activated utility light with adjustable arm of claim 1 wherein the waterproof light is a light emitting diode.

5. The compact motion-activated utility light with adjustable arm of claim 1 further comprising: a timer, wherein the timer de-energizes the power source after a predetermined amount of time.

6. The compact motion-activated utility light with adjustable arm of claim 5 further comprising: a dispenser, wherein the dispenser disperses a substance to freshen the air when the power source de-energizes.

7. The compact motion-activated utility light with adjustable arm of claim 5, wherein the adjustable arm: physically supports the waterproof body member when the adjustable arm is placed on the rim such that the waterproof body member and the waterproof light are not in direct contact with rim.

8. The compact motion-activated utility light with adjustable arm of claim 1 further comprising: a cavity within the body member, wherein the cavity receives at least a portion of the adjustable arm.

9. A compact motion-activated utility light with adjustable arm, the compact motion-activated utility light with adjustable arm comprising: a waterproof body member, the waterproof body member configured to be placed on the outside of a toilet bowl; a waterproof light, the waterproof light configured to be placed on the inside of the toilet bowl; a power source within the waterproof body member; a settings button, wherein the settings button changes the color of light from a first color to a second color; at least one adjustable arm connecting the waterproof light to the waterproof body member, wherein the adjustable arm: is flexible such that it can be shaped to match the shape of a toilet rim on the toilet bowl by a user; and physically supports the waterproof light by resting on the rim; a motion detector situated on the waterproof body member and directed away from the waterproof body member so as to detect motion a distance away from the waterproof body member and configured to activate the power source when motion is detected; wherein the power source is configured to energize the waterproof light when the motion detector senses motion; a timer that de-energizes the power source after a predetermined amount of time; and means for attachment, wherein the means for attachment secures the waterproof body member to a desired surface.

10. The compact motion-activated utility light with adjustable arm of claim 9, wherein the means for attachment includes a suction cup.

11. The compact motion-activated utility light with adjustable arm of claim 10, further comprising: a second suction cup, wherein the second suction cup secures the waterproof light to a second desired surface.

12. The compact motion-activated utility light with adjustable arm of claim 9, wherein the means for attachment includes at least one of: glue; tape; or stickers.

13. A toilet light system, the toilet light system comprising: a toilet, the toilet including: a bowl, wherein the bowl includes a rim around a circumference of the bowl; and a compact motion-activated utility light with adjustable arm, including: a waterproof body member on the outside of the toilet bowl; a waterproof light on the inside of the toilet bowl; a power source, wherein the power source includes at least one battery; a battery compartment within the waterproof body member, the battery compartment providing a location for the battery within the waterproof body member; a settings button, wherein the settings button changes the color of waterproof light from a first color to a second color; at least one adjustable arm connecting the waterproof light to the waterproof body member, wherein the adjustable arm: is flexible such that it can be shaped to match the shape of the rim by a user; rests on the rim; physically supports the waterproof light within the toilet bowl; and physically supports the waterproof body member on the outside of the toilet bowl; a motion detector situated on the waterproof body member and directed away from the waterproof body member so as to detect motion a distance away from the waterproof body member and configured to activate the power source when motion is detected; wherein the power source is configured to energize the waterproof light when the motion detector senses motion; a timer that de-energizes the power source after a predetermined amount of time; a dispenser that disperses a substance to freshen the air when the power source de-energizes; a suction cup, wherein the suction cup secures the body member to a desired surface; and a solar cell, wherein the solar cell recharges the battery.

14. The compact motion-activated utility light with adjustable arm of claim 13 wherein the setting button changes the light emitted from a visible wavelength to a short wavelength ultraviolet light.

15. The compact motion-activated utility light with adjustable arm of claim 13, wherein the adjustable arm includes at least one of: fiber optics; or light pipe.

16. The compact motion-activated utility light with adjustable arm of claim 13 further comprising: a dispenser that disperses a germicidal spray.

17. The compact motion-activated utility light with adjustable arm of claim 13 further comprising: a light detector situated on the waterproof body member and directed away from the waterproof body member so as to detect ambient light levels and configured to active the power source when ambient light falls below a predetermined threshold.

18. The compact motion-activated utility light with adjustable arm of claim 17 wherein the settings button further allows a user to deactivate the light detector.

19. The compact motion-activated utility light with adjustable arm of claim 13 further comprising: a second suction cup, wherein the second suction cup secures the light to a second desired surface.

20. The compact motion-activated utility light with adjustable arm of claim 13 further comprising: a cavity within the waterproof body member, wherein the cavity receives at least a portion of the adjustable arm.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0021] FIG. 1 is a front view of the present invention.

[0022] FIG. 2 is a side view of the present invention.

[0023] FIG. 3 is a back view of the present invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0024] As shown in the accompanying drawings, this is a compact motion-activated utility light with adjustable arm. FIG. 1 shows that compact motion-activated utility light with adjustable arm 10 includes a body member 11, which includes motion sensor 12, light sensor 13, settings button 14 and battery compartment 15. Light 16 is attached to body member 11 by adjustable arm 17. Adjustable arm 17 can be used to adjust light's 16 distance from body member 11 by being extended away from body member 11 or drawn closer to body member 11 by collapsing adjustable arm 17 upon itself or within a cavity in body member 11. While the present embodiment includes light sensor 13, which is used to ensure light 16 only activates when it is dark, such as when it is being used to illuminate a toilet at night or when it is being used outdoors, light sensor 13 may not be present or be deactivated when compact motion-activated utility light with adjustable arm 10 is being used in a location that is usually dark such as remote areas in a basement, attic or garage.

[0025] FIG. 2 shows compact motion-activated utility light with adjustable arm 10 to include body member 11, motion sensor 12, light sensor 13, settings button 14, battery compartment 15, light 16 and adjustable arm 17. In addition FIG. 2 shows body member suction cups 18 and light suction cup 19. It is understood that other attachment means, including but not limited to, glue, tape, stickers, nails or screws, could be used in place of body member suction cups 18 and light suction cup 19.

[0026] Settings button 14 can be used to allow the user to select different color for light 16, especially if light 16 is an LED light. Light 16 can be any kind of a light, including but not limited to an LED light, a compact fluorescent light or a UV light. Settings button 14 can also be used to allow the user to select between an LED light or a UV light in the event that the user wants to use compact motion-activated utility light with adjustable arm in a disinfecting mode. Settings button 14 can also be used to turn off power to compact motion-activated utility light with adjustable arm 10. Battery compartment 15 provides a location for a power source that is used to power compact motion-activated utility light with adjustable arm 10. It is understood that the power source could be a battery but could also include a solar cell or other power generating apparatus.

[0027] FIG. 3 shows the back of compact motion-activated utility light with adjustable arm 10, including body member 11, settings button 14, light 16, adjustable arm 17 and body member suction cups 18. In this configuration, compact motion-activated utility light with adjustable arm 10 can be easily attached in a remote location, such as the side of a toilet bowl (which would necessitate the body member being waterproof) or the corner of a basement using body member suction cups 18. Light 16 can then be placed wherever the user desires by utilizing adjustable arm 17. Adjustable arm 17 does not have any impact on body member 11 being attached to a location. Only body member suction cups 18 or other attachment means located on body member 11 are used to attach body member 11. The very nature of adjustable arm 17 means that it does not provide any structural support for attaching body member 11 to a location. Adjustable arm 17 is made of material that transports light such as fiber optics, light pipe or other light transporting materials. Adjustable arm 17 can be bent and formed any way to fit any location (for example, adjustable arm 17 can be bent and formed any way to fit any toilet rim shape and size allowing the thin flexible arm to lie beneath the toilet seat), allowing the thin flexible arm to be positioned out of the way to allow illumination to a remote area, such as within a toilet bowl (one of skill in the art will appreciate that the light and/or flexible arm must be waterproof if placed in a wet or moist area, such as a toilet bowl).

[0028] If being used to illuminate a toilet bowl, compact motion-activated utility light with adjustable arm 10, could also be configured to include means for dispersing other substances apart from lights, including but not limited to perfumes or germicidal sprays.

[0029] The description of the invention above should not be interpreted as limiting the invention to the disclosed embodiment because those who are skilled in the art to which the invention relates will be able to devise other equivalent forms thereof within the scope of the invention. Variations and changes, which are obvious to one skilled in the art, are intended to be within the scope and nature of the present invention.