A portable light apparatus for vehicle-related uses including as a temporary headlight or taillight is disclosed. The portable light includes an adjustable light beam, a swivel joint or hinge for aiming the light beam, and multiple attachment means to facilitate use on various types of vehicles and in a wide variety of situations. An exemplary embodiment of the herein disclosed portable light apparatus comprises a magnetic base for attaching to a vehicle, the magnetic base having one or more magnets and forming a strap slot of receiving a vehicle attachment strap; a light assembly having a light fixture, a battery, a switch, a lens cap, and a lens cap base; and, a hinged joint adjustably connecting the magnetic base to the light assembly and for aiming the portable light apparatus, the hinged joint having a tightening means for securing the hinged joint in place once aimed. The magnetic base may further include a latch for securing the light assembly to the magnetic base when in a closed position and an adhesive attachment for attaching to a vehicle.


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    Title :

    Portable Light Apparatus For Vehicle-Related Uses Including As Temporary Headlight Or Taillight


    Contributors:

    Publication date :

    2019-03-28


    Type of media :

    Patent


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English


    Classification :

    IPC:    F21V FUNCTIONAL FEATURES OR DETAILS OF LIGHTING DEVICES OR SYSTEMS THEREOF , Funktionsmerkmale oder Einzelheiten von Leuchten oder Beleuchtungssystemen / B60Q ARRANGEMENT OF SIGNALLING OR LIGHTING DEVICES, THE MOUNTING OR SUPPORTING THEREOF OR CIRCUITS THEREFOR, FOR VEHICLES IN GENERAL , Anordnung von Signal- oder Beleuchtungsvorrichtungen, deren Einbau oder Halterung oder deren Schaltkreise bei Fahrzeugen allgemein / F21L Tragbare oder speziell für den Transport angepasste Leuchten oder Beleuchtungssysteme , LIGHTING DEVICES OR SYSTEMS THEREOF, BEING PORTABLE OR SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR TRANSPORTATION / F21S Ortsfeste Leuchten , NON-PORTABLE LIGHTING DEVICES



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