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`[45] Date of Patent:
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`[54] BATTERY OPERATED LIGHTING
`APPARATUS
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`[76] Inventor: Charles E. Phyle, 6280 Brandywine,
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`[21] Appl- No-I 552,086
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`Filed:
`Nov. 2, 1995
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`[51] Int. Cl.6 ...................................................... .. A45B 3/02
`[52] U.S. Cl. ........................ .. 36%102; 362/191; 362/234;
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`362/431; 135/910
`[58] Field of Search .............................. .. 362/102, 27, 32,
`362/184, 190, 191, 431, 234; 135/910,
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`3/1978 Lauben et a1. ............................ .. 335/2
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`6/1992 Andreasen .............................. .. 362/32
`9/1992 Faludy ........ ..
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`6/1994 Yang ....................................... .. 135/16
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`Primary Examiner-Stephen F. Husar
`Atmmey, Agent, or Firm_Harness, Dickey & Pierce, P.L.C.
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`ABSTRACT
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`A battery operated lighting apparatus is provided particu
`larly well suited for use in outdoor structures such as patio
`table umbrellas, dining canopies and tents. A housing con
`taimng a battery operated power source and an on/o?” switch
`is electrically connected to a lighting device for providing
`illunlination to an outdoor structure. The prasent invention
`enables attachment of the housing to a support pole and
`attachmg the hghnng devlce to a member °f 3“ outdoor
`structure whereby battery powered illumination can be pro
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`5/1962 Hen onca'
`1/1966 Baker .................................... .. 362/102
`4,1967 Schiavone
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`4/1970 Wolar B131.
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`BATTERY OPERATED LIGHTING
`APPARATUS
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`FIELD OF THE INVENTION
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`The present invention relates to an apparatus for attach
`ment to an outdoor structure which provides illumination
`thereto and, more speci?cally, to a battery operated lighting
`apparatus that is especially adapted for use with a patio table
`umbrella or similar structures having a support pole.
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`BACKGROUND AND SUMMARY OF THE
`INVENTION
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`Most patio tables are adapted to receive and support a
`table umbrella thereon to provide shade, aesthetics and
`comfort to the table occupants. While daytime use of the
`table and umbrella combination is quite enjoyable, nighttime
`use becomes burdensome due to the need to provide illu
`mination to the table through the use of an oifstanding
`lighting apparatus, an AC dependent lighting apparatus or
`other means of lighting which is not speci?cally designed
`for table illumination. Furthermore, the umbrella canopy in
`some cases must be collapsed from a raised position to a
`lowered position to alleviate excessive blocking of light and
`thereby permit illumination of the table through one of the
`above mentioned means. Consequently the ambiance of the
`table/umbrella combination is destroyed.
`It is, therefore, desirable to provide a battery operated
`lighting apparatus having a housing adapted to be secured to
`the umbrella support pole and electrically connected to at
`least one lighting device ?exibly secured to an umbrella rib.
`It is further desirable to provide a battery operated lighting
`apparatus capable of remaining secured to the umbrella as
`the canopy is raised and lowered. Thus, the present invention
`is particularly well suited for use in outdoor structure
`applications where it is desirable to provide non-AC depen
`dent illumination thereto. While the following is not to be
`interpreted as limiting, examples of preferred outdoor struc
`ture applications include patio table umbrellas, taips, dining
`canopies, tents and other structures having a support pole
`and at least one elongated member extending therefrom.
`In general, the battery operated lighting apparatus of the
`present invention comprises a waterproof housing contain
`ing a battery operated power source and an on/oif switch
`electrically connected to at least one lighting device. The
`lighting apparatus further comprises a means for attaching
`the lighting device to an elongated member of an outdoor
`structure and a second means for attaching the housing to a
`support pole. In the preferred embodiment, the housing
`includes a passageway extending from a top surface to a
`bottom surface and a hinge adjacent the passageway
`arranged to permit the housing to pivot to an open position
`to allow the support pole of the outdoor structure to pass into
`the housing and further arranged to permit the housing to be
`closed about the pole for attachment thereto.
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`BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
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`In order to appreciate the manner in which the advantages
`and objects of the invention are obtained, a more particular
`description of the invention will be rendered by reference to
`speci?c embodiments thereof which are illustrated in the
`appended drawings. Understanding that these drawings only
`depict preferred embodiments of the present invention and
`are not therefore to be considered limiting of its scope, the
`invention will be described and explained with additional
`speci?city and detail through the use of the accompanying
`drawings in which:
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`FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the lighting apparatus
`according to the present invention attached to a patio table
`umbrella with the umbrella partially cut away and the
`structure shown in phantom.
`FIG. 2 is a schematic view of the umbrella structure
`absent the lighting apparatus;
`FIG. 3 is a schematic view of the umbrella structure and
`housing according to the present invention.
`FIG. 4 is a schematic view of the umbrella structure,
`housing and lighting device according to the present inven
`tion.
`FIG. 5 is a side schematic view of the lighting apparatus
`according to the present invention.
`FIG. 6 is a perspective view of the housing in a closed
`position according to the present invention.
`FIG. 7 is a perspective view of the housing in an open
`position according to the present invention.
`FIG. 8 is a perspective view of the housing in an open
`position having partial cutaways showing the battery con
`tacts therein.
`FIG. 9 is a perspective view of the housing as it is being
`close about to the support pole of an umbrella according to
`the present invention.
`FIG. 10 is a side schematic view of the housing secured
`about the support pole showing the batteries located therein.
`FIG. 11 is a circuit diagram and lighting device according
`to the present invention.
`FIG. 12 is a perspective view of a second embodiment of
`the present invention.
`FIG. 13 is a perspective view of a housing of the second
`embodiment in a closed position.
`FIG. 14 is a perspective view of the housing of the second
`embodiment having cutaways showing the battery arrange
`ment therein.
`FIG. 15 is a perspective view of the housing of a second
`embodiment in an open position.
`FIG. 16 is a perspective view of the housing according to
`the second embodiment of the present invention as it is being
`closed about a support pole.
`FIG. 17 is an elevation view of the second embodiment of
`the housing according to the present invention.
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`DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE
`PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS
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`Refening to FIG. I, an apparatus for providing illumina
`tion to an outdoor structure is shown. In particular, a patio
`table having an umbrella secured thereto is generally indi
`cated by the reference numeral 1. A housing 10 and lighting
`devices 12 are secured to the umbrella 1 for providing
`illumination beneath the canopy 2.
`Referring also now to FIGS. 2, 3 and 4, the patio table
`umbrella 1 generally includes a support pole 20 for support
`ing ribs 22 extending therefrom. Struts 24 are pivotably
`connected to the ribs 22 at a ?rst end 24(a) and are pivotally
`connected to a slide 26 at a second end 24(b). The slide 26
`is slidably connected about the support pole 20 for vertical
`movement thereon. A rotatable handle 28 is operably con
`nected to the slide 26 for providing movement thereto.
`Therefore, rotation of the handle 28 causes corresponding
`vertical movement of the slide 26 along the support pole 20
`thereby moving the ribs 22 between a raised position and a
`lowered position via the struts 24.
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`The housing 10, to be described in greater detail below, is
`shown in FIGS. 3 and 4 attached about the support pole 20.
`In a preferred embodiment, the housing 10 is located above
`the slide 26 where it will not interfere with the vertical
`movement of the slide 26 as the canopy 2 (not shown) is
`moved between a raised position and a lowered position via
`ribs 22. As shown in FIG. 4, at least one lighting device 12
`is secured to a rib 22 for providing light thereunder. In the
`preferred embodiment, lighting devices 12 having a sub
`stantially elongated con?guration are used although other
`lighting device con?gurations are equally appropriate.
`Referring to FIG. 5, the elongated lighting devices 12 are
`secured to the ribs 22 and are shown in an electrically
`disconnected con?guration. The lighting device 12 is ?ex
`ibly connected through a conducting element 14, preferably
`an insulated cable, to the housing 10 by inserting an end
`14(a) of conducting element 14 into one of receptacles 16.
`In the con?guration shown, a selective lighting arrangement
`is provided corresponding to the combination of lighting
`devices 12 connected or disconnected to the housing 10
`through receptacles 16. Due to the primarily outdoor appli
`cations of the present invention, the housing 10, lighting
`devices 12 and electrical connections therebetween are
`preferably resistant to water penetration.
`Referring to FIGS. 6, 7 and 8, the housing 10 of the
`lighting apparatus according to the present invention will
`now be described in greater detail. The housing 10 includes
`a case 30 and bottom and top surfaces 32 and 34, respec
`tively. The housing 10 includes a passageway 36 extending
`from the bottom surface 32 to the top surface 34 for
`receiving the support pole 20 (not shown) of the umbrella
`structure. A hinge 38 is provided adjacent the passageway 36
`for allowing the housing 10 to pivot to an open position and
`back to a closed position. In the preferred embodiment,
`hinge 38 is a “living hinge” although other equivalents may
`be used.
`A latch 40 is positioned opposite the hinge 38 and
`adjacent the passageway 36 for locking the housing 10 in a
`closed position. In this way, the latch 40 can be released to
`enable the housing 10 to pivot along the hinge 38 to an open
`position for receiving the support pole 20 into the passage
`way 36. Upon receiving the support pole 20 into the pas
`sageway 36, the housing 10 is closed about the support pole
`20 and locked in a closed position by the latch 40.
`An on/off switch 42 is provided to permit selective
`electrical communication between the power source
`enclosed within the housing 10 (to be described in greater
`detail below) and the lighting devices 12. As can be seen
`more clearly in FIG. 8, the housing 10 is provided with
`battery contacts 46 for supporting batteries 60 which provide
`power for the lighting devices 12. Also, FIGS. 6 and 7
`clearly show the receptacles 16 for ?exibly connecting a
`conducting element 14 to the housing 10. Due to the
`intended outdoor use of the present invention, it is desirable
`to ensure that the on/o?C switch 42 and receptacles 16 are
`waterproof.
`Referring to FIGS. 9 and 10, in the preferred embodiment
`of the present invention, the housing 10 is attached to the
`support pole 20 by passing the support pole 20 into the
`passageway 36 of the housing 10 above the slide 26. In this
`way, the housing 10 will not interfere with the vertical
`motion of the slide 26 as the canopy 2 (not shown) is raised
`and lowered. If the umbrella is of the type having a stop
`member 48, the housing 10 is preferably located about the
`support pole 20 above the stop member 48 thereby providing
`greater ease of vertical motion of the slide 26. This con
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`the support pole 20 above the stop member 48 as the canopy
`is raised and lowered through vertical motion of the slide 26.
`In umbrellas of the type without stop member 48, the
`housing 10 can be arranged so that friction between the
`support pole 20 and top and bottom surfaces 32 and 34 along
`passageway 36 support the housing 10.
`It is also preferred to have the batteries 60 within the
`housing 10 aligned parallel to the support pole 20, although
`other arrangements are acceptable. The parallel alignment of
`the batteries 60 with the support pole 20 ensure that the
`housing 10 is narrow enough so as to not interfere or
`excessively contact the canopy 2 as it is folded or stored in
`its lowered position.
`Referring now to FIG. 11, a circuit diagram representing
`the power source and step up circuitry is generally desig
`nated by the reference numeral 100. Preferably, the circuitry
`is housed in a waterproof box. Batteries 60 are connected
`through the on/o? switch 42 to step up circuitry 102, which
`is known in the art, for raising the voltage from the batteries
`60 to an appropriate level for powering the lighting devices.
`Step up circuitry 102 generally includes transistors 120 and
`122 arranged to form an oscillator. Transistors 120 and 122
`are coupled to receptacles 16 through ?yback inverter trans—
`former 110. It is to be understood that while step up circuitry
`102 is preferred in the present invention, other arrangements
`suitable for raising the voltage at the batteries 60 to a level
`required to power the lighting devices 12 are anticipated.
`Although the step up circuitry 102 may be used for many
`applications, it is particularly suitable for use in conjunction
`with the preferred lighting devices 12 of the present inven
`tion. Lighting devices 12 include a light wand 104 having a
`transparent outer sheath 106 and at least one elongated
`?uorescent ?lament element 108 located therein. This elon
`gated con?guration is particularly well suited for use in
`conjunction with the umbrella ribs 22 since its elongated
`arrangement enables the lighting devices 12 to remain
`secured to the ribs in any umbrella position.
`A second embodiment of the present invention is shown
`in FIGS. 12-17. In this embodiment, a housing 310 contains
`batteries 360 in parallel alignment with the support pole 320.
`However, in this embodiment, the batteries 360 are arranged
`side-by-sidc on a single level as opposed to the “stacked”
`two level con?guration of the ?rst embodiment. Therefore,
`this embodiment permits the housing 310 to have a shorter
`height between the bottom surface 332 and the top surface
`334 allowing for particularly advantageous use on outdoor
`structures, such as some patio table umbrellas, having a
`location for attachment with limited vertical space.
`Similar to the ?rst embodiment, the housing 310 includes
`a passageway 336 extending from the bottom surface 332 to
`the top surface 334 for receiving a support pole 320 therein.
`A hinge 338 is provided adjacent the passageway 336 for
`permitting the housing 310 to pivot to an open position and
`back to a closed position. A latch 340 is provided for locking
`the housing 310 about the support pole 320. An on/oif switch
`342 is provided for permitting electrical communication to
`the lighting devices 12. In this embodiment, a pull-chain
`type switch is shown as opposed to the toggle type of the ?rst
`embodiment.
`The second embodiment is also preferably attached to a
`support pole 320 above the slide 326 or above a stop
`member 348, if one is present, thereby assuring the lighting
`apparatus does not interfere with the vertical motion of the
`slide 326 as the canopy 302 (not shown) is moved between
`a raised and lowered position.
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`It will be appreciated that the lighting apparatus according
`to the present invention enables nighttime use of outdoor
`structures. It is particularly well suited for use in combina
`tion with a patio table umbrella where battery powered
`illumination under the canopy is desirable. Moreover, the
`lighting apparatus of the present invention will not interfere
`with the movement of the umbrella canopy between a raised
`or lowered position.
`While the above description constitutes the preferred
`embodiments of the invention, it will be appreciated that the
`invention is susceptible to modi?cation, variation and
`change without departing from the proper scope or fair
`meaning of the accompanying claims.
`What is claimed is:
`1. An apparatus for lighting an outdoor structure having at
`least one support pole and at least one elongated member
`extending therefrom, said apparatus comprising:
`a housing containing a battery operated power source and
`an on/off switch, said housing including a passageway
`extending from a top surface to a bottom surface
`thereof for receiving the support pole;
`at least one lighting device;
`?rst means for attaching the lighting device to the elon
`gated member;
`second means for attaching the housing to the support
`pole; and
`third means for electrically connecting the lighting device
`through the on/o? switch to the battery operated power
`source;
`whereby the apparatus can be attached to the outdoor
`structure for providing battery powered illumination
`thereto.
`2. The apparatus of claim 1 wherein the structure is an
`umbrella and the elongated member is a rib for supporting
`a canopy.
`3. The apparatus of claim 1 wherein the housing further
`comprises:
`a hinge adjacent the passageway arranged to permit the
`housing to pivot to an open position to allow the
`support pole to pass into the passageway, with the hinge
`further being arranged to permit the housing to be
`closed about the support pole for attachment thereto.
`4. The apparatus of claim 1 which further includes a
`plurality of lighting devices which are respectively attached
`to the umbrella ribs.
`5. The apparatus of claim 1 wherein the structure includes
`a stop member located on an upper portion of the support
`pole and wherein the housing is attached to the support pole
`above the stop member.
`6. The apparatus of claim 1 wherein the housing includes
`a plurality of receptacles and wherein the lighting devices
`are removably attached to the receptacles.
`7. The apparatus of claim 1 wherein the lighting devices
`each comprise:
`a light wand having a transparent outer sheath and at least
`one elongated ?uorescent ?lament element located
`therein.
`8. The apparatus of claim 7 wherein the housing further
`comprises:
`step-up circuitry electrically connected to the battery
`power source for raising voltages from the power
`source for powering the ?uorescent ?lament elements.
`9. The apparatus of claim 1 wherein the housing further
`comprises:
`step-up circuitry electrically connected to the battery
`power source for raising voltages from the power
`source for powering the lighting device.
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`a plurality of batteries, each battery being mounted in the
`housing parallel with the axis of the support pole.
`11. The apparatus of claim 2 wherein the lighting devices
`are connected to the housing to permit the lighting devices
`to travel with the ribs of the umbrella as the canopy is raised
`and lowered.
`12. An apparatus for lighting an umbrella having at least
`one support pole including a stop member located on an
`upper portion thereof, and at least one rib extending from the
`support pole for supporting a canopy, the apparatus com
`prising:
`a housing attached to the support pole above the stop
`member containing a battery operated power source
`and an on/ofIr switch;
`a plurality of batteries, each battery being mounted in the
`housing parallel with the axis of the support pole;
`a passageway extending from a top surface to a bottom
`surface of the housing for receiving the support pole;
`a hinge adjacent the passageway arranged to permit the
`housing to pivot to an open position to allow the
`support pole to pass into the passageway, with the hinge
`further being arranged to permit the housing to be
`closed about the pole for attachment thereto;
`a plurality of light wands having a transparent outer
`sheath and at least one elongated ?uorescent ?lament
`element located therein attached to the umbrella ribs
`and ?exibly connected to the housing to permit the light
`wands to travel with the ribs of the umbrella as the
`canopy is raised and lowered;
`a plurality of receptacles arranged to permit removable
`attachment of the light wands to the housing; and
`step-up circuitry electrically connected to the battery
`power source for raising voltages from the power
`source for powering the ?uorescent ?lament elements.
`13. A method of illuminating a structure having at least
`one pole, said method comprising:
`providing a housing having at least one battery therein;
`attaching the housing to the pole;
`connecting at least one lighting device to the structure;
`and
`electrically connecting the lighting device to the battery in
`the housing so that the structure can be illuminated
`without requiring the lighting devices to be plugged
`into an alternating current (AC) receptacle.
`14. The method of claim 13 wherein the structure is an
`umbrella having a stop member located at an upper portion
`of the pole, with the umbrella further including a plurality of
`ribs for supporting a canopy, said method further compris»
`mg:
`clamping the housing to the pole above the stop member;
`attaching the lighting devices to the ribs; and
`removably electrically connecting the lighting devices to
`the battery in the housing by way of a ?exible connec
`tion to permit the lighting devices to travel with the ribs
`as the canopy is raised and lowered.
`15. The method of claim 13 wherein the housing com
`prises:
`a passageway extending from a top surface to a bottom
`surface thereof for receiving the pole; and
`a hinge adjacent the passageway arranged to permit the
`housing to pivot to an open position to permit the pole
`to pass into the passageway, with the hinge further
`being arranged to permit the housing to be closed about
`the pole for attachment thereto.
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`at least one support pole and at least one elongated member
`extending therefrom, said apparatus comprising:
`a housing containing a battery operated power source and
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`comprises:
`step~up circuitry electrically connected to the battery
`power source for raising voltages from the power
`source for powering the light wands.
`24. The apparatus of claim 16 wherein the housing
`contains a plurality of batteries, each battery being mounted
`in the housing parallel with the axis of the support pole.
`25. The apparatus of claim 17 wherein the light wands are
`?exibly connected to the housing to perrrrit the light wands
`to travel with the ribs of the umbrella as the canopy is raised
`and lowered.
`26. A method of illuminating an umbrella comprising:
`attaching a housing containing a battery operated power
`source and an on/olf switch to a support pole of said
`umbrella;
`securing at least one light wand having a transparent outer
`sheath and at least one elongated ?uorescent ?lament
`element located therein to an elongated member
`extending from said support pole; and
`electrically connecting said light wand to said battery
`operated power source through said on/off switch.
`27. The method of claim 26 wherein the housing includes
`a passageway extending from a top surface to a bottom
`surface thereof for receiving the support pole; and
`a hinge adjacent the passageway arranged to permit the
`housing to pivot to an open position to perrrrit the
`support pole to pass into the passageway, with the hinge
`further being arranged to permit the housing to be
`closed about the support pole for attachment thereto.
`28. The method of claim 26 wherein the support pole
`includes a stop member located at an upper portion thereof
`and wherein the housing is attached to the support pole
`above the stop member.
`29. The method of claim 26 wherein the light wand is
`?exibly connected to the power source to permit the light
`wand to travel with the elongated member of the umbrella.
`30. The method of claim 26 wherein the housing includes
`at least one receptacle and wherein the light wand is remov
`ably coupled to the receptacle.
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`at least one light wand having a transparent outer sheath
`and at least one elongated ?uorescent ?lament element
`located therein;
`?rst means for attaching the light wand to the elongated
`member;
`second means for attaching the housing to the support
`pole; and
`third means for electrically connecting the light wand
`through the on/otT switch to the battery operated power
`source;
`whereby the apparatus can be attached to the outdoor
`structure for providing battery powered illumination
`thereto
`17. The apparatus of claim 16 wherein the structure is an
`umbrella and the elongated member is a rib for supporting
`a canopy.
`18. The apparatus of claim 16 wherein the housing
`includes a passageway extending from a top surface to a
`bottom surface thereof for receiving the support pole.
`19. The apparatus of claim 16 wherein the housing further
`comprises:
`a hinge adjacent the passageway arranged to permit the
`housing to pivot to an open position to allow the
`support pole to pass into the passageway, with the hinge
`further being arranged to permit the housing to be
`closed about the support pole for attachment thereto.
`20. The apparatus of claim 16 which further includes a
`plurality of light wands which are respectively attached to
`the elongated members.
`21. The apparatus of claim 16 wherein the support pole
`includes a stop member located on an upper portion thereof
`and wherein the housing is attached to the support pole
`above the stop member.
`22. The apparatus of claim 16 wherein the housing
`includes a plurality of receptacles and wherein the light
`wands are removably attached to the receptacles.
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