Paul J Midiri

US Patent:

59114959, Jun 15, 1999

Filed:

Sep 3, 1996

Appl. No.:

8/707133

Inventors:

Paul Midiri - Philadelphia PA

International Classification:

F21P 102

US Classification:

362122

Abstract:

Methods and apparatus for converting a hollow receptacle into an electric lamp are disclosed. The receptacle may be converted into a lamp on its own, or may be further filled with an artificial or live plant. In a preferred embodiment, the lamp fixture of the present invention comprises a central section a plurality of resilient spokes extending from the central section in a lamp apparatus connected to the base. The base is inserted into the receptacle and the spokes engage one or more wall portions of the receptacle in order to secure the base. Preferably, additional wall bands are supplied in order to enhance the frictional engagement of the spokes with the receptacle. Additionally, it is preferred that the lamp portion be adjustable so that the height of the bulb and the receptacle can be adjusted, for aesthetic reasons, or in those embodiments wherein the receptacle is used as a planter, the height of the bulb can be adjusted in order to accommodate the growth or changing of the plant that is growing in the receptacle.