Earl D Miles

US Patent:

45188963, May 21, 1985

Filed:

Jul 6, 1982

Appl. No.:

6/395497

Inventors:

Earl F. Miles - Indianapolis IN

Assignee:

Indy Lighting, Inc. - Indianapolis IN

International Classification:

H05B 3700

US Classification:

315162

Abstract:

A dual voltage lighting fixture for permiting the interchangeable use of light bulbs having substantially different operating voltages. The apparatus includes a housing to which is mounted a standard sized light bulb socket and a connector. A transformer is also mounted to the housing and serves to deliver electrical current to the socket and connector at substantially different operating voltages. A manually operated switch controls the supply of electrical current between the socket and the connector. A detachable fixture for receiving a smaller sized low voltage light bulb is also provided which is attached to the housing and connector. The detachable fixture may be removed whenever it is desirable to use a standard sized light bulb.