Universal (Lamp) Stand

Summary:
Universal Stand provides mobility and provides proper positioning of good illumination and/or magnification anywhere for the given task at hand, thus expanding the utility of any task lamp.

Full Description:
“Universal Stand” accommodates a variety of inexpensive articulated and clip-on task lamps currently sold through mass marketers. This includes lines sold at Staples, Office Depot, Office Max and Wal-Mart.

Areas of Application: Assembly, Examination, Inspection, Academia, Art, Crafts, Hobbies, Design, Drafting, Machining, Lab Analysis, Testing, Research, Sales, Service, Repairs, Refinishing, and many more.

Consumer Advantages: A variety of lamps are interchangeably to suit the purpose. Relatively light weight, stable, durable, economical, easy to assemble, aesthetically pleasing design, compact, portable for ease of transport or storage. Low profile design such that legs can easily fit under most furniture. Ergonomic function equals satisfaction.

Manufacturer Advantages: Minimal Tooling Cost utilizing basic machining operations.

Potentially high volume sales predicated on being universal to current and future task lamp lines.

Estimated Manufacturing Cost: Approximately $10 (detailed breakdown available upon request).

Estimated Retail: $29-39.

Universal (Lamp) Stand Specifications: Steel construction, tripod design, head consisting of bushing, bracket and fasteners. Weighted foot adjustment (1.3 lbs each). Height 36.5” assembled. Total stand weight 8.21 lbs. Design characteristics combine to minimize requisite stand weight and maximize stabilization capacity.

Problem this idea/invention addresses:
Adds mobility and versatility to any articulated task lamp, allowing all such lamps currently on the market to be used with a stand instead of being restricted to clamping onto desks and shelves.

Attached files:
Universal Lamp Stand Main.jpg
Universal Lamp Stand Collage.jpg

Patent: US 71,860,071

Asking price: [CONTACT SELLER]
Available for consultation? Yes

Invention #11397
Date posted: 2009-04-08


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