US3711695A

US3711695A - Lamp and mirror combination

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Publication number: US3711695A
Application number: US00146441A
Authority: US
Inventors: M Orbach
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Individual
Priority date: 1971-05-24
Filing date: 1971-05-24
Publication date: 1973-01-16
Anticipated expiration: 1990-01-16

Abstract

In a lamp and mirror combination, a base adjustably supports a lamp; a mirror is rotatably supported by the base. The mirror can be turned under the base to a concealed position and can be turned up to an angular position adjacent the base for optimum viewing of person''s face. A wire stand can rotatably support the mirror and enables the mirror to be turned to the concealed and angular positions. The lamp may include a flexible gooseneck, lamp shade and lamp socket for adjusting the lamp to any desired illuminating position. The base can be circular or rectangular. The rectangular base can be hollow and include a slidable drawer. The lamp can be removably mounted on or in the rectangular base.

Description

United States Patent 1 Orbach (451 Jan. 16, 1973 LAMP AND MIRROR COMBINATION [76] lnventor: Max A. Orbach, 794 Midwood Street, Brooklyn, NY. 1 1203 22 Filed: May24, 1971 21 Appl.No.: 146,441

[56] References Cited UNITED STATES PATENTS 2,468,640 4/1949 Santilli ..240/6.45 R 3,217,154 ll/l965 Owen ..240/6.45 R 3,239,659 3/1966 Makas ..240/9.5 3.368.068 2/l968 Cronheim ..240/4.2 3,388,249 6/l968 Siege] et al ..240/8l. R

Primary Examiner-Louis .l. Capozi Attorney--Polachek, Saulsbury & Hough [57] ABSTRACT ln a lamp and mirror combination, a base adjustably supports a lamp; a mirror is rotatably supported by the base. The mirror can be turned under the base to a concealed position and can be turned up to an angular position adjacent the base for optimum viewing of person's face. A wire stand can rotatably support the mirror and enables the mirror to be turned to the concealed and angular positions. The lamp may include a flexible gooseneck, lamp shade and lamp socket for adjusting the lamp to any desired illuminating position. The base can be circular or rectangular. The rectangular base can be hollow and include a slidable drawer. The lamp can be removably mounted on or in the rectangular base.

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LAMP AND MIRROR COMBINATION This invention concerns a lamp having a base with a mirror mounted pivotally in the base.

In one form of the invention, a lamp has a circular base, a circular mirror is pivotally supported by a wire stand which is in turn attached to the base. The mirror folds under the base of the lamp to support the lamp. When use of the mirror is desired the mirror is turned up from underneath the lamp base and is held in any desired angular position by the wire stand. In another form of the invention the lamp base is rectangular and includes a sliding drawer in a housing. A rectangular mirror is pivotally attached to the housing. In both forms of the invention, the mirror is concealed when turned down under the base.

The invention is explained in further detail in connection with the drawing, wherein:

FIG. 1 is a perspective view ofa first lamp and mirror assembly embodying the invention, the mirror being turned under the lamp.

FIG. 2 is a vertical sectional view taken on line 2-2 of FIG. 1.

FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the lamp and mirror assembly the mirror being turned up in front of the lamp.

FIG. 4 is a fragmentary sectional view taken on line 4-4 of FIG. 3.

FIG. 5 is a perspective view of a second lamp, drawer, housing and mirror assembly embodying another form of the invention, the top of the lamp being omitted.

FIG. 6 is a vertical sectional view through the lamp base taken on line 6-6 of FIG. 5.

FIG. 7 is a vertical sectional view taken on line 7-7 of FIG. 6, the lamp being omitted.

FIG. 8 is a vertical sectional view taken on line 8-8 of FIG. 7.

FIG. 9 is a fragmentary bottom plan view taken on line 9-9 of FIG. 8'.

FIG. 10 is a perspective view of the mirror and drawer, part of the mirror being broken away.

FIG. 11 is a perspective view of a third assembly of lamp, housing and mirror.

FIG. 12 is a fragmentary sectional view taken on line 12-12 ofFIG. 11.

FIG. 13 is a perspective view of a fourth assembly of lamp, housing and mirror, the housing including a drawer.

FIG. 14 is a perspective view of a fifth assembly of lamp and housing.

FIG. 15 is a fragmentary isometric view of a corner of the assembly of FIG. 14, taken on line 15-15 of FIG. 14.

FIG. 16 is a fragmentary horizontal sectional view taken on line 16-16 of FIG. 14.

FIG. 17 is a fragmentary sectional view taken on line I717ofFIG.I6.

Referring first to FIGS. 1 4', there is shown a lamp and mirror assembly 10. The lamp includes a circular hollow base 12. Extending upwardly from the base is a gooseneck 14 carrying a conical shade 16'. A switch 18 is mounted on top of the base. A convenience outlet 20 is also mounted on the base and is connected in circuit with the switch and power cord 22. Lamp bulb is supported in socket 26 at the top of the gooseneck. The socket has ventilating holes 23. The shade is supported by socket 26. A felt pad 27 is applied to the underside of base 12.

In accordance with the invention, a wire rack or I stand 30 is secured to base 12. This stand includes a 34. Bends 40 at opposite ends of the front portion 38 hold the loop centered on the base 12. Free ends of the loop terminate in bent fingers 42 which re pivotally engaged in holes 44 at diametrically opposite sides of frame 45 of mirror assembly 46. The mirror assembly includes a circular plate 48 which serves as a flat core. The plate is surrounded by cylindrical frame 45. The frame holds a plane mirror 50 and a concave magnifying mirror 52 on opposite sides of plate 48.

FIGS. 1 and 2 show the mirror assembly disposed under the base 12 with frame 45 registering with the base. The FIG. 3 shows the mirror assembly turned up in front of the lamp. Either

mirror

50 or 52 can face forwardly. The mirror assembly 46 can be rotated on fingers 42 which are frictionally engaged in holes 44 as clearly shown in FIG. 4. The lamp base 12 then rests on the protective felt pad 27 as shown in FIG. 3. Either plane mirror 50 or magnifying mirror 52 can be disposed angularly to the viewer, and the lamp shade and lamp bulb can be tilted on the gooseneck so that the viewers face is fully illuminated by the lighted lamp bulb while the viewer views himself in the mirror. The assembly 10 thus serves as an illuminated mirror. When the mirror is not required it is quickly, easily and neatly turned under the lamp to serve as part of the base.

FIGS. 5 10 show another assembly 10A in which lamp base 12a is rectangular in plan view and has the general form ofa truncated pyramid. Parts corresponding to those of assembly 10 such as gooseneck 14, switch 18, outlet 20, etc., are identically numbered. The lamp shade, socket and lamp bulb are the same as shown in FIGS. 1,2 and 3 and so they are omitted from the FIGS. 5 1.

The lamp base 12a has inclined side walls 59 which slide into grooves 60 formed in opposing vertical side walls 62 of a rectangular base 64 which has a flat, horizontal top wall 66 on which the lamp base 12a rests. A' rectangular drawer 68 slides into base 64 between walls 62. The sides 70 of the drawer engage in opposing grooves 72 formed in side walls 62. The bottom of base 64 is open but can be closed by mirror 75. The mirror is rotatably supported in base 64. A rod 76 is formed with a longitudinal slot or groove 78 which one end edge of the rectangular mirror is engaged. Opposite ends of the rod are formed with pins 77 engaged in holes'79 in circular end faces 80 of side walls 62 of base 64. The mirror edges can slide frictionally around faces 80so that mirror 75 can be held in the angular position shown in FIG. I0 or the concealed horizontal position shown in FIGS. 5 9. A flat rail 82 extends across base 64 between side walls 6 2 at the rear end of the base. This rail has a top projection 83 which engages in a recess or dimple 84 formed in the bottom 86 of the drawer. The drawer can be opened and closed by pulling or pushing end wall 88 of the drawer. Rail 82 has a beveled forward edge 89. The rail is flexible so that the free end edge of the mirror can be snapped upwardly past the beveled edge 89 to engage thereat as shown in FIGS. 7 and 9. A notch 92 is formed in the rail so that edge 90 can be engaged by a fingernail and the mirror can be pulled down away from the bottom of base 64. The mirror can be turned around clockwise as viewed in FIG. 7 to the position of FIG. where the mirror assumes an angular position. The mirror will be supported by the inclined

front walls

94 and 95 of bases 64 and 12a.

When not in use, the mirror 75 is concealed under the assembly. When in use, it is positioned in front of the assembly and the lamp bulb carried by gooseneck 14 can be positioned for optimum illumination of the viewers face for viewing in mirror 75.

The assembly 10B shown in FIGS. 11 and 12 comprises a rectangular box-like base 100 having a central, vertical partition 102 dividing the box into two

compartments

101, 103. Shade 16a containing an electric socket and bulb is provided with an operating switch 104 on top. Connected to the socket is a gooseneck 14a. The gooseneck terminates in a bracket 107 on the inside of wall 105 of the base. The gooseneck can be extended through notch 106 formed in the top hinged cover 108 over compartment 101. A switch 110 is provided on cover 108. Power cord 112 extends through a hole in wall 105 and is connected in circuit with switch 104, switch 110, the lamp socket, and a convenience receptacle 112 on end wall 116 of the base. Switch 110 controls application of voltage to receptacle 112. Cover 116 is hinged on top of the base to cover compartment 103. On the inner side of this cover is a mirror 120 which is exposed when the cover is turned up. Cover 108 can be opened to remove the upper part of the lamp including lamp shade 16a and part of the gooseneck. The lamp will illuminate the mirror.

FIG. 13 shows an assembly 10C which is similar to assembly 108 and corresponding parts are identically numbered. A drawer 125 slides into the box-like base 1000 through an open side. Hinged cover 126 is mounted in the drawer. Mirror 128 is secured to the inner side of cover 126 and is illuminated by the lamp when the gooseneck 14a is extended through notch 106 in top hinged cover 108.

FIGS. 14 17 show assembly 10D which is like assembly 108 except that base 12b of lamp 10b is removably held in compartment 101 by clips 130. Gooseneck 14b extends out of notch 106 in hinged cover 108. Power'cord 132 extends through a hole in rear wall 105 of the base 100b. This cord is connected in circuit with the lamp and with a convenience socket or outlet 134 on end wall 117. A separate switch 136 is provided for socket 134. The socket and switch can be covered by a sliding door 140 slidably mounted in end wall 117. Other parts corresponding to those of assemblies 10B and 10C are identically numbered.

The assemblies described constitute appliances of general application wherever illuminated mirrors are required. The mirrors can be used independently of the lamps and the lamps can be used independently of the mirrors, but together, they operate cooperatively for optimum viewing ofa viewers face.

The devices are compact in form, attractive in appearance, light in weight, adjustable, glare-free, rugged in construction and relatively inexpensive to manufacture.

What is claimed is:

l. A lamp and mirror combination, comprising a base for adjustably supporting a lamp; mirror means; and support means engaging both said mirror means and said base and pivotally supporting said mirror means so that it can be rotated to a concealed position under the base, and can be further rotated to an angular position adjacent the base for optimum viewing of a person's face when illuminated by the lamp.

2. A lamp and mirror combination defined in claim 1', wherein said support means comprises a wire stand having first parts secured to said base, and having other parts rotatably engaging both said first parts and said mirror means, said mirror means comprising a frame engaged by theother parts of the stand, and a plane mirror carried by said frame.

3. A lamp and mirror combination as defined in claim 2, wherein said base and said frame are similar in shape in plan view so that the frame supports the base when turned to said concealed position under the base.

4. A lamp and mirror combination as defined in claim 3, wherein both said base and said frame are circular in form and have substantially equal diameters.

5. A lamp and mirror combination as defined in claim 2, wherein said mirror means comprises a core in said frame, said plane mirror being disposed at one side of the core; said mirror means further comprising a.

magnifying mirror disposed at the other side of the core, in said frame, whereby either mirror can be exposed to the viewer when the frame is turned in the stand.

6. A lamp and mirror combination as defined in claim 5, wherein both said base and said frame are similar in shape in plan view, so that the frame supports the base when turned to said concealed position under the base.

7. A lamp and mirror combination as defined in claim 6, further comprising an adjustable support ex tending upwardly from said base; a lamp socket for carrying a lamp bulb, and a lamp shade supported by said adjustable support, whereby the socket, bulb and shade can be adjusted with respect to said mirror means to illuminate the persons face to best advantage for optimum viewing thereofin the mirrors.

8. A lamp and mirror combination as defined in claim 1, further comprising adjustable support extending upwardly from said base a lamp socket for carrying a lamp bulb, and a lamp shade supported by said adjustable support, whereby the socket, bulb and shade can be adjusted with respect to said mirror means to illuminate the persons face to best advantage for optimum viewing thereofin the mirrors.

9. A lamp and mirror combination as defined in claim 8, wherein said base is substantially rectangular in plan view and has inclined front face for supporting said mirror means in said angular position.

10. A lamp and mirror combination as defined in claim 1, wherein said base is substantially rectangular in plan view and has an inclined front face for supporting said mirror means in said angular position, said base being hollow underneath, and a drawer slidably disposed in said base and serving as an abutment for said mirror means when disposed in said concealed position under the base.

11. A lamp and mirror combination as defined in claim 1, wherein said base is a box-like member having 12. .A lamp and mirror combination as defined in claim 1, wherein said base is a box-like member having a compartment therein; said lamp being removably mounted in said compartment and a drawer removably disposed in said base, said mirror means being mounted on the drawer to serve as a cover for the same.

Claims

1. A lamp and mirror combination, comprising a base for adjustably supporting a lamp; mirror means; and support means engaging both said mirror means and said base and pivotally supporting said mirror means so that it can be rotated to a concealed position under the base, and can be further rotated to an angular position adjacent the base for optimum viewing of a person''s face when illuminated by the lamp.

2. A lamp and mirror combination defined in claim 1, wherein said support means comprises a wire stand having first parts secured to said base, and having other parts rotatably engaging both said first parts and said mirror means, said mirror means comprising a frame engaged by the other parts of the stand, and a plane mirror carried by said frame.

5. A lamp and mirror combination as defined in claim 2, wherein said mirror means comprises a core in said frame, said plane mirror being disposed at one side of the core; said mirror means further comprising a magnifying mirror disposed at the other side of the core, in said frame, whereby either mirror can be exposed to the viewer when the frame is turned in the stand.

7. A lamp and mirror combination as defined in claim 6, further comprising an adjustable support extending upwardly from said base; a lamp socket for carrying a lamp bulb, and a lamp shade supported by said adjustable support, whereby the socket, bulb and shade can be adjusted with respect to said mirror means to illuminate the person''s face to best advantage for optimum viewing thereof in the mirrors.

8. A lamp and mirror combination as defined in claim 1, further comprising adjustable support extending upwardly from said base; a lamp socket for carrying a lamp bulb, and a lamp shade supported by said adjustable support, whereby the socket, bulb and shade can be adjusted with respect to said mirror means to illuminate the person''s face to best advantage for optimum viewing thereof in the mirrors.

11. A lamp and mirror combination as defined in claim 1, wherein said base is a box-like member having a partition dividing the same into two compartments; said lamp being removably disposed in one of the said compartments; said mirror means comprising a cover hinged on the base; a convenience outlet mounted on a side of the base; a switch on the lamp; a switch for controlling the convenience outlet; and a power cord connected in circuit with the switches, lamp and conveience outlet.

12. A lamp and mirror combination as defined in claim 1, wherein said base is a box-like member having a compartment therein; said lamp being removably mounted in said compartment and a drawer removably disposed in said base, said mirror means being mounted on the drawer to serve as a cover for the same.