초록 ▼

A remote control battery powered lantern is disclosed which is comprised of a globe and a base. The base incorporates a radio frequency receiver responsive to a hand held radio frequency transmitter. The lantern may be operated in a remote control mode or an on mode. In the on mode the lantern remai

A remote control battery powered lantern is disclosed which is comprised of a globe and a base. The base incorporates a radio frequency receiver responsive to a hand held radio frequency transmitter. The lantern may be operated in a remote control mode or an on mode. In the on mode the lantern remains illuminated until manually switched off and in the remote control mode the lantern is controlled by the hand held transmitter. To conserve battery life, the lantern includes a timer circuit to automatically shut off the lantern, in the remote control mode, after a predetermined amount of time as determined by the timer circuit.

대표청구항 ▼

1. A lantern comprising: a globe defining a substantially transparent enclosure; a light source mounted within said substantially transparent enclosure; a base for mounting said globe and light source; a switch for connecting said light source to a power source for illuminating said light source,

1. A lantern comprising: a globe defining a substantially transparent enclosure; a light source mounted within said substantially transparent enclosure; a base for mounting said globe and light source; a switch for connecting said light source to a power source for illuminating said light source, said switch being adjustable between an off mode where no power is supplied to the light source, an on mode where power is supplied to the light source and a remote control mode; a timer circuit electrically connected between said light source and a power source to automatically turn off said light source after a predetermined time as set by said timer circuit; and a plurality of barriers connected to the substantially transparent enclosure, said plurality of barriers preventing water from entering the substantially transparent enclosure.