Michele L Nicholson

US Patent:

6377222, Apr 23, 2002

Filed:

Sep 21, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/666785

Inventors:

Michele Nicholson - New York NY

Assignee:

A. Aronson, Inc. - New York NY

International Classification:

H01Q 106

US Classification:

343713, 343721

Abstract:

An ornamental antenna light is provided to be placed on an automobile antenna to decorate ones automobile or to identify the automobile to its owner. The light includes a particular configuration of molded plastic, a lighting mechanism, and a retaining means for retaining the light assembly onto the automobiles antenna. The configuration of molded plastic can be in different sizes, shapes, and colors to correspond to different designs, characters, and insignias. The molded plastic is preferably of the transparent or translucent type, so that when the internal lighting mechanism is activated, light shall be capable of passing through the plastic. The lighting mechanism is simple electrical circuit comprising a battery, an on/off switch, and a light bulb, all wholly contained within the configuration of molded plastic thus eliminating a need for an external light and power source. The retaining means comprises a locking switch and spring to positively engage the automobiles antenna.