FIELD OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates to a portable light. More particularly, the invention relates to a portable neck light.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

Portable lights are known for use in various situations, including working on an automobile, working in the home and recreational uses. In such instances, there may not be an adequate amount of light; the user may require hands free lighting; the user may need to focus the light on the specific area being worked on; or similar issues.

Various types of portable lights are known in the art. While these devices may provide one or more of the desired attributes, including as set forth above, these devices have various shortcomings and may not meet the needs of a user of a portable light. These and other shortcomings of the known portable lights are addressed by the present invention.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

A primary object of the present invention is to provide a portable light which may be worn on a user's neck.

Another primary object of the invention is to provide a portable light which is wearable and provides hands free lighting for work, recreation or other activities.

Another primary object of the invention is to provide a portable light which may fit around a user's neck, resting comfortably against the user's neck.

Another primary object of the invention is to provide a portable neck light having two light sources, one on each side of the neck.

Another primary object of the invention is to provide a portable neck light having a LED light source on each side of the user's neck and providing up to 300 lumens per light source.

Another primary object of the invention is to provide a portable light wearable around a user's neck with a light source on each side which may be independently adjustable on an up and down axis to direct illumination of light as required by the user.

Another primary object of the invention is to provide a portable light wearable around a user's neck with a light source on each side which light sources may be removeable from the portable light and function as a hand held light.

Another primary object of the invention is to provide a portable light powered by alkaline batteries.

Another primary object of the invention is to provide a portable light powered by rechargeable batteries.

Another primary object of the invention is to provide a portable light wearable around a user's neck made of a semirigid plastic such as ABS (acrylonitrile butadiene styrene) plastic. The neck member of the portable light may be flexible allowing the portable neck light to be pulled outward when placing the light around a user's neck and may contract once on a user's neck to rest snuggly and comfortably on the user's neck.

Another primary object of the invention is to provide a portable neck light having a USB port and a battery charge indicator.

The portable light of the invention comprises a neck member adapted to fit around a user's neck, body members on each side of the neck member having a light source, a movable member between each end of the neck member and each body member allowing for the adjustment of each light source independently of the other, a power source and an on/off switch.

These primary and other objects of the invention will be apparent from the following description of the preferred embodiments of the invention and from the accompanying drawings.

