Submersible Lighting Assembly

Abstract

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Description

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

[0001] The present invention relates to the field of lighting. Particularly, the present invention relates to the field of underwater lighting. More particularly, the present invention relates to a submersible lighting arrangement. Even more particularly, the present invention relates to a submersible lighting arrangement adapted to illuminate a body of water from below. BACKGROUND TO THE INVENTION

[0002] Any reference to background art herein is not to be construed as an admission that such art constitutes common general knowledge in Australia or elsewhere.

[0003] The ability to illuminate certain areas is important for various jobs, sports, safety and / or other circumstances. However, a significant problem encountered is the ability to illuminate underwater locations. One current solution is to utilize lights that float on the water that point downwardly into the waterbody. However, in circumstances, these lighting arrangements provide insufficient lighting.

[0004] It would be advantageous to address one or more of the above issues and / or to provide the consumer with a commercial alternative to the presently available solutions. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

[0005] In a first aspect, although it need not be the only or indeed the broadest aspect, the invention resides in submersible lighting arrangement comprising: one or more underwater lights; 2026202832   15 Apr 2026 at least one anchor connected to the one or more underwater lights; wherein the underwater lights are adapted to illuminate a volume towards the surface of a water body.

[0006] In one embodiment, the submersible lighting arrangement further 5 comprises a cable connected to or connecting the lights. In an embodiment, the submersible lighting arrangement comprises a single cable. In one embodiment, a plurality of cables are utilized to connect the underwater lights.

[0007] In one embodiment, the anchor comprises a connection point for connection to an underwater structure or body. In another embodiment, the 10 anchor comprises or is a weight adapted to sink in a body of water. In one embodiment, the submersible lighting arrangement comprises a plurality of anchors. In one embodiment, the submersible lighting arrangement comprises a pair of anchors. In this embodiment, one of each of the anchors is connected to the cable. In a preferred embodiment, each of the pair of anchors is connected to 15 distal ends (or adjacent to distal ends) of the cable. In a yet another embodiment, each of the pair of anchors is connected adjacent to distal ends of the cable.

[0008] In an embodiment, the submersible lighting arrangement comprises a buoy or floating device. In certain embodiments, the buoy or floating device is 20 connected to an underwater light or the cable.

[0009] In an embodiment, the submersible lighting arrangement comprises a plurality of underwater lights. In one embodiment, the plurality of underwater lights are connected in series.

[0010] In one embodiment, each underwater light comprises a float or a 25 device adapted to orientate the underwater light such that illumination is provided towards the surface of the body of water.

[0011] In a particular embodiment, each underwater light is connected to the cable by a conduit.

[0012] In an embodiment, the underwater light is located within a tube. In one 30 embodiment, the tube is airtight. In a preferred embodiment, the tube is 2026202832   15 Apr 2026 transparent. In one embodiment, the tube further comprises an air valve, air inlet and / or air outlet adapted to adjust the buoyance thereof.

[0013] In one embodiment, the submersible lighting arrangement further comprises a power source adapted to provide electricity to the one or more 5 underwater lights.

[0014] The various features and embodiments of the present invention referred to in the individual sections above and in the description which follows apply, as appropriate, to other sections, mutatis mutandis. Consequently, features specified in one section may be combined with features specified in 10 other sections as appropriate.

[0015] Further features and advantages of the present invention will become apparent from the following detailed description. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS 15

[0016] To assist in understanding the invention and to enable a person skilled in the art to put the invention into practical effect, embodiments of the invention will be described by way of example only with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which: Figure 1 shows an embodiment of the present submersible lighting 20           assembly; Figure 2 shows another embodiment of the present submersible lighting assembly; Figure 3 shows an alternative embodiment of the present submersible lighting assembly; 25              Figure 4 shows a yet another embodiment of the present submersible lighting assembly; and Figure 5 shows a different embodiment of the present submersible lighting assembly; 2026202832   15 Apr 2026 DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0017] Embodiments of the present invention reside primarily in a submersible lighting assembly. Accordingly, the assembly, device, apparatus or method steps have been illustrated in the drawings, showing only those specific details that are necessary for understanding the embodiments of the present invention, but so as not to obscure the disclosure with excessive detail that will be readily apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art having the benefit of the present description.

[0018] In this specification, adjectives such as first and second, upper and lower, and the like may be used solely to distinguish one element or action from another element or action without necessarily requiring or implying any actual such relationship or order.

[0019] Words such as “comprises” or “includes” are intended to define a nonexclusive inclusion, such that an assembly, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements does not include only those elements but may include other elements not expressly listed, including elements that are inherent to such an assembly, method, article, or apparatus.

[0020] As used herein, the term ‘about’ means the amount is nominally the number following the term ‘about’ but the actual amount may vary from this precise number to an unimportant degree.

[0021] The present invention is predicated on the finding that the present submersible lighting arrangement can be utilized in lighting underwater locations. In a non-limiting embodiment, the present submersible lighting arrangement is adapted to lighting or illumination in a direction towards the surface of the water. The present submersible lighting arrangement addresses at least one of the above issues.

[0022] Shown in Figures 1-5 are embodiments of the submersible lighting arrangement. In one embodiment, the present submersible lighting arrangement is adapted to provide light or illumination towards the surface of the water body whilst being submerged. That is, the present submersible lighting arrangement is adapted to provide light from ‘below’ the surface of the water. However, it will be 4 2026202832   15 Apr 2026 appreciated that the submersible lighting arrangement may be utilized in other orientations such as upward lighting to sideways lighting or downward lighting.

[0023] Shown in Figure 1 is an embodiment of a submersible lighting arrangement. The submersible lighting arrangement is adapted to reside under a 5 surface of a body of water 900. The submersible lighting arrangement 100 comprises one or more underwater lights 110. In a preferred embodiment, the submersible lighting arrangement comprises a plurality of underwater lights 110. In the embodiment shown, the submersible lighting arrangement 100 comprises four (4) underwater lights 110. The person skilled in the art will appreciate that 10 the submersible lighting arrangement may suitably comprise any integer of 1 or more underwater lights. The underwater light is adapted to illuminate the water body.

[0024] In an embodiment, the underwater light is adapted to provide light or illumination towards the surface of the water body. In this regard, each 15 underwater light may suitably be provided with a float or a device for orientating the underwater light such that light or illumination is provided towards the surface of the body of water. In a preferred embodiment, the underwater light each comprise a light emitting device. However, it will also be appreciated that each underwater light may be orientated such that light is provided in a number of 20 different directions. Non-limiting examples of these directions include, angled upwardly direction, sideways direction, sideways downwardly direction and / or downward direction. In this regard, the person skilled in the art will appreciate that each underwater light may be simply configured to appropriate lighting direction. In other words, each underwater light may be orientated, sideways, 25 vertical or horizontal.

[0025] In one embodiment, the underwater lights are connected to one another. In a preferred embodiment, the underwater lights are connected in series. In one embodiment, the underwater lights are connected in parallel and / or series. In an embodiment, the submersible lighting arrangement 100 30 comprises a cable 120. In the embodiment shown in Figure 1, the cable connects the underwater lights. In an embodiment, the submersible lighting 2026202832   15 Apr 2026 arrangement comprises a single cable (mentioned in more detail hereinafter). In the embodiment shown, a plurality of cables are utilized to connect the underwater lights. The cable is adapted to provide electricity or power to the underwater lights. 5

[0026] In an embodiment, submersible lighting arrangement 100 further comprises an anchor. 130. The anchor 130 suitable comprises a connection point for connection to an underwater structure or body. Alternatively, or additionally, the anchor 130 comprises a weight adapted to sink in a body of water. The anchor 130 alleviates the problem of the submersible lighting 10 arrangement drifting in the current. The anchor maintains the location of the submersible lighting arrangement and thus the area being illuminated. Furthermore, the anchor 130 ensures that the submersible lighting arrangement 100 and the underwater lights thereof are located under the surface of the water such that they can illuminate towards the surface of the body of water. 15

[0027] In certain embodiments, the submersible lighting arrangement 100 may further be connected to a buoy or floating structure. In an embodiment, the submersible arrangement is connected to a buoy 140. In one embodiment, the submersible arrangement is connected to a boat or reel 145 thereon. In the embodiment shown, the cable is connected at one end to the buoy and a reel on 20 a boat on the other end. The buoy provides an easily locatable portion of the submersible lighting assembly for collection at the surface of the water. In this regard, a consumer collecting the submersible lighting assembly can simply pull in the buoy to remove the submersible lighting assembly from the body of water.

[0028] Shown in Figure 2 is another embodiment of a submersible lighting 25 arrangement. The embodiment shown in Figure 2 is similar to that shown in Figure 1. As such, the same reference numerals have been utilized for Figure 2 as Figure 1. It will be appreciated that the discussion in relation to these features are equally applicable to Figure 2. The main differences between the submersible lighting arrangement of Figure 1 and the submersible lighting 30 arrangement of Figure 2 is that each underwater light 110 is connected to the cable 120 by a conduit 121. In an embodiment, the conduit 121 is a cable 2026202832   15 Apr 2026 adapted to provide electrical communication with the cable 120. In this embodiment, each underwater light 110 is adapted to float. That is, each underwater light 110 is configured such that they will want to float towards the surface. However, the conduit 121 ensures that the underwater light is 5 maintained at a certain distance from the cable. The length of the conduit can be adjusted depending on the desired depth / location of the underwater lights. This ensures that the underwater lights are illuminating the desired body of water.

[0029] Shown in Figure 3 is another embodiment of a submersible lighting arrangement. The embodiment shown in Figure 3 is similar to that shown in 10 Figure 1. As such, the same reference numerals have been utilized for Figure 3 as Figure 1. It will be appreciated that the discussion in relation to these features are equally applicable to Figure 3. The main differences between the submersible lighting arrangement of Figure 1 and the submersible lighting arrangement of Figure 3 is that both ends of the cable are connected anchors. It 15 will be appreciated that, in this embodiment, the submersible lighting assembly can simply be placed in the desired location and allowed to remain in said location. The anchors on both ends of the cable alleviate the issue of the submersible floating away. Furthermore, this allows for the same location to be illuminated when required. 20

[0030] Shown in Figure 4 is another embodiment of a submersible lighting arrangement. The embodiment shown in Figure 4 is similar to that shown in Figure 2. As such, the same reference numerals have been utilized. It will be appreciated that the discussion in relation to these features are equally applicable to Figure 4. The main differences between the submersible lighting 25 arrangement of Figure 4 and the submersible lighting arrangement of Figure 2 is that both ends of the cable are connected anchors. It will be appreciated that, in this embodiment, the submersible lighting assembly can simply be placed in the desired location and allowed to remain in said location. The anchors on both ends of the cable alleviate the issue of the submersible floating away. 30 Furthermore, this allows for the same location to be illuminated when required. 2026202832   15 Apr 2026

[0031] Shown in Figure 5 is another embodiment of a submersible light assembly. In this embodiment, the submersible lighting assembly 100 comprises a underwater light 110. In this embodiment, the underwater light 110 is located within a tube. In one embodiment, the tube 160 is or comprises a cable. In one embodiment, the cable is transparent. In an embodiment, the tube is airtight and / or watertight. In an embodiment, the submersible light assembly further comprises one or more anchors. In an embodiment, the anchors may be directly connected to the tube or connected thereto via a conduit.

[0032] As shown in Figure 5, the underwater light 110 is elongate that extends along a length of the tube. Operation or activation of the underwater light will illuminate the desired area. The submersible lighting assembly may also further comprise an air valve, air inlet and / or air outlet 170. The air valve, air inlet and / or air outlet 170 allows for buoyancy of the submersible lighting assembly to be adjusted. In this regard, the amount of air in the tube will affect the buoyance thereof.

[0033] It is envisaged that the embodiment shown in Figure 5 can be provided with adjustability in relation to buoyance. In this regard, the amount of air the tube may change and thus affect how much the submersible lighting assembly floats.

[0034] It will be appreciated that any feature of each of the embodiments can be applied to the other embodiments.

[0035] The submersible lighting assembly may further comprise a power source. In an embodiment, the power source comprises of is a battery. In this regard, the power source is utilized to provide electrical power to the associated components of the submersible lighting assembly. In this regard, the power source may be located near or adjacent the underwater lights. Alternatively, or additionally, the power source may be located away from the underwater lights. In this regard, the cable acts as an electrical connection between the power source and the underwater lights.

[0036] In an embodiment, the submersible lighting arrangement for use in a body of water and illuminating towards the surface of the body of water. In one 8 2026202832   15 Apr 2026 embodiment, the submersible lighting arrangement when used in a body of water and illuminating towards the surface of the body of water.

[0037] The above description of various embodiments of the present invention is provided for purposes of description to one of ordinary skill in the 5 related art. It is not intended to be exhaustive or to limit the invention to a single disclosed embodiment.

[0038] As mentioned above, numerous alternatives and variations to the present invention will be apparent to those skilled in the art of the above teaching. Accordingly, while some alternative embodiments have been 10 discussed specifically, other embodiments will be apparent or relatively easily developed by those of ordinary skill in the art. Accordingly, this invention is intended to embrace all alternatives, modifications and variations of the present invention that have been discussed herein, and other embodiments that fall within the spirit and scope of the above described invention. 15

Claims

1. A submersible lighting arrangement comprising:one or more underwater lights; and5               at least one anchor connected to the one or more underwater lights;wherein the underwater lights are adapted to illuminate a volume towards the surface of a water body.

2. The submersible lighting arrangement of claim 1, wherein the anchor comprises a connection point for connection to an underwater 10                    structure or body.

3. The submersible lighting arrangement of claim 1, wherein the anchor comprises or is a weight adapted to sink in a body of water.

4. The submersible lighting arrangement of any one of claim 1 to 3, wherein the submersible lighting arrangement comprises a buoy or 15                     floating device.

5. The submersible lighting arrangement of any one of claim 1 to 4, wherein the plurality of underwater lights are connected in series.

6. The submersible lighting arrangement of any one of claim 1 to 5, wherein each underwater light comprises a float or a device20                   adapted to orientate the underwater light such that illumination isprovided towards the surface of the body of water.

7. The submersible lighting arrangement of any one of claim 1 to 6, wherein each underwater light is connected to the cable by a conduit.25        8. The submersible lighting arrangement of any one of claim 1 to 7,wherein the underwater light is located within a tube.

9. The submersible lighting arrangement of claim 8, wherein the tube is airtight.2026202832   15 Apr 202610. The submersible lighting arrangement of claim 8 or 9, wherein the tube is transparent.

11. The submersible lighting arrangement of any one of claim 8 to 10, wherein the tube further comprises an air valve, air inlet and / or air5                   outlet adapted to adjust the buoyance thereof.

12. The submersible lighting arrangement of any one of claim 1 to 11, wherein the submersible lighting arrangement further comprises a power source adapted to provide electricity to the one or more underwater lights.

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