US3072375A
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Luminaire support frame
Assignee: MCPHILBEN LIGHTING Inc
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Filing: 1961-08-17
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Granted: 1963-01-08
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Expires: 1981-08-17
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Jay S Goldberg
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 10:24
CPC Classifications
F; F21; F21V; F21V21/00; F21V21/02; F21V21/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
128 words
A LUMINAIRE SUPPORT FRAME FOR SUPPORTING A WALLED LUMINAIRE HOUSING ON A SURFACE, COMPRISING A FRAME ADAPTED TO BE FIXED IN AN APERTURE OF THE SURFACE, SAID FRAME INCLUDING FLANGE MEANS ADAPTED TO BE SECURED AGAINST THE BLIND SIDE OF THE SURFACE, AT LEAST ONE LUG EXTENDING OUTWARDLY FROM SAID FLANGE MEANS PARALLEL TO THE HOUSING WALL, SAID LUG INCLUDING AN ELONGATED SLOT, AND A CLIP FOR SAID LUG, SAID CLIP INCLUDING DOWNWARDLY EXTENDING OPPOSED SIDES FITTING OVER SAID LUG, APERTURES IN SAID SIDES FOR RECEIVING A FASTENER, AND A FASTENER ADAPTED TO PASS THROUGH SAID CLIP APERTURES, SAID LUG SLOT AND A CORRESPONDING APERTURE IN THE HOUSING WALL, SAID LUG INCLUDING MEANS FOR PREVENTING THE CLIP FROM ROTATING WHEN THE FASTENER IS INSERTED INTO THE CLIP APERTURES.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
128 words
A LUMINAIRE SUPPORT FRAME FOR SUPPORTING A WALLED LUMINAIRE HOUSING ON A SURFACE, COMPRISING A FRAME ADAPTED TO BE FIXED IN AN APERTURE OF THE SURFACE, SAID FRAME INCLUDING FLANGE MEANS ADAPTED TO BE SECURED AGAINST THE BLIND SIDE OF THE SURFACE, AT LEAST ONE LUG EXTENDING OUTWARDLY FROM SAID FLANGE MEANS PARALLEL TO THE HOUSING WALL, SAID LUG INCLUDING AN ELONGATED SLOT, AND A CLIP FOR SAID LUG, SAID CLIP INCLUDING DOWNWARDLY EXTENDING OPPOSED SIDES FITTING OVER SAID LUG, APERTURES IN SAID SIDES FOR RECEIVING A FASTENER, AND A FASTENER ADAPTED TO PASS THROUGH SAID CLIP APERTURES, SAID LUG SLOT AND A CORRESPONDING APERTURE IN THE HOUSING WALL, SAID LUG INCLUDING MEANS FOR PREVENTING THE CLIP FROM ROTATING WHEN THE FASTENER IS INSERTED INTO THE CLIP APERTURES.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1966-01-07 | 1966-07-09 | 1967-01-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-01-07 | 1970-07-09 | 1971-01-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-01-07 | 1974-07-09 | 1975-01-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |