US3091687A
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Recessed lighting fixture having a separable pre-wired section
Assignee: Emerson Pryne Co
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Filing: 1960-03-14
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Granted: 1963-05-28
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Expires: 1980-03-14
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert A Papsdorf
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 06:11
CPC Classifications
H; H02; H02G; H02G3/00; H02G3/02; H02G3/08; H02G3/18; H02G3/20; F; F21; F21S; F21S8/00; F21S8/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 1
Claim 1
Independent Claim
177 words
A RECESSED LIGHT FIXTURE COMPRISING: A RIGID FRAME ATTACHABLE TO A HOLDING STRUCTURE; A SPLICE BOX HAVING AN OPEN SIDE: A RIGID BRACKET MOUNTING THE SPLICE BOX ON THE FRAME WITH THE OPEN SIDE OF THE BOX FACING THE FRAME AND SPACED LATERALLY THEREFROM, SAID BRACKET HAVING AN UPWARDLY FACING SURFACE; AND AN INTEGRAL ASSEMBLY MADE FROM A SINGLE UNITY SHEET OF METAL AND COMPRISING A CENTRAL PORTION OF HOLLOW, TUBULAR SHAPE FORMING A WIREWAY WITH FREE EDGES SUBSTATIALLY MEETING ON THE UNDERSIDE THEREOF TO FORM A LONGITUDINALLY EXTENDING JOINT AND A FLAT PORTION AT EACH END EXTENDING UPWARDLY FROM AND GENERALLY TRANSVERSELY TO SAID WIREWAY, ONE FLAT END SECTION FORMING A PANEL CLOSING THE OPEN SIDE OF THE SPLICE BOX, AND THE OTHER FLAT END SECTION PROVIDING LAMP SOCKET MOUNTING MEANS, A LAMP SOCKET MOUNTED ON SAID OTHER FLAT END SECTION, AND ELECTRICAL CONDUCTORS EXTENDING FROM THE SOCKET THROUGH THE WIREWAY TO THE SPLICE BOX; SAID LONGITUDINAL JOINT OF THE WIREWAY BEING SUBSTANTIALLY PARALLEL TO AND IN ENGAGEMENT WITH THE UPWARDLY FACING SURFACE ON THE BRACKET.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1966-05-27 | 1966-11-26 | 1967-05-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-05-27 | 1970-11-26 | 1971-05-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-05-27 | 1974-11-26 | 1975-05-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |