US3093320A
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Lamp construction
Assignee: RE Dietz Co
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Filing: 1960-11-01
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Granted: 1963-06-11
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Expires: 1980-11-01
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 George A Knapp
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 10:08
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60Q; B60Q1/00; B60Q1/26; B60Q1/2615
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
168 words
A LAMP HAVING TWO INCANDESCENT BULBS COMPRISING A BASE MEMBER OF CONDUCTING MATERIAL, MEANS INTEGRAL WITH SAID BASE MEMBER FORMING THE LOWER PORTIONS OF A PAIR OF SPACED, COAXIAL LAMP BULB SOCKETS, A FLAT INSULATING PLATE, MEANS FORMING THE UPPER PORTIONS OF SAID BULB SOCKETS AND ENGAGING SAID INSULATING PLATE TO HOLD IT IN UPRIGHT POSITION CENTERED BETWEEN THE CONFRONTING ENDS OF THE BULB SOCKETS, SAID PLATE BEING DISPOSED AT SUBSTANTIALLY RIGHT ANGLES TO THE AXES OF SAID SOCKETS, A SPRING CONTACT STRIP NARROWER THAN SAID PLATE AND BEING SECURED TO SAID INSULATING PLATE, SAID STRIP HAVING PORTIONS EXTENDING ALONG THE OPPOSITE SIDES OF THE PLATES FOR ENGAGEMENT WITH THE BASE TERMINALS OF THE LAMP BULBS MOUNTED IN SAID SOCKETS, SAID CONTACT STRIP PORTIONS BEING SPRUNG OUTWARDLY FROM SAID INSULATING PLATE WHEN SAID BULB SOCKETS ARE EMPTY AND BEING PUSHED INWARDLY INTO SUBSTANTIALLY PARALLEL RELATION TO THE PLATE WHEN BULBS ARE MOUNTED IN THE SOCKETS, AND AN ELECTRICAL CONDUCTOR CONNECTED TO SAID CONTACT STRIP TO DELIVER CURRENT THERETO.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
168 words
A LAMP HAVING TWO INCANDESCENT BULBS COMPRISING A BASE MEMBER OF CONDUCTING MATERIAL, MEANS INTEGRAL WITH SAID BASE MEMBER FORMING THE LOWER PORTIONS OF A PAIR OF SPACED, COAXIAL LAMP BULB SOCKETS, A FLAT INSULATING PLATE, MEANS FORMING THE UPPER PORTIONS OF SAID BULB SOCKETS AND ENGAGING SAID INSULATING PLATE TO HOLD IT IN UPRIGHT POSITION CENTERED BETWEEN THE CONFRONTING ENDS OF THE BULB SOCKETS, SAID PLATE BEING DISPOSED AT SUBSTANTIALLY RIGHT ANGLES TO THE AXES OF SAID SOCKETS, A SPRING CONTACT STRIP NARROWER THAN SAID PLATE AND BEING SECURED TO SAID INSULATING PLATE, SAID STRIP HAVING PORTIONS EXTENDING ALONG THE OPPOSITE SIDES OF THE PLATES FOR ENGAGEMENT WITH THE BASE TERMINALS OF THE LAMP BULBS MOUNTED IN SAID SOCKETS, SAID CONTACT STRIP PORTIONS BEING SPRUNG OUTWARDLY FROM SAID INSULATING PLATE WHEN SAID BULB SOCKETS ARE EMPTY AND BEING PUSHED INWARDLY INTO SUBSTANTIALLY PARALLEL RELATION TO THE PLATE WHEN BULBS ARE MOUNTED IN THE SOCKETS, AND AN ELECTRICAL CONDUCTOR CONNECTED TO SAID CONTACT STRIP TO DELIVER CURRENT THERETO.
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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) | 1966-06-10 | 1966-12-10 | 1967-06-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-06-10 | 1970-12-10 | 1971-06-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-06-10 | 1974-12-10 | 1975-06-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |