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US3096943A
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A tree lighting fixture
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1961-10-24
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Granted: 1963-07-09
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Expires: 1981-10-24
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Edward E Forrer
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 16:54
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R33/00; F; F21; F21W; F21W2121/00; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S362/00; Y10S362/806
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
125 words
IN A CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING FIXTURE, A PLURALITY OF RELATIVELY SPACED RADIALLY DIRECTED RISERS, A PLURALITY OF RELATIVELY SPACED ARCUATELY DIRECTED CONNECTORS, SAID RISERS AND CONNECTORS CROSSING EACH OTHER TO FORM A SINGLE UNITARILY FORMED SUBSTANTIALLY QUADRANT SHAPED NET, SAID RISERS AND CONNECTORS BEING OF A PLIABLE MATERIAL,, A PLURALITY OF ELECTRICAL CONDUCTORS INCLUDED IN SAID NET AT SAID CROSSING RISERS AND CONNECTORS, SAID QUADRANT SHAPED NET BEING FORMABLE INTO A SUBSTANTIALLY FRUSTO-CONICAL SHAPE, RELEASABLE ENGAGING MEANS ON SAID NET TO RELEASABLY RETAIN THE SAME IN SAID FRUSTO-CONICAL SHAPE, MEANS TO CONNECT SAID ELECTRICAL CONDUCTORS TO A SOURCE OF ELECTRICITY, AND ILLUMINATING MEANS ELECTRICALLY CONNECTED WITH SAID ELECTRICAL CONDUCTORS, SAID NET BEING ADAPTED TO BE POSITIONED ABOUT AND SUPPORT ON THE BRANCHES OF SAID TREE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
125 words
IN A CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING FIXTURE, A PLURALITY OF RELATIVELY SPACED RADIALLY DIRECTED RISERS, A PLURALITY OF RELATIVELY SPACED ARCUATELY DIRECTED CONNECTORS, SAID RISERS AND CONNECTORS CROSSING EACH OTHER TO FORM A SINGLE UNITARILY FORMED SUBSTANTIALLY QUADRANT SHAPED NET, SAID RISERS AND CONNECTORS BEING OF A PLIABLE MATERIAL,, A PLURALITY OF ELECTRICAL CONDUCTORS INCLUDED IN SAID NET AT SAID CROSSING RISERS AND CONNECTORS, SAID QUADRANT SHAPED NET BEING FORMABLE INTO A SUBSTANTIALLY FRUSTO-CONICAL SHAPE, RELEASABLE ENGAGING MEANS ON SAID NET TO RELEASABLY RETAIN THE SAME IN SAID FRUSTO-CONICAL SHAPE, MEANS TO CONNECT SAID ELECTRICAL CONDUCTORS TO A SOURCE OF ELECTRICITY, AND ILLUMINATING MEANS ELECTRICALLY CONNECTED WITH SAID ELECTRICAL CONDUCTORS, SAID NET BEING ADAPTED TO BE POSITIONED ABOUT AND SUPPORT ON THE BRANCHES OF SAID TREE.
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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) | 1966-07-08 | 1967-01-07 | 1967-07-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-07-08 | 1971-01-07 | 1971-07-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-07-08 | 1975-01-07 | 1975-07-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |