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Illumination means for automotive wheels
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1961-01-30
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Granted: 1963-07-30
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Expires: 1981-01-30
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Joseph P Bell
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 21:51
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60Q; B60Q1/00; B60Q1/26; B60Q1/32; B60Q1/326
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
118 words
IN AN ILLUMINATING DEVICE ADAPTED TO BE ATTACHED TO THE WHEEL OF A VEHICLE, A HUB CAP RESILIENTLY MOUNTED ON SAID WHEEL, MEANS MOUNTED ON THE OUTSIDE OF SAID HUB CAP, SAID MEANS FORMING A HOUSING FOR A SOURCE O ILLUMINATION, A BRAKE DRUM, A CIRCULAR METAL CONDUCTIVE BAND FIXEDLY MOUNTED ABOUT THE PERIPHERY OF SAID DRUM AND SPACED THEREFROM THROUGHOUT ITS ENTIRETY BY INSULATING MEANS, A SOURCE OF ELECTRICAL ENERGY AND CIRCUIT MEANS INCLUDING BRUSH MEANS SECURED TO A VEHICLE FRAME SUPPORT, SAID BRUSH MEANS CONTINUOUSLY CONTACTING SAID CONDUCTIVE BAND, A CABLE, A SOCKET MOUNTED WITHIN SAID HULB CAP, SADI CAPBLE BEING ELECTRICALLY CONNECTED TO SAID BAND AND SAID SOCKET, A PIN PLUG CONNECTOR BEING SEPARABLY CON-
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
118 words
IN AN ILLUMINATING DEVICE ADAPTED TO BE ATTACHED TO THE WHEEL OF A VEHICLE, A HUB CAP RESILIENTLY MOUNTED ON SAID WHEEL, MEANS MOUNTED ON THE OUTSIDE OF SAID HUB CAP, SAID MEANS FORMING A HOUSING FOR A SOURCE O ILLUMINATION, A BRAKE DRUM, A CIRCULAR METAL CONDUCTIVE BAND FIXEDLY MOUNTED ABOUT THE PERIPHERY OF SAID DRUM AND SPACED THEREFROM THROUGHOUT ITS ENTIRETY BY INSULATING MEANS, A SOURCE OF ELECTRICAL ENERGY AND CIRCUIT MEANS INCLUDING BRUSH MEANS SECURED TO A VEHICLE FRAME SUPPORT, SAID BRUSH MEANS CONTINUOUSLY CONTACTING SAID CONDUCTIVE BAND, A CABLE, A SOCKET MOUNTED WITHIN SAID HULB CAP, SADI CAPBLE BEING ELECTRICALLY CONNECTED TO SAID BAND AND SAID SOCKET, A PIN PLUG CONNECTOR BEING SEPARABLY CON-
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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) | 1966-07-29 | 1967-01-28 | 1967-07-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-07-29 | 1971-01-28 | 1971-07-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-07-29 | 1975-01-28 | 1975-07-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |