US3107865A
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Retractable dome light
Assignee: AMERICAN BEAUTY SUPPLY
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Filing: 1962-03-30
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Granted: 1963-10-22
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Expires: 1982-03-30
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Hostetter John Virgil
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 18:40
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60Q; B60Q1/00; B60Q1/26; B60Q1/2611
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
154 words
A RETRACTABLE DOME LIGHT FOR POLICE CARS AND THE LIKE COMPRISING A SUBSTANTIALLY CYLINDRICAL WELL SET INTO THE CAR THROUGH ITS TIP AND HAVING AN INTERNAL FLANGE SUBSTANTIALLY FLUSH WITH THE TOP, A DOME LIGHT HAVING A CIRCULAR BASE FREELY SLIDABLE IN SAID WELL AND HAVING A ROD EXTENDING DOWNWARDLY THROUGH A SLOTTED OPENING IN THE BOTTOM OF THE WELL WITH A KNOB AT ITS END FOR MANUAL RETRACTION AND RELEASE OF THE LIGHT FROM THE INSIDE OF THE CAR, A FLANGE OF STIFF MATERIAL FIXED TO THE TOP OF SAID DOME LIGHT TO FORM A SEAL WITH SAID INTERNAL FLANGE WHEN THE LIGHT IS RETRACTED, THE UPPER EDGE OF SAID BASE OF THE DOME LIGHT FORMING A SEAL WITH SAID INTERNAL FLANGE WHEN THE LIGHT IS RELEASED, SPRING MEANS IN SAID WELL FOR NORMALLY HOLDING SAID LIGHT IN OPERATIVE EXTENDED POSITION WHEN RELEASED, AND LATCHING MEANS FOR LOCKING SAID LIGHT IN RETRACTED POSITION.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
154 words
A RETRACTABLE DOME LIGHT FOR POLICE CARS AND THE LIKE COMPRISING A SUBSTANTIALLY CYLINDRICAL WELL SET INTO THE CAR THROUGH ITS TIP AND HAVING AN INTERNAL FLANGE SUBSTANTIALLY FLUSH WITH THE TOP, A DOME LIGHT HAVING A CIRCULAR BASE FREELY SLIDABLE IN SAID WELL AND HAVING A ROD EXTENDING DOWNWARDLY THROUGH A SLOTTED OPENING IN THE BOTTOM OF THE WELL WITH A KNOB AT ITS END FOR MANUAL RETRACTION AND RELEASE OF THE LIGHT FROM THE INSIDE OF THE CAR, A FLANGE OF STIFF MATERIAL FIXED TO THE TOP OF SAID DOME LIGHT TO FORM A SEAL WITH SAID INTERNAL FLANGE WHEN THE LIGHT IS RETRACTED, THE UPPER EDGE OF SAID BASE OF THE DOME LIGHT FORMING A SEAL WITH SAID INTERNAL FLANGE WHEN THE LIGHT IS RELEASED, SPRING MEANS IN SAID WELL FOR NORMALLY HOLDING SAID LIGHT IN OPERATIVE EXTENDED POSITION WHEN RELEASED, AND LATCHING MEANS FOR LOCKING SAID LIGHT IN RETRACTED POSITION.
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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) | 1966-10-21 | 1967-04-22 | 1967-10-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-10-21 | 1971-04-22 | 1971-10-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-10-21 | 1975-04-22 | 1975-10-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |