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US3117302A
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Rotating signal light
Assignee: RE Dietz Co
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Filing: 1960-10-14
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Granted: 1964-01-07
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Expires: 1980-10-14
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Cardarelli Armond
- 👤 David O Chase
- 👤 Philip H Stevens
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 15:37
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60Q; B60Q1/00; B60Q1/26; B60Q1/2611; G; G08; G08B; G08B5/00; G08B5/22; G08B5/36; G08B5/38
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
127 words
IN A SIGNAL LIGHT HAVING A VERTICALLY DISPOSED ROTATING SHAFT, POWER MEANS TO DRIVE SAID SHAFT, AND A PLURALITY OF SEALED BEAM LAMPS DISPOSED ABOUT SAID SHAFT: A LAMP HOLDER MOUNTED ON SAID SHAFT FOR ROTATION THEREWITH, SAID LAMP HOLDER HAVING MEANS TO SUPPORT SAID LAMPS INCLUDING A PAIR OF SPACED PLATE MEMBERS, SAID PLATE MEMBERS BEING OF SUBSTANTIALLY IDENTICAL CONSTRUCTION INVERSELY DISPOSED, AND A PLATE ENGAGING MEMBER REMOVABLY SECURED TO AND AXIALLY ALIGNED WITH SAID SHAFT, SAID PLATE MEMBERS HAVING EQUI-ANGULARLY SPACED PERIMETRICAL PORTIONS SHAPED TO EMBRACE BETWEEN SAID PLATES, RESPECTIVELY, UPPER AND LOWER DIAMETRICALLY OPPOSITE PORTIONS OF EACH LAMP, AND SAID PLATE ENGAGING MEMBER HAVING MEANS FOR SECURING SAID PLATES IN MUTUALLY SPACED ENGAGEMENT THEREWITH, WHEREBY SAID LAMPS ARE CLAMPED IN POSITION ABOUT SAID SHAFT.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
127 words
IN A SIGNAL LIGHT HAVING A VERTICALLY DISPOSED ROTATING SHAFT, POWER MEANS TO DRIVE SAID SHAFT, AND A PLURALITY OF SEALED BEAM LAMPS DISPOSED ABOUT SAID SHAFT: A LAMP HOLDER MOUNTED ON SAID SHAFT FOR ROTATION THEREWITH, SAID LAMP HOLDER HAVING MEANS TO SUPPORT SAID LAMPS INCLUDING A PAIR OF SPACED PLATE MEMBERS, SAID PLATE MEMBERS BEING OF SUBSTANTIALLY IDENTICAL CONSTRUCTION INVERSELY DISPOSED, AND A PLATE ENGAGING MEMBER REMOVABLY SECURED TO AND AXIALLY ALIGNED WITH SAID SHAFT, SAID PLATE MEMBERS HAVING EQUI-ANGULARLY SPACED PERIMETRICAL PORTIONS SHAPED TO EMBRACE BETWEEN SAID PLATES, RESPECTIVELY, UPPER AND LOWER DIAMETRICALLY OPPOSITE PORTIONS OF EACH LAMP, AND SAID PLATE ENGAGING MEMBER HAVING MEANS FOR SECURING SAID PLATES IN MUTUALLY SPACED ENGAGEMENT THEREWITH, WHEREBY SAID LAMPS ARE CLAMPED IN POSITION ABOUT SAID SHAFT.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1967-01-06 | 1967-07-08 | 1968-01-07 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-01-06 | 1971-07-08 | 1972-01-07 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-01-06 | 1975-07-08 | 1976-01-07 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |