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US3120419A
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Adapters for electric lamps
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1961-05-18
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Granted: 1964-02-04
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Expires: 1981-05-18
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Dworkin Marvin
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 07:03
CPC Classifications
F; F21; F21V; F21V19/00; F21V19/0005
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
139 words
AN ADAPTER FOR USE WITH AN ELECTRIC LAMP OF THE TYPE HAVING A BULB, A BASE PROJECTING FROM ONE SIDE OF THE BULB AND ELECTRIC PRONG TYPE CONTACTS PROJECTING LATERALLY IN A GENERALLY PARALLEL ARRANGEMENT FROM ONE SIDE OF THE BASE, THE COMBINATION WITH SAID ELECTRIC LAMP OF SAID ADAPTER COMPRISING A SOCKET TO SNUGLY FIT THE BASE OF THE LAMP AND HAVING AN OPENING AT ONE SIDE TO ACCOMMODATE THE PARALLEL ELECTRIC CONTACT PRONGS PROJECTING LATERALLY FROM THE LAMP BASE, A PLUG FITTING HAVING ELECTRIC CONTACTS PROJECTING FROM THE ADAPTER SOCKET AT AN ANGLE TO THE CONTACTS PROJECTING FROM THE LAMP BASE, CONNECTING MEANS FOR CONNECTING THE CONTACTS ON THE LAMP BASE WITH THE CONTACTS ON THE PLUG FITTING, AND MEANS ON THE ADAPTER FOR CLAMPING THE LAMP BASE THEREON WHEREBY TO SUPPORT THE LAMP ON THE ADAPTER.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
139 words
AN ADAPTER FOR USE WITH AN ELECTRIC LAMP OF THE TYPE HAVING A BULB, A BASE PROJECTING FROM ONE SIDE OF THE BULB AND ELECTRIC PRONG TYPE CONTACTS PROJECTING LATERALLY IN A GENERALLY PARALLEL ARRANGEMENT FROM ONE SIDE OF THE BASE, THE COMBINATION WITH SAID ELECTRIC LAMP OF SAID ADAPTER COMPRISING A SOCKET TO SNUGLY FIT THE BASE OF THE LAMP AND HAVING AN OPENING AT ONE SIDE TO ACCOMMODATE THE PARALLEL ELECTRIC CONTACT PRONGS PROJECTING LATERALLY FROM THE LAMP BASE, A PLUG FITTING HAVING ELECTRIC CONTACTS PROJECTING FROM THE ADAPTER SOCKET AT AN ANGLE TO THE CONTACTS PROJECTING FROM THE LAMP BASE, CONNECTING MEANS FOR CONNECTING THE CONTACTS ON THE LAMP BASE WITH THE CONTACTS ON THE PLUG FITTING, AND MEANS ON THE ADAPTER FOR CLAMPING THE LAMP BASE THEREON WHEREBY TO SUPPORT THE LAMP ON THE ADAPTER.
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) | 1967-02-03 | 1967-08-05 | 1968-02-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-02-03 | 1971-08-05 | 1972-02-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-02-03 | 1975-08-05 | 1976-02-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |