US3137448A
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Adapter for an automobile tail light
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1962-12-13
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Granted: 1964-06-16
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Expires: 1982-12-13
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 William H Holzhause
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 20:52
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R33/00; H01R33/92
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
183 words
IN COMBINATION WITH AN AUTOMOBILE TAIL LIGHT OF THE TYPE COMPRISING A SOCKET AND BULB CARRIED WITHIN A REFLECTOR HAVING A LENS MOUNTED THEREON; AN ADAPTER COMPRISING (A) AN ELONGATED CASING HAVING A CLOSED END RECEIVABLE IN SAID SOCKET AND AN OPEN END FOR THE RECEPTION OF SAID BULB, (B) A FIRST SET OF CONTACTS AT THE CLOSED END OF SAID CASING ENGAGING CONTACTS IN SAID SOCKET, (C) A NON-CONDUCTIVE DISC CARRIED IN SAID CASING INTERMEDIATE ITS ENDS AND HAVING A SECOND SET OF CONTACTS ENGAGING CONTACTS ON SAID BULB, (D) A FIRST SET OF WIRES INTERCONNECTING SAID FIRST AND SECOND SET OF CONTACTS FOR SUPPLYING ELECTRICAL POWER FROM SAID SOCKET TO SAID BULB, (E) A SECOND SET OF WIRES OPERATIVELY CONNECTED TO SAID FIRST SET OF CONTACTS AND EXTENDING OUTWARDLY THROUGH AN OPENING IN SAID CASING AND CONNECTED TO A PLUG MATINGLY ENGAGEABLE WITH A PLUG CONNECTED TO THE TAIL LIGHT CIRCUIT OF A TRAILER FOR SUPPLYING ELECTRIC POWER FROM SAID SOCKET TO SAID TAIL LIGHT CIRCUIT, AND (F) MEANS ON SAID CASING FOR RELEASABLY CONNECTING IT TO SAID SOCKET AND BULB.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
183 words
IN COMBINATION WITH AN AUTOMOBILE TAIL LIGHT OF THE TYPE COMPRISING A SOCKET AND BULB CARRIED WITHIN A REFLECTOR HAVING A LENS MOUNTED THEREON; AN ADAPTER COMPRISING (A) AN ELONGATED CASING HAVING A CLOSED END RECEIVABLE IN SAID SOCKET AND AN OPEN END FOR THE RECEPTION OF SAID BULB, (B) A FIRST SET OF CONTACTS AT THE CLOSED END OF SAID CASING ENGAGING CONTACTS IN SAID SOCKET, (C) A NON-CONDUCTIVE DISC CARRIED IN SAID CASING INTERMEDIATE ITS ENDS AND HAVING A SECOND SET OF CONTACTS ENGAGING CONTACTS ON SAID BULB, (D) A FIRST SET OF WIRES INTERCONNECTING SAID FIRST AND SECOND SET OF CONTACTS FOR SUPPLYING ELECTRICAL POWER FROM SAID SOCKET TO SAID BULB, (E) A SECOND SET OF WIRES OPERATIVELY CONNECTED TO SAID FIRST SET OF CONTACTS AND EXTENDING OUTWARDLY THROUGH AN OPENING IN SAID CASING AND CONNECTED TO A PLUG MATINGLY ENGAGEABLE WITH A PLUG CONNECTED TO THE TAIL LIGHT CIRCUIT OF A TRAILER FOR SUPPLYING ELECTRIC POWER FROM SAID SOCKET TO SAID TAIL LIGHT CIRCUIT, AND (F) MEANS ON SAID CASING FOR RELEASABLY CONNECTING IT TO SAID SOCKET AND BULB.
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) | 1967-06-16 | 1967-12-16 | 1968-06-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-06-16 | 1971-12-16 | 1972-06-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-06-16 | 1975-12-16 | 1976-06-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |