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US3142031A
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Resistance element for incandescent lamps
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1963-07-30
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Granted: 1964-07-21
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Expires: 1983-07-30
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Frank J Rosenblatt
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 20:57
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01K; H01K1/00; H01K1/62; H01R; H01R33/00; H01R33/945; H01R33/9453
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
166 words
A RESISTANCE ATTACHMENT FOR AN INCANDESCENT LIGHT BULB FOR OPERATING SAME AT A REDUCED VOLTAGE COMPRISING A BODY FORMED OF NON-CONDUCTIVE MATERIAL, A SOCKETENGAGING CONTACT CENTRALLY LOCATED AT THE BOTTOM OF SAID BODY FOR ENGAGEMENT WITH THE CENTER CONTACT OF A LAMP SOCKET, A LAMP-ENGAGING CONTACT CENTRALLY LOCATED AT THE TOP OF SAID BODY, A RESISTANCE ELEMENT SECURED WITHIN SAID BODY AND INTERCONNECTED BETWEEN SAID CONTACTS FOR PRODUCING A VOLTAGE DROP BETWEEN SAID CONTACTS WHEN CURRENT IS PASSED THROUGH SAID RESISTANCE, A LAMP BASE-RECEIVING SEAT SHAPED TO ENGAGE THE LOWER ANNULAR EDGE OF THE BASE OF A STANDARD INCANDESCENT LIGHT BULB, RESILIENT INTERCONNECTING MEANS BETWEEN SAID SEAT AND SAID BODY, AND A PRESSURE SENSITIVE, NON-DRYING ADHESIVE ON SAID SEAT FOR RELEASABLY ADHERING SAID ATTACHMENT TO AN INCANDESCENT LIGHT BULB FOR POSITIONING SAID ATTACHMENT BETWEEN SAID INCANDESCENT LIGHT BULB AND THE CENTER CONTACT OF A LAMP SOCKET AND PLACING SAID RESISTANCE IN SERIES BETWEEN SAID SOCKET CONTACT AND THE CENTRAL CONTACT OF A STANDARD INCANDESCENT LIGHT BULB.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
166 words
A RESISTANCE ATTACHMENT FOR AN INCANDESCENT LIGHT BULB FOR OPERATING SAME AT A REDUCED VOLTAGE COMPRISING A BODY FORMED OF NON-CONDUCTIVE MATERIAL, A SOCKETENGAGING CONTACT CENTRALLY LOCATED AT THE BOTTOM OF SAID BODY FOR ENGAGEMENT WITH THE CENTER CONTACT OF A LAMP SOCKET, A LAMP-ENGAGING CONTACT CENTRALLY LOCATED AT THE TOP OF SAID BODY, A RESISTANCE ELEMENT SECURED WITHIN SAID BODY AND INTERCONNECTED BETWEEN SAID CONTACTS FOR PRODUCING A VOLTAGE DROP BETWEEN SAID CONTACTS WHEN CURRENT IS PASSED THROUGH SAID RESISTANCE, A LAMP BASE-RECEIVING SEAT SHAPED TO ENGAGE THE LOWER ANNULAR EDGE OF THE BASE OF A STANDARD INCANDESCENT LIGHT BULB, RESILIENT INTERCONNECTING MEANS BETWEEN SAID SEAT AND SAID BODY, AND A PRESSURE SENSITIVE, NON-DRYING ADHESIVE ON SAID SEAT FOR RELEASABLY ADHERING SAID ATTACHMENT TO AN INCANDESCENT LIGHT BULB FOR POSITIONING SAID ATTACHMENT BETWEEN SAID INCANDESCENT LIGHT BULB AND THE CENTER CONTACT OF A LAMP SOCKET AND PLACING SAID RESISTANCE IN SERIES BETWEEN SAID SOCKET CONTACT AND THE CENTRAL CONTACT OF A STANDARD INCANDESCENT LIGHT 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) | 1967-07-21 | 1968-01-20 | 1968-07-21 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-07-21 | 1972-01-20 | 1972-07-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-07-21 | 1976-01-20 | 1976-07-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |