US3160349A
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Universal work and desk lamp
Assignee: Reliance Camera and Photo Supplies Inc
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Filing: 1962-01-04
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Granted: 1964-12-08
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Expires: 1982-01-04
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Kent Owen
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 12:44
CPC Classifications
F; F21; F21V; F21V21/00; F21V21/14; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T403/00; Y10T403/32; Y10T403/32254; Y10T403/32532
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
137 words
IN A UNIVERSAL WORK AND DESK LAMP OR THE LIKE, A SWIVEL ROD CONNECTOR COMPRISING A PAIR OF DIE CAST METAL MEMBERS, ONE OF SAID MEMBERS HAVING A BORE SLIDABLY RECEIVING A ROD AND A CLAMPING SCREW SECURING THE ROD IN ADJUSTED POSITION THEREIN, THE OTHER MEMBER HAVING A BORE SLIDABLY RECEIVING A SECOND ROD AND A CLAMPING SCREW SECURING THE SECOND ROD IN ADJUSTED POSITION THEREIN, A PIVOT STUD SECURED TO ONE OF SAID MEMBERS, THE OTHER OF SAID MEMBERS BEING PIVOTALLY MOUNTED ON SAID STUD, A LUBRICATED METAL WASHER ON SAID STUD BETWEEN SAID MEMBERS AND MEANS FOR CLAMPING SAID MEMBERS IN FIRM FRICTIONAL ENGAGEMENT WITH SAID WASHER TO PERMIT ROTARY ADJUSTMENT OF SAID MEMBERS AND THE FRICTIONAL RETENTION OF THE RODS IN ANY RELATIVE ANGULAR POSITION TO WHICH SAID MEMBERS MAY BE MANUALLY ADJUSTED.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
137 words
IN A UNIVERSAL WORK AND DESK LAMP OR THE LIKE, A SWIVEL ROD CONNECTOR COMPRISING A PAIR OF DIE CAST METAL MEMBERS, ONE OF SAID MEMBERS HAVING A BORE SLIDABLY RECEIVING A ROD AND A CLAMPING SCREW SECURING THE ROD IN ADJUSTED POSITION THEREIN, THE OTHER MEMBER HAVING A BORE SLIDABLY RECEIVING A SECOND ROD AND A CLAMPING SCREW SECURING THE SECOND ROD IN ADJUSTED POSITION THEREIN, A PIVOT STUD SECURED TO ONE OF SAID MEMBERS, THE OTHER OF SAID MEMBERS BEING PIVOTALLY MOUNTED ON SAID STUD, A LUBRICATED METAL WASHER ON SAID STUD BETWEEN SAID MEMBERS AND MEANS FOR CLAMPING SAID MEMBERS IN FIRM FRICTIONAL ENGAGEMENT WITH SAID WASHER TO PERMIT ROTARY ADJUSTMENT OF SAID MEMBERS AND THE FRICTIONAL RETENTION OF THE RODS IN ANY RELATIVE ANGULAR POSITION TO WHICH SAID MEMBERS MAY BE MANUALLY ADJUSTED.
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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) | 1967-12-08 | 1968-06-08 | 1968-12-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-12-08 | 1972-06-08 | 1972-12-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-12-08 | 1976-06-08 | 1976-12-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |