US3187172A
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Assignee: RE Dietz Co
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Filing: 1962-11-23
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Granted: 1965-06-01
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Expires: 1982-11-23
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 George A Knapp
- 👤 Fred F Stube
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 08:15
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60Q; B60Q1/00; B60Q1/26; B60Q1/2615
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
185 words
IN AN APPARATUS INCLUDING A METALLIC VEHICLE BODY HAVING AN ELONGATED GROOVE THEREIN, AN ELONGATED INSULATED CABLE POSITIONED IN SAID GROOVE, AND A PLURALITY OF LIGHT HOUSINGS, EACH HOUSING INCLUDING A BASE SECURED IN CONTACT WITH THE VEHICLE BODY AND OVERLYING SAID GROOVE, EACH BASE HAVING A PAIR OF BULB TERMINALS SAID TERMINALS BEING INSULATED FROM ONE ANOTHER, EACH HOUSING HAVING ELECTRICALLY CONDUCTIVE MEANS IN CONTACT WITH THE VEHICLE BODY AND CONNECTED TO ONE TERMINAL FOR MAKING A GROUND CONTACT FOR THE BULB, THE OTHER TERMINAL BEING CONNECTED TO A SHARP ELECTRICALLY CONDUCTIVE SPUR PROJECTING FROM SAID BASE, SAID SPUR PIERCING INSULATION OF SAID CABLE TO COMPLETE THE ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT FOR THE BULB; THE IMPROVEMENT COMPRISING: SAID VEHICLE BODY HAVING AN ELONGATED PROJECTING RIB ON EITHER SIDE OF SAID ELONGATED GROOVE, AND EACH OF SAID LIGHT BASES HAVING THEREIN AND ALIGNING GROOVE THAT RECEIVES SAID RIBS WITH A CLOSE FIT, SAID SHARP CONDUCTIVE SPUR BEING DISPOSED IN THE CENTER OF SAID ALIGNING GROOVE SO THAT IT IS PRECISELY ALIGNED WITH THE CENTER OF THE CABLE WHEN EACH LIGHT BASE IN SECURED TO THE VEHICLE BODY.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
185 words
IN AN APPARATUS INCLUDING A METALLIC VEHICLE BODY HAVING AN ELONGATED GROOVE THEREIN, AN ELONGATED INSULATED CABLE POSITIONED IN SAID GROOVE, AND A PLURALITY OF LIGHT HOUSINGS, EACH HOUSING INCLUDING A BASE SECURED IN CONTACT WITH THE VEHICLE BODY AND OVERLYING SAID GROOVE, EACH BASE HAVING A PAIR OF BULB TERMINALS SAID TERMINALS BEING INSULATED FROM ONE ANOTHER, EACH HOUSING HAVING ELECTRICALLY CONDUCTIVE MEANS IN CONTACT WITH THE VEHICLE BODY AND CONNECTED TO ONE TERMINAL FOR MAKING A GROUND CONTACT FOR THE BULB, THE OTHER TERMINAL BEING CONNECTED TO A SHARP ELECTRICALLY CONDUCTIVE SPUR PROJECTING FROM SAID BASE, SAID SPUR PIERCING INSULATION OF SAID CABLE TO COMPLETE THE ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT FOR THE BULB; THE IMPROVEMENT COMPRISING: SAID VEHICLE BODY HAVING AN ELONGATED PROJECTING RIB ON EITHER SIDE OF SAID ELONGATED GROOVE, AND EACH OF SAID LIGHT BASES HAVING THEREIN AND ALIGNING GROOVE THAT RECEIVES SAID RIBS WITH A CLOSE FIT, SAID SHARP CONDUCTIVE SPUR BEING DISPOSED IN THE CENTER OF SAID ALIGNING GROOVE SO THAT IT IS PRECISELY ALIGNED WITH THE CENTER OF THE CABLE WHEN EACH LIGHT BASE IN SECURED TO THE VEHICLE BODY.
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) | 1968-05-31 | 1968-11-30 | 1969-06-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-05-31 | 1972-11-30 | 1973-06-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-05-31 | 1976-11-30 | 1977-06-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |