US3188794A
Expired / Lapsed
US
⏱️ 0.0 years remaining
Illuminated chain and links thereof
Assignee: Individual
•
Filing: 1961-03-28
•
Granted: 1965-06-15
•
Expires: 1981-03-28
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Raymond D Johnson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
—
Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 16:50
CPC Classifications
F; F21; F21V; F21V23/00; F21V23/06; F21S; F21S4/00; F21S4/20; F21V21/00; F21V21/005; F21Y; F21Y2103/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
165 words
AN ILLUMINATED CHAIN IN WHICH AN INDIVIDUAL LINK COMPRISES: (A) A TRANSLUCENT, PLASTIC, GENERALLY U-SHAPED BODY FORMED BY A BASE PORTION AND TWO SIDE PORTIONS; (B) A WEB CONNECTING SAID SIDE PORTIONS ADJACENT SAID BASE PORTION; (C) A DEPRESSED SURFACE AREA IN SAID BASE PORTION AND CENTERED BETWEEN SAID SIDE PORTIONS; (D) A BALL FORMED ON SAID WEB AND CENTERED BETWEEN THE TWO SIDE PORTIONS; (E) THE FREE ENDS OF SAID SIDE PORTIONS HAVING INWARDLY TURNED EXTENSIONS ENLARGED AT THEIR ENDS TO FORM A JAW, THE OPPOSED FACES OF SAID ENLARGED ENDS OF SAID EXTENSIONS HAVING DEPRESSIONS THEREIN TO MATCH AND CLAMP ONTO THE BALL OF AN ADJOINING LINK, SAID DEPRESSED SURFACE AREA BEING ADAPTED TO RECEIVE SAID ENLARGED ENDS IN THE MANNER OF A BALL AND SOCKET JOINT; (F) ILLUMINATING MEANS WITHIN SAID U-SHAPED BODY; AND (G) ELECTRICAL CONTACTS ON SAID BALL AND IN SAID DEPRESSIONS SO THAT AS INDIVIDUAL LINKS ARE JOINED SAID ELECTRICAL CONTACTS CONVEY ELECTRICAL POWER FROM ONE LINK TO ANOTHER.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
165 words
AN ILLUMINATED CHAIN IN WHICH AN INDIVIDUAL LINK COMPRISES: (A) A TRANSLUCENT, PLASTIC, GENERALLY U-SHAPED BODY FORMED BY A BASE PORTION AND TWO SIDE PORTIONS; (B) A WEB CONNECTING SAID SIDE PORTIONS ADJACENT SAID BASE PORTION; (C) A DEPRESSED SURFACE AREA IN SAID BASE PORTION AND CENTERED BETWEEN SAID SIDE PORTIONS; (D) A BALL FORMED ON SAID WEB AND CENTERED BETWEEN THE TWO SIDE PORTIONS; (E) THE FREE ENDS OF SAID SIDE PORTIONS HAVING INWARDLY TURNED EXTENSIONS ENLARGED AT THEIR ENDS TO FORM A JAW, THE OPPOSED FACES OF SAID ENLARGED ENDS OF SAID EXTENSIONS HAVING DEPRESSIONS THEREIN TO MATCH AND CLAMP ONTO THE BALL OF AN ADJOINING LINK, SAID DEPRESSED SURFACE AREA BEING ADAPTED TO RECEIVE SAID ENLARGED ENDS IN THE MANNER OF A BALL AND SOCKET JOINT; (F) ILLUMINATING MEANS WITHIN SAID U-SHAPED BODY; AND (G) ELECTRICAL CONTACTS ON SAID BALL AND IN SAID DEPRESSIONS SO THAT AS INDIVIDUAL LINKS ARE JOINED SAID ELECTRICAL CONTACTS CONVEY ELECTRICAL POWER FROM ONE LINK TO ANOTHER.
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) | 1968-06-14 | 1968-12-14 | 1969-06-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-06-14 | 1972-12-14 | 1973-06-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-06-14 | 1976-12-14 | 1977-06-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |