US3230360A
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Lighting device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1963-04-22
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Granted: 1966-01-18
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Expires: 1983-04-22
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Herbert V Short
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 21:16
CPC Classifications
F; F21; F21S; F21S6/00; F21S6/004; F21Y; F21Y2103/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
120 words
A FLUORESCENT LIGHTING DEVICE COMPRISING A TROFFERDIFFUSER HAVING SIDE WALLS OF LIGHT TRANSMITTING MATERIAL NORMALLY ORIENTED VERTICALLY, CONDUCTORS EXTENDING ALONG AND WITHIN SAID SIDE WALLS, END WALLS EACH CARRYING A FLUORESCENT TUBE SOCKET, SAID END WALLS BEING SECURED TO SAID SIDE WALLS TO FORM AN INTEGRATED TROFFER-DIFFUSER--FLUORESCENT TUBE CARRIER, A BASE CONTAINING ELECTRICAL ACCESSORIES INCLUDING A TRANSFOMER FOR A FLUORESCENT TUBE, SAID BASE HAVING A TOP WALL ADAPTED AT ITS UPPER SURFACE DEMOUNTABLY AND REMOUNTABLY TO RECEIVE ONE OF THE END WALLS OF SAID TROFFER, AND PLUG AND SOCKET TYPE ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS IN SAID ONE END WALL AND SAID BOTTOM WALL CONNECTED TO MAKE ELECTRICAL CONNECTION BETWEEN SAID ELECTRICAL ACCESSORIES IN SAID BASE, SAID CONDUCTORS, AND SAID FLUORESCENT TUBE SOCKETS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
120 words
A FLUORESCENT LIGHTING DEVICE COMPRISING A TROFFERDIFFUSER HAVING SIDE WALLS OF LIGHT TRANSMITTING MATERIAL NORMALLY ORIENTED VERTICALLY, CONDUCTORS EXTENDING ALONG AND WITHIN SAID SIDE WALLS, END WALLS EACH CARRYING A FLUORESCENT TUBE SOCKET, SAID END WALLS BEING SECURED TO SAID SIDE WALLS TO FORM AN INTEGRATED TROFFER-DIFFUSER--FLUORESCENT TUBE CARRIER, A BASE CONTAINING ELECTRICAL ACCESSORIES INCLUDING A TRANSFOMER FOR A FLUORESCENT TUBE, SAID BASE HAVING A TOP WALL ADAPTED AT ITS UPPER SURFACE DEMOUNTABLY AND REMOUNTABLY TO RECEIVE ONE OF THE END WALLS OF SAID TROFFER, AND PLUG AND SOCKET TYPE ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS IN SAID ONE END WALL AND SAID BOTTOM WALL CONNECTED TO MAKE ELECTRICAL CONNECTION BETWEEN SAID ELECTRICAL ACCESSORIES IN SAID BASE, SAID CONDUCTORS, AND SAID FLUORESCENT TUBE SOCKETS.
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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) | 1969-01-17 | 1969-07-19 | 1970-01-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-01-17 | 1973-07-19 | 1974-01-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-01-17 | 1977-07-19 | 1978-01-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |