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US3243587A
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Plug-in light fixture
Assignee: Electrolier Corp
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Filing: 1963-11-08
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Granted: 1966-03-29
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Expires: 1983-11-08
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Relich Milenko
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 02:59
CPC Classifications
F; F21; F21S; F21S8/00; F21S8/03; F21S8/033; F21S8/035; F21V; F21V21/00; F21V21/02; F21V23/00; F21V23/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
195 words
A PLUG-IN LIGHT FIXTURE COMPRISING A WALL PLATE AND A PIVOTED LIGHT FIXTURE HINGEDLY MOUNTED THEREON, A PAIR OF HOOKS LOCATED IN SPACED APART RELATION ON THE UPPER HORIZONTAL EDGE OF SAID WALL PLATE, A PAIR OF APERTURED LATCHES ON THE UPPER HORIZONTAL EDGE OF THE SAID LIGHT FIXTURE ADJACENT TO SAID WALL PLATE, THE SAID PAIR OF LATCHES ADAPTED TO PIVOTALLY ENGAGE WITH SAID PAIR OF HOOKS FOR PLUG-IN ENGAGEMENT OF THE LIGHT FIXTURE WITH THE SAID WALL PLATE, A PAIR OF SOCKET MOUNTED IN SAID WALL PLATE, ONE OF WHICH IS CONNECTED TO GROUND AND THE OTHER TO A SOURCE OF ELECTRICAL POWER, AND A PAIR OF PLUGS MOUNTED IN SAID LIGHT FIXTURE ALIGNED TO MAKE CONTACT WITH THE SAID PAIR OF SOCKETS IN SAID WALL PLATE, THE LOCATION OF THE SAID HOOKS AND LATCHES BEING SUCH THAT WHEN THE LATCHES OF THE LIGHT FIXTURE ARE ENGAGED WITH THE HOOKS OF THE WALL PLATE AND THE LIGHT FIXTURE IS PIVOTED TOWARDS THE SAID WALL PLATE, GROUND CONTACT WILL BE MADE BETWEEN ONE OF SAID PLUGS AND ONE OF SAID SOCKETS BEFORE POWER CONTACT IS MADE WITH THE OTHER OF SAID PLUGS AND SOCKETS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
195 words
A PLUG-IN LIGHT FIXTURE COMPRISING A WALL PLATE AND A PIVOTED LIGHT FIXTURE HINGEDLY MOUNTED THEREON, A PAIR OF HOOKS LOCATED IN SPACED APART RELATION ON THE UPPER HORIZONTAL EDGE OF SAID WALL PLATE, A PAIR OF APERTURED LATCHES ON THE UPPER HORIZONTAL EDGE OF THE SAID LIGHT FIXTURE ADJACENT TO SAID WALL PLATE, THE SAID PAIR OF LATCHES ADAPTED TO PIVOTALLY ENGAGE WITH SAID PAIR OF HOOKS FOR PLUG-IN ENGAGEMENT OF THE LIGHT FIXTURE WITH THE SAID WALL PLATE, A PAIR OF SOCKET MOUNTED IN SAID WALL PLATE, ONE OF WHICH IS CONNECTED TO GROUND AND THE OTHER TO A SOURCE OF ELECTRICAL POWER, AND A PAIR OF PLUGS MOUNTED IN SAID LIGHT FIXTURE ALIGNED TO MAKE CONTACT WITH THE SAID PAIR OF SOCKETS IN SAID WALL PLATE, THE LOCATION OF THE SAID HOOKS AND LATCHES BEING SUCH THAT WHEN THE LATCHES OF THE LIGHT FIXTURE ARE ENGAGED WITH THE HOOKS OF THE WALL PLATE AND THE LIGHT FIXTURE IS PIVOTED TOWARDS THE SAID WALL PLATE, GROUND CONTACT WILL BE MADE BETWEEN ONE OF SAID PLUGS AND ONE OF SAID SOCKETS BEFORE POWER CONTACT IS MADE WITH THE OTHER OF SAID PLUGS AND SOCKETS.
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) | 1969-03-28 | 1969-09-27 | 1970-03-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-03-28 | 1973-09-27 | 1974-03-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-03-28 | 1977-09-27 | 1978-03-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |