US3244872A
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Handle and candle holder for jack-o'-lantern
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1963-10-31
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Granted: 1966-04-05
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Expires: 1983-10-31
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 James B Mccormick
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 21:53
CPC Classifications
F; F21; F21V; F21V3/00; F21V3/02; F21V3/023; F21W; F21W2121/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 1
Claim 1
Independent Claim
225 words
IN COMBINATION, A HOLLOW BODY RESEMBLING A JACKO''-LANTERN AND INCLUDING A REMOVABLE TOP WALL SECTION AFFORDING ACCESS TO THE INTERIOR OF THE BODY, AND A DEVICE FOR SUSPENDING A CANDLE WITHIN SAID HOLLOW BODY, SAID DEVICE COMPRISING A STUD EXTENDING THROUGH A HOLE IN THE REMOVABLE TOP WALL SECTION IN CLOSE FITTING RELATION TO THE WALLS OF SAID HOLE AND IN INTERSECTING RELATION TO THE INNER AND OUTER SURFACES OF THE TOP WALL SECTION, SAID STUD HAVING A LENGTH GREATER THAN THE THICKNESS OF SAID TOP WALL SECTION AND BEING DISPOSED RELATIVE THERETO WITH AN END PROJECTING PAST EACH THE INNER AND OUTER SURFACES THEREOF, A HANDLE HAVING A WIDTH GREATER THAN THE DIAMETER OF SAID STUD SECURED TO SAID STUD ADAJCENT THE END THEREOF PROJECTING PAST THE OUTER SURFACE OF SAID TOP WALL SECTION, AND A CANDLE HOLDER INCLUDING A CANDLE-SUPPORTING PLATFORM SECURED TO SAID STUD ADAJCENT THE END THEREOF PROJECTING PAST THE INNER SURFACE OF SAID TOP WALL SECTION SO AS TO SUSPEND SAID CANDLE HOLDER FROM SAID TOP WALL SECTION, SAID CANDLE HOLDER HAVING A WIDTH AT ITS POINT OF ATTACHMENT TO SAID STUD GREATER THAN THE DIAMETER OF SAID STUD, SAID STUD BEING RENDERED DETACHABLE FROM ONE OF SAID HANDL AND CANDLE HOLDER SO AS TO PERMIT ATTACHMENT AND DETACHMENT OF SAID CANDLE-SUSPENDING DEVICE TO AND FROM SAID TOP WALL SECTION.
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) | 1969-04-04 | 1969-10-04 | 1970-04-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-04-04 | 1973-10-04 | 1974-04-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-04-04 | 1977-10-04 | 1978-04-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |