US3250908A
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Illuminated powder compact
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1963-11-19
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Granted: 1966-05-10
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Expires: 1983-11-19
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Frederick E Lawrence
- 👤 Thelma E Lawrence
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 20:06
CPC Classifications
A; A45; A45C; A45C15/00; A45C15/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
175 words
AN ILLUMINATED COMPACT COMPRISING A PAN-SHAPED POWDER CONTAINER, A PAN-SHAPED BATTERY COMPARTMENT HINGED TO THE CONTAINER TO BE HINGED BETWEEN A CLOSED POSITION IN REGISTRY WITH THE CONTAINER AND AN OPEN POSITION AWAY FROM THE CONTAINER, ELECTRICAL ILLUMINATING MEANS ENCLOSED WITHIN THE COMPARTMENT, A CLOSURE ASSEMBLY FOR THE COMPARTMENT COMPRISING A MIRROR AND TRANSLUCENT AREAS FOR PASSING LIGHT TO THE FACE OF A USER OF THE COMPACT FROM SAID ILLUMINATING MEANS, AND SPRING-CLOSED SWITCH MEANS CONNECTED TO THE ILLUMINATING MEANS AND COACTING WITH THE CONTAINER AND THE COMPARTMENT AND ADAPTED TO OPEN THE CIRCUIT ONLY BY CLOSING OF THE COMPARTMENT ON THE CONTAINER, SAID SWITCH MEANS COMPRISING A SOCKET IN THE HINGE OF THE COMPARTMENT OPENING TO THE TOP OF THE HINGE, AND A SPRING-PRESSED PLUNGER ROD WORKING IN THE SOCKET AND HAVING AN EXPOSED END ADAPTED TO BEAR UPON THE CONTAINER ONLY IN THE CLOSED POSITION OF THE COMPARTMENT UPON THE CONTAINER AND HAVING A CONTACT LUG ADAPTED TO ENGAGE A CONTACT PLATE IN THE COMPARTMENT ONLY IN THE OPEN POSITION OF THE CONTAINER.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
175 words
AN ILLUMINATED COMPACT COMPRISING A PAN-SHAPED POWDER CONTAINER, A PAN-SHAPED BATTERY COMPARTMENT HINGED TO THE CONTAINER TO BE HINGED BETWEEN A CLOSED POSITION IN REGISTRY WITH THE CONTAINER AND AN OPEN POSITION AWAY FROM THE CONTAINER, ELECTRICAL ILLUMINATING MEANS ENCLOSED WITHIN THE COMPARTMENT, A CLOSURE ASSEMBLY FOR THE COMPARTMENT COMPRISING A MIRROR AND TRANSLUCENT AREAS FOR PASSING LIGHT TO THE FACE OF A USER OF THE COMPACT FROM SAID ILLUMINATING MEANS, AND SPRING-CLOSED SWITCH MEANS CONNECTED TO THE ILLUMINATING MEANS AND COACTING WITH THE CONTAINER AND THE COMPARTMENT AND ADAPTED TO OPEN THE CIRCUIT ONLY BY CLOSING OF THE COMPARTMENT ON THE CONTAINER, SAID SWITCH MEANS COMPRISING A SOCKET IN THE HINGE OF THE COMPARTMENT OPENING TO THE TOP OF THE HINGE, AND A SPRING-PRESSED PLUNGER ROD WORKING IN THE SOCKET AND HAVING AN EXPOSED END ADAPTED TO BEAR UPON THE CONTAINER ONLY IN THE CLOSED POSITION OF THE COMPARTMENT UPON THE CONTAINER AND HAVING A CONTACT LUG ADAPTED TO ENGAGE A CONTACT PLATE IN THE COMPARTMENT ONLY IN THE OPEN POSITION OF THE CONTAINER.
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) | 1969-05-09 | 1969-11-08 | 1970-05-10 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-05-09 | 1973-11-08 | 1974-05-10 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-05-09 | 1977-11-08 | 1978-05-10 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |