US3252125A
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Fluorescent lampholders and fittings
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1963-03-06
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Granted: 1966-05-17
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Expires: 1983-03-06
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Moss Alfred
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 17:28
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R33/00; H01R33/05; H01R33/06; H01R33/08; H01R33/0836; H01R33/0845; F; F21; F21V; F21V19/00; F21Y; F21Y2103/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
144 words
A FLUORESCENT LAMP FITTING COMPRISING: A CASING OF CHANNEL FORM HAVING A BASE, TWO OPPOSITE SIDE WALLS EXTENDING ALONG THE BASE, AND A REMOVABLE COVER EXTENDING ALONG AN OPEN SIDE OF SAID CHANNEL; HOLDERS AT OPPOSITE ENDS OF SAID CASING FOR ENGAGING AND SUPPORTING THE CONTACT PINS OF A FLUORESCENT LAMP, SAID HOLDERS EACH HAVING A BODY, MEANS IN SAID BODY FOR THE RECEPTION OF THE LAMP CONTACT PIN TO ESTABLISH ELECTRICAL CONTACT THEREWITH, AND GUIDE MEANS ON SAID BODY FOR ENGAGING AND GUIDING THE LAMP INTO A POSITION IN WHICH THE PINS THEREOF ENGAGE THE PIN-RECEIVING MEANS ON THE BODY; MOUNTING MEANS AT OPPOSITE ENDS OF SAID CHANNEL CASING FOR SAID HOLDERS; AND SPRING MEANS FOR SAID HOLDERS ENGAGED BETWEEN THE HOLDERS AND SAID BASE FOR RESILIENTLY URGING SAID LAMP HOLDERS TOWARD ONE ANOTHER FOR ENGAGEMENT OF A FLUORESCENT LAMP BETWEEN SAID HOLDERS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
144 words
A FLUORESCENT LAMP FITTING COMPRISING: A CASING OF CHANNEL FORM HAVING A BASE, TWO OPPOSITE SIDE WALLS EXTENDING ALONG THE BASE, AND A REMOVABLE COVER EXTENDING ALONG AN OPEN SIDE OF SAID CHANNEL; HOLDERS AT OPPOSITE ENDS OF SAID CASING FOR ENGAGING AND SUPPORTING THE CONTACT PINS OF A FLUORESCENT LAMP, SAID HOLDERS EACH HAVING A BODY, MEANS IN SAID BODY FOR THE RECEPTION OF THE LAMP CONTACT PIN TO ESTABLISH ELECTRICAL CONTACT THEREWITH, AND GUIDE MEANS ON SAID BODY FOR ENGAGING AND GUIDING THE LAMP INTO A POSITION IN WHICH THE PINS THEREOF ENGAGE THE PIN-RECEIVING MEANS ON THE BODY; MOUNTING MEANS AT OPPOSITE ENDS OF SAID CHANNEL CASING FOR SAID HOLDERS; AND SPRING MEANS FOR SAID HOLDERS ENGAGED BETWEEN THE HOLDERS AND SAID BASE FOR RESILIENTLY URGING SAID LAMP HOLDERS TOWARD ONE ANOTHER FOR ENGAGEMENT OF A FLUORESCENT LAMP BETWEEN SAID HOLDERS.
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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) | 1969-05-16 | 1969-11-15 | 1970-05-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-05-16 | 1973-11-15 | 1974-05-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-05-16 | 1977-11-15 | 1978-05-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |