US3253249A
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Bulb socket for panel mounting
Assignee: Republic Industrial Corp
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Filing: 1961-05-03
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Granted: 1966-05-24
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Expires: 1981-05-03
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Lester J Hess
- 👤 Maurice E Kennedy
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 00:49
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R33/00; H01R33/05; H01R33/06; H01R33/09
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
131 words
A BULB SOCKET COMPRISING A MOLDED PLASTIC MEMBER HAVING A CENTRAL RECESS, MEANS PROVIDING GROOVES ON OPPOSITE FACES OF SAID RECESS, A PAIR OF CONTACTS SEATED IN SAID GROOVES AND SEPARATED FROM EACH OTHER, SAID CONTACTS COMPRISING U-SHAPED ARMS EXTENDING LENGTHWISE OF THE RECESS AND HAVING BULB RECEIVING OPENINGS ADJACENT THE TOP OF THE RECESS, SAID CONTACTS HAVING RESILIENT ARMS EXTENDING OUT OF THE RECESS AND TRANSVERSELY THEREOF AT AN ANGLE, SAID SOCKET HAVING A FLANGE SPACED FROM SAID CONTACT ARMS, RADIALLY OUTWARDLY TAPERED RECESSES FORMED IN SAID MOLDED PLASTIC MEMBER AND EXTENDING FROM THE OUTER PERIPHERAL EDGE OF SAID FLANGE TO SAID CENTRAL RECESS AND PROVIDING FLEXING ROOM IN THE FLANGE FOR SAID RESILIENT ARMS, SAID FLANGE HAVING A PAIR OF DIAMETRICALLY OPPOSITE AXIALLY PROJECTING FINGERS, SAID FINGERS BEING RESILIENT.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
131 words
A BULB SOCKET COMPRISING A MOLDED PLASTIC MEMBER HAVING A CENTRAL RECESS, MEANS PROVIDING GROOVES ON OPPOSITE FACES OF SAID RECESS, A PAIR OF CONTACTS SEATED IN SAID GROOVES AND SEPARATED FROM EACH OTHER, SAID CONTACTS COMPRISING U-SHAPED ARMS EXTENDING LENGTHWISE OF THE RECESS AND HAVING BULB RECEIVING OPENINGS ADJACENT THE TOP OF THE RECESS, SAID CONTACTS HAVING RESILIENT ARMS EXTENDING OUT OF THE RECESS AND TRANSVERSELY THEREOF AT AN ANGLE, SAID SOCKET HAVING A FLANGE SPACED FROM SAID CONTACT ARMS, RADIALLY OUTWARDLY TAPERED RECESSES FORMED IN SAID MOLDED PLASTIC MEMBER AND EXTENDING FROM THE OUTER PERIPHERAL EDGE OF SAID FLANGE TO SAID CENTRAL RECESS AND PROVIDING FLEXING ROOM IN THE FLANGE FOR SAID RESILIENT ARMS, SAID FLANGE HAVING A PAIR OF DIAMETRICALLY OPPOSITE AXIALLY PROJECTING FINGERS, SAID FINGERS BEING RESILIENT.
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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) | 1969-05-23 | 1969-11-22 | 1970-05-24 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-05-23 | 1973-11-22 | 1974-05-24 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-05-23 | 1977-11-22 | 1978-05-24 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |