US3256507A
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Base end structure for electric lamps or similar devices
Assignee: General Electric Co
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Filing: 1964-05-01
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Granted: 1966-06-14
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Expires: 1984-05-01
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Stanley C Ackerman
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 07:37
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01K; H01K1/00; H01K1/42; H01K1/46
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
142 words
AN ELECTRICAL DEVICE COMPRISING A SEALED ENVELOPE OF VITREOUS MATERIAL HAVING A PROTRUDING PRESS SEAL PORTION OF GENERALLY I-SHAPED TRANSVERSE SECTION, AT LEAST ONE LEAD-IN CONDUCTOR HERMETICALLY SEALED THROUGH SAID PRESS SEAL PORTION AND PROTRUDING ENDWISE THEREFROM, AND A METAL TERMINAL CONTACT MOUNTED ON SAID PRESS SEAL AND COMPRISING A CHANNEL-SHAPED SHEET METAL MEMBER HAVING A SNUG SLIP-FIT OVER ONE OF THE SIDE FLANGES OF SAID PRESS SEAL AND HAVING ITS OPPOSED SIDES BENT TOWARD ONE ANOTHER INBOARD OF SAID ONE SIDE FLANGE TO THEREBY LOCK THE SAID CONTACT MEMBER FIRMLY IN PLACE ON SAID PRESS SEAL AGAINST SIDEWISE DISENGAGEMENT THEREFROM, AT LEAST ONE OF THE OPPOSITE SIDES OF SAID CHANNEL-SHAPED CONTACT MEMBER HAVING AN OUTER END TAB EXTENSION PROJECTING ENDWISE THEREFROM BEYOND THE END OF SAID PRESS SEAL AND RIGIDLY SECURED TO THE PROTRUDING OUTER END PORTION OF SAID LEAD-IN CONDUCTOR.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
142 words
AN ELECTRICAL DEVICE COMPRISING A SEALED ENVELOPE OF VITREOUS MATERIAL HAVING A PROTRUDING PRESS SEAL PORTION OF GENERALLY I-SHAPED TRANSVERSE SECTION, AT LEAST ONE LEAD-IN CONDUCTOR HERMETICALLY SEALED THROUGH SAID PRESS SEAL PORTION AND PROTRUDING ENDWISE THEREFROM, AND A METAL TERMINAL CONTACT MOUNTED ON SAID PRESS SEAL AND COMPRISING A CHANNEL-SHAPED SHEET METAL MEMBER HAVING A SNUG SLIP-FIT OVER ONE OF THE SIDE FLANGES OF SAID PRESS SEAL AND HAVING ITS OPPOSED SIDES BENT TOWARD ONE ANOTHER INBOARD OF SAID ONE SIDE FLANGE TO THEREBY LOCK THE SAID CONTACT MEMBER FIRMLY IN PLACE ON SAID PRESS SEAL AGAINST SIDEWISE DISENGAGEMENT THEREFROM, AT LEAST ONE OF THE OPPOSITE SIDES OF SAID CHANNEL-SHAPED CONTACT MEMBER HAVING AN OUTER END TAB EXTENSION PROJECTING ENDWISE THEREFROM BEYOND THE END OF SAID PRESS SEAL AND RIGIDLY SECURED TO THE PROTRUDING OUTER END PORTION OF SAID LEAD-IN CONDUCTOR.
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) | 1969-06-13 | 1969-12-13 | 1970-06-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-06-13 | 1973-12-13 | 1974-06-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-06-13 | 1977-12-13 | 1978-06-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |