US3275815A
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Protective device such as umbrella, sunshade or the like
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1963-09-30
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Granted: 1966-09-27
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Expires: 1983-09-30
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Golaz Anne-Marie
- 👤 Anatole Francois Marie Gerard
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 01:44
CPC Classifications
A; A45; A45B; A45B3/00; A45B3/02; A45B3/04; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S135/00; Y10S135/91
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
170 words
A PROTECTIVE DEVICE SUCH AS AN UMBRELLA, SUNSHADE AND THE LIKE, COMPRISING A HOLLOW HANDLE ASSEMBLY INCLUDING A STAFF HAVING A HANDLE AT ITS LOWER END AND SUPPORTING AN OPENABLE DOME SHAPED SHADE FORMED OF TRANSLUCENT FABRIC AT ITS UPPER END, SAID STAFF HAVING A BORE WHOSE WALL SURFACE IS A REFLECTOR, MEANS FOR PASSAGE OF LIGHT OUT OF SAID STAFF LOCATED IN AN UPPER PORTION OF THE STAFF, A LIGHT SOURCE INCLUDING A LAMP DISPOSED COAXIALLY IN SAID HOLLOW HANDLE, A REFLECTOR ASSEMBLY SURROUNDING THE LAMP AND DIRECTING LIGHT UPWARDLY THROUGH SAID BORE AND A CONICAL REFLECTING ELEMENT LOCATED IN SAID STAFF ADJACENT SAID MEANS FOR PASSAGE OF LIGHT OUT OF THE STAFF AND DIRECTING LIGHT OUTWARDLY AND UPWARDLY AGAINST THE UNDERSIDE OF SUBSTANTIALLY THE ENTIRE FABRIC DOME WHEN OPENED WHEREBY THE FABRIC DIFFUSES PART OF THE LIGHT DOWNWARDLY AND THE REMAINING PART IS DIFFUSED THROUGH THE FABRIC TO RENDER THE PROTECTIVE DEVICE VISIBLE FROM A DISTANCE WITHOUT THE LAMP BEING DIRECTLY VISIBLE IN A BRIGHT AND DAZZLING MANNER.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
170 words
A PROTECTIVE DEVICE SUCH AS AN UMBRELLA, SUNSHADE AND THE LIKE, COMPRISING A HOLLOW HANDLE ASSEMBLY INCLUDING A STAFF HAVING A HANDLE AT ITS LOWER END AND SUPPORTING AN OPENABLE DOME SHAPED SHADE FORMED OF TRANSLUCENT FABRIC AT ITS UPPER END, SAID STAFF HAVING A BORE WHOSE WALL SURFACE IS A REFLECTOR, MEANS FOR PASSAGE OF LIGHT OUT OF SAID STAFF LOCATED IN AN UPPER PORTION OF THE STAFF, A LIGHT SOURCE INCLUDING A LAMP DISPOSED COAXIALLY IN SAID HOLLOW HANDLE, A REFLECTOR ASSEMBLY SURROUNDING THE LAMP AND DIRECTING LIGHT UPWARDLY THROUGH SAID BORE AND A CONICAL REFLECTING ELEMENT LOCATED IN SAID STAFF ADJACENT SAID MEANS FOR PASSAGE OF LIGHT OUT OF THE STAFF AND DIRECTING LIGHT OUTWARDLY AND UPWARDLY AGAINST THE UNDERSIDE OF SUBSTANTIALLY THE ENTIRE FABRIC DOME WHEN OPENED WHEREBY THE FABRIC DIFFUSES PART OF THE LIGHT DOWNWARDLY AND THE REMAINING PART IS DIFFUSED THROUGH THE FABRIC TO RENDER THE PROTECTIVE DEVICE VISIBLE FROM A DISTANCE WITHOUT THE LAMP BEING DIRECTLY VISIBLE IN A BRIGHT AND DAZZLING MANNER.
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) | 1969-09-26 | 1970-03-28 | 1970-09-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-09-26 | 1974-03-28 | 1974-09-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-09-26 | 1978-03-28 | 1978-09-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |