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US3280323A
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Vehicle lamp mounting
Assignee: Ford Motor Co
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Filing: 1964-10-20
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Granted: 1966-10-18
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Expires: 1984-10-20
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Richard T Pawlowski
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 07:21
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60Q; B60Q1/00; B60Q1/02; B60Q1/04; B60Q1/0408; B60Q1/0441; B60Q1/045
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
127 words
IN A VEHICLE HAVING A GENERALLY PLANAR WALL PORTION PROVIDED WITH A CIRCULAR OPENING FOR RECEIVING A LAMP, A RUBBER MOUNTING RING ENGAGED WITHIN THE OPENING FOR ROTATION IN THE GENERAL PLANE OF THE WALL PORTION AND HAVING A CIRCUMFERENTIAL GROOVE ABOUT ITS INNER CIRCUMFERENCE, AND A SEALED BEAM LAMP UNIT HAVING AN ANNULAR PERIPHERAL FLANGE RECEIVED WITHIN THE CIRCUMFERENTIAL GROOVE, THE CIRCUMFERENTIAL GROOVE LYING IN A PLANE AT A SMALL ACUTE ANGLE TO THE PLANE OF THE WALL PORTION AND THE PRINCIPAL AXIS OF THE LAMP UNIT BEING AT A SMALL ACUTE ANGLE TO THE AXIS OF THE ANNULAR FLANGE, THE MOUNTING RING BEING ROTATABLE WITHIN THE WALL PORTION AND THE LAMP UNIT BEING ROTATABLE WITHIN THE MOUNTING RING FOR LIMITED UNIVERSAL ADJUSTMENT OF THE BEAM.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
127 words
IN A VEHICLE HAVING A GENERALLY PLANAR WALL PORTION PROVIDED WITH A CIRCULAR OPENING FOR RECEIVING A LAMP, A RUBBER MOUNTING RING ENGAGED WITHIN THE OPENING FOR ROTATION IN THE GENERAL PLANE OF THE WALL PORTION AND HAVING A CIRCUMFERENTIAL GROOVE ABOUT ITS INNER CIRCUMFERENCE, AND A SEALED BEAM LAMP UNIT HAVING AN ANNULAR PERIPHERAL FLANGE RECEIVED WITHIN THE CIRCUMFERENTIAL GROOVE, THE CIRCUMFERENTIAL GROOVE LYING IN A PLANE AT A SMALL ACUTE ANGLE TO THE PLANE OF THE WALL PORTION AND THE PRINCIPAL AXIS OF THE LAMP UNIT BEING AT A SMALL ACUTE ANGLE TO THE AXIS OF THE ANNULAR FLANGE, THE MOUNTING RING BEING ROTATABLE WITHIN THE WALL PORTION AND THE LAMP UNIT BEING ROTATABLE WITHIN THE MOUNTING RING FOR LIMITED UNIVERSAL ADJUSTMENT OF THE BEAM.
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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) | 1969-10-17 | 1970-04-18 | 1970-10-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-10-17 | 1974-04-18 | 1974-10-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-10-17 | 1978-04-18 | 1978-10-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |