US3287688A
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Holder for fluorescent lamps and the like
Assignee: CHALLENGER CIRCLE F Inc
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Filing: 1964-05-11
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Granted: 1966-11-22
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Expires: 1984-05-11
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Laurenzo John
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 21:10
CPC Classifications
F; F21; F21V; F21V19/00; H; H01; H01R; H01R33/00; H01R33/05; H01R33/06; H01R33/08; F21Y; F21Y2103/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
160 words
IN A HOLDER FOR MOUNTING A FLUORESCENT LAMP IN LAMP FIXTURE A BRACKET MOUNTED ON SAID FIXTURE AND HAVING AN OPENING FORMED THEREIN, A HOLDER ELEMENT INCLUDING A BODY PORTION TO WHICH AN ENLARGED FLANGE PORTION IS INTEGRALLY JOINED AT ONE END THEREOF, SAID BODY PORTION BEING SHAPED AND PROPORTIONED FOR SLIDABLY INTERFITTING IN THE OPENING IN SAID BRACKET, CONTACT MEMBERS FIXED IN SAID BODY PORTION AND EXTENDING INTO A RECESS FORMED IN SAID FLANGE PORTION FOR ENGAGEMENT BY THE CONTACTS OF THE FLUORESCENT LAMP THAT IS ADAPTED TO BE MOUNTED ON SAID HOLDER ELEMENT, A CLIP ASSEMBLY SECURED TO THE OUTER END OF SAID BODY PORTION AND INCLUDING A HOUSING IN WHICH OPPOSED CLIP FINGERS ARE POSITION FOR LIMITING MOVEMENT IN A DIRECTION THAT IS TRANSVERSE TO THE LONGITUDINAL AXIS OF SAID HOLDER ELEMENTS, MEANS LOCATED IN SAID HOUSING FOR NORMALLY BIASING SAID CLIP FINGERS IN AN OUTWARD DIRECTION, AND A COIL SPRING ENVELOPING SAID BODY PORTION AND PRO-
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
160 words
IN A HOLDER FOR MOUNTING A FLUORESCENT LAMP IN LAMP FIXTURE A BRACKET MOUNTED ON SAID FIXTURE AND HAVING AN OPENING FORMED THEREIN, A HOLDER ELEMENT INCLUDING A BODY PORTION TO WHICH AN ENLARGED FLANGE PORTION IS INTEGRALLY JOINED AT ONE END THEREOF, SAID BODY PORTION BEING SHAPED AND PROPORTIONED FOR SLIDABLY INTERFITTING IN THE OPENING IN SAID BRACKET, CONTACT MEMBERS FIXED IN SAID BODY PORTION AND EXTENDING INTO A RECESS FORMED IN SAID FLANGE PORTION FOR ENGAGEMENT BY THE CONTACTS OF THE FLUORESCENT LAMP THAT IS ADAPTED TO BE MOUNTED ON SAID HOLDER ELEMENT, A CLIP ASSEMBLY SECURED TO THE OUTER END OF SAID BODY PORTION AND INCLUDING A HOUSING IN WHICH OPPOSED CLIP FINGERS ARE POSITION FOR LIMITING MOVEMENT IN A DIRECTION THAT IS TRANSVERSE TO THE LONGITUDINAL AXIS OF SAID HOLDER ELEMENTS, MEANS LOCATED IN SAID HOUSING FOR NORMALLY BIASING SAID CLIP FINGERS IN AN OUTWARD DIRECTION, AND A COIL SPRING ENVELOPING SAID BODY PORTION AND PRO-
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) | 1969-11-21 | 1970-05-23 | 1970-11-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-11-21 | 1974-05-23 | 1974-11-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-11-21 | 1978-05-23 | 1978-11-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |