US3296430A
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Tree lighting system
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1964-10-01
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Granted: 1967-01-03
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Expires: 1984-10-01
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Eckert William
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 17:10
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47G; A47G33/00; A47G33/04; A47G33/06; F; F21; F21W; F21W2121/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
75 words
AN ARTIFICIAL TREE HAVING AN UPSTANDING TRUNK, A PLURALITY OF GENERALLY DISC-SHAPED BRACKETS MOUNTED ON THE TRUNK AT POINTS SPACED VERTICALLY THEREALONG WITH SAID TRUNK PASSING CENTRALLY THERETHROUGH, A PLURALITY OF INCANDESCENT LAMPS SPACED CIRCUMFERENTIALLY ABOUT THE PERIPHERAL PORTIONS OF THE BRACKETS, AND MEANS ELECTRICALLY CONNECTING SAID LAMPS AND ADAPTED FOR ELECTRICAL CONNECTION TO A SUITABLE SOURCE OF ELECTRICAL POTENTIAL, SAID BRACKETS BEING OF SUBSTANTIALLY INVERTED SHALLOW CONICAL SHAPE AND PROGRESSIVELY DOWNWARDLY INCREASING IN DIAMETER.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
75 words
AN ARTIFICIAL TREE HAVING AN UPSTANDING TRUNK, A PLURALITY OF GENERALLY DISC-SHAPED BRACKETS MOUNTED ON THE TRUNK AT POINTS SPACED VERTICALLY THEREALONG WITH SAID TRUNK PASSING CENTRALLY THERETHROUGH, A PLURALITY OF INCANDESCENT LAMPS SPACED CIRCUMFERENTIALLY ABOUT THE PERIPHERAL PORTIONS OF THE BRACKETS, AND MEANS ELECTRICALLY CONNECTING SAID LAMPS AND ADAPTED FOR ELECTRICAL CONNECTION TO A SUITABLE SOURCE OF ELECTRICAL POTENTIAL, SAID BRACKETS BEING OF SUBSTANTIALLY INVERTED SHALLOW CONICAL SHAPE AND PROGRESSIVELY DOWNWARDLY INCREASING IN DIAMETER.
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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) | 1970-01-02 | 1970-07-04 | 1971-01-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-01-02 | 1974-07-04 | 1975-01-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-01-02 | 1978-07-04 | 1979-01-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |