US3315071A
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Lamp assembly
Assignee: GTE Sylvania Inc
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Filing: 1964-08-19
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Granted: 1967-04-18
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Expires: 1984-08-19
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Donald H Pfefferle
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 20:49
CPC Classifications
G; G03; G03B; G03B15/00; G03B15/02; G03B15/03; G03B15/04; G03B15/0442
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
158 words
A LAMP ASSEMBLY COMPRISING: A PLURALITY OF LAMPS, EACH HAVING A PAIR OF SPACED LEAD-IN WIRES DEPENDING THEREFROM AND HAVING JAGGED FREE ENDS; AND A BASE OF RELATIVELY SOFT PLASTIC MATERIAL ON WHICH SAID LAMPS ARE MOUNTED, SAID BASE BEING PROVIDED WITH A PAIR OF HOLES EXTENDING THERETHROUGH FOR EACH OF SAID LEAD-IN WIRES OF SAID LAMPS, ONE OF THE HOLES OF EACH OF SAID PAIR OF HOLES BEING LARGER THAN THE OTHER AND SEVERAL TIMES LARGER THAN THE DIAMETER OF A LEAD-IN WIRE, EACH LEAD-IN WIRE BEING THREADED THROUGH THE SMALLER HOLE OF SAID PAIR OF HOLES, BENT BACK ON ITSELF TO DEFINE A BIGHT, THREADED INTO THE LARGER HOLE, AND FURTHER SHAPED TO DEFINE A HOOK TERMINATING IN SAID JAGGED END, SAID BIGHT DEFINING AN ELECTRICAL CONTACT SURFACE FOR ENGAGEMENT WITH AN ELECTRICAL CONTACT MEMBER OF A SOCKET, RECEPTACLE OR THE LIKE, AND SAID HOOK DEFINING ANCHORING MEANS WITH THE JAGGED END THEREOF PENETRATING SAID BASE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
158 words
A LAMP ASSEMBLY COMPRISING: A PLURALITY OF LAMPS, EACH HAVING A PAIR OF SPACED LEAD-IN WIRES DEPENDING THEREFROM AND HAVING JAGGED FREE ENDS; AND A BASE OF RELATIVELY SOFT PLASTIC MATERIAL ON WHICH SAID LAMPS ARE MOUNTED, SAID BASE BEING PROVIDED WITH A PAIR OF HOLES EXTENDING THERETHROUGH FOR EACH OF SAID LEAD-IN WIRES OF SAID LAMPS, ONE OF THE HOLES OF EACH OF SAID PAIR OF HOLES BEING LARGER THAN THE OTHER AND SEVERAL TIMES LARGER THAN THE DIAMETER OF A LEAD-IN WIRE, EACH LEAD-IN WIRE BEING THREADED THROUGH THE SMALLER HOLE OF SAID PAIR OF HOLES, BENT BACK ON ITSELF TO DEFINE A BIGHT, THREADED INTO THE LARGER HOLE, AND FURTHER SHAPED TO DEFINE A HOOK TERMINATING IN SAID JAGGED END, SAID BIGHT DEFINING AN ELECTRICAL CONTACT SURFACE FOR ENGAGEMENT WITH AN ELECTRICAL CONTACT MEMBER OF A SOCKET, RECEPTACLE OR THE LIKE, AND SAID HOOK DEFINING ANCHORING MEANS WITH THE JAGGED END THEREOF PENETRATING SAID BASE.
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) | 1970-04-17 | 1970-10-17 | 1971-04-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-04-17 | 1974-10-17 | 1975-04-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-04-17 | 1978-10-17 | 1979-04-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |