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US3322944A
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Portable automobile spotlight
Assignee: General Electric Co
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Filing: 1965-03-08
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Granted: 1967-05-30
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Expires: 1985-03-08
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Lawrence P Mellyn
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 17:11
CPC Classifications
F; F21; F21L; F21L14/00; F21L14/02; F21V; F21V27/00; F21V27/005
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
107 words
A PORTABLE AUTOMOBILE SPOTLIGHT COMPRISING: (A) A HOUSING MEMBER HAVING A FORWARD EDGE DEFINING A CIRCULAR OPEN FORWARD END THEREOF, (B) A ROTATABLY MOUNTED CORDWINDER INCLUDING: (1) AN ANNULAR RIM HAVING A MATING EDGE ABUTTING SAID FORWARD EDGE OF SAID HOUSING MEMBER, SAID EDGES FORMING BEARING SURFACES DURING ROTATION OF SAID CORDWINDER, AND (2) A REEL DISPOSED WITHIN SAID HOUSING MEMBER COAXIALLY WITH SAID CIRCULAR OPEN FORWARD END THEREOF, (C) MEANS ROTATABLY MOUNTING SAID CORDWINDER WITHIN SAID HOUSING MEMBER, (D) A REFLECTOR ENSCONCED WITHIN THE FORWARD END OF SAID REEL, (E) A LAMP WITHIN SAID REFLECTOR, AND (F) FIXED ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS TO THE TERMINALS OF SAID LAMP.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
107 words
A PORTABLE AUTOMOBILE SPOTLIGHT COMPRISING: (A) A HOUSING MEMBER HAVING A FORWARD EDGE DEFINING A CIRCULAR OPEN FORWARD END THEREOF, (B) A ROTATABLY MOUNTED CORDWINDER INCLUDING: (1) AN ANNULAR RIM HAVING A MATING EDGE ABUTTING SAID FORWARD EDGE OF SAID HOUSING MEMBER, SAID EDGES FORMING BEARING SURFACES DURING ROTATION OF SAID CORDWINDER, AND (2) A REEL DISPOSED WITHIN SAID HOUSING MEMBER COAXIALLY WITH SAID CIRCULAR OPEN FORWARD END THEREOF, (C) MEANS ROTATABLY MOUNTING SAID CORDWINDER WITHIN SAID HOUSING MEMBER, (D) A REFLECTOR ENSCONCED WITHIN THE FORWARD END OF SAID REEL, (E) A LAMP WITHIN SAID REFLECTOR, AND (F) FIXED ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS TO THE TERMINALS OF SAID LAMP.
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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) | 1970-05-29 | 1970-11-28 | 1971-05-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-05-29 | 1974-11-28 | 1975-05-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-05-29 | 1978-11-28 | 1979-05-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |