US3346733A
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Lighted tackle box
Assignee: OLD PAL Inc
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Filing: 1964-11-17
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Granted: 1967-10-10
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Expires: 1984-11-17
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Richard G Woolworth
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 10:12
CPC Classifications
F; F21; F21V; F21V33/00; B; B25; B25H; B25H3/00; B25H3/02; B25H3/021; B25H3/023; F21L; F21L2/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
119 words
A BOX COMPRISING MEANS DEFINING A BOTTOM HALF OF SAID BOX, A LID PIVOTALLY MOUNTED FOR OPENING AND CLOSING SAID BOTTOM HALF AND THEREBY JOINTLY THEREWITH DEFINING SAID BOX, AT LEAST ONE TRAY IN SAID BOX, SAID TRAY HAVING A BOTTOM AND SIDEWALLS COMPRISING A MATERIAL FOR TRANSMITTING LIGHT THEREALONG, A LIGHT RECEPTACLE MOUNTED ON THE TRAY, A LIGHT POSITIONED IN THE LIGHT RECEPTACLE TO PROJECT LIGHT DOWNWARDLY ONTO ANY LOWER TRAY AND INTO THE BOTTOM HALF OF SAID BOX AND TO APPLY LIGHT TO EDGES OF THE TRAY FOR TRANSMISSION ALONG THE BOTTOM AND THE SIDEWALLS OF THE TRAY, AND CIRCUIT MEANS IN SAID BOX INCLUDING CONNECTIONS FOR A POWER SOURCE FOR TURNING SAID LIGHT ON AND OFF.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
119 words
A BOX COMPRISING MEANS DEFINING A BOTTOM HALF OF SAID BOX, A LID PIVOTALLY MOUNTED FOR OPENING AND CLOSING SAID BOTTOM HALF AND THEREBY JOINTLY THEREWITH DEFINING SAID BOX, AT LEAST ONE TRAY IN SAID BOX, SAID TRAY HAVING A BOTTOM AND SIDEWALLS COMPRISING A MATERIAL FOR TRANSMITTING LIGHT THEREALONG, A LIGHT RECEPTACLE MOUNTED ON THE TRAY, A LIGHT POSITIONED IN THE LIGHT RECEPTACLE TO PROJECT LIGHT DOWNWARDLY ONTO ANY LOWER TRAY AND INTO THE BOTTOM HALF OF SAID BOX AND TO APPLY LIGHT TO EDGES OF THE TRAY FOR TRANSMISSION ALONG THE BOTTOM AND THE SIDEWALLS OF THE TRAY, AND CIRCUIT MEANS IN SAID BOX INCLUDING CONNECTIONS FOR A POWER SOURCE FOR TURNING SAID LIGHT ON AND OFF.
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) | 1970-10-09 | 1971-04-10 | 1971-10-10 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-10-09 | 1975-04-10 | 1975-10-10 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-10-09 | 1979-04-10 | 1979-10-10 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |