US3399856A
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Adjustable light fixture
Assignee: GEORGE A PECAUT
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Filing: 1966-05-25
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Granted: 1968-09-03
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Expires: 1986-05-25
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 George A Pecaut
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 05:39
CPC Classifications
F; F21; F21V; F21V21/00; F21V21/14
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
162 words
A UNIVERSALLY ADJUSTABLE MECHANISM COMPRISING: LONGITUDINALLY EXTENDING TRACK MEANS ADAPTED FOR ATTACHMENT TO A SUPPORTING STRUCTURE; ROLLERS MEANS MOUNTED UPON SAID TRACK MEANS FOR MOVEMENT ALONG THE LENGTH THEREOF AND INCLUDING A STOP MEANS; STOP RECEIVING MEANS AFFIXED TO SAID TRACK MEANS FOR RECEIVING SAID STOP MEANS IN A PLURALITY OF LOCATIONS; FIRST TUBULAR ARM MEANS HAVING AN END ROTATABLY MOUNTED UPON SAID ROLLER MEANS FOR MOVEMENT THEREWITH; A SECOND TUBULAR ARM MEANS HAVING AN END PIVOTALLY ATTACHED TO SAID FIRST ARM OPPOSITED SAID END; THIRD TUBULAR ARM MEANS PIVOTALLY ATTACHED TO AN END OF SAID SECOND ARM MEANS OPPOSITE SAID FIRST ARM MEANS; LOCK MEANS SEPARATELY POSITIONED IN EACH END OF SAID SECOND ARM MEANS ADAPTED TO RETAIN IT IN ONE OF A PLURALITY OF SELECTED POSITIONS RELATIVE TO THE POSITION OF THE RESPECTIVE ADJACENT ARMS; AND A STRUCTURAL MOUNT UPON SAID THIRD ARM MEANS OPPOSITE SAID SECOND ARM MEANS FOR RECEIVING STRUCTURE TO BE MOVED BY SAID UNIVERSAL ADJUSTING MECHANISM.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
162 words
A UNIVERSALLY ADJUSTABLE MECHANISM COMPRISING: LONGITUDINALLY EXTENDING TRACK MEANS ADAPTED FOR ATTACHMENT TO A SUPPORTING STRUCTURE; ROLLERS MEANS MOUNTED UPON SAID TRACK MEANS FOR MOVEMENT ALONG THE LENGTH THEREOF AND INCLUDING A STOP MEANS; STOP RECEIVING MEANS AFFIXED TO SAID TRACK MEANS FOR RECEIVING SAID STOP MEANS IN A PLURALITY OF LOCATIONS; FIRST TUBULAR ARM MEANS HAVING AN END ROTATABLY MOUNTED UPON SAID ROLLER MEANS FOR MOVEMENT THEREWITH; A SECOND TUBULAR ARM MEANS HAVING AN END PIVOTALLY ATTACHED TO SAID FIRST ARM OPPOSITED SAID END; THIRD TUBULAR ARM MEANS PIVOTALLY ATTACHED TO AN END OF SAID SECOND ARM MEANS OPPOSITE SAID FIRST ARM MEANS; LOCK MEANS SEPARATELY POSITIONED IN EACH END OF SAID SECOND ARM MEANS ADAPTED TO RETAIN IT IN ONE OF A PLURALITY OF SELECTED POSITIONS RELATIVE TO THE POSITION OF THE RESPECTIVE ADJACENT ARMS; AND A STRUCTURAL MOUNT UPON SAID THIRD ARM MEANS OPPOSITE SAID SECOND ARM MEANS FOR RECEIVING STRUCTURE TO BE MOVED BY SAID UNIVERSAL ADJUSTING MECHANISM.
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) | 1971-09-03 | 1972-03-04 | 1972-09-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1975-09-03 | 1976-03-04 | 1976-09-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1979-09-03 | 1980-03-04 | 1980-09-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |