US3582866A
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Fluorescent tube conductor
Assignee: PERSONAL SERVICE Mfg CORP
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Filing: 1968-12-23
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Granted: 1971-06-01
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Expires: 1988-12-23
Abstract
Abstract Apparatus to be attached to a pin of a fluorescent tube having two flat exterior electrically insulating sheets, each sheet having an opening; and having a flat electrically conductive strip attached to the electrically insulating sheets and within the sheets having an opening lining up with the opening in the sheets through which the pin may pass such that the pin contacts the strip and allows electric current to be withdrawn from the pin and sent to any suitable foreign load requiring electricity; combination of such apparatus with a fluorescent tube: and method for withdrawing electric current from a fluorescent tube circuit by placing a flat metal strip over a pin and inserting the pin into the fluorescent tube circuit.
Inventors
- 👤 Roy A Johnson
- 👤 Maurice M Light
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 13:43
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R33/00; H01R33/05; H01R33/06; H01R33/08
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
191 words
An apparatus for withdrawing electricity from a fluorescent tube receptacle, into which metal pin means are inserted, and for delivering electricity to a foreign load, which apparatus comprises in combination: a. elongated, electrically conductive contact means connected to said pin means near a first end of the contact means, said contact means having fastening means at said first end to fasten securely the contact means to the pin means; b. insulating means surrounding at least a portion of said contact means to electrically insulate said contact means, said insulating means consisting of three flat sheets of electrically nonconductive material, two of the sheets being exterior sheets located on each side of the contact means and one of the sheets being an interior sheet located between the two exterior sheets, in which the interior sheet has holding means to secure the contact means to the interior sheet, and the interior sheet has separate holding means to secure the interior sheet to the two exterior sheets; and, c. conductive means electrically connected to said contact means near the opposite second end of the contact means to carry electricity therefrom to said foreign load.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
191 words
An apparatus for withdrawing electricity from a fluorescent tube receptacle, into which metal pin means are inserted, and for delivering electricity to a foreign load, which apparatus comprises in combination: a. elongated, electrically conductive contact means connected to said pin means near a first end of the contact means, said contact means having fastening means at said first end to fasten securely the contact means to the pin means; b. insulating means surrounding at least a portion of said contact means to electrically insulate said contact means, said insulating means consisting of three flat sheets of electrically nonconductive material, two of the sheets being exterior sheets located on each side of the contact means and one of the sheets being an interior sheet located between the two exterior sheets, in which the interior sheet has holding means to secure the contact means to the interior sheet, and the interior sheet has separate holding means to secure the interior sheet to the two exterior sheets; and, c. conductive means electrically connected to said contact means near the opposite second end of the contact means to carry electricity therefrom to said foreign load.
Claim 3
Independent Claim
189 words
An apparatus for withdrawing electricity from a fluorescent tube receptacle, into which metal pin means are inserted, and for delivering electricity to a foreign load, which apparatus comprises in combination: a. elongated electrically conductive contact means connected to said pin means near a first end of the contact means, said contact means having fastening means at said first end to fasten securely the contact means to the pin means; b. insulating means surrounding at least a portion of said contact means to electrically insulate said contact means, said insulating means consisting of a single flat sheet of electrically nonconductive material twice folded over so as to form two exterior portions located on each side of the contact means and an interior portion located between the exterior portions, in which the interior portion has holding means to secure the contact means to the interior portion and the interior portion has separate holding means to secure the interior portion to the two exterior portions; and, c. conductive means electrically connected to said contact means near the opposite second end of the contact means to carry electricity therefrom to said foreign load.
Claim 4
Independent Claim
189 words
An apparatus for withdrawing electricity from a fluorescent tube receptacle, into which metal pin means are inserted, and for delivering electricity to a foreign load, which apparatus comprises in combination: a. elongated electrically conductive contact means connected to said pin means near a first end of the contact means, said contact means having fastening means at said first end to fasten securely the contact means to the pin means; b. insulating means surrounding at least a portion of said contact means to electrically insulate said contact means, said insulating means consisting of a single flat sheet of electrically nonconductive material twice folded over so as to form two exterior portions located on each side of the contact means and an interior portion located between the exterior portions, in which the interior portion has holding means to secure the contact means to the interior portion and the interior portion has separate holding means to secure the interior portion to the two exterior portions; and, c. conductive means electrically connected to said contact means near the opposite second end of the contact means to carry electricity therefrom to said foreign load.
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) | 1974-05-31 | 1974-11-30 | 1975-06-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-05-31 | 1978-11-30 | 1979-06-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-05-31 | 1982-11-30 | 1983-06-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |