US3614712A
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Appliance mounting apparatus
Assignee: Lear Corp EEDS and Interiors
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Filing: 1969-05-09
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Granted: 1971-10-19
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Expires: 1989-05-09
Abstract
Abstract Apparatus for mounting an electrical appliance, such as a lamp, in a panel having an aperture located adjacent the perimeter of a center hole in the panel. The apparatus includes an inner shell that is movably mounted within a bore defined by an outer shell. A radial flange is connected to the outer shell and is adapted to engage a first side of the panel. A lug is connected to the inner shell and is adapted to fit through the aperture, so that it may engage a second side of the panel. A coil spring is retained between the outer shell and a retainer member that releasably engages the inner shell so that the apparatus is resiliently held in place on the panel. The electrical appliance is held within the inner shell by a socket.
Inventors
- 👤 Anthony J Taormina
- 👤 Roman J Witek Jr
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 20:06
CPC Classifications
F; F21; F21V; F21V19/00; H; H02; H02B; H02B1/00; H02B1/015; H02B1/04; H02B1/044
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
214 words
Apparatus for mounting an electrical appliance in a panel having an aperture located adjacent the perimeter of a center hole in said panel, said apparatus comprising in combination: an outer shell having a bore adapted to receive a coil spring; a radial flange connected to said outer shell for engaging a first side of said panel; an inner shell movably mounted within said bore; at least one lug unitary with said inner shell and adapted to fit through the aperture, said lug having an edge portion beveled to allow said lug to twistingly engage a second side of said panel; socket means recessed within the inner shell for holding an appliance; a coil spring having upper and lower ends fitted in said bore; first means coupled to the outer shell for retaining the upper end of the coil spring so that the radial flange is urged against the first side of the panel; second means coupled to the inner shell for retaining the lower end of the coil spring so that the lug is urged against the second side of the panel, said lug cooperating with said radial flange through the biasing of said coil spring to act as the sole means by which said apparatus is resiliently held in place on the panel.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
214 words
Apparatus for mounting an electrical appliance in a panel having an aperture located adjacent the perimeter of a center hole in said panel, said apparatus comprising in combination: an outer shell having a bore adapted to receive a coil spring; a radial flange connected to said outer shell for engaging a first side of said panel; an inner shell movably mounted within said bore; at least one lug unitary with said inner shell and adapted to fit through the aperture, said lug having an edge portion beveled to allow said lug to twistingly engage a second side of said panel; socket means recessed within the inner shell for holding an appliance; a coil spring having upper and lower ends fitted in said bore; first means coupled to the outer shell for retaining the upper end of the coil spring so that the radial flange is urged against the first side of the panel; second means coupled to the inner shell for retaining the lower end of the coil spring so that the lug is urged against the second side of the panel, said lug cooperating with said radial flange through the biasing of said coil spring to act as the sole means by which said apparatus is resiliently held in place on the panel.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
56 words
Apparatus, as claimed in claim 1, wherein the second means comprises: a retainer member movably mounted within the bore and adapted to retain the lower end of the coil spring; and means located on the inner shell for engaging the retainer member so that the lug may be urged against the second side of the panel.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
31 words
Apparatus, as claimed in claim 2, wherein the means located on the inner shell comprises a groove, and the retainer member comprises a resilient lip member adapted to engage said groove.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
17 words
Apparatus, as claimed in claim 1, wherein the outer shell and the inner shell are cylindrically shaped.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
42 words
Apparatus, as claimed in claim 1, and further comprising a rectangular-shaped boss mounted on said radial flange and adapted to fit in said aperture so that the outer shell is prevented from rotating with respect to the center hole in said panel.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
83 words
Apparatus, as claimed in claim 1, and further comprising: a panel having an aperture located adjacent the perimeter of a center hole in said panel; a cylindrical upper member connected concentrically to the outer shell adjacent The radial flange, said upper cylindrical member being of a diameter slightly smaller than said center hole of said panel so as to fit rotatably into said center hole; and sidewalls defining a slot in said upper cylindrical member, said slot being adapted to receive said lug.
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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) | 1974-10-18 | 1975-04-19 | 1975-10-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-10-18 | 1979-04-19 | 1979-10-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-10-18 | 1983-04-19 | 1983-10-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |