US3619598A
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Decorative light ornaments
Assignee: Mr Christmas Inc
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Filing: 1969-02-27
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Granted: 1971-11-09
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Expires: 1989-02-27
Abstract
Abstract A decorative ornament formed with lights mounted on a shaped plastic holder having tapered holes therein with the socket press fitted from one side of the holder while the bulb is plugged in from the opposite side of the holder, in addition with the base portion of the bulb shaped to retain deflectors and washer as an aid for retaining socket and bulb in the holder.
Inventors
- 👤 Merril Hermanson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 23:50
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47G; A47G33/00; A47G33/04; A47G33/08; A47G33/0836
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
159 words
A decorative light ornament having a holder with sockets fitted into one side of the holder and bulbs fitted into the sockets from the opposite side of the holder comprising the holder in the form of a decorative shape having a plurality of spaced holes with walls therein tapered outwardly toward the sockets, the sockets each having outer tapered portions located at the top portion of said socket tapering inwardly toward the edge and press-fitted into said tapered wall of each of said spaced holes of said holder, each said socket having a rectangular hole therein with walls outwardly tapered toward said top portion, the bulbs each having a filament enclosed in the upper portion of said bulb, and a rectangular base tapered inwardly toward its base end with ends of said filament extending therefrom adapted to fit the rectangular hole in said sockets, and electrical connecting means connecting each of said sockets and including electrical connectors connected thereto.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
159 words
A decorative light ornament having a holder with sockets fitted into one side of the holder and bulbs fitted into the sockets from the opposite side of the holder comprising the holder in the form of a decorative shape having a plurality of spaced holes with walls therein tapered outwardly toward the sockets, the sockets each having outer tapered portions located at the top portion of said socket tapering inwardly toward the edge and press-fitted into said tapered wall of each of said spaced holes of said holder, each said socket having a rectangular hole therein with walls outwardly tapered toward said top portion, the bulbs each having a filament enclosed in the upper portion of said bulb, and a rectangular base tapered inwardly toward its base end with ends of said filament extending therefrom adapted to fit the rectangular hole in said sockets, and electrical connecting means connecting each of said sockets and including electrical connectors connected thereto.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
31 words
The decorative light ornament of claim 1, further characterized by beveled edges on the bottom of said rectangular base of said bulb with said filament ends extending from said beveled edges.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
57 words
The decorative light ornament of claim 1, further characterized by each of said bulbs having decorative leaf formations integral with said bulb, decorative means having an opening therethrough fitted around the base of said decorative leaf formations, and retaining means fitted to the base of said decorative leaf formations to hold said decorative means to said bulb.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
27 words
The decorative light ornament of claim 3, further characterized by said retaining means being a plastic washer tightly fitted to said base of said decorative leaf formations.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
37 words
The decorative light ornament of claim 2, further characterized by said bulb having a flanged portion extending between the bottom of its decorative leaf formations and its rectangular base and adapted for press fit into said socket.
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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) | 1974-11-08 | 1975-05-10 | 1975-11-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-11-08 | 1979-05-10 | 1979-11-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-11-08 | 1983-05-10 | 1983-11-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |