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US3624385A
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Ornamental illumination device and adapter
Assignee: Poly-Optical Products Inc
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Filing: 1970-04-09
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Granted: 1971-11-30
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Expires: 1990-04-09
Abstract
Abstract An adapter is provided whereby a spray of optical fibers can be readily connected or disposed in proximity to a light source. On one embodiment a plurality of optical fiber sprays are connected for illumination by the light bulbs on a string of light bulbs which may then be used for decorating a Christmas tree or the like.
Inventors
- 👤 Lamar J Wall
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 05:09
CPC Classifications
G; G02; G02B; G02B6/00; G02B6/0001; G02B6/0005; G02B6/0006; A; A47; A47G; A47G33/00; A47G33/04; A47G33/08; A47G33/0836; F; F21; F21S; F21S4/00; F21S4/10; G02B6/24; G02B6/42; G02B6/4298
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 14
Claim 1
Independent Claim
82 words
A decorative device for use with a light bulb and bulb holder, comprising: a plurality of optical fibers having light-emitting ends and light-receiving ends; means for bundling said light-receiving fiber ends; an adapter, comprising a cylindrically shaped casing for said light bulb, carrying said bundled fiber ends at one end thereof and formed internally to close fit said light bulb whereby to dispose the bundled fiber ends adjacent said light bulbs; and means internally of said casing for engaging said light bulb.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
82 words
A decorative device for use with a light bulb and bulb holder, comprising: a plurality of optical fibers having light-emitting ends and light-receiving ends; means for bundling said light-receiving fiber ends; an adapter, comprising a cylindrically shaped casing for said light bulb, carrying said bundled fiber ends at one end thereof and formed internally to close fit said light bulb whereby to dispose the bundled fiber ends adjacent said light bulbs; and means internally of said casing for engaging said light bulb.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
20 words
The invention according to claim 1 in which said fibers are unrestrained whereby to flare outwardly from said bundling means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
96 words
A decorative device for use with a miniature light assembly of a bulb and holder, said device comprising: a plurality of flexible optical fibers having light emitting and light receiving ends; a member short relative to the length of said fibers for bundling said light-receiving fiber ends and constituting sole fiber contact support; and means for connecting said bundling member to said bulb hoLder to dispose said light-receiving fiber ends in close proximity to said bulb and constituting sole support for said bundling member; said fibers being unrestrained whereby to flare outwardly from said bundling member.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
96 words
A decorative device for use with a miniature light assembly of a bulb and holder, said device comprising: a plurality of flexible optical fibers having light emitting and light receiving ends; a member short relative to the length of said fibers for bundling said light-receiving fiber ends and constituting sole fiber contact support; and means for connecting said bundling member to said bulb hoLder to dispose said light-receiving fiber ends in close proximity to said bulb and constituting sole support for said bundling member; said fibers being unrestrained whereby to flare outwardly from said bundling member.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
19 words
The invention according to claim 3 in which said connecting means is formed for ready release from said holder.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
19 words
The invention according to claim 3 in which said connecting means is formed to snap onto said bulb holder.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
28 words
The invention according to claim 3 in which said connecting means comprises a casing for said light bulb cylindrically shaped and formed internally to close fit said bulb.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
39 words
The invention according to claim 3 in which said bundling member comprises a sleeve encasing said light-receiving fiber ends and said connecting means comprises a cylindrical casing for said bulb formed to slidably receive said sleeve at one end.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
18 words
The invention according to claim 3 in which said bundling member and connecting means constitute a one-piece unit.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
65 words
A decorative device for use with a light bulb and bulb holder, comprising: a plurality of optical fibers having light-emitting ends and light-receiving ends; means for bundling said light-receiving fiber ends; and an adapter carrying said bundled fiber ends at one end thereof and formed as an expansible truncated cone to slide-fit said bulb holder to dispose the bundled fiber ends adjacent said light bulb.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
65 words
A decorative device for use with a light bulb and bulb holder, comprising: a plurality of optical fibers having light-emitting ends and light-receiving ends; means for bundling said light-receiving fiber ends; and an adapter carrying said bundled fiber ends at one end thereof and formed as an expansible truncated cone to slide-fit said bulb holder to dispose the bundled fiber ends adjacent said light bulb.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
89 words
A decorative device, comprising: a miniature light assembly of a bulb and holder; a plurality of flexible optical fibers having light-emitting and light-receiving ends; a member short relative to the length of said fibers for bundling said light-receiving fiber ends and constituting sole fiber contact support; and means for connecting said bundling member to said bulb holder to dispose said light-receiving fiber ends in close proximity to said bulb and constituting sole support for said bundling member; said fibers being unrestrained whereby to flare outwardly from said bundling member.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
89 words
A decorative device, comprising: a miniature light assembly of a bulb and holder; a plurality of flexible optical fibers having light-emitting and light-receiving ends; a member short relative to the length of said fibers for bundling said light-receiving fiber ends and constituting sole fiber contact support; and means for connecting said bundling member to said bulb holder to dispose said light-receiving fiber ends in close proximity to said bulb and constituting sole support for said bundling member; said fibers being unrestrained whereby to flare outwardly from said bundling member.
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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) | 1974-11-29 | 1975-05-31 | 1975-11-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-11-29 | 1979-05-31 | 1979-11-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-11-29 | 1983-05-31 | 1983-11-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |