US3635783A
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Christmas ornament structure
Assignee: Eckman Corp
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Filing: 1969-12-18
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Granted: 1972-01-18
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Expires: 1989-12-18
Abstract
Abstract A cap for securing the neck of a Christmas ornament is disclosed as including a hollow cylindrical member being enclosed on one end. Gripping means including a plurality of gripping elements extend from the inside of the cylindrical member towards the interior of the cylindrical member to grip the neck of the ornament that may be press fit inside the cylindrical member.
Inventors
- 👤 William F Rimmler
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 09:06
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47G; A47G33/00; A47G33/04; A47G33/10; A47G33/105
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
135 words
A decorative combination comprising: a. an ornament structure having a cylindrical neck portion; and b. a cap for securing said ornament structure, said cap including a hollow cylindrical plastic member, an enclosure member at the top portion of said hollow cylindrical plastic member, a downward and outwardly flared annular rim at the bottom portion of said hollow cylindrical member and a plurality of gripping elements spaced apart and annularly positioned around the inner wall of the hollow cylindrical member, each of said gripping elements including a gripping finger having a face portion protruding from said inner wall and tapering downward towards the bottom of said flared annular rim, each of said face portions frictionally engaging with said cylindrical neck portion; whereby said cap is press fit around the cylindrical neck portion of said ornament structure.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
135 words
A decorative combination comprising: a. an ornament structure having a cylindrical neck portion; and b. a cap for securing said ornament structure, said cap including a hollow cylindrical plastic member, an enclosure member at the top portion of said hollow cylindrical plastic member, a downward and outwardly flared annular rim at the bottom portion of said hollow cylindrical member and a plurality of gripping elements spaced apart and annularly positioned around the inner wall of the hollow cylindrical member, each of said gripping elements including a gripping finger having a face portion protruding from said inner wall and tapering downward towards the bottom of said flared annular rim, each of said face portions frictionally engaging with said cylindrical neck portion; whereby said cap is press fit around the cylindrical neck portion of said ornament structure.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
18 words
A combination as recited in claim 1, wherein each of said face portions comprises a rectangular shaped surface.
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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) | 1975-01-17 | 1975-07-19 | 1976-01-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-01-17 | 1979-07-19 | 1980-01-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-01-17 | 1983-07-19 | 1984-01-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |