US3681590A
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Molded lamp
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1970-05-08
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Granted: 1972-08-01
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Expires: 1990-05-08
Abstract
Abstract A lamp integrally molded from a synthetic resin to present a rigid base, a rigid head, and a flexible intermediate portion whereby said head may be disposed in desired relationship to said base through flexing or bending of said intermediate portion. Provided within said intermediate portion are flexible stiffening members for retaining said intermediate section in flexed condition, resisting any memory induced property of the material to return to initial position. A bulb is carried in said head and the base is adapted to receive either batteries or to accommodate a conductor cord.
Inventors
- 👤 George Dickie
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 11:27
CPC Classifications
F; F21; F21S; F21S6/00; F21S6/002; F21S9/00; F21S9/02; F21V; F21V21/00; F21V21/14; F21V21/145; F21V21/32
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
242 words
A lamp comprising a body iNtegrally molded from a thermosetting plastic, said body having a rigid base, a rigid head, the elevation crossection of said base and said head being of general triangular formation, and a relatively elongated intermediate section connecting said base and said head, said intermediate section being of reduced thickness relative to said head and said base for permitting same to be bendable for selected positionment of said head with respect to said base, said intermediate section being provided with a centrally disposed opening extending lengthwise of said section for providing a hand receiving aperture for transport purposes, a flexible member embedded within said intermediate section on each side of said opening and being fabricated of a metallic material having greater resistance to bending than the plastic material of construction of said intermediate section for maintaining said intermediate section in its selected state, lamp bulb mounting means provided within said head, an electrical conductor extending through said intermediate section with one end being connected to said lamp bulb mounting means, said rigid base having a chamber, said conductor extending into said chamber, a source of electrical power and means connecting said source of electrical power with the portion of the conductor extending into said base chamber, said intermediate section extending between opposed apices of said base and head whereby the sides of said base and head opposite the respective apices are presented for firm support and maximum illumination, respectively.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
242 words
A lamp comprising a body iNtegrally molded from a thermosetting plastic, said body having a rigid base, a rigid head, the elevation crossection of said base and said head being of general triangular formation, and a relatively elongated intermediate section connecting said base and said head, said intermediate section being of reduced thickness relative to said head and said base for permitting same to be bendable for selected positionment of said head with respect to said base, said intermediate section being provided with a centrally disposed opening extending lengthwise of said section for providing a hand receiving aperture for transport purposes, a flexible member embedded within said intermediate section on each side of said opening and being fabricated of a metallic material having greater resistance to bending than the plastic material of construction of said intermediate section for maintaining said intermediate section in its selected state, lamp bulb mounting means provided within said head, an electrical conductor extending through said intermediate section with one end being connected to said lamp bulb mounting means, said rigid base having a chamber, said conductor extending into said chamber, a source of electrical power and means connecting said source of electrical power with the portion of the conductor extending into said base chamber, said intermediate section extending between opposed apices of said base and head whereby the sides of said base and head opposite the respective apices are presented for firm support and maximum illumination, respectively.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
26 words
A lamp as defined in claim 1 and further characterized by said source of electrical power comprising at least one battery carried within said base chamber.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
198 words
A lamp comprising a body integrally molded from a thermosetting plastic, said body having a rigid base, a rigid head, and a relatively elongated intermediate section being of reduced section relative to said head and said base for permitting same to be bendable for selected positionment of said head with respect to said base, said intermediate section being of flat character having transverse parallel planar surfaces and being provided with a centrally disposed opening extending lengthwise of said section for providing a hand receiving aperture for transport purposes, a flexible member embedded within said intermediate section on each side of said opening, said flexible member being fabricated of a metallic material having greater resistance to bending than the plastic material of construction of said intermediate section for maintaining said intermediate section in its selected state, lamp bulb mounting means provided within said head, an electrical conductor extending though said intermediate section with one end being connected to said lamp bulb mounting means, said rigid base having a chamber, said conductor extending into said chamber, a source of electrical power and means connecting said source of electrical power with the portion of the conductor extending into said base chamber.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
198 words
A lamp comprising a body integrally molded from a thermosetting plastic, said body having a rigid base, a rigid head, and a relatively elongated intermediate section being of reduced section relative to said head and said base for permitting same to be bendable for selected positionment of said head with respect to said base, said intermediate section being of flat character having transverse parallel planar surfaces and being provided with a centrally disposed opening extending lengthwise of said section for providing a hand receiving aperture for transport purposes, a flexible member embedded within said intermediate section on each side of said opening, said flexible member being fabricated of a metallic material having greater resistance to bending than the plastic material of construction of said intermediate section for maintaining said intermediate section in its selected state, lamp bulb mounting means provided within said head, an electrical conductor extending though said intermediate section with one end being connected to said lamp bulb mounting means, said rigid base having a chamber, said conductor extending into said chamber, a source of electrical power and means connecting said source of electrical power with the portion of the conductor extending into said base chamber.
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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) | 1975-08-01 | 1976-01-31 | 1976-08-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-08-01 | 1980-01-31 | 1980-08-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-08-01 | 1984-01-31 | 1984-08-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |