US3683167A
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Mounting device for light pipe
Assignee: Smith and Nephew Inc
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Filing: 1970-07-01
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Granted: 1972-08-08
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Expires: 1990-07-01
Abstract
Abstract A mounting device, for retaining a member having a surface to be illuminated in a fixed relation to a source of illumination, comprising a body portion having a slot therein and a channel therethrough, the channel intersecting and having its axis generally transverse to the slot, and being adapted to receive the member; a clamping member mounted with the slot for movement between a first position in which it at least partially blocks the channel and a second position in which it does not block the channel; and biasing means which resiliently urge the clamping member toward the first position.
Inventors
- 👤 Michael L Rishton
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 09:01
CPC Classifications
G; G02; G02B; G02B6/00; G02B6/24; G02B6/42; G02B6/4298; G02B6/0001; G02B6/0005; G02B6/0006; G02B6/36; G02B6/3616; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T24/00; Y10T24/39; Y10T24/3936
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
155 words
A light source with an affixed mounting device, for retaining a light conductive member having a surface to be illuminated in a fixed relation to said source, said device comprising a body portion having a slot therein and a member receiving channel therethrough, said channel intersecting and having its axis generally transverse to said slot, and being adapted to receive said light conductive member; a clamping member mounted for rotation within said slot for movement between a first position in which it blocks transmission of light from said source through said channel and a second position in which it clamps said light conductive member; and biasing means which resiliently urges said clamping member toward said first position, whereby when a light conductive member occupies said channel,said clamping member clamps said occupying member in said fixed relation to said light source,and when said channel is unoccupied,said clamping member automatically blocks transmission of light through said device.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
155 words
A light source with an affixed mounting device, for retaining a light conductive member having a surface to be illuminated in a fixed relation to said source, said device comprising a body portion having a slot therein and a member receiving channel therethrough, said channel intersecting and having its axis generally transverse to said slot, and being adapted to receive said light conductive member; a clamping member mounted for rotation within said slot for movement between a first position in which it blocks transmission of light from said source through said channel and a second position in which it clamps said light conductive member; and biasing means which resiliently urges said clamping member toward said first position, whereby when a light conductive member occupies said channel,said clamping member clamps said occupying member in said fixed relation to said light source,and when said channel is unoccupied,said clamping member automatically blocks transmission of light through said device.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
113 words
A mounting device, for retaining a plurality of light pipe end portions in close side by side position in a predetermined relation to a source of illumination, said end poRtions being of lessor diameter than said pipes, said device comprising a light source providing converging rays and, affixed thereto in spaced relation, a body portion having a like plurality of channels therethrough, the axes of said channels being inclined with respect to each other, whereby said end portions may extend through said channels such that ends are on the side of said device proximate to said source and are spaced apart less than the corresponding pipes on the opposite side of said device.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
113 words
A mounting device, for retaining a plurality of light pipe end portions in close side by side position in a predetermined relation to a source of illumination, said end poRtions being of lessor diameter than said pipes, said device comprising a light source providing converging rays and, affixed thereto in spaced relation, a body portion having a like plurality of channels therethrough, the axes of said channels being inclined with respect to each other, whereby said end portions may extend through said channels such that ends are on the side of said device proximate to said source and are spaced apart less than the corresponding pipes on the opposite side of said device.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
91 words
The device of claim 2, said body portion having a slot therein, said channels intersecting said slot, and including for each said channel a clamping member mounted for independent rotation within said slot for movement between a first position in which it blocks passage of light through said channel and a second position in which it clamps a light pipe, and a spring urging the clamping member to said first position, whereby said clamping member automatically blocks light passage through said channel when said channel is unoccupied by a light pipe.
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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) | 1975-08-08 | 1976-02-07 | 1976-08-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-08-08 | 1980-02-07 | 1980-08-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-08-08 | 1984-02-07 | 1984-08-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |