US3684882A
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Transparent or translucent decorative unit having an encased light source and a self contained power arrangement
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1970-08-21
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Granted: 1972-08-15
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Expires: 1990-08-21
Abstract
Abstract A decorative unit having a transparent or translucent solid form mounted on a base. Encased in the solid form is a light source which projects light beams through the form. The base is hollow and is constructed into two compartments in which one has the wire connections therein and the other houses the power supply.
Inventors
- 👤 Anthony Mininno
- 👤 John Slattery
- 👤 Mildred Shulman
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 01:09
CPC Classifications
F; F21; F21S; F21S9/00; F21S9/02; B; B44; B44C; B44C5/00; F21W; F21W2121/00; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S362/00; Y10S362/806; Y10S362/81
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
124 words
A decorative unit comprising a supporting hollow base member, a plurality of spaced transparent or translucent solid forms mounted on said base member each having at least one light source encased therein with the electrical leads extending freely therefrom, said hollow base member being provided with a top surface having spaced holes therein, said base member including a fixed partition dividing said base member into two chambers, a removable closure for said base member, a power source in one of said chambers, and electrical connections in the other of said chambers for operatively connecting said light source to said power source, said electrical leads passing through said spaced holes in the top surface of said base member and being connected to said electrical connections.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
124 words
A decorative unit comprising a supporting hollow base member, a plurality of spaced transparent or translucent solid forms mounted on said base member each having at least one light source encased therein with the electrical leads extending freely therefrom, said hollow base member being provided with a top surface having spaced holes therein, said base member including a fixed partition dividing said base member into two chambers, a removable closure for said base member, a power source in one of said chambers, and electrical connections in the other of said chambers for operatively connecting said light source to said power source, said electrical leads passing through said spaced holes in the top surface of said base member and being connected to said electrical connections.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
31 words
A decorative unit as claimed in claim 1, wherein a plurality of light sources are provided, and said electrical connections constitute a parallel wiring system for said plurality of light sources.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
32 words
A decorative unit as claimed in claim 2, wherein said unit is constituted of a plurality of rectangular blocks of different dimensions, and a single light source in each of said blocks.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
18 words
A decorative unit as claimed in claim 1, wherein at least part of said solid form is curvilinear.
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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) | 1975-08-15 | 1976-02-14 | 1976-08-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-08-15 | 1980-02-14 | 1980-08-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-08-15 | 1984-02-14 | 1984-08-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |