US3705982A
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Illuminated serving tray
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1970-12-30
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Granted: 1972-12-12
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Expires: 1990-12-30
Abstract
Abstract An illuminated serving tray with a depth sufficient to removably receive and hold a conventional penlight flashlight, with a translucent pane thereover preferably presenting a nonskid textured upper surface.
Inventors
- 👤 Richard C Smolinski
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-10 02:03
CPC Classifications
F; F21; F21V; F21V33/00; F21V33/0004; F21V33/0024; F21V33/0036; A; A47; A47G; A47G23/00; A47G23/06; F21L; F21L2/00; A47G2023/0658
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
113 words
In an illuminated serving tray, a suitable shaped receptacle having a shouldered perimeter and sufficient depth between the shoulder and the bottom thereof to position a light unit mounting and an opening in the side wall, a light unit mounting secured within the receptacle in registry with the said opening, an elongated self-contained light unit having an ''''on-off'''' switch at one end and a light source at the other end and being removably secured through said opening and within said mounting exposing the light source within said container and with the said switch operable from outside the receptacle, and a translucent tray pane removably retained within said container and supported by said shoulder.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
113 words
In an illuminated serving tray, a suitable shaped receptacle having a shouldered perimeter and sufficient depth between the shoulder and the bottom thereof to position a light unit mounting and an opening in the side wall, a light unit mounting secured within the receptacle in registry with the said opening, an elongated self-contained light unit having an ''''on-off'''' switch at one end and a light source at the other end and being removably secured through said opening and within said mounting exposing the light source within said container and with the said switch operable from outside the receptacle, and a translucent tray pane removably retained within said container and supported by said shoulder.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
18 words
The tray of claim 1 wherein the translucent tray pane is provided with a translucent nonskid outer surface.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
19 words
The tray of claim 1 wherein the translucent tray pane is provided with an external translucent random nonskid texture.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
18 words
The tray of claim 1 wherein the light unit is removable for independent operation and replaceable at will.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
31 words
The tray of claim 1 wherein the light unit is retained within the mounting means so that the bulb of the light source projects internally of the receptacle for illumination thereof.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
13 words
The tray of claim 1 wherein the receptacle has an internal reflective surface.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
US2114460A
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US3378680A
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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) | 1975-12-12 | 1976-06-12 | 1976-12-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-12-12 | 1980-06-12 | 1980-12-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-12-12 | 1984-06-12 | 1984-12-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |