US3717758A
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Tail light adapter assembly
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1968-11-29
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Granted: 1973-02-20
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Expires: 1988-11-29
Abstract
Abstract A tail light adapter assembly having a T-shaped configuration with the bulb and a socket to hold the bulb forming the crossbar of the T, and a standard lamp base forming the leg of the T, and an electrical cable extending away from the assembly with leads interconnecting the contacts in the socket and the lamp base.
Inventors
- 👤 A Willis
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 16:29
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60Q; B60Q1/00; B60Q1/26; B60Q1/30; B60Q1/305
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
147 words
A unitary movable tail light adapter assembly comprising: a generally cylindrical lamp socket adapted to receive a bulb in one end thereof, said socket including a body and electrical contacts, a lamp base including a cylindrical casing and electrical contacts, the cylindrical casing of said lamp base being affixed to and in supporting relation with the body of said socket, said assembly forming a fixed, generally T-shaped configuration with the combined socket-bulb defining the crossbar of the T and the base forming the leg, the cylindrical casing and electrical contacts of said base being adapted to be inserted into a vehicle tail light assembly, wires extending between and in contact with the respective electrical contacts in said base and socket and away from said assembly, said electrical contacts and wires being insulated from contact with the body of said socket and the cylindrical casing of said base.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
147 words
A unitary movable tail light adapter assembly comprising: a generally cylindrical lamp socket adapted to receive a bulb in one end thereof, said socket including a body and electrical contacts, a lamp base including a cylindrical casing and electrical contacts, the cylindrical casing of said lamp base being affixed to and in supporting relation with the body of said socket, said assembly forming a fixed, generally T-shaped configuration with the combined socket-bulb defining the crossbar of the T and the base forming the leg, the cylindrical casing and electrical contacts of said base being adapted to be inserted into a vehicle tail light assembly, wires extending between and in contact with the respective electrical contacts in said base and socket and away from said assembly, said electrical contacts and wires being insulated from contact with the body of said socket and the cylindrical casing of said base.
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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) | 1976-02-20 | 1976-08-21 | 1977-02-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-02-20 | 1980-08-21 | 1981-02-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-02-20 | 1984-08-21 | 1985-02-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |