US3720824A
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Fishing float light
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-06-04
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Granted: 1973-03-13
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Expires: 1991-06-04
Abstract
Abstract A fishing float light including a support member capable of floating on the surface of a body of water, illuminating means located on said support member so as to direct light under said water surface, and means electrically associated with said illuminating means for connecting said illuminating means to a power source.
Inventors
- 👤 R Callahan
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 19:31
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01K; A01K97/00; F; F21; F21L; F21L14/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
145 words
A fishing float light to provide underwater illumination comprising in combination: a. a support means capable of floating on a body of water, said support means having an upwardly tapering opening extending from the bottom to the top thereof; b. a sealed beam electric light having a convex upper surface fitted into the lower end of said opening and contacting the tapered wall thereof throughout its circumference, the illuminating surface of said light being directed downwardly and lying substantially in the plane of the bottom of said support means; c. a cover plate overlying and completely closing the upper end of said opening, said cover plate having a central opening therethrough; and d. an electrical conductor passing through said opening, said conductor being electrically connected at one end to said light and having provision at its opposite end for connection to a source of electricity.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
145 words
A fishing float light to provide underwater illumination comprising in combination: a. a support means capable of floating on a body of water, said support means having an upwardly tapering opening extending from the bottom to the top thereof; b. a sealed beam electric light having a convex upper surface fitted into the lower end of said opening and contacting the tapered wall thereof throughout its circumference, the illuminating surface of said light being directed downwardly and lying substantially in the plane of the bottom of said support means; c. a cover plate overlying and completely closing the upper end of said opening, said cover plate having a central opening therethrough; and d. an electrical conductor passing through said opening, said conductor being electrically connected at one end to said light and having provision at its opposite end for connection to a source of electricity.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
145 words
A fishing float light to provide underwater illumination comprising in combination: a. a support means capable of floating on a body of water, said support means having an upwardly tapering opening extending from the bottom to the top thereof; b. a sealed beam electric light having a convex upper surface fitted into the lower end of said opening and contacting the tapered wall thereof throughout its circumference, the illuminating surface of said light being directed downwardly and lying substantially in the plane of the bottom of said support means; c. a cover plate overlying and completely closing the upper end of said opening, said cover plate having a central opening therethrough; and d. an electrical conductor passing through said opening, said conductor being electrically connected at one end to said light and having provision at its opposite end for connection to a source of electricity.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
145 words
A fishing float light to provide underwater illumination comprising in combination: a. a support means capable of floating on a body of water, said support means having an upwardly tapering opening extending from the bottom to the top thereof; b. a sealed beam electric light having a convex upper surface fitted into the lower end of said opening and contacting the tapered wall thereof throughout its circumference, the illuminating surface of said light being directed downwardly and lying substantially in the plane of the bottom of said support means; c. a cover plate overlying and completely closing the upper end of said opening, said cover plate having a central opening therethrough; and d. an electrical conductor passing through said opening, said conductor being electrically connected at one end to said light and having provision at its opposite end for connection to a source of electricity.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
39 words
A fishing float light as in claim 1 wherein means are provided for sealing said light in said opening, sealing said cover plate to said support means and sealing said electrical conductor in the opening in said cover plate.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
14 words
A fishing float as in claim 2 wherein the sealing means is a glue.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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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) | 1976-03-12 | 1976-09-11 | 1977-03-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-03-12 | 1980-09-11 | 1981-03-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-03-12 | 1984-09-11 | 1985-03-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |