US3731081A
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Electrically illuminated ornamental display
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-02-04
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Granted: 1973-05-01
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Expires: 1992-02-04
Abstract
Abstract An electrically illuminated ornamental display comprising a body member of any shape provided with a plurality of spaced body socket openings which are adapted to receive and support a decorative lighting string of lights, which string of lights comprises a plurality of electrical sockets each with a bulb therein, with the electrical sockets connected by electrical conductors to form a string of lights, said body member adapted to receive said string of lights by inserting the electrical sockets from the rear of the body member into said body sockets, with the body member hiding the electrical conductors. The body member and the body sockets are integrally molded of a plastic material.
Inventors
- 👤 B Yellin
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 20:57
CPC Classifications
F; F21; F21S; F21S4/00; F21S4/10; F21W; F21W2121/00; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S362/00; Y10S362/806
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
131 words
An illuminated ornamental display comprising, a body member of a shape to form a distinct configuration, a plurality of openings in said body member, a plurality of spaced arcuateshaped segments extending outwardly of the front of the body member and adjacent said openings and formed integrally with said body member, a string of connected electric sockets electrically connected by a flexible electrical conductor and adapted while connected to each other to be secured to said body member, each said socket inserted in the body opening from the rear of the body opening while said sockets are electrically connected to said conductor, said spaced segments engaging said sockets to frictionally retain said sockets in said body member, a light bulb in each of said sockets, said body member hiding said flexible conductor.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
131 words
An illuminated ornamental display comprising, a body member of a shape to form a distinct configuration, a plurality of openings in said body member, a plurality of spaced arcuateshaped segments extending outwardly of the front of the body member and adjacent said openings and formed integrally with said body member, a string of connected electric sockets electrically connected by a flexible electrical conductor and adapted while connected to each other to be secured to said body member, each said socket inserted in the body opening from the rear of the body opening while said sockets are electrically connected to said conductor, said spaced segments engaging said sockets to frictionally retain said sockets in said body member, a light bulb in each of said sockets, said body member hiding said flexible conductor.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
38 words
A structure as set forth in claim 1 in which the body member is integrally molded of a plastic material and in which the light bulb has a flange which engages the outer edges of the arcuate-shaped segments.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
20 words
A structure as set forth in claim 1 in which the arcuate shaped segments incline inwardly toward the front thereof.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
28 words
A structure as set forth in claim 3 in which the electrical sockets have a portion extending within the arcuate shaped segments and a portion extending rearwardly thereof.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
31 words
A structure as set forth in claim 4 in which the portion of the electrical socket positioned within the arcuate segment has a greater diameter than the portion extending rearwardly thereof.
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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) | 1976-04-30 | 1976-10-30 | 1977-05-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-04-30 | 1980-10-30 | 1981-05-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-04-30 | 1984-10-30 | 1985-05-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |