US3737646A
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Removable peripheral light assembly for bathroom mirror
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-10-15
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Granted: 1973-06-05
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Expires: 1991-10-15
Abstract
Abstract An inverted U-shaped frame including an upper bight portion from whose opposite ends a pair of generally parallel legs depend. Longitudinally spaced portions of the legs are provided with illumination sources for casting light outwardly of one side of the U-shaped member and the latter includes structure for supporting the U-shaped member with its other side substantially flush against a bathroom mirror or the like. Further, an extension cord is provided and electrically connected to the various illumination sources whereby the latter may be electrically connected to a suitable source of electrical potential.
Inventors
- 👤 J Burrows
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 12:57
CPC Classifications
F; F21; F21V; F21V33/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
208 words
A light assembly for positioning closely adjacent a panel having a substantially planar mirror surface and an upper horizontal marginal edge portion, said light assembly comprising a frame having upstanding opposite side portions and an upper generally horizontal portion extending between and secured to the upper ends of said upstanding opposite side portions and which together define a void area between said opposite side portions and said upper horizontal portion, said opposite side portions and said upper horizontal portion each having a front surface, said front surfaces being disposed generally in the same upstanding plane, illumination means on each of said opposite side portions at points spaced longitudinally therealong operative, when actuated, to direct light outward of said front surface, means for removably supporting said frame in front of said mirror surface with the front surface of said opposite side portions and said upper horizontal portion adjacent and generally paralleling said mirror surface, said supporting means comprising a lateral outward extension of said upper horizontal portion, which extension extends in a direction opposite the direction of said light and defines a horizontal downwardly opening channel extending outwardly from the rear surface of said upper horizontal portion for removably receiving the upper horizontal marginal edge portion of the panel.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
208 words
A light assembly for positioning closely adjacent a panel having a substantially planar mirror surface and an upper horizontal marginal edge portion, said light assembly comprising a frame having upstanding opposite side portions and an upper generally horizontal portion extending between and secured to the upper ends of said upstanding opposite side portions and which together define a void area between said opposite side portions and said upper horizontal portion, said opposite side portions and said upper horizontal portion each having a front surface, said front surfaces being disposed generally in the same upstanding plane, illumination means on each of said opposite side portions at points spaced longitudinally therealong operative, when actuated, to direct light outward of said front surface, means for removably supporting said frame in front of said mirror surface with the front surface of said opposite side portions and said upper horizontal portion adjacent and generally paralleling said mirror surface, said supporting means comprising a lateral outward extension of said upper horizontal portion, which extension extends in a direction opposite the direction of said light and defines a horizontal downwardly opening channel extending outwardly from the rear surface of said upper horizontal portion for removably receiving the upper horizontal marginal edge portion of the panel.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
204 words
A light assembly comprising, in combination, a panel having a substantially planar mirror surface and an exposed upper horizontal marginal edge portion, a frame comprising upstanding opposite side portions and an upper generally horizontal portion extending between and secured to the upper ends of said upstanding opposite side portions and which together define a void area between said opposite side portions and said upper horizontal portion, said opposite side portions and said upper horizontal portion each having a front surface, said front surfaces being disposed generally in the same upstanding plane, illumination means on each of said opposite side portions at points spaced longitudinally therealong operative, when actuated, to direct light outward of said front surface, means for removably supporting said frame in front of said mirror surface with the front surface of said opposite side portions and said upper horizontal portion adjacent and generally paralleling said mirror surface, said supporting means comprising a lateral outward extension of said upper horizontal portion, which extension extends in a direction opposite the direction of said light and defines a horizontal downwardly opening channel extending outwardly from the rear surface of said upper horizontal portion for removably receiving the upper horizontal marginal edge portion of the panel.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
204 words
A light assembly comprising, in combination, a panel having a substantially planar mirror surface and an exposed upper horizontal marginal edge portion, a frame comprising upstanding opposite side portions and an upper generally horizontal portion extending between and secured to the upper ends of said upstanding opposite side portions and which together define a void area between said opposite side portions and said upper horizontal portion, said opposite side portions and said upper horizontal portion each having a front surface, said front surfaces being disposed generally in the same upstanding plane, illumination means on each of said opposite side portions at points spaced longitudinally therealong operative, when actuated, to direct light outward of said front surface, means for removably supporting said frame in front of said mirror surface with the front surface of said opposite side portions and said upper horizontal portion adjacent and generally paralleling said mirror surface, said supporting means comprising a lateral outward extension of said upper horizontal portion, which extension extends in a direction opposite the direction of said light and defines a horizontal downwardly opening channel extending outwardly from the rear surface of said upper horizontal portion for removably receiving the upper horizontal marginal edge portion of the panel.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
85 words
The combination of claim 2 wherein said opposite side portions define upstanding channel members opening toward said other side of said frame, said illumination means including electric lamp socket means supported from the bight portions of said channel members and having electric lamps secured therein, and electrical conductor means disposed within said channel members and electrically connecting said electric lamp sockets in parallel relation, said conductor means including a free extension cord defining portion adapted to be electrically connected to a source of electrical potential.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
30 words
The combination of claim 3 wherein one of said bight portions also includes a female plug electrical receptacle supported therefrom, said receptacle also being connected to said electrical conductor means.
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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) | 1976-06-04 | 1976-12-04 | 1977-06-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-06-04 | 1980-12-04 | 1981-06-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-06-04 | 1984-12-04 | 1985-06-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |