US3737648A
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Packaging and mounting holders for illuminated gift packages, greeting cards and the like
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-11-11
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Granted: 1973-06-05
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Expires: 1991-11-11
Abstract
Abstract Packaging and mounting holders for the lamp and battery of an illuminated gift package, greeting card or ornament. In one embodiment, the holder is constructed from an elongated, planar, strip of nonconductive material having conductive foil affixed to one side and adhesive means to the other. The strip is creased or scored at selected points along its length, to allow bending of the strip, and has a plurality of circular apertures at selected positions for holding the battery and light bulb. Annular conductive members or rings are disposed in the apertures to insure proper electrical contact of the metallic strip and the battery and lamp. The battery is disposed with its longitudinal axis perpendicular to the lamp base, and a cylindrical conductive rod is slidably disposed over the positive terminal of the battery to engage the base and illuminate the lamp. Other embodiments include combined rectangular and tubular-shaped holders and packages, constructed of either metal-coated cardboard or pure metal for storing and mounting the battery and lamp.
Inventors
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Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 11:16
CPC Classifications
F; F21; F21V; F21V33/00; F21V33/0004; F21V33/0024; F21V33/0028; F21L; F21L2/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 26
Claim 1
Independent Claim
141 words
A mounting holder for the battery and lamp of an illuminated gift package, greeting card or ornament, comprising: an elongated, rectangular-shaped strip of non-conductive material, scored perpendicular to its longitudinal axis at a plurality of selected points so that said strip is foldable at said score points, and having a plurality of circular apertures provided at selected positions along its length for receiving the battery and lamp when the holder is assembled, an elongated, rectangular-shaped strip of conductive material, affixed to one side of said non-conductive strip for electrically coupling said apertures on said strip, and adhesive means affixed to the other side of said strip of nonconductive material for engaging said strip when said strip is folded into its assembled form, thereby securing said holder together, and engaging and securing the holder on a gift package, greeting card or ornament.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
141 words
A mounting holder for the battery and lamp of an illuminated gift package, greeting card or ornament, comprising: an elongated, rectangular-shaped strip of non-conductive material, scored perpendicular to its longitudinal axis at a plurality of selected points so that said strip is foldable at said score points, and having a plurality of circular apertures provided at selected positions along its length for receiving the battery and lamp when the holder is assembled, an elongated, rectangular-shaped strip of conductive material, affixed to one side of said non-conductive strip for electrically coupling said apertures on said strip, and adhesive means affixed to the other side of said strip of nonconductive material for engaging said strip when said strip is folded into its assembled form, thereby securing said holder together, and engaging and securing the holder on a gift package, greeting card or ornament.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
37 words
The holder as recited in claim 1, wherein a selected one of said apertures further comprises an annular conductive member disposed in said aperture for receiving and electrically coupling the lamp to said conductive strip of material.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
27 words
The holder as recited in claim 2, wherein said adhesive means comprises a rectangular-shaped, elongated, doublesided adhesive strip affixed to the other side of said nonconductive strip.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
35 words
The holder as recited in claim 2 further comprising at least one additional annular conductive member disposed in another selected aperture for holding the battery and electrically coupling said conductive strip to the battery casing.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
42 words
The holder as recited in claim 4, wherein said adhesive means comprises an elongated, rectangular-shaped, doublesided adhesive strip, having a width substantially the same as the diameter of said apertures in said holder, affixed to the other side of said nonconductive strip.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
91 words
The holder as recited in claim 3 further comprising; a lamp having a threaded base, threadably engaged in said aperture having said annular conductive member, an elongated, cylindrically-shaped battery having a conductive casing disposed through selected apertures in said holder, at least the negative terminal of said battery engaging said elongated, conductive strip, and a flexible, cylindrical-shaped conductive rod, having a circular recess provided in one end slidably disposed over the positive terminal of said battery and engaging the base of said lamp, for electrically coupling said lamp to said battery.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
91 words
The holder as recited in claim 5 further comprising; a lamp having a threaded base, threadably engaged in said aperture having said annular conductive member, an elongated, cylindrically-shaped battery having a conductive casing disposed through selected apertures in said holder, at least the negative terminal of said battery engaging said elongated conductive strip, and a flexible, cylindrical-shaped conductive rod having a circular recess provided in one end slidably disposed over the positive terminal of said battery for engaging the base of said lamp and electrically coupling said lamp to said battery.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
152 words
A combined package and mounting holder for the battery and lamp of an illuminated gift package, greeting card or ornament, comprising; a rectangular-shaped sheet of nonconductive material, scored at a plurality of selected points longitudinally along its length so that said sheet is foldable at said score points, including a circular aperture disposed in the surface of said sheet for receiving the lamp, and a plurality of flaps affixed to the ends of said sheet, said sheet being foldable at said score points into a rectangular-shaped package closeable by said flaps for the lamp and battery; a layer of conductive material disposed on one surface of said nonconductive sheet for forming the interior of said package when said sheet is folded, and adhesive means disposed on one end of said sheet for engaging a surface of said sheet when said sheet is folded and thereby securing said sheet in its folded position.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
152 words
A combined package and mounting holder for the battery and lamp of an illuminated gift package, greeting card or ornament, comprising; a rectangular-shaped sheet of nonconductive material, scored at a plurality of selected points longitudinally along its length so that said sheet is foldable at said score points, including a circular aperture disposed in the surface of said sheet for receiving the lamp, and a plurality of flaps affixed to the ends of said sheet, said sheet being foldable at said score points into a rectangular-shaped package closeable by said flaps for the lamp and battery; a layer of conductive material disposed on one surface of said nonconductive sheet for forming the interior of said package when said sheet is folded, and adhesive means disposed on one end of said sheet for engaging a surface of said sheet when said sheet is folded and thereby securing said sheet in its folded position.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
62 words
The holder as recited in claim 8, wherein said sheet is perforated at a selected point at one end perpendicular to its longitudinal axis for detachably coupling one end of said package for storing the lamp to said sheet, said end portion being removed from said sheet when said package is assembled and affixed to a gift package, greeting card or ornament.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
36 words
The holder as recited in claim 9 further comprising an annular conductive grommet disposed in said aperture, electrically coupled to said sheet of conductive material for receiving and electrically coupling the lamp to said conductive sheet.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
90 words
The holder as recited in claim 10 further comprising a lamp having a threaded base, a rectangular-shaped plastic package for packaging said lamp, having dimensions slightly less than said package and slidably disposed therein, a cylindrical-shaped elongated battery having at least its negative terminal engaging said conductive material on said sheet, and an elongated, conductive cylindrical rod having a circular recess provided at one end thereof, slidably disposed over the positive terminal of said battery, for engaging the base of said lamp when said lamp is disposed in said aperture.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
35 words
The holder as recited in claim 11 further comprising an elongated strip of doublesided adhesive material, affixed to one side of said holder, for securing said holder on a gift package, greeting card or ornament.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
17 words
The holder as recited in claim 9, wherein said sheet comprises a conductive sheet of metallic material.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
21 words
The holder as recited in claim 8, wherein said aperture is disposed in the surface of one of said end flaps.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
17 words
The holder as recited in claim 13, wherein said sheet comprises a conductive sheet of metallic material.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
159 words
A combined packaging and mounting holder for the lamp and battery of an illuminated gift package, greeting card or ornament, comprising: an elongated, cylindrical conductive tube, open at one end and having a circular aperture provided therein for receiving the lamp; a cap disposed in the open end of said tube for sealing said tube during storage of the lamp and battery; an elongated strip of double-sided adhesive material affixed to the surface of said tube for securing said tube on the gift package, greeting card or ornament; a cylindrical-shaped plastic package for packaging the lamp, disposed at the closed end of said tube; an elongated, cylindrical-shaped battery, disposed in said tube; and a cylindrical conductive rod, having a circular recess provided at one end thereof slidably disposed over the positive terminal of said battery, for engaging the base of the lamp when the lamp is disposed in said aperture and thereby electrically coupling the lamp to the battery.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
159 words
A combined packaging and mounting holder for the lamp and battery of an illuminated gift package, greeting card or ornament, comprising: an elongated, cylindrical conductive tube, open at one end and having a circular aperture provided therein for receiving the lamp; a cap disposed in the open end of said tube for sealing said tube during storage of the lamp and battery; an elongated strip of double-sided adhesive material affixed to the surface of said tube for securing said tube on the gift package, greeting card or ornament; a cylindrical-shaped plastic package for packaging the lamp, disposed at the closed end of said tube; an elongated, cylindrical-shaped battery, disposed in said tube; and a cylindrical conductive rod, having a circular recess provided at one end thereof slidably disposed over the positive terminal of said battery, for engaging the base of the lamp when the lamp is disposed in said aperture and thereby electrically coupling the lamp to the battery.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
134 words
A combined package and mounting holder for the lamp and battery of an illuminated package, greeting card or ornament, comprising: an elongated, cylindrical conductive tube, open at one end and having a circular aperture provided therein for receiving the lamp; a non-conductive cylindrical-shaped cap having a conical recess provided in one end thereof disposed in the open end of said tube for sealing said tube during storage of the lamp and battery; an elongated cylindrical battery, disposed within said tube; a lamp having a threaded base, threadably disposed within said aperture; and an elongated, hollow conical-shaped conductive member, having one end slidably disposed over The positive terminal of said battery, and the other end slidably disposed in said recess, for engaging the base of said lamp and electrically coupling said lamp to said battery.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
134 words
A combined package and mounting holder for the lamp and battery of an illuminated package, greeting card or ornament, comprising: an elongated, cylindrical conductive tube, open at one end and having a circular aperture provided therein for receiving the lamp; a non-conductive cylindrical-shaped cap having a conical recess provided in one end thereof disposed in the open end of said tube for sealing said tube during storage of the lamp and battery; an elongated cylindrical battery, disposed within said tube; a lamp having a threaded base, threadably disposed within said aperture; and an elongated, hollow conical-shaped conductive member, having one end slidably disposed over The positive terminal of said battery, and the other end slidably disposed in said recess, for engaging the base of said lamp and electrically coupling said lamp to said battery.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
157 words
A combined package and mounting holder for the lamp and battery of an illuminated gift package, greeting card or ornament, comprising: an elongated, cylindrical conductive tube, open at one end and having a circular aperture provided therein for receiving the lamp; a non-conductive cylindrical-shaped cap having a cylindrical recess provided in one end thereof disposed in the open end of said tube for sealing said tube during storage of the lamp and battery; an elongated, cylindrical-shaped battery, disposed within said tube; a lamp having a threaded base; a U-shaped holding member, for holding said lamp, integrally formed on the outside end of said cap; and an elongated, hollow conductive cylinder having one end slidably disposed over the positive terminal of said battery and the other end slidably disposed in said recess in said cap, for engaging the base of said lamp when said lamp is disposed in said aperture and electrically coupling said lamp to said battery.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
157 words
A combined package and mounting holder for the lamp and battery of an illuminated gift package, greeting card or ornament, comprising: an elongated, cylindrical conductive tube, open at one end and having a circular aperture provided therein for receiving the lamp; a non-conductive cylindrical-shaped cap having a cylindrical recess provided in one end thereof disposed in the open end of said tube for sealing said tube during storage of the lamp and battery; an elongated, cylindrical-shaped battery, disposed within said tube; a lamp having a threaded base; a U-shaped holding member, for holding said lamp, integrally formed on the outside end of said cap; and an elongated, hollow conductive cylinder having one end slidably disposed over the positive terminal of said battery and the other end slidably disposed in said recess in said cap, for engaging the base of said lamp when said lamp is disposed in said aperture and electrically coupling said lamp to said battery.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
162 words
A mounting holder for the lamp and battery of an illuminated gift package, greeting card or ornament, comprising: a rectangular-shaped, planar sheet of non-conductive material, scored at a plurality of points along its length so as to form a plurality of rectangular-shaped panels foldable at said score points, and having a circular and a trapezoidal-shaped aperture disposed adjacent one another in said sheet, said trapezoidal-shaped aperture having a correspondingly shaped foldable tab affixed thereto, for forming a rectangular-shaped enclosure for mounting the battery and lamp on a gift package, greeting card or ornament, an elongated strip of conductive material, affixed to one side of said sheet, and electrically coupling said apertures to one another, and a plurality of elongated strips of double-sided adhesive material, affixed to the other side of said sheet adjacent said apertures, for securing the battery in said rectangular-shaped enclosure formed by said folded sheet, and for securing said mounting holder on a gift package, greeting card or ornament.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
162 words
A mounting holder for the lamp and battery of an illuminated gift package, greeting card or ornament, comprising: a rectangular-shaped, planar sheet of non-conductive material, scored at a plurality of points along its length so as to form a plurality of rectangular-shaped panels foldable at said score points, and having a circular and a trapezoidal-shaped aperture disposed adjacent one another in said sheet, said trapezoidal-shaped aperture having a correspondingly shaped foldable tab affixed thereto, for forming a rectangular-shaped enclosure for mounting the battery and lamp on a gift package, greeting card or ornament, an elongated strip of conductive material, affixed to one side of said sheet, and electrically coupling said apertures to one another, and a plurality of elongated strips of double-sided adhesive material, affixed to the other side of said sheet adjacent said apertures, for securing the battery in said rectangular-shaped enclosure formed by said folded sheet, and for securing said mounting holder on a gift package, greeting card or ornament.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
105 words
The holder as recited in claim 19 further comprising an elongated, cylindrical-shaped battery, a lamp having a cylindrical base and having first and second contact terminals disposed on the outer surface thereof, and an elongated, cylindrical-shaped rod having a circular recess provided in one end thereof, slidably disposed over the positive terminal of said battery for engaging one of the contact terminals of said lamp and electrically coupling said lamp to said battery, said trapezoidal tab provided on said sheet being inwardly disposed so as to engage the casing of said battery and thereby couple said second contact terminal of said lamp to said battery.
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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 |