US3742209A
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Lighting fixture
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-05-28
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Granted: 1973-06-26
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Expires: 1991-05-28
Abstract
Abstract A light support portion is interconnected to a first spring means. The first spring means is interconnected with a second spring means by an intermediate relatively rigid means which may include a swivel joint connected at an intermediate point thereof. The second spring means is interconnected with a mounting means which movably mounts the lighting fixture for movement with respect to a support means, the lighting fixture being supported in a generally horizontal relationship. The second spring means is shorter and more rigid than the first spring means and serves mainly to absorb vertical forces while the first spring means absorbs both vertical and horizontal forces.
Inventors
- 👤 C Williams
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 06:57
CPC Classifications
F; F21; F21V; F21V21/00; F21V21/14; F21V21/26; F21V21/28
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 15
Claim 1
Independent Claim
70 words
A lighting fixture comprising a light support portion, a first spring means interconnected with said light support portion, a second spring means, intermediate relatively rigid means connected between said first and second spring means, a swivel joint connected to an intermediate portion of said relatively rigid means, and mounting means interconnected with said second spring means to movably mount the lighting fixture with respect to a support means for movement.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
70 words
A lighting fixture comprising a light support portion, a first spring means interconnected with said light support portion, a second spring means, intermediate relatively rigid means connected between said first and second spring means, a swivel joint connected to an intermediate portion of said relatively rigid means, and mounting means interconnected with said second spring means to movably mount the lighting fixture with respect to a support means for movement.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
94 words
A lighting fixture comprising a light support portion which includes a light socket, a first spring means interconnected with said light support portion, a second spring means, intermediate relatively rigid means connected between said first and second spring means, mounting means interconnected with said second spring means to movably mount the lighting fixture with respect to a support means for movement, and wherein said first and second spring means, said relatively rigid means and a portion of said mounting means are all of tubular construction, and electrical lead means extending through said tubular means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
94 words
A lighting fixture comprising a light support portion which includes a light socket, a first spring means interconnected with said light support portion, a second spring means, intermediate relatively rigid means connected between said first and second spring means, mounting means interconnected with said second spring means to movably mount the lighting fixture with respect to a support means for movement, and wherein said first and second spring means, said relatively rigid means and a portion of said mounting means are all of tubular construction, and electrical lead means extending through said tubular means.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
15 words
The fixture of claim 2 wherein each of said spring means comprises a compression spring.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
19 words
The lighting fixture of claim 2 wherein said light support portion is substantially adjacent to said first spring means.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
53 words
A fixture as defined in claim 2 wherein said mounting means includes first and second portions, said first portion being connected to said second spring means and being pivotally supported by said second portion to support said first and second spring means as well as said relatively rigid means in generally horizontal position.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
37 words
A fixture as defined in claim 5 wherein said second portion includes spaced parts for receiving spaced parts of said first portion and wherein said first portion is supported for pivotal movement about a generally vertical axis.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
19 words
A fixture as defined in claim 2 including first and second interconnected arm portions spaced horizontally from one another.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
41 words
A fixture as defined in claim 7 wherein said first arm portion is connected to said light support portion and said second arm portion is connected to said mounting means, said first arm portion being longer than said second arm portion.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
20 words
A fixture as defined in claim 2 wherein said second spring means is more rigid than said first spring means.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
19 words
The lighting fixture of claim 9 wherein said light support portion is substantially adjacent to said first spring means.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
21 words
A fixture as defined in claim 9 wherein said second spring means is of less length than said first spring means.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
21 words
A fixture as defined in claim 2 including a swivel joint connected to an intermediate portion of said relatively rigid means.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
41 words
A fixture as defined in claim 12 including first and second elongated arm portions, said swivel joint being connected between adjacent ends of said arm portions, and being adapted to swivel about an axis extending substantially perpendicular to said arm portions.
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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) | 1976-06-25 | 1976-12-25 | 1977-06-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-06-25 | 1980-12-25 | 1981-06-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-06-25 | 1984-12-25 | 1985-06-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |