US3745329A
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Lantern holder
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-11-30
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Granted: 1973-07-10
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Expires: 1991-11-30
Abstract
Abstract A support for a pair of lanterns of the Coleman type comprising a base provided on its upper surface with a clamping device for clamping the lantern in an upright position, the base being rotatably mounted on a sub-base in turn mounted for tilting movement on a c-clamp for clamping the support to an associated supporting member such as a boat gunwhale, wall or the like with a reflector mounted on the base for directing the light from the lantern in one direction.
Inventors
- 👤 G Runey
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 07:52
CPC Classifications
F; F21; F21S; F21S13/00; F21S13/12; F21V; F21V37/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
330 words
A support for a pair of lanterns each having a base comprising, in combination, a substantially flat base member having an upper surface, releasable strap means mounted on said base member for overlying engagement with a pair of lanterns to yieldingly urge the lanterns downwardly into supported engagement with the upper surface of said base member, a stationary plate member secured to the upper surface of said base member, said stationary plate member having a pair of arcuate recesses arranged to accommodate a portion of a pair of lantern bases, a movable plate member mounted on the upper surface of said base member in spaced relationship with said stationary plate member, said movable plate member having a pair of arcuate recesses in oppositely disposed relationship with said arcuate recesses in said stationary plate member and movable into a clamping position for clamping engagement with diametrically opposed portions of a pair of lantern bases within said recesses and means for releasably securing said movable plate member in said claMping position, a sub-base member having an upper surface, an upstanding post on the upper surface of said sub-base member, said base member being mounted on the upper end of said post for freely rotatable movement of said base member into a selected rotary position, a C-clamp for clamping engagement with an associated supporting member, at least one pair of ears depending from said sub-base member and at least one pair of ears upstanding from said C-clamp for cooperative engagement with said pair of ears on said sub-base member, a pivot pin extending through each cooperating pair of ears for tilting movement of said sub-base member together with said base member, a thumb nut on each of said pivot pins for clamping each cooperating pair of ears together in a selected tilted position of said sub-base member and said base member and a single upstanding, arcuately shaped reflector mounted on said base member adjacent a pair of lanterns supported on said base member.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
330 words
A support for a pair of lanterns each having a base comprising, in combination, a substantially flat base member having an upper surface, releasable strap means mounted on said base member for overlying engagement with a pair of lanterns to yieldingly urge the lanterns downwardly into supported engagement with the upper surface of said base member, a stationary plate member secured to the upper surface of said base member, said stationary plate member having a pair of arcuate recesses arranged to accommodate a portion of a pair of lantern bases, a movable plate member mounted on the upper surface of said base member in spaced relationship with said stationary plate member, said movable plate member having a pair of arcuate recesses in oppositely disposed relationship with said arcuate recesses in said stationary plate member and movable into a clamping position for clamping engagement with diametrically opposed portions of a pair of lantern bases within said recesses and means for releasably securing said movable plate member in said claMping position, a sub-base member having an upper surface, an upstanding post on the upper surface of said sub-base member, said base member being mounted on the upper end of said post for freely rotatable movement of said base member into a selected rotary position, a C-clamp for clamping engagement with an associated supporting member, at least one pair of ears depending from said sub-base member and at least one pair of ears upstanding from said C-clamp for cooperative engagement with said pair of ears on said sub-base member, a pivot pin extending through each cooperating pair of ears for tilting movement of said sub-base member together with said base member, a thumb nut on each of said pivot pins for clamping each cooperating pair of ears together in a selected tilted position of said sub-base member and said base member and a single upstanding, arcuately shaped reflector mounted on said base member adjacent a pair of lanterns supported on said base member.
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) | 1976-07-09 | 1977-01-08 | 1977-07-10 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-07-09 | 1981-01-08 | 1981-07-10 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-07-09 | 1985-01-08 | 1985-07-10 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |