US3777085A
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Sure find safety bed light switch
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-02-07
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Granted: 1973-12-04
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Expires: 1992-02-07
Abstract
Abstract Bed mounted permanent and standard position switches for a remotely positioned bedroom light or lights, the switch being wired with only one leg of an electrical circuit to prevent fire and electrical hazards.
Inventors
- 👤 J Horn
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 02:42
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R13/00; H01R13/66; H01R13/70; F; F21; F21V; F21V23/00; F21V23/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
155 words
In combination with a bed frame a switch mounted in a position on the bed frame, said switch mounted in a switch mount having a vertical body portion whose upper end mounts a switch, the intermediate part of said body portion being adapted to be inserted between a side frame element and a box spring, a lower horizontal leg integrally connected to said vertical body portion adapted to underlie the bottom of said box spring, and means for attaching said vertical body portion to said side frame element and for attaching said lower horizontal leg to the boTtom of the box spring, a wire lead connecting one side of a source of electrical current to one terminal of said switch, a second wire lead connecting a second terminal of said switch to a lamp positioned apart from the bed and a third wire lead connecting said lamp to the other side of said electrical source.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
155 words
In combination with a bed frame a switch mounted in a position on the bed frame, said switch mounted in a switch mount having a vertical body portion whose upper end mounts a switch, the intermediate part of said body portion being adapted to be inserted between a side frame element and a box spring, a lower horizontal leg integrally connected to said vertical body portion adapted to underlie the bottom of said box spring, and means for attaching said vertical body portion to said side frame element and for attaching said lower horizontal leg to the boTtom of the box spring, a wire lead connecting one side of a source of electrical current to one terminal of said switch, a second wire lead connecting a second terminal of said switch to a lamp positioned apart from the bed and a third wire lead connecting said lamp to the other side of said electrical source.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
71 words
The combination according to claim 1 wherein more than one switch is mounted in a position on the bed frame, having wire leads connecting one side of a source of electrical current to one terminal of said switches, second wire leads connecting a second terminal of said switches to a lamp positioned apart from the bed and third wire leads connecting said lamp to the other side of said electrical source.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
56 words
The combination according to claim 2 wherein the source of electrical current is a conventional wall outlet, a first receptacle is plugged into said wall outlet said first receptacle providing means for connecting ground current to said bed switches and further providing means connecting the second terminal of said switches to a lead to said lamp.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
77 words
The combination according to claim 3 wherein a second receptacle is connected to a second bed frame said second receptacle being connected to the first receptacle, said second receptacle providing means for connecting ground current through said first receptacle to bed switches on said second bed frame and further providing means connecting the second terminal of said bed switches of said second bed frame to a lead in said first receptacle and therefrom to said wall-mounted receptacle.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
28 words
The combination of claim 4 wherein said switches are each respectively mounted on a side frame element of said bed frame at a convenient distance from said headboard.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1976-12-03 | 1977-06-04 | 1977-12-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-12-03 | 1981-06-04 | 1981-12-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-12-03 | 1985-06-04 | 1985-12-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |