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US3777138A
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Post lantern for attachment to structural support member
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-06-23
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Granted: 1973-12-04
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Expires: 1992-06-23
Abstract
Abstract A post lantern for a structural support column fixed at one end to a base and at the other end to a support channel or the like. The lantern is formed with a housing including two symetrical sections. The sections each include complementary base sections provided with cut-outs which clampingly embrace the column. Each of the sections of the lantern includes upstanding corner posts, and connecting angles are used to secure the sections together and to clamp the lantern about the column. In house construction the lantern effectively disguises the appearance of an ordinary girder supporting post by converting it into an attractive decorative lamp.
Inventors
- 👤 I Metzler
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 13:30
CPC Classifications
F; F21; F21V; F21V21/00; F21V21/10; F21V21/116
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
90 words
A light fixture for attachment to a column, said fixture comprising substantially symmetrical housing sections, said housing sections each having a cut-out so as to removably embrace the column, framing means on said housing sections including means located so as to be in substantially abutting relation when said housing sections embrace said column, means spanning said substantially abutting means for assembling said housing sections together about said column, top wall sections supported on said framing means, and light sockets mounted on said top wall sections for positioning around said column.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
90 words
A light fixture for attachment to a column, said fixture comprising substantially symmetrical housing sections, said housing sections each having a cut-out so as to removably embrace the column, framing means on said housing sections including means located so as to be in substantially abutting relation when said housing sections embrace said column, means spanning said substantially abutting means for assembling said housing sections together about said column, top wall sections supported on said framing means, and light sockets mounted on said top wall sections for positioning around said column.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
24 words
The invention as defined in claim 1 wherein said frame means comprises a pair of channels for accommodating the edges of panes of glass.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
33 words
The invention as defined in claim 1 wherein said housing sections each include a base section and wherein cut-outs are formed on each of said housing sections so as to embrace said column.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
27 words
The invention as defined in claim 1 wherein said housing section includes light reflecting sheet means disposed between the column and inner side of said light sockets.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
86 words
The combination with a structural column fixed at the opposite ends thereof between two spaced surfaces, of a lantern removable housing comprising two separate symmetrical housing sections embracing said column, and removable means attaching said housing sections together and to said column, so that said lantern housing is attached to said column light fixtures within said housing for positioning around said column, concave reflector means within the lantern housing between the column and the light fixtures to reflect the light outwardly at a variety of angles.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
86 words
The combination with a structural column fixed at the opposite ends thereof between two spaced surfaces, of a lantern removable housing comprising two separate symmetrical housing sections embracing said column, and removable means attaching said housing sections together and to said column, so that said lantern housing is attached to said column light fixtures within said housing for positioning around said column, concave reflector means within the lantern housing between the column and the light fixtures to reflect the light outwardly at a variety of angles.
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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) | 1976-12-03 | 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 |