US3786575A
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Hanging lamp fixture
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-06-27
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Granted: 1974-01-22
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Expires: 1992-06-27
Abstract
Abstract A hanging lamp fixture having a concealed hair dryer therein is provided. The fixture is hung to the ceiling of a room to provide light in the room and may be converted to a hair dryer by moving the light sources to one side and lowering the fixture to the proper height over a chair.
Inventors
- 👤 E Riblett
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 06:40
CPC Classifications
A; A45; A45D; A45D20/00; A45D20/22; F; F21; F21S; F21S8/00; F21S8/04; F21S8/06; F21S8/061; F21V; F21V33/00; F21V33/0004; F21V33/0044
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
167 words
A hanging lamp and hair dryer fixture comprising in combination: a. hanging lamp fixture having means for hanging said lamp fixture from a room ceiling; b. means for adjusting the hanging height of said lamp fixture by adjustments to said means for hanging said lamp fixture; c. movable light source means movably connected to said lamp fixture, said movable light source means including a plurality of light sources located in casings and movable from a first to a second position; d. head cover adapted to cover at least a portion of a person''s head when said light source is in a first position, said head cover being located in said lamp fixture and concealed by said light source casings in a second position; e. hair drying means located in and attached to said lamp fixture for drying hair on a person''s head covered by said head cover, whereby said hanging lamp fixture converts to a hair dryer and provides reading light to a person drying their hair.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
167 words
A hanging lamp and hair dryer fixture comprising in combination: a. hanging lamp fixture having means for hanging said lamp fixture from a room ceiling; b. means for adjusting the hanging height of said lamp fixture by adjustments to said means for hanging said lamp fixture; c. movable light source means movably connected to said lamp fixture, said movable light source means including a plurality of light sources located in casings and movable from a first to a second position; d. head cover adapted to cover at least a portion of a person''s head when said light source is in a first position, said head cover being located in said lamp fixture and concealed by said light source casings in a second position; e. hair drying means located in and attached to said lamp fixture for drying hair on a person''s head covered by said head cover, whereby said hanging lamp fixture converts to a hair dryer and provides reading light to a person drying their hair.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
37 words
The apparatus according to claim 1 in which said means for adjusting the hanging height of said lamp fixture includes an electrical cord adapted to provide power to said hair drying means and to said light source.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
55 words
The apparatus according to claim 2 in which said means for adjusting the hanging height of said lamp fixture includes a spool mounted in a bracket and having said electrical cord looped therearound so that said spool can rotate to wind and unwind electrical cord thereonto for varying the height Said lamp fixture is hanging.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
28 words
The apparatus according to claim 1 in which said light source casings are pinned to rotate in front of said head cover and provide light in either position.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
45 words
The apparatus according to claim 1 in which said hair drying means includes an electric motor driven from at least one heating coil and said head cover has opening therein whereby heated air may be circulated through said head cover to dry a person''s hair.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
26 words
The apparatus according to claim 3 in which said lamp fixture includes a casing having opening in the top thereof to allow the passage of air.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
32 words
The apparatus in accordance with claim 4 in which said light source casing has fluorescent bulbs therein and has opening in the top of said casing to allow the circulation of air.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
24 words
The apparatus in accordance with claim 2 in which said electrical cord includes means for attaching the cord to the ceiling of a room.
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) | 1977-01-21 | 1977-07-23 | 1978-01-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-01-21 | 1981-07-23 | 1982-01-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-01-21 | 1985-07-23 | 1986-01-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |