US3801812A
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Fishing light
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-11-29
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Granted: 1974-04-02
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Expires: 1992-11-29
Abstract
Abstract A fishing light wherein a typical automobile headlight fixture is encased in a specially shaped body preferably formed of a low density styrofoam structure surrounding the fixture. The plastic structure incorporates a lip which engages the outer edge of the lamp and further includes finger grip holes enabling easy replacement of the lamp. The surrounding styrofoam body is spaced from the lamp a small distance at the back side of the lamp. The device has a center of gravity which causes it to invert in the water, focusing a beam of light downwardly into the water.
Inventors
- 👤 R Rivers
- 👤 J Horner
- 👤 V Palumbo
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 05:16
CPC Classifications
F; F21; F21V; F21V14/00; F21V14/02; F21V14/025; F21L; F21L14/00; F21S; F21S45/00; F21S45/40; F21S45/47; F21V15/00; F21V15/01; F21V15/04; F21V21/00; F21V21/14; F21V21/26; F21V21/28; F21V29/00; F21V29/50; F21V29/70; F21V29/74; F21V29/83; F21V23/00; F21V23/04; F21V23/0407; F21V9/00; F21V9/08
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
114 words
A submersible fishing light apparatus comprising: an integrally formed light having a transparent front face, and an internal light source which is electrically operated; a surrounding body formed of a material which causes the submersible light apparatus to float when placed in the water; means for mounting said body for universal movement; and, a resilient body, a rotatable and drilled cooperative means received in a cavity within said body, an elongate and rotatable mounting member for supporting said light apparatus, said mounting member being engaged in said drilled mounting means and controllably extendable into said resilient body to cause deformation thereof and lock said drilled means and said mounting member in a fixed position.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
114 words
A submersible fishing light apparatus comprising: an integrally formed light having a transparent front face, and an internal light source which is electrically operated; a surrounding body formed of a material which causes the submersible light apparatus to float when placed in the water; means for mounting said body for universal movement; and, a resilient body, a rotatable and drilled cooperative means received in a cavity within said body, an elongate and rotatable mounting member for supporting said light apparatus, said mounting member being engaged in said drilled mounting means and controllably extendable into said resilient body to cause deformation thereof and lock said drilled means and said mounting member in a fixed position.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
35 words
The structure of claim 1 wherein the surrounding body engages the light around the edge of the front face and including at least one opening formed therein which extends at least partly behind said light.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
23 words
The structure of claim 2 wherein said opening is adapted to receive the fingers of a user for purposes of assembling or disassembling.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
47 words
The structure of claim 2 wherein said body is spaced away from the back side of said light to define an air space therein which extends to an enlarged central cavity adapted to receive a connective means of an electrical system for providing power to said light.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
23 words
The apparatus of claim 1 including a removable transparent colored lens releasably attached to said surrounding body over the face of said light.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
26 words
The structure of claim 1 including at least two projecting arcuately curved members on said body extending forwardly of said light and the front face thereof.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
44 words
The apparatus of claim 6 wherein an opening means is located between said curved members, said opening means being arcuately shaped and extending into said body and behind the edge of said light enabling finger engagement of said light for removal from said body.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
30 words
The apparatus of claim 1 including threads in said drilled means and on said mounting member for threaded engagement and for advancing said mounting member controllably into said resilient body.
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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) | 1977-04-01 | 1977-10-01 | 1978-04-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-04-01 | 1981-10-01 | 1982-04-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-04-01 | 1985-10-01 | 1986-04-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |