US3814927A
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Drop light
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-01-08
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Granted: 1974-06-04
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Expires: 1991-01-08
Abstract
Abstract A drop light with an extension cord having a protective shield or cage about the lamp and a hanging support or clamp. Said protective shield and cage may be provided with heat dissipating means to prevent accidental burns. Said protective shield may be a half-round or half-sphere shaped reflector that is rotatably adjustable to direct the reflected light in a desired direction, and maintain the direction of reflected light.
Inventors
- 👤 T Buzza
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 02:56
CPC Classifications
F; F21; F21L; F21L14/00; F21L14/02; F21V; F21V29/00; F21V29/50; F21V29/502; F21V29/507; F21V14/00; F21V14/04; F21V15/00; F21V15/02; F21V21/00; F21V21/08; F21V21/088; F21V21/0885; F21V29/15; F21V29/505; F21V29/70; F21V29/74
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
110 words
A portable drop light with a handle for manual positioning, an extension cord for connection to a power supply, a hook attached to said drop light for supporting same, a lamp support and a lamp to provide illumination, a reflector connected to said lamp support to direct the light from said lamp, and a pair of cages to surround and protect the lamp, one cage mounted within the other and movable in 360*, said lamp support movable to position said lamp in varying attitudes while said drop light is balanced in a hanging relationship, said lamp adjustably supported on the inner cage to provide a direct light in any direction.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
110 words
A portable drop light with a handle for manual positioning, an extension cord for connection to a power supply, a hook attached to said drop light for supporting same, a lamp support and a lamp to provide illumination, a reflector connected to said lamp support to direct the light from said lamp, and a pair of cages to surround and protect the lamp, one cage mounted within the other and movable in 360*, said lamp support movable to position said lamp in varying attitudes while said drop light is balanced in a hanging relationship, said lamp adjustably supported on the inner cage to provide a direct light in any direction.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
89 words
In a device according to claim 1 in which said pair of cages comprise two circular cages, one mounted within the other, in which said drop light is movably supported on the first circular cage that is mounted at its base for rotation in 360* and said cage is supported within a second spherical cage comprised of a plurality of rings, said first cage being pivotally supported by a pin that extends through the mating base of the second spherical cage and said base connected to an extended handle.
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) | 1977-06-03 | 1977-12-03 | 1978-06-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-06-03 | 1981-12-03 | 1982-06-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-06-03 | 1985-12-03 | 1986-06-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |