US3818212A
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Decorative guide light
Assignee: General Electric Co
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Filing: 1971-10-04
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Granted: 1974-06-18
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Expires: 1991-10-04
Abstract
Abstract A decorative article including a source of low level light is provided in a form which gives enhanced decorative effects. More specifically a small source of more concentrated light is provided with decorative elements so that a spreading and softening of the more concentrated light is achieved along with a heightening of the decorative appearance of the article due to distribution and emanation of light from the decorative portions.
Inventors
- 👤 C Rochford
- 👤 P Rochford
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 01:54
CPC Classifications
F; F21; F21S; F21S8/00; F21S8/03; F21S8/033; F21S8/035
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
141 words
A decorative low level lighting article, said article comprising, a source of light of low heat emission, means for connecting said light source to a source of electric power, a decorative element mounted in close proximity to said source, said decorative element being light transmitting and having at least one portion the material of which is of lower light transmission and at least one portion the material of which is of higher light transmission, said portion of lower light transmission being disposed proximate said source of light to reduce the contrast in light level between portions of said decorative article proximate said source of light and portions at greater distances from said sourcee of light, and at least one portion of higher light transmission more remote from said light source than said portion of lower light transmission proximate said light source.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
141 words
A decorative low level lighting article, said article comprising, a source of light of low heat emission, means for connecting said light source to a source of electric power, a decorative element mounted in close proximity to said source, said decorative element being light transmitting and having at least one portion the material of which is of lower light transmission and at least one portion the material of which is of higher light transmission, said portion of lower light transmission being disposed proximate said source of light to reduce the contrast in light level between portions of said decorative article proximate said source of light and portions at greater distances from said sourcee of light, and at least one portion of higher light transmission more remote from said light source than said portion of lower light transmission proximate said light source.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
15 words
The article of claim 1 in which said source of light is a glow lamp.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
18 words
The article of claim 2 in which said source of light is held in a molded plastic support.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
16 words
The article of claim 3 in which said decorative element is mounted to said plastic support.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
20 words
The article of claim 3 in which said decorative element is mechanically mounted to and conforms to said plastic support.
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) | 1977-06-17 | 1977-12-17 | 1978-06-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-06-17 | 1981-12-17 | 1982-06-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-06-17 | 1985-12-17 | 1986-06-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |