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US3828181A
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Adjustable universal trouble light support
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-09-10
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Granted: 1974-08-06
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Expires: 1993-09-10
Abstract
Abstract An elongated track having one curved end is provided for support from the outer surface of the light shield of a conventional drop light with the curved portion of the track curving over the outer curved portion of the shield of the drop light. A slide is mounted on the track for adjustable positioning therealong and the slide and track include coacting structure operative to releasably secure the slide in adjusted positions along the track. A mount is pivotally supported from the slide for frictionally resisted rotation about a first axis transverse to the slide and extending between the slide and shield. A support arm is pivotally supported at one end to the mount for frictionally resisted oscillation about a second axis extending at generally right angles relative to the first mentioned axis and the other end of the support arm has a laterally opening hook thereon. The support arm includes opposite end sections with adjacent ends and remote ends and the adjacent ends include right angularly disposed side-by-side integral eye portions pivotally secured together for rotation of the outer end section of the support arm and the hook supported therefrom for rotation about an axis generally paralleling the longitudinal extent of the support arm.
Inventors
- 👤 C Goodwin
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 18:27
CPC Classifications
F; F21; F21V; F21V21/00; F21V21/14; F21V21/145
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
153 words
In combination with an illumination structure of the type including a body from which a light source is supported and from which a light shield is supported alongside said light source, a support assembly for said structure, said assembly including an elongated track secured to and extending along the side of said shield remote from said source, a slide mounted on said track for adjustable positioning therealong, said slide and track including coacting means operative to releasably secure said slide in adjusted positions along said track, a mount pivotally supported from said slide for frictionally resisted rotation about a first axis trasnverse to said slide and extending between said slide and shield, and a support arm pivotally supported at one end to said mount for frictionally resisted oscillation about a second axis extending at generally right angles relative to said first axis, the other end of said support arm having a hook thereon.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
153 words
In combination with an illumination structure of the type including a body from which a light source is supported and from which a light shield is supported alongside said light source, a support assembly for said structure, said assembly including an elongated track secured to and extending along the side of said shield remote from said source, a slide mounted on said track for adjustable positioning therealong, said slide and track including coacting means operative to releasably secure said slide in adjusted positions along said track, a mount pivotally supported from said slide for frictionally resisted rotation about a first axis trasnverse to said slide and extending between said slide and shield, and a support arm pivotally supported at one end to said mount for frictionally resisted oscillation about a second axis extending at generally right angles relative to said first axis, the other end of said support arm having a hook thereon.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
22 words
The combination of claim 1 wherein said hook opens generally in a direction extending at right angles relative to said second axis.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
35 words
The combination of claim 1 wherein said support arm includes opposite end sections having adjacent ends, said adjacent ends beiNg pivotally connected together for frictionally resisted rotation about a third axis generally paralleling said arm.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
41 words
The combination of claim 3 wherein said adjacent ends include side-by-side right-angularly displaced integral eye portions disposed generally normal to said third axis, and a pivot fastener secured through said eye portions with the latter in frictional engagement with each other.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
30 words
The combination of claim 4 including a pair of spring washers disposed over the remote sides of said eye portions, said pivot fastener being secured through said washers in tension.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
52 words
The combination of claim 1 wherein said slide includes a spring retractable latch and said track includes a plurality of openings spaced longitudinally therealong through which a portion of said retractable spring latch is projectable to releasably secure said slide in selected predetermined positions, said latch and openings comprising said coacting means.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
86 words
The combination of claim 1 wherein said hook opens generally in a direction extending at right angles relative to said second axis, said support arm including opposite end sections having adjacent ends, said adjacent ends being pivotally connected together for frictionally resisted rotation about a third axis generally paralleling said arm, said adjacent ends including side-by-side right-angularly displaced integral eye portions disposed generally normal to said third axis, and a pivot fastener secured through said eye portions with the latter in frictional engagement with each other.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
30 words
The combination of claim 7 including a pair of spring washers disposed over the remote sides of said eye portions, said pivot fastener being secured through said washers in tension.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
68 words
The combination of claim 1 wherein said illumination structure comprises a trouble light, said body defining an elongated handle portion having a bulb socket at one end opening endwise outwardly of said one end and in which a light bulb comprising said light source is disposed, said shield being supported from said one end of said body and projecting outwardly of said one end thereof alongside said bulb.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
50 words
The combination of claim 9 wherein the outer portion of said shield curves over the outer end of said bulb, said track extending along said shield from the portion thereof adjacent said body toward the outer end of said shield and curving over the curved outer portion of said shield.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
104 words
The combination of claim 1 wherein said slide includes a generally planar portion over which a washer is disposed, said mount including a pair of generally parallel flanges connected along one pair of corresponding edges by means of a bight portion extending therebetween, a spring panel member extending between said flanges over said bight portion and including an elevated mid-portion spaced centrally intermediate said flanges, the face of said bight portion facing away from said spring panel member being substantially surface-to-surface abutted against said washer, and a tensioned shank-type pivot fastener rotatably secured through said bight portion, planar portion, washer and spring panel mid-portion.
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1977-08-05 | 1978-02-04 | 1978-08-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-08-05 | 1982-02-04 | 1982-08-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-08-05 | 1986-02-04 | 1986-08-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |