US3831020A
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Simulated beam light fixture
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-04-09
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Granted: 1974-08-20
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Expires: 1993-04-09
Abstract
Abstract A simulated beam light fixture having all of the outward appearances of a wooden beam for mounting in a room as a beam. A pair of parallel spaced-apart decorative wood panels is held in a spaced-apart relationship by an internal bracket. A plurality of light fixtures are mounted preferably on both sides of said bracket for directing light in both AN upward and downward direction from between the panels. Removable lenses are adapted to be located between opposing panels on both the upper and lower edges. The outside faces of the panels are preferably sandblasted to enhance the appearance of the wood grain. Different colored lenses are available depending on the moods of the user.
Inventors
- 👤 R Paulson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 05:50
CPC Classifications
F; F21; F21V; F21V33/00; F21V33/006; F21S; F21S4/00; F21S4/20; F21S4/28; F21V9/00; F21V9/08; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S362/00; Y10S362/806
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
109 words
A simulated beam light fixture comprising; a pair of identical parallel spaced-apart decorative panels consisting of standard wood board members having an enhanced wood grain surface, each board member containing a shoulder member for restricting the width between opposed panels, each of said panels being substantially straight and having a length and a width in which said length is substantially greater than said width, a bracket located between and in direct contact along the length of said panels for holding said panels in said spaced-apart relationship, and a plurality of light fixtures located between said panels and fixedly attached to said bracket for directing light from between said panels.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
109 words
A simulated beam light fixture comprising; a pair of identical parallel spaced-apart decorative panels consisting of standard wood board members having an enhanced wood grain surface, each board member containing a shoulder member for restricting the width between opposed panels, each of said panels being substantially straight and having a length and a width in which said length is substantially greater than said width, a bracket located between and in direct contact along the length of said panels for holding said panels in said spaced-apart relationship, and a plurality of light fixtures located between said panels and fixedly attached to said bracket for directing light from between said panels.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
36 words
A simulated beam light fixture according to claim 1 in which a first portion of said light fixtures are located above said bracket and a second portion of said light fixtures are located below said bracket.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
42 words
A simulated beam light fixture according to claim 1 which includes a removable insert having a pair of shoulders for mating with said shoulders on said panels, and a width substantially filling the space between opposed panels when in said mating position.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
22 words
A simulated beam light fixture according to claim 3 in which said insert is constructed of the same material as said panels.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
26 words
A simulated beam light fixture according to claim 1 which includes a removable filter resting on said shoulder members for filtering light from said light fixtures.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
35 words
A simulated beam light fixture according to claim 5 in which said filter has a width substantially equal to the distance between opposed panels and a length substantially equal to the length of said panels.
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) | 1977-08-19 | 1978-02-18 | 1978-08-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-08-19 | 1982-02-18 | 1982-08-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-08-19 | 1986-02-18 | 1986-08-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |