US3836759A
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Safety light circuit
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-08-20
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Granted: 1974-09-17
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Expires: 1993-08-20
Abstract
Abstract A circlet attachable around a body portion enfolds rechargeable batteries which operate a safety light which may flash with the battery circuit. The light is optionally positionable to make good electrical contact.
Inventors
- 👤 S Silverman
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 06:26
CPC Classifications
F; F21; F21L; F21L2/00; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S200/00; Y10S200/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
116 words
A safety light circlet comprising a narrow band sheath, means to fasten the ends of said sheath together, at least one battery enclosed within said sheath, parallel arranged strip conductors within said sheath, said parallel arranged strip conductor in circuit within said at least one battery, and an electric light support construction including a pair of electric contacts protruding therefrom, said electric contacts adapted to pierce said sheath at selected locations juxtaposing said parallel arranged strip conductors, said contacts making contact with said parallel arranged strip conductors, an electric light in circuit with said contacts, said electric light support construction including latching means to latch said electric light support construction clasped to said narrow band sheath.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
116 words
A safety light circlet comprising a narrow band sheath, means to fasten the ends of said sheath together, at least one battery enclosed within said sheath, parallel arranged strip conductors within said sheath, said parallel arranged strip conductor in circuit within said at least one battery, and an electric light support construction including a pair of electric contacts protruding therefrom, said electric contacts adapted to pierce said sheath at selected locations juxtaposing said parallel arranged strip conductors, said contacts making contact with said parallel arranged strip conductors, an electric light in circuit with said contacts, said electric light support construction including latching means to latch said electric light support construction clasped to said narrow band sheath.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
20 words
The invention of claim 1 including a switch in circuit with said at least one battery and said lead wires.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
16 words
The invention of claim 1 including recharge terminals in circuit with said at least one battery.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
21 words
The invention of claim 1 including a flashing circuit in circuit with said at least one battery and said lead wires.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
13 words
The invention of claim 1 wherein said light is a light emitting diode.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
13 words
The invention of claim 1 wherein said lead wires are of brass braid.
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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) | 1977-09-16 | 1978-03-18 | 1978-09-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-09-16 | 1982-03-18 | 1982-09-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-09-16 | 1986-03-18 | 1986-09-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |