US3836760A
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Lighting fixture unit
Assignee: HIDE A LITE IND Ltd
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Filing: 1972-01-06
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Granted: 1974-09-17
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Expires: 1992-01-06
Abstract
Abstract A lighting fixture unit having a housing adapted to be mounted on a building or similar structure, the housing having a wall having a plurality of longitudinally spaced apart openings, a sliding door mounted on the housing, the door having openings adapted to be positioned into and out of register with the housing openings and an electric light socket assembly adapted to receive an electric light bulb hingedly mounted in the housing at each housing opening for swinging the light bulbs from a hidden position within the housing to an exposed position extending out of the housing when the door is moved from a position covering the housing openings to a position in which each door opening registers with a housing opening.
Inventors
- 👤 S Robinson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 16:46
CPC Classifications
F; F21; F21V; F21V21/00; F21V21/002; F21S; F21S4/00; F21S4/10; F21S6/00; F21S6/001; F21W; F21W2121/00; F21W2121/004; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S362/00; Y10S362/806
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
261 words
A lighting fixture unit comprising: a. a housing having a series of longitudinally spaced apart openings in one wall, b. a sliding door mounted on said housing having a plurality of longitudinally spaced apart openings adapted to be positioned into and out of register with said housing openings, c. a base piece secured to a wall of said housing at each said housing opening, d. light socket assembly means pivotally mounted to each said base piece for receiving an electric light bulb and swinging the light bulb through one of said housing openings, e. means connected to said socket assembly means and positioned between said door and each said socket assembly means for permitting said socket assembly means to simultaneously swing the light bulbs to exposed positions extending outwards of said housing when said door is moved to position said door openings and said housing openings in register and causing said socket assembly means to simultaneously swing the light bulbs to concealed positions within said housing when said door openings and said housing openings are out of register, and f. first contact means on each said base piece for making electrical contact with an electric cable extending longitudinally within said housing, g. each said socket assembly means including second contact means for making electrical contact with said first contact means on the said base piece to which said each said socket assembly means is mounted when the light bulbs are in exposed positions and breaking contact with said last mentioned first contact means when the light bulbs are in concealed positions.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
261 words
A lighting fixture unit comprising: a. a housing having a series of longitudinally spaced apart openings in one wall, b. a sliding door mounted on said housing having a plurality of longitudinally spaced apart openings adapted to be positioned into and out of register with said housing openings, c. a base piece secured to a wall of said housing at each said housing opening, d. light socket assembly means pivotally mounted to each said base piece for receiving an electric light bulb and swinging the light bulb through one of said housing openings, e. means connected to said socket assembly means and positioned between said door and each said socket assembly means for permitting said socket assembly means to simultaneously swing the light bulbs to exposed positions extending outwards of said housing when said door is moved to position said door openings and said housing openings in register and causing said socket assembly means to simultaneously swing the light bulbs to concealed positions within said housing when said door openings and said housing openings are out of register, and f. first contact means on each said base piece for making electrical contact with an electric cable extending longitudinally within said housing, g. each said socket assembly means including second contact means for making electrical contact with said first contact means on the said base piece to which said each said socket assembly means is mounted when the light bulbs are in exposed positions and breaking contact with said last mentioned first contact means when the light bulbs are in concealed positions.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
37 words
A lighting fixture unit as claimed in claim 1 and including a spring reacting against said base piece and said socket assembly means mounted at each said housing opening for swinging the light bulbs to exposed positions.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
48 words
A lighting fixture as claimed in 1 in which said door is mounted inside said housing for longitudinal sliding movement, and which includes a handle connected to said door and extending through a slot in said housing for enabling said door to be moved longitudinally of said housing.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
54 words
A lighting fixture unit as claimed in claim 1 and wherein said means connected to said socket assembly means includes a lever arm on each said socket means adapted to be engaged by said door when said door is moved to cover said housing openings for swinging the light bulbs to their hidden positions.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
70 words
A lighting fixture unit as claimed in claim 1 including: a. a pronged plug at one end of said housing, b. an electrical receptacle at an opposite end of said housing having an electrical connection through each of said socket means to said plug so that light bulbs of a plurality of similar lighting fixtures units can be electrically interconnected when the units are arranged in end to end relationship.
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) | 1977-09-16 | 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 |