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US3838267A
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Night fishing light
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-03-23
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Granted: 1974-09-24
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Expires: 1993-03-23
Abstract
Abstract A light for night fishing, consisting primarily of a suction cup mounted on a plastic box having a removable lens secured to the open end from which light is emitted from a snapably releasable bulb, the device including a brightness control, an on and off switch, and insulated battery clips for securement to the boat''s power supply or to an automobile battery.
Inventors
- 👤 L Eggers
- 👤 W Eggers
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 10:58
CPC Classifications
F; F21; F21L; F21L14/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
353 words
A night fishing light, comprising, in combination: a. a hollow box of rectangular configuration and having a rear wall, a top wall, a bottom wall, a pair of side walls, and a front opening coextensive with the rear wall; b. a planar lens of rectangular configuration and secured to the box and arranged over the opening thereof; c. a suction cup secured to the bottom wall of the box and arranged for enabling the box to be held fast to a desired surface of a boat, the suction cup being secured to the bottom wall of said box externally by means of a screw fastener carried on the interior of said box, a plurality of corner projections carried within said box providing threadable engagement means for screw fasteners which render the rectangular lens secured to the opening of said box in front of said bulb; d. a rectangular bulb block constructed from an insulating material and affixed to the rear wall of the box, the block being provided with spaced spring clips arranged projecting from the block, the block having a longer extent from side wall to side wall of the box and the spring clips being spaced along this longer extent; e. an elongated bulb having spaced end portions quickly releasably, engagingly retained by the spring clips and arranged for providing light emission through the lens and toward a shore line; f. a full control rheostat electrically connected to the bulb for controlling the brightness of the bulb, the rheostat being mounted on the top wall of the box and including a manually manipulatable rotatable brightness controlling knob; g. cord means for connecting the rheostat and bulb to a battery which supplies power for lighting the bulb, the cord means including wires provided with copper plated battery clips for engagement with a battery externally of said light so as to provide a power source for said bulb; and h. an on-off switch electrically connected to the bulb and cord means for opening and closing a circuit between the bulb and battery, the switch being mounted on the top wall of the box.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
353 words
A night fishing light, comprising, in combination: a. a hollow box of rectangular configuration and having a rear wall, a top wall, a bottom wall, a pair of side walls, and a front opening coextensive with the rear wall; b. a planar lens of rectangular configuration and secured to the box and arranged over the opening thereof; c. a suction cup secured to the bottom wall of the box and arranged for enabling the box to be held fast to a desired surface of a boat, the suction cup being secured to the bottom wall of said box externally by means of a screw fastener carried on the interior of said box, a plurality of corner projections carried within said box providing threadable engagement means for screw fasteners which render the rectangular lens secured to the opening of said box in front of said bulb; d. a rectangular bulb block constructed from an insulating material and affixed to the rear wall of the box, the block being provided with spaced spring clips arranged projecting from the block, the block having a longer extent from side wall to side wall of the box and the spring clips being spaced along this longer extent; e. an elongated bulb having spaced end portions quickly releasably, engagingly retained by the spring clips and arranged for providing light emission through the lens and toward a shore line; f. a full control rheostat electrically connected to the bulb for controlling the brightness of the bulb, the rheostat being mounted on the top wall of the box and including a manually manipulatable rotatable brightness controlling knob; g. cord means for connecting the rheostat and bulb to a battery which supplies power for lighting the bulb, the cord means including wires provided with copper plated battery clips for engagement with a battery externally of said light so as to provide a power source for said bulb; and h. an on-off switch electrically connected to the bulb and cord means for opening and closing a circuit between the bulb and battery, the switch being mounted on the top wall of the box.
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) | 1977-09-23 | 1978-03-25 | 1978-09-24 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-09-23 | 1982-03-25 | 1982-09-24 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-09-23 | 1986-03-25 | 1986-09-24 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |