US3848227A
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Magnetic light assembly
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-09-18
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Granted: 1974-11-12
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Expires: 1992-09-18
Abstract
Abstract A light assembly which is magnetically attachable to a vehicle having a curved metal surface. A plurality of metal brackets are fixedly attached by means of rivets to a flexible elongated magnetic member. Lights are mounted to the brackets. A flexible covering is adhesively secured to the magnetic member covering portions of the brackets and rivets as well as the electrical wires positioned between the covering and member. A ground wire is connected to and between each rivet head and its associated bracket, thereby grounding the light through the bracket. The lights are also connected to a source of power through another wire positioned between the member and covering. An external cable is mounted to a vehicle by means of magnetic pads with each pad having a covering adhesively secured thereto with the cable extending between the covering and the pad.
Inventors
- 👤 L Helm
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 14:56
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60Q; B60Q1/00; B60Q1/26; F; F21; F21V; F21V21/00; F21V21/08
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
235 words
An apparatus comprising: a flat elongated magnetic member constructed of resilient permanent magnetic material which will conformingly and magnetically attach to a curved metal surface; a plurality of electrical wires mounted across said member; and, an elongated flexible covering secured to said member sandwiching and holding said wires between said member and said covering; a bracket fixedly mounted to said member; a first electrical light mounted to said bracket and electrically connected to said wires and wherein said member and said covering are adhesively secured together; a first metal fastener mounting said bracket to said member and electrically connected directly to one of said wires; and wherein: said bracket is metal with said light electrically connected to and across said bracket and another of said wires; a second electric light mounted to said bracket, said second electrical light being electrically connected across two of said wires; said first fastener is a first rivet extending through said first bracket and said member with opposite enlarged first ends and with said one wire gripped between one of said ends and said bracket; said wire is uninsulated when gripped by said first rivet; said first light and said second light are respectively vehicle stop and turn signal lights and further comprising: a plurality of additional vehicle brake lights mounted to said member and electrically connected to said one wire and to at least one other of said wires.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
235 words
An apparatus comprising: a flat elongated magnetic member constructed of resilient permanent magnetic material which will conformingly and magnetically attach to a curved metal surface; a plurality of electrical wires mounted across said member; and, an elongated flexible covering secured to said member sandwiching and holding said wires between said member and said covering; a bracket fixedly mounted to said member; a first electrical light mounted to said bracket and electrically connected to said wires and wherein said member and said covering are adhesively secured together; a first metal fastener mounting said bracket to said member and electrically connected directly to one of said wires; and wherein: said bracket is metal with said light electrically connected to and across said bracket and another of said wires; a second electric light mounted to said bracket, said second electrical light being electrically connected across two of said wires; said first fastener is a first rivet extending through said first bracket and said member with opposite enlarged first ends and with said one wire gripped between one of said ends and said bracket; said wire is uninsulated when gripped by said first rivet; said first light and said second light are respectively vehicle stop and turn signal lights and further comprising: a plurality of additional vehicle brake lights mounted to said member and electrically connected to said one wire and to at least one other of said wires.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
27 words
The apparatus of claim 1 and further comprising: an electrical connector connected to said wires and being mounted between said member and said covering but protruding therefrom.
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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) | 1977-11-11 | 1978-05-13 | 1978-11-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-11-11 | 1982-05-13 | 1982-11-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-11-11 | 1986-05-13 | 1986-11-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |