US3852583A
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Headlamp
Assignee: Cibie Projecteurs SA
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Filing: 1972-06-19
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Granted: 1974-12-03
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Expires: 1992-06-19
Abstract
Abstract Automobile headlamp comprising a body shell supporting a bulb assembly, and a rigid molded plastic reflector having a parabolic reflector surface, said reflector having an opening therein through which the bulb can pass freely so that the reflector is not in thermal contact with the bulb assembly, and the reflector being fixed to the body shell solely in the vicinity of said opening. Abutments are provided on the interior of the body shell for steadying the reflector.
Inventors
- 👤 O Puyplat
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 01:31
CPC Classifications
F; F21; F21S; F21S41/00; F21S41/10; F21S41/19; F21S41/192; F21S41/20; F21S41/28; F21S41/29; F21S41/30; F21S41/32; F21S41/321; F21S41/323; F21S41/33; F21S41/37; F21S41/39; F21S41/50; F21S41/55; F21S45/00; F21S45/10; F21V; F21V7/00; F21V7/22; F21V7/24
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
180 words
An automobile vehicle headlamp, comprising a rigid external metallic body, a reflector within said body, said reflector having at least one parabolic reflecting area, and an electric bulb optically cooperating with said reflector to create a luminous beam, said body having a crown surrounding an opening, said crown and body being formed as a one piece element a bulb holder within said opening and secured to said crown, said bulb holder supporting said bulb, said reflector being a rigid structure formed of molded plastic material and having a central opening in registry with the opening in said body, said bulb being of such a size so as to be capable of passing freely through said opening without contacting said refLector, and means for securing said reflector to said body only in the vicinity of said openings, said securing means comprising lugs molded integral with said reflector and abutting said crown of said body, and fasteners extending through said crown into said lugs, and abutments projecting inwardly from said body near the free end of said reflector for steadying said reflector.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
180 words
An automobile vehicle headlamp, comprising a rigid external metallic body, a reflector within said body, said reflector having at least one parabolic reflecting area, and an electric bulb optically cooperating with said reflector to create a luminous beam, said body having a crown surrounding an opening, said crown and body being formed as a one piece element a bulb holder within said opening and secured to said crown, said bulb holder supporting said bulb, said reflector being a rigid structure formed of molded plastic material and having a central opening in registry with the opening in said body, said bulb being of such a size so as to be capable of passing freely through said opening without contacting said refLector, and means for securing said reflector to said body only in the vicinity of said openings, said securing means comprising lugs molded integral with said reflector and abutting said crown of said body, and fasteners extending through said crown into said lugs, and abutments projecting inwardly from said body near the free end of said reflector for steadying said reflector.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
29 words
An automobile vehicle headlamp as defined in claim 1 wherein said securing means further include screws passing through holes in said crown and entering threaded bores in said lugs.
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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) | 1977-12-02 | 1978-06-03 | 1978-12-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-12-02 | 1982-06-03 | 1982-12-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-12-02 | 1986-06-03 | 1986-12-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |