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Combination head and case mounted light

Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-11-05
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Granted: 1974-12-03
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Expires: 1993-11-05
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Abstract

Abstract A combination head and case mounted light apparatus including a lamp having a first velcro strip thereon. A headpiece is provided to be worn by a user and includes a second velcro strip for selectively cooperating with the first velcro strip to removably mount the lamp from the headpiece. A battery case is provided for carrying a battery to provide a power source for the lamp and such case includes a hand grasp portion so as to enable the case to be carried by the user. A third velcro strip is mounted on the carrying case for receipt of the first velcro strip to cooperate therewith to removably mount such lamp from the battery case. Consequently, the light device may be selectively mounted on the headpiece worn by a user or may, alternatively, be mounted from the battery case.

Inventors

  • 👤 C Koehler

Bibliographic Details

Application Number —
Jurisdiction US
Data Source google_patents
Last Synchronized 2026-10-28 23:21
CPC Classifications
A; A42; A42B; A42B1/00; A42B1/24; A42B1/242; A42B1/244; A42B3/00; A42B3/04; A42B3/0406; A42B3/0433; A42B3/044

Claims Analysis

Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim 272 words
Combination head and case mounted light apparatus for use iwth a flexible diver''s hood which assumes various convex curvatures corresponding with the heads of wearers, comprising: first mounting means attached to the hood and projecting forwardly and rearwardly over the top of said hood, said first mounting means being flexible so as to conform to various curvatures taken by said hood; a light device including a housing having one side formed with a concave curvature for complementally fitting said various convex curvatures of said first moUnting means; a battery-powered lamp mounted on one end of said housing; second mounting means mounted within the concave curvature on said one side of said housing, said second mounting means being cooperative with said first mounting means in response to said first and second mounting means being pressed into oblique contact with one another to selectively mount said light device from said hood; a battery case including battery means and an exterior convex surface for complementaally interfitting said concave curvature on said one side of said housing; carrying means for carrying said battery case from said wearers; third mounting means on said convex curvature of said battery case and cooperative with said second mounting means in response to being brought into oblique contact therewith to selectively mount said light device from said battery case; and elongated electrical lead means leading from said light device to said battery whereby said hood may be worn by different wearers and will conform to the forward and rearward curvature of the heads of said wearers and said light device may be selectively mounted from said headpiece and said battery case.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim 272 words
Combination head and case mounted light apparatus for use iwth a flexible diver''s hood which assumes various convex curvatures corresponding with the heads of wearers, comprising: first mounting means attached to the hood and projecting forwardly and rearwardly over the top of said hood, said first mounting means being flexible so as to conform to various curvatures taken by said hood; a light device including a housing having one side formed with a concave curvature for complementally fitting said various convex curvatures of said first moUnting means; a battery-powered lamp mounted on one end of said housing; second mounting means mounted within the concave curvature on said one side of said housing, said second mounting means being cooperative with said first mounting means in response to said first and second mounting means being pressed into oblique contact with one another to selectively mount said light device from said hood; a battery case including battery means and an exterior convex surface for complementaally interfitting said concave curvature on said one side of said housing; carrying means for carrying said battery case from said wearers; third mounting means on said convex curvature of said battery case and cooperative with said second mounting means in response to being brought into oblique contact therewith to selectively mount said light device from said battery case; and elongated electrical lead means leading from said light device to said battery whereby said hood may be worn by different wearers and will conform to the forward and rearward curvature of the heads of said wearers and said light device may be selectively mounted from said headpiece and said battery case.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim 42 words
Combination head and case mounted light apparatus as set forth in claim 1 wherein: said second mounting means is operative to be mounted from said first mounting means at selected locations along the curvature thereof for different attitutes of said light device.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim 21 words
Combination head and case mounted light apparatus as set forth in claim 1 wherein: said light device includes head hold means.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim 28 words
Combination head and case mounted light apparatus as set forth in claim 1 that includes; switch means mounted on said light device and connected with said lead means.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim 21 words
Combination head and case mounted light apparatus as set forth in claim 1 wherein: said lead means includes coil cord means.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim 40 words
Combination head and case mounted light apparatus as set forth in claim 4 wherein: said switch means is a ferromagnetic switch for making and breaking circuit between said battery and said lamp; and button means for controlling said ferromagnetic switch.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim 41 words
Combination head and case mounted light apparatus as set forth in claim 1 wherein: said first mounting means includes a Velcro strip; and said second and third mounting means includes respective Velcro strips operative to selectively grip said first mounting means.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim 29 words
Combination head and case mounted light apparatus as set forth in claim 1 wherein: said battery case includes belt loop means for attachment to the belt of said user.

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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

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