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US3906217A
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Lamp mounting bracket
Assignee: RPC Industries
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Filing: 1974-03-14
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Granted: 1975-09-16
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Expires: 1994-03-14
Abstract
Abstract A lamp mounting bracket is described which allows longitudinal and torsional strains to be relieved due to differential expansion between lamp and mounting frame. The mounting bracket is particularly useful in mounting ultraviolet light emitting lamps in ultraviolet light processors designed to cure ultraviolet light sensitive coatings.
Inventors
- 👤 James Kneeland Lackore
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 20:57
CPC Classifications
F; F21; F21V; F21V19/00; F21V19/0075; F21V19/008
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 36
Claim 1
Independent Claim
78 words
A lamp mounting bracket comprising A. a base; B. electrically conductive compression means for engaging portions of the cylindrical surface of an electrically conducting cylindrical mounting lug of a lamp; and C. means for loosely retaining said electrically conductive compression means to said base so that said electrically conductive compression means can freely move with respect to said base in a direction parallel to the axis of said electrically conductive cylindrical mounting lug without disengaging said mounting lug.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
78 words
A lamp mounting bracket comprising A. a base; B. electrically conductive compression means for engaging portions of the cylindrical surface of an electrically conducting cylindrical mounting lug of a lamp; and C. means for loosely retaining said electrically conductive compression means to said base so that said electrically conductive compression means can freely move with respect to said base in a direction parallel to the axis of said electrically conductive cylindrical mounting lug without disengaging said mounting lug.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
13 words
The lamp mounting bracket of claim 1 wherein said base is electrically insulating.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
111 words
two tapped holes near opposite ends of said yoke, wherein said first screw passes through said slot; D. a locknut engaging said first screw to retain said yoke on said first screw and to allow said yoke to move freely with respect to said base in the direction of the longitudinal axis of said slot; E. a second screw threaded into the first of said tapped holes in said yoke; F. a third screw threaded into the second of said tapped holes in said yoke; G. an electrically conductive resilient cradle having two holes near opposite ends thereof and having a generally right circular cylindrical surface between said two holes, wherein
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
111 words
two tapped holes near opposite ends of said yoke, wherein said first screw passes through said slot; D. a locknut engaging said first screw to retain said yoke on said first screw and to allow said yoke to move freely with respect to said base in the direction of the longitudinal axis of said slot; E. a second screw threaded into the first of said tapped holes in said yoke; F. a third screw threaded into the second of said tapped holes in said yoke; G. an electrically conductive resilient cradle having two holes near opposite ends thereof and having a generally right circular cylindrical surface between said two holes, wherein
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
14 words
said third screw passes through the second of said holes in said cradle, and
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
14 words
said third screw passes through the second of said holes in said cradle, and
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
17 words
an opening significantly larger than the diameter of said third screw near the opposite end thereof, and
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
17 words
an opening significantly larger than the diameter of said third screw near the opposite end thereof, and
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
29 words
spaced apart from said generally right circular cylindrical surface of said cradle; and E. means for moving said retainer and said generally right circular cylindrical surface into closer proximity.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
29 words
spaced apart from said generally right circular cylindrical surface of said cradle; and E. means for moving said retainer and said generally right circular cylindrical surface into closer proximity.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
63 words
by the added cooperation of said offset, to tend to hold said retainer and said generally right circular cylindrical surface of said cradle apart; and J. a third nut engaging said third screw and being capable of moving along the axis of said third screw to move said retainer and said generally right circular cylindrical surface of said cradle into closer mutual proximity.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
63 words
by the added cooperation of said offset, to tend to hold said retainer and said generally right circular cylindrical surface of said cradle apart; and J. a third nut engaging said third screw and being capable of moving along the axis of said third screw to move said retainer and said generally right circular cylindrical surface of said cradle into closer mutual proximity.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
9 words
an offset between said hole and said opening wherein
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
9 words
an offset between said hole and said opening wherein
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
29 words
the axis of said generally rigHt circular cylindrical surface is generally parallel to the longitudinal axis of said slot in said yoke; H. an electrically conductive resilient retainer having
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
29 words
the axis of said generally rigHt circular cylindrical surface is generally parallel to the longitudinal axis of said slot in said yoke; H. an electrically conductive resilient retainer having
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
66 words
A lamp mounting bracket comprising A. a base; B. a yoke slidably fastened to said base; C. a cradle fastened to said yoke, said cradle having a generally right circular cylindrical surface wherein the axis of said generally right circular cylindrical surface is generally parallel to a direction in which said yoke is free to slide with respect to said base; D. a retainer which is
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
66 words
A lamp mounting bracket comprising A. a base; B. a yoke slidably fastened to said base; C. a cradle fastened to said yoke, said cradle having a generally right circular cylindrical surface wherein the axis of said generally right circular cylindrical surface is generally parallel to a direction in which said yoke is free to slide with respect to said base; D. a retainer which is
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
11 words
said second screw passes through said hole in said retainer, and
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
11 words
said second screw passes through said hole in said retainer, and
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
13 words
The lamp mounting bracket of claim 3 wherein said base is electrically insulating.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
13 words
The lamp mounting bracket of claim 3 wherein said cradle is electrically conductive.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
21 words
said third screw passes through said opening in said retainer; I. a second nut engaging said second screw and cooperating therewith
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
21 words
said third screw passes through said opening in said retainer; I. a second nut engaging said second screw and cooperating therewith
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
13 words
The lamp mounting bracket of claim 3 wherein said retainer is electrically conductive.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
12 words
The lamp mounting bracket of claim 3 wherein said cradle is resilient.
Claim 28
Dependent Claim
12 words
The lamp mounting bracket of claim 3 wherein said retainer is resilient.
Claim 29
Dependent Claim
13 words
The lamp mounting bracket of claim 3 wherein said retainer has an offset.
Claim 30
Dependent Claim
42 words
A lamp mounting bracket comprising A. an electrically insulating base having a hole therein; B. a first screw passing through said hole in said base and being fixedly retained by a first nut engaging said first screw; C. a yoke having therein
Claim 31
Dependent Claim
42 words
A lamp mounting bracket comprising A. an electrically insulating base having a hole therein; B. a first screw passing through said hole in said base and being fixedly retained by a first nut engaging said first screw; C. a yoke having therein
Claim 32
Dependent Claim
17 words
The lamp mounting bracket of claim 10 wherein said second and third nuts are binding post nuts.
Claim 33
Dependent Claim
18 words
The lamp mounting bracket of claim 10 wherein said cradle and said retainer are of nickel plated brass.
Claim 34
Dependent Claim
36 words
In an ultraviolet light coating processor having means for mounting at least one ultraviolet light emitting lamp, the improvement wherein at least one of said means for mounting is the lamp mounting bracket of claim 1.
Claim 35
Dependent Claim
36 words
In an ultraviolet light coating processor having means for mounting at least one ultraviolet light emitting lamp, the improvement wherein at least one of said means for mounting is the lamp mounting bracket of claim 3.
Claim 36
Dependent Claim
36 words
In an ultraviolet light coating processor having means for mounting at least one ultraviolet light emitting lamp, the improvement wherein at least one of said means for mounting is the lamp mounting bracket of claim 10.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1978-09-15 | 1979-03-17 | 1979-09-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-09-15 | 1983-03-17 | 1983-09-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-09-15 | 1987-03-17 | 1987-09-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |