US3946263A
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Encapsulated lamp assembly
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1974-12-23
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Granted: 1976-03-23
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Expires: 1994-12-23
Abstract
Abstract An encapsulated lamp assembly for use under submerged conditions and in environments where the lamp may be subjected to extreme temperature variations and corrosive conditions, which includes a bulb and base unit with single or multiple filaments and leads cooperating with the filament busses. The leads are typically soldered to the busses, and the entire unit is sprayed, brushed or dipped in a silicone composition to provide a thin film of protective silicone material on the outside and on the junction between the leads and the busses. A rubber boot is positioned on the leads to insure a thick coating on the lead-bus junctions, and the lamp assembly can be fitted to any conventional bracket mechanism.
Inventors
- 👤 Harry W. Protzeller
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 07:44
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R33/00; H01R33/965; H01R33/9651; F; F21; F21S; F21S43/00; F21S43/10; F21S43/13; F21S43/19; F21S43/195; F21S45/00; F21S45/50; F21V; F21V31/00; F21V31/04; H01J; H01J61/00; H01J61/02; H01J61/30; H01J61/35; F21S45/10; F21V15/00; F21V15/04; F21V19/00; F21V19/006; F21W; F21W2107/00; F21W2107/10; F21W2107/20
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
120 words
An encapsulated lamp for insertion in mounting brackets of vehicles comprising: a. a base; b. a bulb carried by said base and fitted with at least one filament; c. at least one bus mounted on said base and in electrical cooperation with said at least one filament; d. electrical leads fitted to said at least one bus; e. a boot having a first portion in cooperation with said leads and having a second larger portion fitted over said at least one bus and the portion of said leads fitted to said at least one bus; f. a silicone composition coating over said at least one bus, said bulb, and said base, and a core of silicone composition inside said boot.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
120 words
An encapsulated lamp for insertion in mounting brackets of vehicles comprising: a. a base; b. a bulb carried by said base and fitted with at least one filament; c. at least one bus mounted on said base and in electrical cooperation with said at least one filament; d. electrical leads fitted to said at least one bus; e. a boot having a first portion in cooperation with said leads and having a second larger portion fitted over said at least one bus and the portion of said leads fitted to said at least one bus; f. a silicone composition coating over said at least one bus, said bulb, and said base, and a core of silicone composition inside said boot.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
26 words
The encapsulated lamp of claim 1 further comprising at least one base projection on said base for removable attachment of said base to a lamp receptacle.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
24 words
The encapsulated lamp of claim 1 wherein said coating is from about 3 to about 6 mils thick on said base and said bulb.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
18 words
The encapsulated lamp of claim 1 wherein said electrical leads are soldered to said at least one bus.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
38 words
The encapsulated lamp of claim 1 wherein: (a) said coating is from about three to about six mils thick on said base and said bulb; and (b) said electrical leads are soldered to said at least one bus.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
14 words
The encapsulated lamp of claim 1 wherein said coating is about three mils thick.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
28 words
The encapsulated lamp of claim 1 wherein: a. said coating is about three mils thick; and b. said electrical leads are soldered to said at least one bus.
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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) | 1979-03-23 | 1979-09-22 | 1980-03-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-03-23 | 1983-09-22 | 1984-03-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-03-23 | 1987-09-22 | 1988-03-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |