US3955075A
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Doorknob illuminating device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1974-10-15
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Granted: 1976-05-04
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Expires: 1994-10-15
Abstract
Abstract A novel doorknob illuminating device is provided which comprises in combination a light source, a lucite rod for transmitting such light to the knob, and a lucite knob. A preferred embodiment utilizes a lucite rose ring for diffusing the light from the lucite rod to the lucite knob.
Inventors
- 👤 Joseph Susedik
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 16:51
CPC Classifications
E; E05; E05B; E05B17/00; E05B17/10; G; G02; G02B; G02B6/00; G02B6/0001
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
78 words
A device for the providing of a decorative illuminated doorknob comprising, in combination, a door, a light source outside such door, a plastic light transmitting rod within such door for transmitting light from such light source, a plastic light transmitting doorknob, in communication with such rod and light source and means for transmitting such light from such light source to such doorknob whereby the light received by such rod is transmitted to such doorknob from inside such door.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
78 words
A device for the providing of a decorative illuminated doorknob comprising, in combination, a door, a light source outside such door, a plastic light transmitting rod within such door for transmitting light from such light source, a plastic light transmitting doorknob, in communication with such rod and light source and means for transmitting such light from such light source to such doorknob whereby the light received by such rod is transmitted to such doorknob from inside such door.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
12 words
The invention of claim 1 wherein such means comprises a lucite tee.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
17 words
The invention of claim 1 wherein such means comprises a lucite tee and a light rose ring.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
13 words
The invention of claim 1 wherein the plastic light transmitting doorknob is lucite.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1979-05-04 | 1979-11-03 | 1980-05-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-05-04 | 1983-11-03 | 1984-05-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-05-04 | 1987-11-03 | 1988-05-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |