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US3965346A
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Light fixture mounting apparatus
Assignee: Esquire Inc
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Filing: 1975-07-14
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Granted: 1976-06-22
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Expires: 1995-07-14
Abstract
Abstract A mounting bracket for a lamp fixture fixedly securable to a mounting pad on the fixture via a key-hole slot arrangement and providing adjustment for the fixture through an aiming range of nearly 180°.
Inventors
- 👤 Joseph L. Thompson, Jr
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 21:47
CPC Classifications
F; F21; F21V; F21V21/00; F21V21/14; F21V21/26; F21V21/28; F21V21/10; F21V21/116; F21V21/30
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
115 words
A light fixture housing, comprising: an angled mounting pad fixedly secured to the casing of said fixture providing a flat mounting surface, a U-shaped bracket for attaching to said mounting pad and having a flat base surface for mating with said mounting surface of said mounting pad, said base surface including at least one key-hole slot, said mounting pad including a receiving hole for a bolt, the head of which operates within said key-hole slot, pivot means mounted within the legs of said U-shaped bracket having an axle with at least one threaded end for receiving a nut to provide tightening of said axle to said bracket at a selectable aiming angle for said housing.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
115 words
A light fixture housing, comprising: an angled mounting pad fixedly secured to the casing of said fixture providing a flat mounting surface, a U-shaped bracket for attaching to said mounting pad and having a flat base surface for mating with said mounting surface of said mounting pad, said base surface including at least one key-hole slot, said mounting pad including a receiving hole for a bolt, the head of which operates within said key-hole slot, pivot means mounted within the legs of said U-shaped bracket having an axle with at least one threaded end for receiving a nut to provide tightening of said axle to said bracket at a selectable aiming angle for said housing.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
33 words
A light fixture as described in claim 1, wherein said pivot means is fixedly secured to post receiving means for permitting adjustment at right angles to the adjustment provided by said pivot means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
23 words
A light fixture as described in claim 1, wherein said pivot means provides adjustment over an aiming range angle between -80° and +80°.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
30 words
A light fixture as described in claim 1, wherein said mounting pad provides a mounting surface at an acute angle with respect to the adjoining surface of the light fixture.
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) | 1979-06-22 | 1979-12-22 | 1980-06-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-06-22 | 1983-12-22 | 1984-06-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-06-22 | 1987-12-22 | 1988-06-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |