US3968357A
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Illuminated earring which is switched on by securement to the ear
Assignee: Lawrence Peska Associates Inc
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Filing: 1975-10-29
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Granted: 1976-07-06
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Expires: 1995-10-29
Abstract
Abstract A multi-facetted translucent ball surrounds a lamp which is suspended from an earring clip by a flexible tubular metal shaft which has a wire running there through. The earring clip is U-shaped and has a pair of opposed legs which are spread resiliently apart when the clip is engaged on ear with the lobe between the legs. One leg carries, connected to the wire, a cup for holding a wafer battery. A U-shaped support secured to the clip carries a contact opposite the cup in a position so that the cup is urged toward the contact for engaging opposite terminals of the battery upon spreading of the clip.
Inventors
- 👤 Eric Hamilton
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 17:57
CPC Classifications
A; A44; A44C; A44C15/00; A44C15/0015; F; F21; F21L; F21L2/00; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S200/00; Y10S200/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
160 words
An illuminated earring comprising: means for engaging the ear to secure the earring thereto, said means including a resilient U-shaped earring clip having a pair of opposed legs which are urged apart upon engaging an ear therebetween; a first electrical contact carried on one of said legs; a second electrical contact; a support secured to the earring clip carrying said second contact and maintaining it spaced opposite said first contact in a manner for said first contact to be urged toward and into contact with said second contact upon said engagement of the ear by said clip; said first and second contacts being configured and positioned for capturing a wafer battery therebetween and for contacting opposite terminals of said battery when said first contact is urged toward said second contact by said engagement with the ear; a lamp; means for carrying said lamp pendant from said support; and conductor means electrically coupling said first and second contacts to said lamp.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
160 words
An illuminated earring comprising: means for engaging the ear to secure the earring thereto, said means including a resilient U-shaped earring clip having a pair of opposed legs which are urged apart upon engaging an ear therebetween; a first electrical contact carried on one of said legs; a second electrical contact; a support secured to the earring clip carrying said second contact and maintaining it spaced opposite said first contact in a manner for said first contact to be urged toward and into contact with said second contact upon said engagement of the ear by said clip; said first and second contacts being configured and positioned for capturing a wafer battery therebetween and for contacting opposite terminals of said battery when said first contact is urged toward said second contact by said engagement with the ear; a lamp; means for carrying said lamp pendant from said support; and conductor means electrically coupling said first and second contacts to said lamp.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
34 words
The earring of claim 1 wherein said carrying means comprises an elongated flexible tubular metal shaft and wherein said conductor means comprises said shaft and a wire running within the interior of said shaft.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
14 words
The earring of claim 2 further comprising a multi-facetted translucent member surrounding said lamp.
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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) | 1979-07-06 | 1980-01-05 | 1980-07-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-07-06 | 1984-01-05 | 1984-07-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-07-06 | 1988-01-05 | 1988-07-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |