US3970837A
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Magnetic light assembly
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1974-03-18
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Granted: 1976-07-20
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Expires: 1994-03-18
Abstract
Abstract A light assembly which is magnetically attachable to a vehicle having a curved metal surface. A plurality of metal brackets are fixedly attached by means of rivets to a flexible elongated magnetic member. Lights are mounted to the brackets. A flexible covering is adhesively secured to the magnetic member covering portions of the brackets and rivets as well as the electrical wires positioned between the covering and member. A ground wire is connected to and between each rivet head and its associated bracket, thereby grounding the light through the bracket. The lights are also connected to a source of power through another wire positioned between the member and covering. An external cable is mounted to a vehicle by magnetic pads with each pad having a covering adhesively secured thereto with the cable extending between the covering and the pad.
Inventors
- 👤 Leon E. Helm
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 14:56
CPC Classifications
F; F21; F21V; F21V21/00; F21V21/08; B; B60; B60Q; B60Q1/00; B60Q1/26
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
150 words
A light fixture apparatus comprising: a flexible magnetic member which can be conformingly and magnetically attached to a curved metal surface; a plurality of electrical wires including a first wire and a second wire mounted across said member; means operable to hold said wires on said member; a metal bracket fixedly mounted on said member; fastening means securing said bracket to said member and electrically connected directly to said first wire; a first light mounted on said bracket and electrically connected to said first wire by said bracket and said fastening means and electrically connected to said second wire; a second light mounted on said member and electrically connected to at least said second wire; a magnetic pad having a magnetic sheet and covering adhesively secured together; and, a flexible cable extending between said magnetic sheet and said covering, said cable hving additional electrical wires connected to said first light.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
150 words
A light fixture apparatus comprising: a flexible magnetic member which can be conformingly and magnetically attached to a curved metal surface; a plurality of electrical wires including a first wire and a second wire mounted across said member; means operable to hold said wires on said member; a metal bracket fixedly mounted on said member; fastening means securing said bracket to said member and electrically connected directly to said first wire; a first light mounted on said bracket and electrically connected to said first wire by said bracket and said fastening means and electrically connected to said second wire; a second light mounted on said member and electrically connected to at least said second wire; a magnetic pad having a magnetic sheet and covering adhesively secured together; and, a flexible cable extending between said magnetic sheet and said covering, said cable hving additional electrical wires connected to said first light.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
226 words
A light fixture apparatus comprising: a flexible magnetic member which can be conformingly and magnetically attached to a curved metal surface; a plurality of electrical wires including a first wire and a second wire mounted across said member; means operable to hold said wires on said member; a metal bracket fixedly mounted to said member; fastening means securing said bracket to said member and electrically connected directly to said first wire; said fastening means including a first metal fastener mounting said bracket to said member and electrically connected directly to said first wire; a first light mounted on said bracket and electrically connected to said first wire by said bracket and said fastening means and electrically connected to said second wire; a second light mounted on said member and electrically connected to at least said second wire; a second metal bracket mounted on said member, said second light being mounted on and electrically connected to said second bracket; and, said fastening means further including a second metal fastener mounting said second bracket to said member and electrically connected directly to said first wire; wherein said first and second fasteners each include a pair of flat metal washers with said first wire gripped between each of said pair of washers, said first wire being uninsulated at least at the portions where it is gripped by said washers.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
226 words
A light fixture apparatus comprising: a flexible magnetic member which can be conformingly and magnetically attached to a curved metal surface; a plurality of electrical wires including a first wire and a second wire mounted across said member; means operable to hold said wires on said member; a metal bracket fixedly mounted to said member; fastening means securing said bracket to said member and electrically connected directly to said first wire; said fastening means including a first metal fastener mounting said bracket to said member and electrically connected directly to said first wire; a first light mounted on said bracket and electrically connected to said first wire by said bracket and said fastening means and electrically connected to said second wire; a second light mounted on said member and electrically connected to at least said second wire; a second metal bracket mounted on said member, said second light being mounted on and electrically connected to said second bracket; and, said fastening means further including a second metal fastener mounting said second bracket to said member and electrically connected directly to said first wire; wherein said first and second fasteners each include a pair of flat metal washers with said first wire gripped between each of said pair of washers, said first wire being uninsulated at least at the portions where it is gripped by said washers.
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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) | 1979-07-20 | 1980-01-19 | 1980-07-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-07-20 | 1984-01-19 | 1984-07-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-07-20 | 1988-01-19 | 1988-07-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |