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US3974373A
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Lamp fixture
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1975-07-21
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Granted: 1976-08-10
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Expires: 1995-07-21
Abstract
Abstract A lamp fixture for releasably holding a hollow globe is comprised of a sheet metal housing that is generally cup shaped and to the base wall of which is removably secured a pair of diametrically opposed resilient clip members for holding the globe. The clip members may be secured on any one of a plurality of different diameters depending upon the specific dimension of the diameter of the globe that is to be held.
Inventors
- 👤 Ira M. Zapolsky
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 22:52
CPC Classifications
F; F21; F21V; F21V3/00; F21V17/00; F21V17/10; F21V17/16; F21V17/164
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
164 words
A lamp fixture for releasably holding a hollow globe, said lamp fixture comprising: a. a housing; and b. resilient clip means secured to a first portion of said housing in either one of at least two different locations for holding either one of at least two different sized globes in a fixed position relative to said housing, said clip means being positioned to engage a first portion of either of the globes and to urge a second portion of either of the globes into contact with a second portion of said housing, there being at least two of said clip means and said locations thereof being defined by diameters of different sizes, so that when a globe of a first size is to be held by said fixture, said clip means are positioned on one of said diameters; and when a globe of a different size is to be held by the same fixture, said clip means are positioned on another of said diameters.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
164 words
A lamp fixture for releasably holding a hollow globe, said lamp fixture comprising: a. a housing; and b. resilient clip means secured to a first portion of said housing in either one of at least two different locations for holding either one of at least two different sized globes in a fixed position relative to said housing, said clip means being positioned to engage a first portion of either of the globes and to urge a second portion of either of the globes into contact with a second portion of said housing, there being at least two of said clip means and said locations thereof being defined by diameters of different sizes, so that when a globe of a first size is to be held by said fixture, said clip means are positioned on one of said diameters; and when a globe of a different size is to be held by the same fixture, said clip means are positioned on another of said diameters.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
23 words
A lamp fixture according to claim 1, wherein said clip means are diametrically opposed to each other when positioned at each said location.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
115 words
A lamp fixture according to claim 1, wherein said housing includes a base wall defining said first housing portion and a peripheral side wall extending therefrom, said side wall defining said second housing portion, said clip means including a first, substantially L-shaped end having a first of two legs thereof mounted on said base wall and a second, substantially L-shaped end secured to the second leg of said first, substantially L-shaped end, a portion of said second, substantially L-shaped end being in contact with the inside surface of either of the globes and the outside surface of either of the globes being in contact with a portion of said peripheral side wall of said housing.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
28 words
A lamp fixture according to claim 3, wherein said first and said second ends of said clip means are resiliently secured to each other at the junction thereof.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
30 words
A lamp fixture according to claim 3, wherein said two legs of said second L-shaped end of said clip means are resiliently secured to each other at the junction thereof.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
41 words
A lamp fixture according to claim 3, wherein there are further included spacer means positioned between said first end of said clip means and said base wall of said housing, said spacer means being located on the larger of said diameters.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
20 words
A lamp fixture according to claim 6, wherein said spacer means are defined by raised portions of said base wall.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
63 words
A lamp fixture according to claim 3, wherein there are further included two pair of locating means on each said diameter, said locating means of each said pair being diametrically opposed to each other, said first leg of said first end of said clip means being positioned between each said pair of said locating means to thereby prevent rotation of said clip means.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
30 words
A lamp fixture according to claim 8, wherein each said locating means are defined by a pair of spaced apart ribs formed integrally with and raised from said base wall.
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) | 1979-08-10 | 1980-02-09 | 1980-08-10 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-08-10 | 1984-02-09 | 1984-08-10 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-08-10 | 1988-02-09 | 1988-08-10 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |