US3998519A
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Lamp support
Assignee: Honeywell Inc
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Filing: 1973-07-02
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Granted: 1976-12-21
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Expires: 1993-07-02
Abstract
Abstract A support for a flange base electrical lamp which is of unitary construction and of channel shape where the lamp is held in place by the flange being disposed in openings provided in the upright members of the channel shaped support.
Inventors
- 👤 Wilbert A. Martin
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 08:44
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R33/00; H01R33/05; H01R33/20
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
176 words
A support for a flange base electrical lamp comprising: a. a pair of substantially parallel, spaced, facing and co-extending members; b. said members each having a corresponding extremity affixed to a base portion and at least one of said members biased so as to allow limited pivotal movement thereof against said bias and away from the other member; c. the extremity opposite the fixed extremity of said members each including an opening which together accommodate and hold the flange of a flange base lamp; d. at least one of said openings being substantially "V"-shape in form and including a pair of oppositely disposed notches; e. said members spaced to allow said limited pivotal movement against said bias upon insertion of the flange of a flange base lamp into said openings and until accepted by said notches; f. said members also spaced to allow said limited pivotal movement against said bias upon removal of the flange of a flange base lamp from said openings brought about by the flange being moved and forced out of said notches.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
176 words
A support for a flange base electrical lamp comprising: a. a pair of substantially parallel, spaced, facing and co-extending members; b. said members each having a corresponding extremity affixed to a base portion and at least one of said members biased so as to allow limited pivotal movement thereof against said bias and away from the other member; c. the extremity opposite the fixed extremity of said members each including an opening which together accommodate and hold the flange of a flange base lamp; d. at least one of said openings being substantially "V"-shape in form and including a pair of oppositely disposed notches; e. said members spaced to allow said limited pivotal movement against said bias upon insertion of the flange of a flange base lamp into said openings and until accepted by said notches; f. said members also spaced to allow said limited pivotal movement against said bias upon removal of the flange of a flange base lamp from said openings brought about by the flange being moved and forced out of said notches.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
44 words
The arrangement of claim 1 wherein both of said members are planar and biased and both said openings are alike, symmetrical and substantially "V"-shape in form, oppositely disposed with respect to that of the other member and include a pair of oppositely disposed notches.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
21 words
The arrangement of claim 2 wherein said members and the base portion are integral so as to provide a discrete component.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
21 words
The arrangement of claim 3 wherein said discrete component is of channel shape and formed of a single piece of material.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
32 words
The arrangement of claim 4 wherein said material is resilient and the bias acting on said members is provided by the hinge action of said members where joined by the base portion.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
11 words
The arrangement of claim 5 wherein the material is electrically conductive.
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) | 1979-12-21 | 1980-06-21 | 1980-12-21 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-12-21 | 1984-06-21 | 1984-12-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-12-21 | 1988-06-21 | 1988-12-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |