US4017729A
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Decorative lamp
Assignee: Faroy Inc
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Filing: 1973-05-11
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Granted: 1977-04-12
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Expires: 1993-05-11
Abstract
Abstract A decorative lamp for ornamentation, wherein an outer translucent shell serves as a housing for an inner candle holder having a design therewith, with the design being spaced from the outer shell, for projecting an image of the design to the shell so that it is visible on the shell and so that it has the appearance of movement as the candle flame flickers. In one form, the shell is convex to provide an enlarged form on the shell.
Inventors
- 👤 Preston J. Frazier, Jr.
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 20:19
CPC Classifications
F; F21; F21V; F21V13/00; F21V13/02; F21V13/10; F21V35/00; F21W; F21W2121/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
128 words
A decorative lamp, comprising: an outer shell having a substantially cylindrical surface, a bottom, and an open upper end; an inner non-rotating candleholder disposed in a selected seated position in said outer shell for holding a candle; the external surface of said candleholder having a design through which light may pass from a candle in said candleholder; and said external surface of said candleholder being spaced from said substantially cylindrical surface for the projection of an image of said design onto said outer shell from a candle in said candleholder so that it is visible from externally of said outer shell and so that the image thereof flickers to give the effect of movement of the design by reason of candlelight from a candle in the candleholder flickers.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
128 words
A decorative lamp, comprising: an outer shell having a substantially cylindrical surface, a bottom, and an open upper end; an inner non-rotating candleholder disposed in a selected seated position in said outer shell for holding a candle; the external surface of said candleholder having a design through which light may pass from a candle in said candleholder; and said external surface of said candleholder being spaced from said substantially cylindrical surface for the projection of an image of said design onto said outer shell from a candle in said candleholder so that it is visible from externally of said outer shell and so that the image thereof flickers to give the effect of movement of the design by reason of candlelight from a candle in the candleholder flickers.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
44 words
The decorative lamp set forth in claim 1, including: a candle disposed in said candleholder to position the flame from the candle directly behind said design for effecting the appearance of said movement of the design on the outer shell when the flame flickers.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
18 words
The lamp set forth in claim 2, wherein: said candle occupies only the lower portion of said candleholder.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
39 words
The decorative lamp set forth in claim 1, wherein: said external surface of said candleholder is a curved convex surface, whereby the image of the design is enlarged as compared to the size of the design on the candleholder.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
61 words
The decorative lamp set forth in claim 4, wherein: said outer shell is made of etched glass for at least partially obscuring said candleholder when the candle therein is not lit; and the upper end of the candleholder is below the upper end of said shell so that said candleholder is not exposed to view from the side of the shell.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
20 words
The decorative lamp set forth in claim 1, wherein: said design is applied to said external surface of said candleholder.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
37 words
The decorative lamp set forth in claim 1, wherein: said design is formed in said external surface of said candleholder, and said design is transparent, with some portions permitting the passage of more candlelight than other portions.
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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) | 1980-04-11 | 1980-10-11 | 1981-04-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-04-11 | 1984-10-11 | 1985-04-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-04-11 | 1988-10-11 | 1989-04-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |