US4054286A
Expired / Lapsed
US
⏱️ 0.0 years remaining
Crystal ball
Assignee: DRESSLER RICHARD J
•
Filing: 1976-08-03
•
Granted: 1977-10-18
•
Expires: 1996-08-03
Abstract
Abstract A translucent spherical lamp with dimmer switch and flasher controls, a radio receiver and microphone, and an externally grooved polygonal base.
Inventors
- 👤 Richard J. Dressler, Sr.
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
—
Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 00:21
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63J; A63J21/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
98 words
A lamp and accessory set suitable as an amusement device comprising a translucent spherical object mounted on an opaque base, which also mounts at least one electrical lamp bulb and a dimmer switch for controlling the lamp, conductors to a source of electrical energy, the base being polygonal in plan view and having an opening disposed between said lamp bulb and said spherical object, at least one of the sides of the polygon provided with grooves for attaching other objects, one such object being an electronic amplifier which may be a radio receiver, and a microphone connectible thereto.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
98 words
A lamp and accessory set suitable as an amusement device comprising a translucent spherical object mounted on an opaque base, which also mounts at least one electrical lamp bulb and a dimmer switch for controlling the lamp, conductors to a source of electrical energy, the base being polygonal in plan view and having an opening disposed between said lamp bulb and said spherical object, at least one of the sides of the polygon provided with grooves for attaching other objects, one such object being an electronic amplifier which may be a radio receiver, and a microphone connectible thereto.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
18 words
A set as in claim 1, wherein the source of electrical energy is at least one storage battery.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
25 words
A set as in claim 1, further comprising a reflector for use with the electric lamp bulb to reflect radiant energy into the spherical object.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
18 words
A set as in claim 1, further comprising a flasher and a switch control for the electric lamp.
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) | 1980-10-17 | 1981-04-18 | 1981-10-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-10-17 | 1985-04-18 | 1985-10-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-10-17 | 1989-04-18 | 1989-10-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |