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US4054792A
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Lamp
Assignee: Dominion Auto Accessories Ltd
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Filing: 1976-02-26
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Granted: 1977-10-18
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Expires: 1996-02-26
Abstract
Abstract A lamp comprising a body having an axially extending inwardly facing surface and an annular radial surface extending radially inwardly with respect to the axially extending surface. An annular seal is mounted on the radial surface. A lens has a light transmitting wall and an annular wall extending axially with respect to the light transmitting wall into the body. The axial end of the annular wall of the lens has a groove therein into which the annular seal extends.
Inventors
- 👤 Peter E. Brudy
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 21:15
CPC Classifications
F; F21; F21V; F21V31/00; F21V31/005; F21S; F21S43/00; F21S43/50; F21S43/51; F21S45/00; F21S45/50
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 16
Claim 1
Independent Claim
102 words
In a lamp, the combination comprising a body having an axially extending inwardly facing surface, and an annular radial surface extending radially inwardly with respect to said axial surface, a resilient annular seal mounted on said radial surface and extending axially therefrom, a lens, said lens having a light transmitting wall and an annular wall extending axially with respect to said light transmitting wall into said body, the axial end of said annular wall having a groove therein into which said annular seal extends, and means on said body for engaging said lens and urging said annular wall axially against said seal.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
102 words
In a lamp, the combination comprising a body having an axially extending inwardly facing surface, and an annular radial surface extending radially inwardly with respect to said axial surface, a resilient annular seal mounted on said radial surface and extending axially therefrom, a lens, said lens having a light transmitting wall and an annular wall extending axially with respect to said light transmitting wall into said body, the axial end of said annular wall having a groove therein into which said annular seal extends, and means on said body for engaging said lens and urging said annular wall axially against said seal.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
22 words
The combination set forth in claim 1 wherein said annular seal also comprises a first base portion extending along said annular surface.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
21 words
The combination set forth in claim 2 wherein said axially extending portion of said seal is heart shaped in cross section.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
21 words
The combination set forth in claim 3 wherein said groove is generally rectangular in cross section with inwardly tapered side walls.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
22 words
The combination set forth in claim 1 wherein said annular seal which extends into said groove is heart shaped in cross section.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
21 words
The combination set forth in claim 5 wherein said groove is generally rectangular in cross section with inwardly tapered side walls.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
31 words
The combination set forth in claim 1 wherein said seal includes circumferentially spaced openings, said housing having portions thereof extending through said openings and deformed to hold said seal in position.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
20 words
The combination set forth in claim 1 wherein said annular surface forms a portion of a base of said body.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
116 words
In a lamp, the combination comprising a body having a peripheral wall defining an axially extending inwardly facing surface, a bottom wall having an annular radial surface extending radially inwardly with respect to said axial surface, a resilient annular seal mounted on said radial surface and extending axially therefrom, a lens, said lens having a light transmitting wall and an annular wall extending axially with respect to said light transmitting wall in telescoping relation to said peripheral wall into said body, the axial end of said annular wall having a groove therein into which said annular seal extends, and means on said body for engaging said lens and urging said annular wall axially against said seal.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
116 words
In a lamp, the combination comprising a body having a peripheral wall defining an axially extending inwardly facing surface, a bottom wall having an annular radial surface extending radially inwardly with respect to said axial surface, a resilient annular seal mounted on said radial surface and extending axially therefrom, a lens, said lens having a light transmitting wall and an annular wall extending axially with respect to said light transmitting wall in telescoping relation to said peripheral wall into said body, the axial end of said annular wall having a groove therein into which said annular seal extends, and means on said body for engaging said lens and urging said annular wall axially against said seal.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
21 words
The combination set forth in claim 9 wherein said annular seal also comprises a first portion extending along said annular surface.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
21 words
The combination set forth in claim 10 wherein said axially extending portion of said seal is heart shaped in cross section.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
21 words
The combination set forth in claim 11 wherein said groove is generally rectangular in cross section with inwardly tapered side walls.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
22 words
The combination set forth in claim 9 wherein said annular seal which extends into said groove is heart shaped in cross section.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
21 words
The combination set forth in claim 13 wherein said groove is generally rectangular in cross section with inwardly tapered side walls.
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