US4058718A
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Soffit lighting
Assignee: GENERAL BATHROOM PRODUCTS CORP
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Filing: 1976-08-12
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Granted: 1977-11-15
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Expires: 1996-08-12
Abstract
Abstract A soffit lighting fixture removably secured above and associated with a wall cabinet generally referred to as a medicine cabinet which is fixed above the washbasin with or without the vanity base. The lighting fixture supplies light above and around the foregoing basin.
Inventors
- 👤 James J. Palka
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 04:08
CPC Classifications
F; F21; F21V; F21V33/00; F21V33/0004; F21V33/004; A; A47; A47B; A47B67/00; A47B67/005
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
129 words
A soffit lighting fixture for cabinets comprising an elongated outer housing having side walls and an ornamental front wall, an elongated electrical housing positioned between and anchored to said side walls interiorally of said outer housing, said electrical housing having side, end and top walls, an L-shaped plate, a first leg of said plate anchored to said electrical housing and forming a cover therefor, said first leg having a plurality of spaced lamp sockets secured thereto and extending downwardly, the second leg of said plate depending from said first leg forming a rear wall for said fixture and extending downwardly below said outer housing side walls, both of said legs having reflective properties, means to secure said fixture to a wall surface, and means for electrically connecting said sockets.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
129 words
A soffit lighting fixture for cabinets comprising an elongated outer housing having side walls and an ornamental front wall, an elongated electrical housing positioned between and anchored to said side walls interiorally of said outer housing, said electrical housing having side, end and top walls, an L-shaped plate, a first leg of said plate anchored to said electrical housing and forming a cover therefor, said first leg having a plurality of spaced lamp sockets secured thereto and extending downwardly, the second leg of said plate depending from said first leg forming a rear wall for said fixture and extending downwardly below said outer housing side walls, both of said legs having reflective properties, means to secure said fixture to a wall surface, and means for electrically connecting said sockets.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
35 words
The device according to claim 1 wherein each of said side walls of said outer housing has an integrally formed, downwardly extending portion, and said second leg of said plate extends downwardly below said portions.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
58 words
The device according to claim 1 wherein said first leg of said plate being provided with a series of lamp socket perforations, opposed cutouts extending laterally of and in communication with said perforations, a lamp socket for each of said perforations, said lamp socket having a clamp associated therewith and connectable to said first leg in said cutouts.
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) | 1980-11-14 | 1981-05-16 | 1981-11-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-11-14 | 1985-05-16 | 1985-11-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-11-14 | 1989-05-16 | 1989-11-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |