US4069404A
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Slidable switch usable with a portable warning lamp
Assignee: Dorman Smith Traffic Products Ltd
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Filing: 1976-08-13
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Granted: 1978-01-17
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Expires: 1996-08-13
Abstract
Abstract A battery-powered lamp, such as a traffic hazard warning lamp has: A. a casing formed with ledges for location thereon of the bottom edges of the batteries to retain the batteries in the casing, a fixing bolt, extending through the casing, serving to prevent disengagement of the batteries from the ledges; B. said casing having apertures in two opposite sidewalls, each said apertures accommodating a respective lens which is a tight friction fit therein and may have ratchet-like teeth engaging with the material of the casing to retain the lens in position; and C. a switch in the form of a terminal strip engaged by terminals of the batteries, said strip being longitudinally slidable and having a bridging portion which is in or out of register with a stationary contact according to the position of the strip.
Inventors
- 👤 William Edward Minoprio
- 👤 Arthur Kenneth Horsfield
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 01:14
CPC Classifications
F; F21; F21L; F21L2/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
100 words
An electric lamp having a switch assembly comprising a support carrying a conducting protuberance, and a slidable conductive strip member mounted for longitudinal sliding movement relative to said support and having a bridge portion disposed to register with and form a bridge over said protuberance to provide an "off" condition of the switch, in which there is no contact between the slidable strip member and the protuberance, longitudinal movement of the slidable strip member serving to bring said slidable strip member, adjacent to the bridge portion thereof, into contact with the protuberance to provide an "on" condition of the switch.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
100 words
An electric lamp having a switch assembly comprising a support carrying a conducting protuberance, and a slidable conductive strip member mounted for longitudinal sliding movement relative to said support and having a bridge portion disposed to register with and form a bridge over said protuberance to provide an "off" condition of the switch, in which there is no contact between the slidable strip member and the protuberance, longitudinal movement of the slidable strip member serving to bring said slidable strip member, adjacent to the bridge portion thereof, into contact with the protuberance to provide an "on" condition of the switch.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
26 words
A lamp as claimed in claim 1 wherein the conducting protuberance is in the form of a blob of solder to which a lead is connected.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
30 words
A lamp as claimed in claim 1 wherein the bridge portion is formed in the slidable strip member by a recess or niche being cut out of said strip member.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
25 words
A lamp as claimed in claim 1 wherein the bridge portion is constituted by an arched or joggled portion formed by bending the strip member.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
33 words
A lamp as claimed in claim 1 wherein the support is provided by a carrier member which serves the practical function of carrying a number of components in a piece of electrical equipment.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
15 words
A lamp as claimed in claim 5 wherein the carrier member carries a bulb holder.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
21 words
A lamp as claimed in claim 6 wherein the carrier member also carries appropriate flashing circuitry connected to the bulb holder.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
28 words
A lamp as claimed in claim 1 wherein the slidable strip member constitutes one of two conductive terminal strips engageable by corresponding terminals of one or more batteries.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
21 words
A lamp as claimed in claim 8 wherein the said one of the terminal strips is carried by the carrier member.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
31 words
A lamp as claimed in claim 1 and comprising a casing having restricted openings, at opposed locations, permitting access to the respective ends of the slidable strip member for displacing it.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
40 words
A lamp as claimed in claim 10 further including a tool, having a thin rod, prong or like element, for insertion into holes in the casing, or the like, e.g. for moving the strip between its on and off positions.
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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) | 1981-01-16 | 1981-07-18 | 1982-01-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-01-16 | 1985-07-18 | 1986-01-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-01-16 | 1989-07-18 | 1990-01-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |