US4081666A
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Ecolarium lights
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1976-03-01
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Granted: 1978-03-28
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Expires: 1996-03-01
Abstract
Abstract An ornamental lighting device to be used on the terraneous shelf of an Ecolarium, ecology tank, (two-tiered aquarium) simultaneously providing light for the aqueous area underneath the terraneous shelf and ornamental lighting effects of the garden area of the terraneous shelf. The device having an easily removable cap containing a light socket, a male connector, the base containing light and heat vents and a downward light vent also the female electrical connector.
Inventors
- 👤 Otto Adolf Roehrick
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 01:50
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01K; A01K63/00; A01K63/06; F; F21; F21W; F21W2121/00; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S362/00; Y10S362/806
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
110 words
The combination of an ornamental lighting device and a display comprising a transparent shelf, at least one ornamental sculpture seated on said shelf, said sculpture including a transparent base member in contact with said shelf, non-transparent side and top members, at least one transparent aperture in said non-transparent members and means for illumination contained within said sculpture, said at least one sculpture being surrounded on said shelf with means for simulation of a land environment, and means below said shelf for simulation of water environment whereby said at least one transparent aperture and said transparent base permits said means for illumination to illuminate both said simulated land and water environments.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
110 words
The combination of an ornamental lighting device and a display comprising a transparent shelf, at least one ornamental sculpture seated on said shelf, said sculpture including a transparent base member in contact with said shelf, non-transparent side and top members, at least one transparent aperture in said non-transparent members and means for illumination contained within said sculpture, said at least one sculpture being surrounded on said shelf with means for simulation of a land environment, and means below said shelf for simulation of water environment whereby said at least one transparent aperture and said transparent base permits said means for illumination to illuminate both said simulated land and water environments.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
10 words
A lighting sculpture as in claim 1 formed of Wood.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
11 words
A lighting sculpture as in claim 1 formed of ceramic material.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
10 words
A lighting sculpture as in claim 1 formed of metal.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
10 words
A lighting sculpture as in claim 1 formed of plastic.
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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) | 1981-03-27 | 1981-09-26 | 1982-03-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-03-27 | 1985-09-26 | 1986-03-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-03-27 | 1989-09-26 | 1990-03-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |