US4091442A
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Trailer light
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1976-10-18
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Granted: 1978-05-23
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Expires: 1996-10-18
Abstract
Abstract A trailer light assembly for use on boat trailers, which assembly is capable of maintaining a light fixture component of the assembly at such a height that the light fixture is not brought into contact with the water when the trailer is being used to launch or retrieve a boat. Maintenance of the desirable height is achieved by having the light fixture move upward or away from the water in response to a flotation device which is attached to the light fixture. The trailer light assembly may also feature a double-acting pivot point which will allow the flotation device to survive lateral forces thereon.
Inventors
- 👤 John Webb Markey
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 11:40
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60Q; B60Q1/00; B60Q1/26; B60Q1/30; B60Q1/305
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 18
Claim 1
Independent Claim
22 words
A trailer electrical light assembly mountable to a trailer, which assembly comprises: a. mounting means attachable to the side of said trailer;
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
22 words
A trailer electrical light assembly mountable to a trailer, which assembly comprises: a. mounting means attachable to the side of said trailer;
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
35 words
b. an elongated, hollow sleeve attached to said mounting means at a point above the attachment point of said mounting means to said trailer, said sleeve having its long axis substantially perpendicular to the horizon;
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
35 words
b. an elongated, hollow sleeve attached to said mounting means at a point above the attachment point of said mounting means to said trailer, said sleeve having its long axis substantially perpendicular to the horizon;
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
9 words
c. an elongated rod slidably fitted within said sleeve;
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
9 words
c. an elongated rod slidably fitted within said sleeve;
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
32 words
d. an electrical light fixture attached to said rod at a point adjacent its upper end so that said light fixture will be positioned above the upper end of said sleeve; and
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
32 words
d. an electrical light fixture attached to said rod at a point adjacent its upper end so that said light fixture will be positioned above the upper end of said sleeve; and
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
30 words
e. a flotation device attached to said rod at a point adjacent its lower end so that said flotation device will be positioned below the lower end of said sleeve.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
30 words
e. a flotation device attached to said rod at a point adjacent its lower end so that said flotation device will be positioned below the lower end of said sleeve.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
25 words
The trailer electrical light assembly of claim 1 wherein said rod has a length within the range of from about 11/2 to about 3 feet.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
109 words
The trailer electrical light assembly of claim 2 wherein there is additionally provided a first anti-rotational means upon said sleeve and second anti-rotational means on said rod, said first and second means cooperable one with the other to prevent rotation of said rod about its long axis, and wherein there is additionally provided pivoting means which attaches said sleeve to said mounting means so that a pivot point, which is transverse to the long axis of said trailer, is provided whereby said flotation device can pivot upon application of forces to said flotation device when said forces are in a plane substantially parallel along the axis of said trailer.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
47 words
The trailer electrical light assembly of claim 1 wherein there is additionallly provided a first anti-rotational means upon said sleeve and second anti-rotational means on said rod, said first and second means cooperable one with the other to prevent rotation of said rod about its long axis.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
78 words
The trailer electrical light assembly of claim 4 wherein said first anti-rotational means comprises a beveled upper end on said sleeve, the uppermost end of said bevel being positioned towards the back of said trailer and said second anti-rotational means comprises an anti-rotational knob at the upper end of said rod and at a point on said rod whereby said rotational knob faces towards the front of said trailer and rests on the lowermost end of said bevel.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
69 words
The trailer electrical light assembly of claim 1 wherein there is additionally provided pivoting means which attaches said sleeve to said mounting means so that a pivot point which is transverse to the long axis of said trailer is provided whereby said flotation device can pivot upon application of forces to said flotation device when said forces are in a plane substantially parallel along the axis of said trailer.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
43 words
The trailer electrical light assembly of claim 6 wherein said pivoting means comprises a spring-loaded, double-acting hinge, the upper end of said double-acting hinge being attached to said mounting means and the lower end of said double-acting hinge being attached to said sleeve.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
109 words
The trailer electrical light assembly of claim 1 wherein there is additionally provided a first anti-rotational means upon said sleeve and second anti-rotational means on said rod, said first and second means cooperable one with the other to prevent rotation of said rod about its long axis, and wherein there is additionally provided pivoting means which attaches said sleeve to said mounting means so that a pivot point, which is transverse to the long axis of said trailer, is provided whereby said flotation device can pivot upon application of forces to said flotation device when said forces are in a plane substantially parallel along the axis of said trailer.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
114 words
The trailer electrical light assembly of claim 8 wherein said first anti-rotational means comprises a beveled upper end on said sleeve, the uppermost end of said bevel being positioned towards the back of said trailer and said second anit-rotational means comprises an anti-rotational knob at the upper end of said rod and at a point on said rod whereby said rotational knob faces towards the front of said trailer and rests on the lowermost end of said bevel; and wherein said pivoting means comprises a spring-loaded, double-acting hinge, the upper end of said double-acting hinge being attached to said mounting means and the lower end of said double-acting hinge being attached to said sleeve.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1981-05-22 | 1981-11-21 | 1982-05-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-05-22 | 1985-11-21 | 1986-05-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-05-22 | 1989-11-21 | 1990-05-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |