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Ornamental light arrangement
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1976-04-05
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Granted: 1978-10-03
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Expires: 1996-04-05
Abstract
Abstract An ornamental light arrangement is provided wherein a base has a light socket in an end thereof and electrical conductors connected to said light socket at an opposite end thereof. A small light bulb is receivable in said socket to provide illumination, and a decorative globe is received around said base and removably secureable thereat, whereby the globe is illuminated by the light bulb in the socket. The base has a forward taper in the direction of the socket to receive the globe therearound for removable securement thereto by a friction fit, a spring override, O rings or the like.
Inventors
- 👤 John C. Fennell
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 04:23
CPC Classifications
F; F21; F21V; F21V21/00; F21V21/08; F21V21/092; F21S; F21S4/00; F21S4/10; F21V17/00; F21V17/06; F21V3/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
142 words
An ornamental light arrangement comprising: (a) a light receiving element, said element having a base, said base receiving a light socket in one end thereof to hold a light bulb therein, said base also having an electrical conductor, said conductor being electrically connected to said socket, said base having a forward surface taper in the direction of said light socket and having at least one spring member secured thereto along said forward tapered surface; and (b) a globe receivable over a light bulb located in said socket, said globe having an opening therein with an inwardly protruding lip therearound that is receivable over at least a portion of said forward tapered surfaces and deforms said at least one spring member during placement thereover with said spring member returning to its original configuration inside said globe to secure said globe to said base.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
142 words
An ornamental light arrangement comprising: (a) a light receiving element, said element having a base, said base receiving a light socket in one end thereof to hold a light bulb therein, said base also having an electrical conductor, said conductor being electrically connected to said socket, said base having a forward surface taper in the direction of said light socket and having at least one spring member secured thereto along said forward tapered surface; and (b) a globe receivable over a light bulb located in said socket, said globe having an opening therein with an inwardly protruding lip therearound that is receivable over at least a portion of said forward tapered surfaces and deforms said at least one spring member during placement thereover with said spring member returning to its original configuration inside said globe to secure said globe to said base.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
17 words
An ornamental light arrangement as defined in claim 1 wherein the globe has a decorative indicia thereon.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
22 words
An ornamental light arrangement as defined in claim 1 wherein said globe has securement means thereon to attach same to a surface.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
17 words
An ornamental light arrangement as defined in claim 3 wherein said securement means is a suction cup.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
25 words
An ornamental light arrangement as defined in claim 1 wherein a plurality of said light receiving elements and globes are located along an electrical conductor.
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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) | 1981-10-02 | 1982-04-03 | 1982-10-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-10-02 | 1986-04-03 | 1986-10-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-10-02 | 1990-04-03 | 1990-10-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |