US4120025A
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Portable container convertible to lighted dancing stage
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1977-09-09
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Granted: 1978-10-10
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Expires: 1997-09-09
Abstract
Abstract A portable container convertible to a lighted dancing stage, including a bottom panel adapted to lie flat and form a dancing stage, four side panels hingedly connected to the bottom panel along corresponding edges thereof and adapted to be folded upwardly to form a container, or to lie flat adjacent the bottom panel, readily releasable means for latching the side panels in their upwardly folded positions, and illuminating means carried by one of the side panels for directing light toward the bottom panel when the side panel which carries the illuminating means lies flat adjacent the bottom panel.
Inventors
- 👤 John B. Deaven
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 17:14
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63H; A63H33/00; A63H33/22; F; F21; F21W; F21W2131/00; F21W2131/40; F21W2131/406
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
58 words
A portable structure convertible to a lighted dancing stage, including: (a) a bottom panel adapted to lie flat and form a dancing stage; (b) another panel hingedly connected to said bottom panel; and (c) illuminating means carried by said other panel for directing light toward said bottom panel when said other panel lies flat adjacent said bottom panel.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
58 words
A portable structure convertible to a lighted dancing stage, including: (a) a bottom panel adapted to lie flat and form a dancing stage; (b) another panel hingedly connected to said bottom panel; and (c) illuminating means carried by said other panel for directing light toward said bottom panel when said other panel lies flat adjacent said bottom panel.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
98 words
A portable container convertible to a lighted dancing stage, including: (a) a bottom panel adapted to lie flat and form a dancing stage; (b) four side panels hingedly connected to said bottom panel along corresponding edges thereof and adapted to be folded upwardly to form a container, or to lie flat adjacent said bottom panel; (c) readily releasable means for latching said side panels in their upwardly folded positions; and (d) illuminating means carried by one of said side panels for directing light toward said bottom panel when said one side panel lies flat adjacent said bottom panel.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
98 words
A portable container convertible to a lighted dancing stage, including: (a) a bottom panel adapted to lie flat and form a dancing stage; (b) four side panels hingedly connected to said bottom panel along corresponding edges thereof and adapted to be folded upwardly to form a container, or to lie flat adjacent said bottom panel; (c) readily releasable means for latching said side panels in their upwardly folded positions; and (d) illuminating means carried by one of said side panels for directing light toward said bottom panel when said one side panel lies flat adjacent said bottom panel.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
55 words
The container set forth in claim 2 including a frame hinged to the inner surface of said one side panel and capable of pivoting downwardly and outwardly in response to the action of gravity upon downward pivoting of said one side panel relative to said bottom panel, said illuminating means being carried by said frame.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
18 words
The container defined in claim 3 including foot-operated switch means carried by frame for energizing said illuminating means.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
US1141122A
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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) | 1981-10-09 | 1982-04-10 | 1982-10-10 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-10-09 | 1986-04-10 | 1986-10-10 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-10-09 | 1990-04-10 | 1990-10-10 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |