US4127892A
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Lighted element for decoration
Assignee: E BAKALOWITS SOHNE GmbH
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Filing: 1977-04-27
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Granted: 1978-11-28
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Expires: 1997-04-27
Abstract
Abstract The element for decoration comprises a crystal glass bar, which is formed with a cavity that extends through the bar along its longitudinal center line and is open at both ends, and a wire which extends through the cavity and serves to attach the bar.
Inventors
- 👤 Friedhelm Bakalowits
- 👤 Carl Zalloni
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 17:47
CPC Classifications
F; F21; F21S; F21S8/00; F21S8/04; F21S8/06; F21S8/065; F21W; F21W2121/00; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S362/00; Y10S362/806
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
63 words
A lighting fixture comprising an element for decoration including a carrier, at least one crystal glass bar, and a wire which extends through said bar throughout the length thereof and by which the bar is attached at least at one end thereof to the carrier, and a light source disposed in close proximity to said bar for emitting light through the crystal bar.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
63 words
A lighting fixture comprising an element for decoration including a carrier, at least one crystal glass bar, and a wire which extends through said bar throughout the length thereof and by which the bar is attached at least at one end thereof to the carrier, and a light source disposed in close proximity to said bar for emitting light through the crystal bar.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
55 words
A lighting fixture according to claim 1, wherein the crystal glass bar is curved in U-shape and is secured at both ends to said carrier, and the light source is disposed within the space enclosed by the U-shaped bar or in close proximity thereto in the projection of the surface enclosed by the U-shaped bar.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
32 words
A lighting fixture according to claim 1, wherein a plurality of crystal glass bars bent in U-shape are disposed in vertical planes and angularly spaced apart and secured to a vertical carrier.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
57 words
A lighting fixture according to claim 1, wherein said carrier is cylindrical and a plurality of said crystal glass bars are attached at both ends thereof to said cylindrical carrier, the wire extending through each bar extends through the carrier at both ends of the rod, and means anchoring each end of each wire to said carrier.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
38 words
A lighting fixture according to claim 1, comprising a plurality of bars, and means securing at least one end of each bar to the carrier and includes interposed means for spacing the respective bar from an adjacent bar.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
69 words
A lighting fixture according to claim 5, wherein said interposed spacing means includes a spacer between two adjacent bars and comprising a substantially Z-shaped element, one flange of which is secured between the respective bar and the carrier, the respective attaching wire extending through said one flange, the other flange determining the spacing, and the web disposed between the two flanges engages the bar next to the gripped flange.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
24 words
A lighting fixture according to claim 1, wherein a plurality of light sources are disposed within the spaces enclosed by said crystal glass bars.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
26 words
A lighting fixture according to claim 7 wherein each said light source is disposed within the space surrounded by a respective one of said glass bars.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
US3828201A
Cited
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1981-11-27 | 1982-05-29 | 1982-11-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-11-27 | 1986-05-29 | 1986-11-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-11-27 | 1990-05-29 | 1990-11-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |