US4170337A
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Bicycle accessory
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1978-05-19
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Granted: 1979-10-09
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Expires: 1998-05-19
Abstract
Abstract A flashlight holder comprising a flexible, cylindrically concave clip to grip a flashlight, the clip being nested in a concave surface on one side of a resilient washer or rubber or like material having a high coefficient of friction. Threaded means secure the clip and washer to a flat surface, whereby the flashlight may be turned to any direction and be retained there by friction. In a preferred embodiment the resilient washer and clip are mounted on a flat base plate which, in turn, may be clipped to the handlebar of a bicycle.
Inventors
- 👤 Milton S. Davis
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 20:57
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16M; F16M13/00; F16M13/02; F16M13/022; B; B62; B62J; B62J11/00; F16M11/00; F16M11/02; F16M11/04; F16M11/041; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T74/00; Y10T74/20; Y10T74/20576; Y10T74/20732; Y10T74/2078; Y10T74/20822
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
119 words
A flashlight holder comprising: a flexible concave clip adapted to receive and retain a conventional cylindrical flashlight case, the outer surface of said clip being cylindrically convex; a resilient washer of a material with a high coefficient of friction; a flat surface and a cylindrical concave surface on opposite sides of said washer; said clip being nested and interlocked in said concave surface; a base plate having planar surfaces; a threaded member for clamping said clip and resilient washer to said base plate; a nut on said threaded member; and a washer having a low coefficient of friction interposed between said nut and base plate to facilitate turning said concave clip and said resilient washer as a unit thereon.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
119 words
A flashlight holder comprising: a flexible concave clip adapted to receive and retain a conventional cylindrical flashlight case, the outer surface of said clip being cylindrically convex; a resilient washer of a material with a high coefficient of friction; a flat surface and a cylindrical concave surface on opposite sides of said washer; said clip being nested and interlocked in said concave surface; a base plate having planar surfaces; a threaded member for clamping said clip and resilient washer to said base plate; a nut on said threaded member; and a washer having a low coefficient of friction interposed between said nut and base plate to facilitate turning said concave clip and said resilient washer as a unit thereon.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
18 words
The flashlight holder defined by claim 1 including: an adjustable flexible band ring secured to said base plate.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
16 words
The flashlight holder defined by claim 1 including: light reflecting means carried on said base plate.
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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) | 1982-10-08 | 1983-04-09 | 1983-10-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1986-10-08 | 1987-04-09 | 1987-10-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1990-10-08 | 1991-04-09 | 1991-10-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |