US4208702A
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Mounting means for lamp fixture
Assignee: General Electric Co
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Filing: 1978-11-01
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Granted: 1980-06-17
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Expires: 1998-11-01
Abstract
Abstract A fluorescent lamp fixture having mounting brackets provided with keyhole-shaped openings for accommodating mounting screws. The mounting brackets have cover flaps for concealing the screws, and the flaps contain locking tabs for preventing dislodgment of the brackets from the screws.
Inventors
- 👤 Joseph P. Wotowiec
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 05:33
CPC Classifications
F; F21; F21V; F21V21/00; F21V21/02; F21V17/00; F21V17/02; F21V19/00; F21V19/0075; F21V19/008; F21V19/009; F21V17/10; F21V17/16; F21V17/164; F21Y; F21Y2103/00; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S248/00; Y10S248/915
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
119 words
A fluorescent lamp fixture having mounting means comprising at least one mounting bracket having a mounting portion adapted to be mounted against a mounting surface, a keyhole-shaped opening through said mounting portion for fitting over a mounting screw or the like, said keyhole-shaped opening comprising a combination of a receiving opening for receiving the head of said mounting screw or the like and a slot for receiving the shank of said mounting screw or the like, said mounting bracket further comprising a cover hinged thereto and adapted to cover and conceal said mounting screw or the like, said cover being provided with a locking means which prevents dislodgment of said mounting bracket from said mounting screw or the like.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
119 words
A fluorescent lamp fixture having mounting means comprising at least one mounting bracket having a mounting portion adapted to be mounted against a mounting surface, a keyhole-shaped opening through said mounting portion for fitting over a mounting screw or the like, said keyhole-shaped opening comprising a combination of a receiving opening for receiving the head of said mounting screw or the like and a slot for receiving the shank of said mounting screw or the like, said mounting bracket further comprising a cover hinged thereto and adapted to cover and conceal said mounting screw or the like, said cover being provided with a locking means which prevents dislodgment of said mounting bracket from said mounting screw or the like.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
18 words
A lamp fixture as claimed in claim 1 in which said cover is integral with said mounting bracket.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
27 words
A lamp fixture as claimed in claim 1, in which said mounting bracket is provided with one or more ribs for holding said cover in closed position.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
27 words
A lamp fixture as claimed in claim 1, in which said cover is provided with an opening away from its hinged end to facilitate unfastening the cover.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
42 words
A lamp fixture as claimed in claim 1, in which said locking means comprises a tab extending from said cover toward said receiving opening and at a side of said mounting screw or the like when said cover is in closed position.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
24 words
A lamp fixture as claimed in claim 5, in which said tab extends into said receiving opening when said cover is in closed position.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
44 words
A lamp fixture as claimed in claim 1, in which said mounting bracket includes a shelf fixedly positioned over said slot part of the keyhole opening to prevent people from tightening the mounting screw or the like after the lamp fixture has been mounted.
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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) | 1983-06-17 | 1983-12-17 | 1984-06-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1987-06-17 | 1987-12-17 | 1988-06-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1991-06-17 | 1991-12-17 | 1992-06-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |