US4272908A
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Electrified doll house fireplace
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1979-06-15
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Granted: 1981-06-16
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Expires: 1999-06-15
Abstract
Abstract A miniature fireplace for a doll house, the fireplace producing a flickering light, by including at least one miniature electric lamp hidden behind logs placed on a grate fitted into the fireplace, the lamp being in an electrical circuit with a flasher unit, a switch and a dry cell battery hidden behind the fireplace facade.
Inventors
- 👤 Henry Bassetti
- 👤 George Spector
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 07:48
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63H; A63H3/00; A63H3/36; A63H3/52; A63H33/00; A63H33/30; A63H33/3055
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
120 words
A miniaturized electrical fireplace for a doll house comprising a block supported on a base with a mantle secured pivotally to the top of said block in combination with a grate and simulated logs, said block including a recess at the block bottom adapted to receive said grate supported on said base, said grate comprising a support with opposing grate mesh retainers for supporting said simulated logs, said support including a notched out portion to receive therein at least one lamp mounted on said base, said retainers having means for supporting said logs in a manner to obscure said lamp, said block further including hollowed out portions and an electrical circuit including battery means located therein for lighting said lamp.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
120 words
A miniaturized electrical fireplace for a doll house comprising a block supported on a base with a mantle secured pivotally to the top of said block in combination with a grate and simulated logs, said block including a recess at the block bottom adapted to receive said grate supported on said base, said grate comprising a support with opposing grate mesh retainers for supporting said simulated logs, said support including a notched out portion to receive therein at least one lamp mounted on said base, said retainers having means for supporting said logs in a manner to obscure said lamp, said block further including hollowed out portions and an electrical circuit including battery means located therein for lighting said lamp.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
28 words
A fireplace as in claim 1 wherein said logs include a U-shaped log with spaced vertical units for bridging over the lamp, said circuit including lamp flickering means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
36 words
A fireplace as in claim 2 wherein the mantle is pivotally secured over said hollowed out portions to enclose the same in a closed position and to provide access to said portions in an open position.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1984-06-15 | 1984-12-15 | 1985-06-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1988-06-15 | 1988-12-15 | 1989-06-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1992-06-15 | 1992-12-15 | 1993-06-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |