US4275435A
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Trouble light
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1979-08-15
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Granted: 1981-06-23
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Expires: 1999-08-15
Abstract
Abstract A trouble light comprising a reflector, a cage and a handle all made of synthetic resin polymer, in which at least a part of the handle and either the reflector or the cage are molded as an integral unit.
Inventors
- 👤 Harry M. Dorn
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 07:03
CPC Classifications
F; F21; F21L; F21L14/00; F21L14/02; F21V; F21V15/00; F21V15/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
28 words
A trouble light guard comprising: a handle portion and a reflector portion integral with said handle portion and molded as a single piece from a synthetic resin polymer.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
28 words
A trouble light guard comprising: a handle portion and a reflector portion integral with said handle portion and molded as a single piece from a synthetic resin polymer.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
21 words
The trouble light guard of claim 1 wherein the handle portion includes means to receive a socket for a light bulb.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
20 words
The trouble light guard of claim 1 wherein the handle includes an axial bore adapted to receive a light cord.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
26 words
The trouble light guard of claim 1 wherein there is an electrical socket molded on said handle portion to receive the prongs of an electrical plug.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
28 words
The trouble light guard of claim 1 wherein said trouble light guard includes a cage portion and a reflector portion attached to one another by a hinge means.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
15 words
The trouble light guard of claim 5 including a hook attached to said reflector position.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
28 words
The trouble light guard of claim 1 wherein the handle consits of two halves molded of synthetic resin polymer and secured to each other by suitable fastening means.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
19 words
A trouble light guard comprising: a handle portion and a reflector portion molded integrally from a synthetic resin polymer.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
19 words
A trouble light guard comprising: a handle portion and a reflector portion molded integrally from a synthetic resin polymer.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
16 words
The trouble light guard of claim 8 including in addition a cage assembled to said reflector.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
US4141062A
Cited
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1984-06-22 | 1984-12-22 | 1985-06-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1988-06-22 | 1988-12-22 | 1989-06-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1992-06-22 | 1992-12-22 | 1993-06-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |