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Detachable vehicle lighting fixture
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1980-02-07
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Granted: 1981-08-25
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Expires: 2000-02-07
Abstract
Abstract A detachable vehicle lighting fixture (10) for use with towed vehicles (50) is disclosed. The fixture (10) includes a shaft (12) which can be adjusted in length. Lights (14) are mounted proximate either end of the shaft (12). The fixture (10) further includes a pair of retention arms (42) extending from the shaft (12), each of the retention arms (42) having a friction pad (54) mounted at a clamping end (46) thereof.
Inventors
- 👤 Clarence Rasinski
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 13:42
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60Q; B60Q1/00; B60Q1/26; B60Q1/30; B60Q1/305
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
89 words
A detachable vehicle lighting fixture, comprising: a length adjustable elongated member having opposite ends; a brake light mounted proximate each end of said elongated member; a pair of resilient cantilever retaining arms, each arm of said pair having a first and a second end; and means mounting each arm of said pair by said first ends to said elongated member, at least one of said arms being adapted for movement along said elongated member toward and away from the other of said arms; said arms biased toward one another.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
89 words
A detachable vehicle lighting fixture, comprising: a length adjustable elongated member having opposite ends; a brake light mounted proximate each end of said elongated member; a pair of resilient cantilever retaining arms, each arm of said pair having a first and a second end; and means mounting each arm of said pair by said first ends to said elongated member, at least one of said arms being adapted for movement along said elongated member toward and away from the other of said arms; said arms biased toward one another.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
29 words
The fixture of claim 1 further comprising electrical connectors extending from said lights and adaptor means for connecting said connectors to the vehicle lighting system of a towing vehicle.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
34 words
The fixture of claim 1 further comprising a pad mounted to each arm of said pair proximate said second end, and having an inwardly facing friction surface to engage opposite sides of the vehicle.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
26 words
The fixture of claim 3 wherein said arms define a plane and said pads are mounted for pivoting about second axes generally perpendicular to said plane.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
27 words
The fixture of claim 4 wherein each of said friction surfaces comprises a series parallel rubber ridges, each of said ridges extending generally perpendicular to said plane.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
37 words
The fixture of claim 1 wherein said mounting means comprises attachment members holding said arms at said first ends thereof, said attachment members being slidably mounted to said elongated member for selective positioning along the length thereof.
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1984-08-24 | 1985-02-23 | 1985-08-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1988-08-24 | 1989-02-23 | 1989-08-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1992-08-24 | 1993-02-23 | 1993-08-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |