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Reflector
Assignee: Z-LINE PRODUCTS Inc
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Filing: 1980-05-02
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Granted: 1982-01-05
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Expires: 2000-05-02
Abstract
Abstract A light reflector for a light is disclosed which may be formed by progressive dies to form all electrical contacts from a coil or sheet of the electrically conductive metal. After formation of the contacts and buss work the last stage of the progressive die automatically inserts the buss work on the plastic reflector which is secured by tinnerman type locks formed by the progressive die or by heat staking. The reflector supports a printed circuit card which contains the circuit and switching means. The end result is the elimination of any wiring from the PC Card to the battery and fluorescent tube contacts. The angular mounds direct any misaligned battery contacts to the proper contact area. Trusses formed on their reflector are aligned to support the battery pick-up contacts to avoid contact deflection, and assure proper contact orientation. The switch protrudes from a preformed window in the lantern case after assembly.
Inventors
- 👤 John H. Zelina, Jr.
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 14:13
CPC Classifications
F; F21; F21V; F21V23/00; F21L; F21L2/00; F21L4/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 20
Claim 1
Independent Claim
232 words
A reflector assembly and contact assembly (10) comprising a reflector (11), said reflector having a concave reflectory surface on a first side (12) and a second side (13), means supporting a lamp (14) on said first side (12), a plurality of longitudinally spaced first trusses (15, 16, 17 and 18) on said second side (13), a contact support plate (19), means on the outer ends of said first trusses (15, 16, 17 and 18) supporting said contact support plate (19) on said reflector, a plurality of second brackets (20, 21 and 22) on said second side, a printed circuit board (23), support means comprising second support trusses (24, 25 and 26), supporting said printed circuit board 23 generally in a plane parallel to said contact plate, a first terminal plate (28), a second terminal plate (29) and a third terminal plate (44), means (30), supporting said first terminal plate on said contact support plate (19), a second terminal plate (29), means supporting said second terminal plate (29) on said contact plate (19) in a plane generally parallel thereto, contact means (44) on said contact plate (19) engaging a terminal on side printed circuit board (23), said first terminal plate (28) having means to engage a second contact on said printed circuit board (23), whereby power from a battery means may be connected from said terminal plates to said printed circuit board (23).
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
232 words
A reflector assembly and contact assembly (10) comprising a reflector (11), said reflector having a concave reflectory surface on a first side (12) and a second side (13), means supporting a lamp (14) on said first side (12), a plurality of longitudinally spaced first trusses (15, 16, 17 and 18) on said second side (13), a contact support plate (19), means on the outer ends of said first trusses (15, 16, 17 and 18) supporting said contact support plate (19) on said reflector, a plurality of second brackets (20, 21 and 22) on said second side, a printed circuit board (23), support means comprising second support trusses (24, 25 and 26), supporting said printed circuit board 23 generally in a plane parallel to said contact plate, a first terminal plate (28), a second terminal plate (29) and a third terminal plate (44), means (30), supporting said first terminal plate on said contact support plate (19), a second terminal plate (29), means supporting said second terminal plate (29) on said contact plate (19) in a plane generally parallel thereto, contact means (44) on said contact plate (19) engaging a terminal on side printed circuit board (23), said first terminal plate (28) having means to engage a second contact on said printed circuit board (23), whereby power from a battery means may be connected from said terminal plates to said printed circuit board (23).
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
37 words
The reflector assembly recited in claim 1 wherein a high voltage contact (32) for connecting said PC board to a said lamp is provided and means on said reflector (11) supporting said high voltage reflector contact (32).
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
38 words
The assembly recited in claim 1 wherein said contact plate comprises, a flat plate-like member having spaced holes therein and said trusses have posts on the upper ends thereon extending through said holes in said contact support plate.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
39 words
The assembly recited in claim 3 wherein said first terminal plate comprises, a flat plate-like member having spaced holes therein and some of said posts on said first trusses extend through said holes in said first terminal plate (28).
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
33 words
The assembly recited in claim 4 wherein said second terminal plate has spaced openings therein and some of said posts on said first trusses extends through said openings in said second terminal plates.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
28 words
The assembly recited in claim 5 wherein said first terminal plate and said second terminal plate have means thereon engaging said posts, holding said terminal plates in position.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
31 words
The assembly recited in claim 6 wherein said contact support plate has a recess (35) therein and said second terminal plate has an elongated extension member thereon extending into said recess.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
37 words
The assembly recited in claim 7 wherein said contact support plate has a recess therein, a third terminal plate has an opening receiving a post (30) on said reflector whereby said third terminal is held in position.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
37 words
The assembly recited in claim 8 wherein said first terminal plate (28) has an extension thereon extending out beyond the end of said support plate and having means thereon to engage a terminal of a PC card.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
21 words
The assembly recited in claim 9 wherein said first terminal plate has a tab for engaging a terminal on said lamp.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
30 words
The assembly recited in claim 9 wherein said reflector has a second truss members (24, 25 and 26) thereon and said printed circuit board supported on said second truss member.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
27 words
The assembly recited in claim 11 wherein said printed circuit board has means thereon engaging said terminals on said first contact plate and said third contact plate.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
27 words
The assembly recited in claim 12 wherein said printed circuit board has means thereon engaging said terminals on said first contact plate and said third contact plate.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
32 words
The assembly recited in claim 13 wherein said printed circuit board has a switch (38) thereon, said switch having actuating means extending through an opening in said case of a said light.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
27 words
The assembly recited in claim 14 wherein said high voltage terminal extends from an opening in said reflector to engage a fluorescent light supported in said reflector.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
177 words
A light, said light having a case having closed sides and an open front, a reflector supported in said open front, said reflector having a terminal plate supported on the back side thereof, means supporting a first contact plate and a second contact plate, and a third contact plate, on said reflector, at least two batteries in said case, said first contact plate, said second contact plate and said third contact plate being adapted to engage the terminals of said batteries, a printed circuit board supported on said reflector in a plane generally parallel to the plane of said contact plate, said terminals on said first and said third plates being adapted to engage contacts on said printed circuit board, a high voltage terminal supported on said reflector, means on said high voltage terminal engaging a contact on said printed circuit board and said high voltage terminal extending from an opening in said reflector to engage a first terminal and fluorescent tube therein, and means on said first terminal plate engages a second terminal a fluorescent tube.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
177 words
A light, said light having a case having closed sides and an open front, a reflector supported in said open front, said reflector having a terminal plate supported on the back side thereof, means supporting a first contact plate and a second contact plate, and a third contact plate, on said reflector, at least two batteries in said case, said first contact plate, said second contact plate and said third contact plate being adapted to engage the terminals of said batteries, a printed circuit board supported on said reflector in a plane generally parallel to the plane of said contact plate, said terminals on said first and said third plates being adapted to engage contacts on said printed circuit board, a high voltage terminal supported on said reflector, means on said high voltage terminal engaging a contact on said printed circuit board and said high voltage terminal extending from an opening in said reflector to engage a first terminal and fluorescent tube therein, and means on said first terminal plate engages a second terminal a fluorescent tube.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
172 words
A light, said light having a case having closed sides and an open front, a reflector supported in said open front, a lens support over said reflector, said reflector having a terminal plate supported on the back side thereof, means supporting a first contact plate and a second contact plate on said reflector, a battery in said case, said first contact plate and said second contact plate being adapted to engage the terminals of said batteries, a printed circuit board supported on said reflector in a plane generally parallel to the plane of said contact plate, said terminals on said first and said second plates being adapted to engage contacts on said printed circuit board, a high voltage terminal supported on said reflector, means on said high voltage terminal engaging a contact on said printed circuit board and said high voltage terminal extending from an opening in said reflector to engage a first terminal and fluorescent tube therein, and means on said first terminal plate engages a second terminal a fluorescent tube.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
172 words
A light, said light having a case having closed sides and an open front, a reflector supported in said open front, a lens support over said reflector, said reflector having a terminal plate supported on the back side thereof, means supporting a first contact plate and a second contact plate on said reflector, a battery in said case, said first contact plate and said second contact plate being adapted to engage the terminals of said batteries, a printed circuit board supported on said reflector in a plane generally parallel to the plane of said contact plate, said terminals on said first and said second plates being adapted to engage contacts on said printed circuit board, a high voltage terminal supported on said reflector, means on said high voltage terminal engaging a contact on said printed circuit board and said high voltage terminal extending from an opening in said reflector to engage a first terminal and fluorescent tube therein, and means on said first terminal plate engages a second terminal a fluorescent tube.
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1985-01-04 | 1985-07-06 | 1986-01-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1989-01-04 | 1989-07-06 | 1990-01-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1993-01-04 | 1993-07-06 | 1994-01-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |