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Christmas light frame
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1980-08-18
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Granted: 1982-11-02
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Expires: 2000-08-18
Abstract
Abstract An adjustable four sided frame assembled of four easily cut-to-length channeled members for displaying strands of Christmas light bulbs around rectangular window panes and having notched flanges running along opposite side of such member for the length of the same for engaging tinsel foil wrapping, and each member having slotted apertures in a longitudinal inner side flange for holding the light bulbs. The frame knocks down for storage.
Inventors
- 👤 Michael J. Kovacs
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 21:28
CPC Classifications
F; F21; F21S; F21S4/00; F21S4/20; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S362/00; Y10S362/806
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
153 words
A frame for displaying strands of light bulbs and tinsel in rectangular configuration for window decoration comprising: (a) side frame members of equal length in parallel and side-by-side relation; (b) top and bottom frame members of equal length in parallel side-by-side relation and in over-and-under relation with said side members; (c) four separate and identical corner members having means for fixed interchangeable connection with the respective ends of each of the adjoining side, top and bottom frame members; (d) each of said side, and top and bottom frame members and each of the four corner members having channel-shaped cross sections, and the bottom leg of the channel in each frame member having longitudinally spaced bores for receiving and holding individual Christmas light sockets; (e) and means on each frame member for engaging and holding a strand of tinsel wrapped spirally over the inner face of the frame member for the entire length thereof.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
153 words
A frame for displaying strands of light bulbs and tinsel in rectangular configuration for window decoration comprising: (a) side frame members of equal length in parallel and side-by-side relation; (b) top and bottom frame members of equal length in parallel side-by-side relation and in over-and-under relation with said side members; (c) four separate and identical corner members having means for fixed interchangeable connection with the respective ends of each of the adjoining side, top and bottom frame members; (d) each of said side, and top and bottom frame members and each of the four corner members having channel-shaped cross sections, and the bottom leg of the channel in each frame member having longitudinally spaced bores for receiving and holding individual Christmas light sockets; (e) and means on each frame member for engaging and holding a strand of tinsel wrapped spirally over the inner face of the frame member for the entire length thereof.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
53 words
A frame for displaying strands of light bulbs and tinsel as defined in claim 1 wherein the means for holding the tinsel strand on each frame member comprises a longitudinally extending, outward projection on the upper leg of the frame member channel, and spaced notches formed along the length of the said projection.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
46 words
A frame for displaying strands of light bulbs as defined by claim 2 wherein a U-shaped recess is provided in the outer face of each frame member and the bottom leg of said recess is provided with spaced notches along the length of the frame member.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
US2640143A
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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) | 1985-11-01 | 1986-05-03 | 1986-11-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1989-11-01 | 1990-05-03 | 1990-11-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1993-11-01 | 1994-05-03 | 1994-11-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |