US4400763A
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Portable light
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1981-11-09
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Granted: 1983-08-23
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Expires: 2001-11-09
Abstract
Abstract A portable light is disclosed having a box-shaped housing with a rectangular front opening adapted to secure pivotally a front plate to which a conical reflector and incandescent light are attached. The housing supports an interior battery and is provided with a plurality of exterior L-shaped members on each of its exterior sides. A corresponding substantially oval-shaped clasp is provided at each end of a belt which is threaded through slots in a flexible oblong member for attachment to the housing. Alternatively, the portable light can be mounted on a bracket mount secured on a wall surface or clipped onto the user's clothing.
Inventors
- 👤 David E. Kribs
- 👤 Robert Burton
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 08:38
CPC Classifications
F; F21; F21L; F21L2/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
131 words
A portable light comprising: a box-shaped housing having a rectangular front opening; a battery disposed in said housing; means disposed on said housing for supporting said battery; a rectangular front plate member disposed within said rectangular front opening and pivotally connected to said housing; a truncated conical reflector including a circlar opening therein, said conical reflector being attached to said rectangular front plate member; an incandescent lamp disposed in said circular opening and in fixed relation to said reflector; a switch movably disposed at the top of said housing, said switch being operatively connected to said battery and said incandescent lamp to regulate the flow of electricity thereto; a plurality of L-shaped members formed on the sides of said housing; and a clip connector attached to the rear of said housing.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
131 words
A portable light comprising: a box-shaped housing having a rectangular front opening; a battery disposed in said housing; means disposed on said housing for supporting said battery; a rectangular front plate member disposed within said rectangular front opening and pivotally connected to said housing; a truncated conical reflector including a circlar opening therein, said conical reflector being attached to said rectangular front plate member; an incandescent lamp disposed in said circular opening and in fixed relation to said reflector; a switch movably disposed at the top of said housing, said switch being operatively connected to said battery and said incandescent lamp to regulate the flow of electricity thereto; a plurality of L-shaped members formed on the sides of said housing; and a clip connector attached to the rear of said housing.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
30 words
The light of claim 1 wherein said rectangular front plate member comprises: a rim section pivotally connected to said housing; and a rectangular transparent plate secured by said rim portion.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
26 words
The light of claim 1 further comprising: a bracket mount adapted to receive said clip; and means for securing said bracket mount to a support surface.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
70 words
The light of claim 1 further comprising: a flexible oblong member including a pair of slots at either end thereof; a flexible belt having two free ends adapted to be threaded through said slots; and a clasp member secured to each of said free ends of said flexible belt; each of said clasp members being configured to removably engage at least a corresponding one of said plurality of L-shaped members.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
15 words
The light of claim 4 wherein said flexible member is coupled to said clip connector.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
26 words
The light of claim 1 further comprising a rear plate pivotally mounted on said housing and wherein said clip connector is attached to said rear plate.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
52 words
The light of claim 1 further comprising: a pivot clutch formed on the interior of each side of said housing; and a protrusion formed on said front plate member in engaging relation to said pivot clutch, whereby said pivotal connection between said housing and said front plate member may be positively adjusted.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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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) | 1986-08-22 | 1987-02-21 | 1987-08-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1990-08-22 | 1991-02-21 | 1991-08-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1994-08-22 | 1995-02-21 | 1995-08-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |