US4480292A
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Light assembly
Assignee: Emerson Electric Co
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Filing: 1982-03-31
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Granted: 1984-10-30
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Expires: 2002-03-31
Abstract
Abstract A pair of lights are carried in a housing. One of the lights is in a constant "on" position, while the other is intermittently turned "on" and "off" through a switch means. The switch means is open and closed through a contact arm that is carried on a pivotally mounted cover for the housing.
Inventors
- 👤 Maurice E. Schuder
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 16:47
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01H; H01H23/00; H01H23/02; H01H23/025
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
66 words
A light assembly comprising (a) a housing having a base and an open end, (b) a cover pivotally carried in said open end, (c) a pair of electrical terminals carried within said housing and extending outside thereof, (d) a first retaining means electrically connected to said pair of electrical terminals and carried within said housing on said base and adapted to receive a first light means,
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
66 words
A light assembly comprising (a) a housing having a base and an open end, (b) a cover pivotally carried in said open end, (c) a pair of electrical terminals carried within said housing and extending outside thereof, (d) a first retaining means electrically connected to said pair of electrical terminals and carried within said housing on said base and adapted to receive a first light means,
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
94 words
(e) a third electrical terminal carried within said housing and extending outside thereof, (f) second retaining means electrically connected to said third electrical terminal and adapted to receive a second light means, (g) a fixed electrical contact blade carried by said second retaining means and a movable electrical contact blade carried by said first retaining means, (h) an electrical contact bar carried by said cover continually engaging said fixed electrical contact blade and selectively engaging said movable electrical contact blade upon actuation of said cover, and (i) at least one window in said housing.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
94 words
(e) a third electrical terminal carried within said housing and extending outside thereof, (f) second retaining means electrically connected to said third electrical terminal and adapted to receive a second light means, (g) a fixed electrical contact blade carried by said second retaining means and a movable electrical contact blade carried by said first retaining means, (h) an electrical contact bar carried by said cover continually engaging said fixed electrical contact blade and selectively engaging said movable electrical contact blade upon actuation of said cover, and (i) at least one window in said housing.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
25 words
A light assembly according to claim 1 wherein said first and second retaining means includes at least one clip adapted to receive said light means.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
36 words
A light assembly according to claim 1 wherein said cover is cup-shaped having an open end open to said cup-shaped member and includes means dividing same into a compartment for said first and second light means.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
15 words
A light assembly according to claim 1 wherein said window is provided in said cover.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1987-10-30 | 1988-04-30 | 1988-10-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1991-10-30 | 1992-04-30 | 1992-10-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1995-10-30 | 1996-04-30 | 1996-10-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |