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Low voltage lighting system
Assignee: CREATIONS BY HARRIS Inc 401 E SUNSET RD STE 6 HENDERSON NV 89015 A CORP OF NV
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Filing: 1987-01-05
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Granted: 1988-05-10
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Expires: 2007-01-05
Abstract
Abstract A low voltage lighting system is provided which comprises at least one stepping stone, and, preferably, a series of stepping stones, with each stepping stone having at least one recessed channel in the upper face thereof, and a light source removably inserted within the recessed channel. The light source comprises a flexible, substantially transparent tube and low voltage lights within the tube. Means are disclosed for connecting the light source to a power source in a selective or predetermined manner.
Inventors
- 👤 Edward H. Harris
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 16:45
CPC Classifications
F; F21; F21S; F21S8/00; F21S8/02; F21S8/022; F21S4/00; F21S4/20; F21S4/22; F21V; F21V33/00; F21V33/006; F21W; F21W2111/00; F21W2111/02; F21W2131/00; F21W2131/10; F21W2131/107; F21W2131/109
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 17
Claim 1
Independent Claim
74 words
A low voltage light system comprising at least one stepping-stone; at least one recessed groove in the upper face of said stepping stone; a light source removably inserted within said recessed groove, said light source comprising a flexible, substantially transparent tube; a low voltage light source within said tube; and electrical leads extending from said light source, through said stepping stone and exiting therefrom, for connecting said light source to an external power source.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
74 words
A low voltage light system comprising at least one stepping-stone; at least one recessed groove in the upper face of said stepping stone; a light source removably inserted within said recessed groove, said light source comprising a flexible, substantially transparent tube; a low voltage light source within said tube; and electrical leads extending from said light source, through said stepping stone and exiting therefrom, for connecting said light source to an external power source.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
21 words
The lighting system of claim 1 wherein said recessed groove extends substantially adjacent to the outer periphery of said stepping stone.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
12 words
The lighting system of claim 2 wherein said stepping-stone is substantially circular.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
12 words
The lighting system of claim 2 wherein said stepping-stone is substantially rectangular.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
12 words
The lighting system of claim 2 wherein said stepping-stone is substantially semi-circular.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
15 words
The lighting system of claim 2 wherein said stepping-stone is a quadrant of a circle.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
11 words
The lighting system of claim 2 wherein said stepping-stone is multisided.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
11 words
The lighting system of claim 2 wherein said stepping-stone is arcuate.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
17 words
The stepping-stone of claim 2 further comprising an opening in said stone interior of said light source.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
16 words
The lighting system of claim 1 where said power source connecting means comprises a manual switch.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
16 words
The lighting system of claim 1 wherein said power source connecting means comprises a photocell switch.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
16 words
The lighting system of claim 1 wherein said power source connecting means comprises a timer switch.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
82 words
A low voltage light system comprising at least one stepping-stone; at least one recessed groove in the upper face of said stepping stone; a light source removably inserted within said recessed groove, said light source comprising a flexible, substantially transparent tube; a low voltage light source within said tube; a recessed cavity in the lower face of said stepping stone; at least one borehole interconnecting said recessed groove and said cavity; and means for connecting said light source to a power source.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
82 words
A low voltage light system comprising at least one stepping-stone; at least one recessed groove in the upper face of said stepping stone; a light source removably inserted within said recessed groove, said light source comprising a flexible, substantially transparent tube; a low voltage light source within said tube; a recessed cavity in the lower face of said stepping stone; at least one borehole interconnecting said recessed groove and said cavity; and means for connecting said light source to a power source.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
29 words
The light system of claim 13 further comprising an electrical junction box in said cavity; and a borehole between said junction box and the side of said stepping stone.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
38 words
The light system of claim 14 further comprising a cover for said junction box, said cover being substantially planar with said lower face of said stepping stone; and means for removably securing said cover to said junction box.
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