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US4764855A
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Globe securement means
Assignee: Progress Lighting LLC
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Filing: 1987-05-06
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Granted: 1988-08-16
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Expires: 2007-05-06
Abstract
Abstract An assembly for supporting a glass globe having a recessed neck portion the globe is retained within a receptacle or holder by a separate arcuate band of metal which is compressed and resiliently retained within the receptacle and has formed on surface portions of its perimeter a pair of spaced extrusions or nibs which fit within the recess of the globe neck. The band is additionally provided with a threaded bushing for receipt of a screw which when seated in the bushing holds the band in position within the holder and provides, with the nibs, a three-point suspension for the globe.
Inventors
- 👤 John A. Fretz, III
- 👤 Robert T. Gallagher
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 09:34
CPC Classifications
F; F21; F21V; F21V17/00; F21V17/10; F21V17/12; F21V17/16; F21V17/168
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
93 words
An assembly for mounting a globe of the type having a beaded or recess neck portion, comprising: a receptacle including an annular skirt portin having an aperture therein; a separate arcuate band adapted to be resiliently seated within the skirt portion, said band having circumferentially spaced projecting lugs and an aperture therein spaced from said lugs, said band aperture being constructed for alignment with the aperture in said holders; and securement means adapted to extend through said aligned apertures which in conjunction with said lugs will retain said globe securely within said holder.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
93 words
An assembly for mounting a globe of the type having a beaded or recess neck portion, comprising: a receptacle including an annular skirt portin having an aperture therein; a separate arcuate band adapted to be resiliently seated within the skirt portion, said band having circumferentially spaced projecting lugs and an aperture therein spaced from said lugs, said band aperture being constructed for alignment with the aperture in said holders; and securement means adapted to extend through said aligned apertures which in conjunction with said lugs will retain said globe securely within said holder.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
31 words
An assembly according to claim 1 wherein said securement means comprises threads formed in wall portions of one or the other of said apertures and a machine screw threadably engaged therein.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
24 words
An assembly according to claim 1 wherein the walls forming one of said apertures is threaded and said securement means comprises a machine screw.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
19 words
An assembly according to claim 1 wherein said skirt of said skirt portion is of generally concave cross-sectional configuration.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
111 words
An assembly for mounting a globe of a type having a beaded or recessed neck portion, comprising: a receptacle including an annular skirt portion having an aperture therein; a separate arcuate band resiliently seated within the skirt portion, said band having circumferentially spaced projecting lugs and an aperture therein spaced from said lugs, said band aperture being constructed for alignment with the aperture in said holder and a threaded bushing fixedly secured to said band and in alignment with said band aperture; and a machine screw extending through said aligned apertures and in threaded engagement with said bushing which in conjunction with said lugs retains said globe securely within said holder.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
111 words
An assembly for mounting a globe of a type having a beaded or recessed neck portion, comprising: a receptacle including an annular skirt portion having an aperture therein; a separate arcuate band resiliently seated within the skirt portion, said band having circumferentially spaced projecting lugs and an aperture therein spaced from said lugs, said band aperture being constructed for alignment with the aperture in said holder and a threaded bushing fixedly secured to said band and in alignment with said band aperture; and a machine screw extending through said aligned apertures and in threaded engagement with said bushing which in conjunction with said lugs retains said globe securely within said holder.
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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) | 1991-08-16 | 1992-02-15 | 1992-08-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1995-08-16 | 1996-02-15 | 1996-08-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1999-08-16 | 2000-02-15 | 2000-08-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |