US4782430A
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Light conduit illumination system for underwater lighting
Assignee: LUMENTYE Corp
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Filing: 1986-07-22
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Granted: 1988-11-01
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Expires: 2006-07-22
Abstract
Abstract A waterproof coupling for use in conjunction with illumination systems for swimming pools, spas, and the like, employs a light conduit placed within the waterproof fitting to provide safe light for underwater use by keeping any source of electricity remote from the water. Some embodiments may be removed from the pool. Others are permanent.
Inventors
- 👤 John A. Robbins
- 👤 Paul E. Robbins
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 21:04
CPC Classifications
G; G02; G02B; G02B6/00; G02B6/0001; G02B6/0005; G02B6/0008; F; F21; F21W; F21W2131/00; F21W2131/40; F21W2131/401
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 13
Claim 1
Independent Claim
76 words
A waterproof fitting comprising: a. a hollow screw having a transparent head; b. a face plate having a threaded central aperture through which said hollow screw is inserted; c. an elongated male coupling having a central aperture therethrough, through which said hollow screw and said face plate assembly are inserted; d. a nut in mating engagement with said elongated male coupling; and e. a plurality of fasteners securing said face plate to said elongated male coupling.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
76 words
A waterproof fitting comprising: a. a hollow screw having a transparent head; b. a face plate having a threaded central aperture through which said hollow screw is inserted; c. an elongated male coupling having a central aperture therethrough, through which said hollow screw and said face plate assembly are inserted; d. a nut in mating engagement with said elongated male coupling; and e. a plurality of fasteners securing said face plate to said elongated male coupling.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
21 words
A waterproof fitting in accordance with claim 1 further comprising a lock nut disposed in mating engagement with said hollow screw.
Claim 4
Independent Claim
144 words
An apparatus for providing underwater lighting, comprising: a. a light conduit illumination system; b. a waterproof fitting installed in a wall of a water-retaining structure, remote form said light conduit illumination system wherein said waterproof fitting includes a hollow screw having a transparent head, a face plate having a threaded central aperture through which said hollow screw is inserted, an elongated male coupling having a central aperture therethrough, through which said hollow screw and said face plate assembly are inserted, a nut in mating engagement with said elongated male coupling, and a plurality of fasteners securing said face plate to said elongated male coupling; c. a conduit having aone end connected to said waterproof fitting, and the other end connected to said light conduit illumination system; and d. a light conduit disposed within said conduit and having substantially the same length as said conduit.
Claim 5
Independent Claim
144 words
An apparatus for providing underwater lighting, comprising: a. a light conduit illumination system; b. a waterproof fitting installed in a wall of a water-retaining structure, remote form said light conduit illumination system wherein said waterproof fitting includes a hollow screw having a transparent head, a face plate having a threaded central aperture through which said hollow screw is inserted, an elongated male coupling having a central aperture therethrough, through which said hollow screw and said face plate assembly are inserted, a nut in mating engagement with said elongated male coupling, and a plurality of fasteners securing said face plate to said elongated male coupling; c. a conduit having aone end connected to said waterproof fitting, and the other end connected to said light conduit illumination system; and d. a light conduit disposed within said conduit and having substantially the same length as said conduit.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
171 words
A waterproof fitting comprising: a. a hollow screw having a transparent head which acts as a lens; b. a face plate having a threaded central aperture through which said hollow screw is inserted; c. an elongated male coupling have a gripping surface, a flange member disposed in front of the gripping surface, integrally molded threads on the exterior surface of the elongated male coupling, and a central aperture through the elongated male coupling, through which said hollow screw and said face plate assembly are inserted; d. a gasket disposed between the flange of said elongated male coupling and said face plate; e. at least one lock nut member threaded onto said hollow screw to draw the transparent head against said face plate; f. a nut threaded onto said integrally molded threads of said elongated male coupling to compress said gasket into sealing engagement between said face plate and said elongated male coupling; and g. a plurality of fasteners attaching said face plate to the gripping surface of said elongated male coupling.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
171 words
A waterproof fitting comprising: a. a hollow screw having a transparent head which acts as a lens; b. a face plate having a threaded central aperture through which said hollow screw is inserted; c. an elongated male coupling have a gripping surface, a flange member disposed in front of the gripping surface, integrally molded threads on the exterior surface of the elongated male coupling, and a central aperture through the elongated male coupling, through which said hollow screw and said face plate assembly are inserted; d. a gasket disposed between the flange of said elongated male coupling and said face plate; e. at least one lock nut member threaded onto said hollow screw to draw the transparent head against said face plate; f. a nut threaded onto said integrally molded threads of said elongated male coupling to compress said gasket into sealing engagement between said face plate and said elongated male coupling; and g. a plurality of fasteners attaching said face plate to the gripping surface of said elongated male coupling.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
18 words
A waterproof fitting in accordance with claim 4, further comprising a lens cap fitted over said transparent head.
Claim 9
Independent Claim
236 words
An apparatus for providing underwater lighting, comprising: a. a light conduit illumination system; b. a waterproof fitting installed in a wall of a water-retaining structure, remote from said light conduit illumination system wherein said waterproof fitting includes a hollow screw having a transparent head which acts as a lens, a face plate having a threaded central aperture through which said hollow screw is inserted, an elongated male coupling have a gripping surface, a flange member disposed in front of the gripping surface, integrally molded threads on the exterior surface of the elongated male coupling, and a central aperture through the elongated male coupling, through which said hollow screw and said face plate assembly are inserted, a gasket disposed between the flange of said elongated male coupling and said face plate, at least one lock nut threaded onto said hollow screw to draw the transparent head against said face plate, a nut threaded onto said integrally molded threads of said elongated male coupling to compress said gasket into sealing engagement between said face plate and said elongated male coupling, and a plurality of fasteners attaching said face plate to the gripping surface of said elongated male coupling; c. a conduit having one end connected to said waterproof fitting, and the other end connected to said light conduit illumination system; and d. a light conduit disposed within said conduit and having substantially the same length as said conduit.
Claim 10
Independent Claim
236 words
An apparatus for providing underwater lighting, comprising: a. a light conduit illumination system; b. a waterproof fitting installed in a wall of a water-retaining structure, remote from said light conduit illumination system wherein said waterproof fitting includes a hollow screw having a transparent head which acts as a lens, a face plate having a threaded central aperture through which said hollow screw is inserted, an elongated male coupling have a gripping surface, a flange member disposed in front of the gripping surface, integrally molded threads on the exterior surface of the elongated male coupling, and a central aperture through the elongated male coupling, through which said hollow screw and said face plate assembly are inserted, a gasket disposed between the flange of said elongated male coupling and said face plate, at least one lock nut threaded onto said hollow screw to draw the transparent head against said face plate, a nut threaded onto said integrally molded threads of said elongated male coupling to compress said gasket into sealing engagement between said face plate and said elongated male coupling, and a plurality of fasteners attaching said face plate to the gripping surface of said elongated male coupling; c. a conduit having one end connected to said waterproof fitting, and the other end connected to said light conduit illumination system; and d. a light conduit disposed within said conduit and having substantially the same length as said conduit.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
17 words
An apparatus in accordance with claim 6, further comprising a lens cap fitted over said transparent head.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
25 words
An apparatus in accordance with claim 6 further comprising an O-ring in sealing engagement between said a least one lock nut and said light conduit.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
20 words
An apparatus in accordance with claim 6 wherein said conduit is glued to the inside of said elongated male coupling.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1991-11-01 | 1992-05-02 | 1992-11-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1995-11-01 | 1996-05-02 | 1996-11-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1999-11-01 | 2000-05-02 | 2000-11-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |