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US4839776A
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Illumination means for vehicle side walls
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1987-08-03
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Granted: 1989-06-13
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Expires: 2007-08-03
Abstract
Abstract A device for illuminating the side wall of a trailer or other vehicle for use in advertising. A transparent plate is attached to the side wall and covers an opaque coating containing advertising or the like. A light source or plurality of light sources are housed adjacent the vehicle and directed to an edge of the transparent plate which illuminates by internal reflection the opaque coating thus producing a lighted advertising.
Inventors
- 👤 Paul G. Grossnickle
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 15:22
CPC Classifications
G; G02; G02B; G02B6/00; G02B6/0001; G02B6/0011; G02B6/0066; G02B6/0068; B; B60; B60Q; B60Q1/00; B60Q1/26; B60Q1/32; G09; G09F; G09F21/00; G09F21/04; G09F21/048; G02B6/0013; G02B6/0015; G02B6/002; G02B6/0021; G02B6/0081; G02B6/0086; G02B6/0091
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
97 words
In combination, a vehicle having a sidewall and illumination means for lighting said sidewall, the combination wherein said sidewall includes an opaque covering, a translucent plate adjacently overlying said opaque covering and including an edge, said translucent plate having a plurality of bores formed therein, said illumination means including light source means for directing light rays into said plate from its edge, said light source means being a plurality of lights, said lights positioned within said bores and within the plane of said translucent plate, said lights constituting means for illuminating said transparent plate and opaque covering.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
97 words
In combination, a vehicle having a sidewall and illumination means for lighting said sidewall, the combination wherein said sidewall includes an opaque covering, a translucent plate adjacently overlying said opaque covering and including an edge, said translucent plate having a plurality of bores formed therein, said illumination means including light source means for directing light rays into said plate from its edge, said light source means being a plurality of lights, said lights positioned within said bores and within the plane of said translucent plate, said lights constituting means for illuminating said transparent plate and opaque covering.
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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) | 1992-06-12 | 1992-12-12 | 1993-06-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1996-06-12 | 1996-12-12 | 1997-06-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2000-06-12 | 2000-12-12 | 2001-06-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |