US4852832A
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Decorative light strip holder
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1988-08-31
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Granted: 1989-08-01
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Expires: 2008-08-31
Abstract
Abstract There is disclosed a novel decorative light holder which includes means for retaining separate lights and intermediate wiring along straight and curvilinear paths including paths perpendicular to each other; and includes contact adhesive means to permit easy attachment on walls or other structures, such as window frames or adjacent interior or exterior wall structures.
Inventors
- 👤 John H. Delaney
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 09:06
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16L; F16L3/00; F16L3/08; F21; F21W; F21W2121/00; F21W2121/004; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S362/00; Y10S362/806
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
147 words
A decorative light holder strip adapted to hold a string of decorative lights, light sockets and interconnecting electric wire means comprising an elongated member having two generally perpendicular flat legs connected along a common edge, one of said legs defining a plurality of spaced slots extending from the edge thereof toward the other leg, each slot being adapted to receive therein electric wire means connected to a light socket, a plurality of generally rectangular webs attached perpendicularly to each of said legs and located at regular intervals intermediate the socket wire receiving slots, each of said webs defining wire receiving slots and apertures coaxially arranged along the length of said members to permit the reception of wire means interconnecting a series of light sockets, and said second leg defining transverse slits to permit a curvilinear adjustment of said leg adjacent to a socket and bulb receiving slot.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
147 words
A decorative light holder strip adapted to hold a string of decorative lights, light sockets and interconnecting electric wire means comprising an elongated member having two generally perpendicular flat legs connected along a common edge, one of said legs defining a plurality of spaced slots extending from the edge thereof toward the other leg, each slot being adapted to receive therein electric wire means connected to a light socket, a plurality of generally rectangular webs attached perpendicularly to each of said legs and located at regular intervals intermediate the socket wire receiving slots, each of said webs defining wire receiving slots and apertures coaxially arranged along the length of said members to permit the reception of wire means interconnecting a series of light sockets, and said second leg defining transverse slits to permit a curvilinear adjustment of said leg adjacent to a socket and bulb receiving slot.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
27 words
The decorative light holder according to claim wherein said member is made of plastic having the characteristic that the slitted leg thereof may be bent without breaking.
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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) | 1992-07-31 | 1993-01-30 | 1993-08-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1996-07-31 | 1997-01-30 | 1997-08-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2000-07-31 | 2001-01-30 | 2001-08-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |