US4878154A
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Control body for Christmas tree
Assignee: SUPERLITE Co Ltd NO 557 SEC 7 CHUNG SIAO E RD TAIPEI TAIWAN ROC
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Filing: 1988-12-22
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Granted: 1989-10-31
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Expires: 2008-12-22
Abstract
Abstract A control body includes a circuit board, a housing having three engaging sets and a base having electric wire guiding grooves each of which includes three spaced radially arcuate platelets, a cover plate having three pairs of barbed legs respectively engaging with the three engaging sets, an end cover, a switch disk, a coupling piece, and a rotating disk so that the control body can be closed though a mechanically engaging style to have a water-proof effect.
Inventors
- 👤 Kwang N. Wang
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 15:41
CPC Classifications
H; H05; H05K; H05K5/00; H05K5/0017; A; A47; A47G; A47G33/00; A47G33/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
229 words
A control body for a Christmas tree comprising: a circuit board having a rheostat; a housing receiving therein said circuit board and including: a plug seat mounting thereon two conducting pieces; three engaging sets each of which includes two opposite higher triangular pieces and a lower triangular piece; a base plate extended from one end of said housing and forming thereon a plurality of electric wire guiding grooves each of which is provided with three spaced radially arcuate platelets; and an annulus formed on an inner wall of said housing and regularly forming thereon a knurled surface; a cover plate having three pairs of barbed legs each pair of which is capable of firmly engaging with said higher and lower triangular piece of said each set; an end cover connected to said cover plate, and having a covering portion capable of being securely fixed to said base plate and providing thereunder a plurality of guiding grooves respectively corresponding to said electric wire guiding grooves; a switch disk engaging with said housing for adjusting a contacting relationship between said circuit board and said conducting pieces; a coupling piece received in said housing, connected to said rheostat and including two opposite engaging pieces capable of steppedly and diametrically engaging on said knurled surface; and a rotating disk positioned outside of said housing and capable of firmly engaging with said coupling piece.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
229 words
A control body for a Christmas tree comprising: a circuit board having a rheostat; a housing receiving therein said circuit board and including: a plug seat mounting thereon two conducting pieces; three engaging sets each of which includes two opposite higher triangular pieces and a lower triangular piece; a base plate extended from one end of said housing and forming thereon a plurality of electric wire guiding grooves each of which is provided with three spaced radially arcuate platelets; and an annulus formed on an inner wall of said housing and regularly forming thereon a knurled surface; a cover plate having three pairs of barbed legs each pair of which is capable of firmly engaging with said higher and lower triangular piece of said each set; an end cover connected to said cover plate, and having a covering portion capable of being securely fixed to said base plate and providing thereunder a plurality of guiding grooves respectively corresponding to said electric wire guiding grooves; a switch disk engaging with said housing for adjusting a contacting relationship between said circuit board and said conducting pieces; a coupling piece received in said housing, connected to said rheostat and including two opposite engaging pieces capable of steppedly and diametrically engaging on said knurled surface; and a rotating disk positioned outside of said housing and capable of firmly engaging with said coupling piece.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1992-10-30 | 1993-05-01 | 1993-10-31 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1996-10-30 | 1997-05-01 | 1997-10-31 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2000-10-30 | 2001-05-01 | 2001-10-31 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |