US4907769A
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Flashlight holder
Assignee: Bridgeport Metal Goods Manufacturing Co
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Filing: 1988-11-04
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Granted: 1990-03-13
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Expires: 2008-11-04
Abstract
Abstract A flashlight holder includes a C-shaped clamp that holds a flashlight by friction. The clamp is attached by an angled arm to a tripod that supports the arm in a fixed position of choice. Magnet assemblies in the legs of the tripod are mounted so as to swivel, allowing the flashlight holder to be secured by magnetic force to a ferromagnetic surface. The flashlight holder is preferably made of low-density polypropylene, which is both inexpensive to buy and easy to mold in molds that require little or no relief. The angled arm makes it easy to set a flashlight at any orientation with respect to an iron or steel surface to provide light to work on car and truck engines and the like.
Inventors
- 👤 Eugene C. Hunley, Jr.
- 👤 Eddie W. Derryberry
- 👤 Charles D. Wachs
- 👤 David A. Patton
- 👤 Richard L. Bennett
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 17:58
CPC Classifications
F; F21; F21V; F21V21/00; F21V21/06; F21V21/08; F21V21/096; F21V21/0965; F21V21/14; F21V21/145; F16; F16M; F16M13/00; F16M13/02; F16M13/022
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
209 words
A flashlight holder comprising: (a) a plurality of legs connected to form a tripod; (b) a bracket connected to the tripod; (c) a clamp having a C-shaped portion; (d) an arm connected to the clamp and adapted to be connected movably to the bracket; (e) means for locking the arm in a fixed position with respect to the bracket; and (f) a plurality of magnet mounts, one of each of the magnet mounts connected to one of each of the legs to secure the tripod to a ferromagnetic surface, each of the magnet mounts including a substantially cylindrical permanent magnet having a cylindrical portion removed on an axis of the magnet to form a first hold, a ferromagnetic disc having an outer diameter substantially equal to a diameter of the permanent magnet and having a circular portion removed to form a second hole that is larger than the first hole, and a plastic ball having a shoulder and a stud, the shoulder and stud having cylindrical symmetry about a center line, the plastic ball having a partially spherical portion with a diameter along the center line, the stud sized to clear the second hole and make an interference fit with the first hole to hold the magnet mount together.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
209 words
A flashlight holder comprising: (a) a plurality of legs connected to form a tripod; (b) a bracket connected to the tripod; (c) a clamp having a C-shaped portion; (d) an arm connected to the clamp and adapted to be connected movably to the bracket; (e) means for locking the arm in a fixed position with respect to the bracket; and (f) a plurality of magnet mounts, one of each of the magnet mounts connected to one of each of the legs to secure the tripod to a ferromagnetic surface, each of the magnet mounts including a substantially cylindrical permanent magnet having a cylindrical portion removed on an axis of the magnet to form a first hold, a ferromagnetic disc having an outer diameter substantially equal to a diameter of the permanent magnet and having a circular portion removed to form a second hole that is larger than the first hole, and a plastic ball having a shoulder and a stud, the shoulder and stud having cylindrical symmetry about a center line, the plastic ball having a partially spherical portion with a diameter along the center line, the stud sized to clear the second hole and make an interference fit with the first hole to hold the magnet mount together.
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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) | 1993-03-12 | 1993-09-11 | 1994-03-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1997-03-12 | 1997-09-11 | 1998-03-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2001-03-12 | 2001-09-11 | 2002-03-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |