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US5044985A
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Type of fixed sleeve for a cigarette lighter seat
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1990-01-24
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Granted: 1991-09-03
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Expires: 2010-01-24
Abstract
Abstract An improved type of fixed sleeve for an automobile cigarette lighter seat, having an improved structure which changes the fixed distance of installation to match the panel board thickness of various models of motor vehicles. The cigarette lighter seat will thus be firmly installed on the panel board of virtually any model of motor vehicle. The installation of an automobile power socket or cigarette lighter element is then possible through this improved installation of a cigarette lighter seat.
Inventors
- 👤 Light Sheen
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 19:01
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60N; B60N3/00; B60N3/14; F; F23; F23Q; F23Q7/00; H; H01; H01R; H01R13/00; H01R13/73; H01R13/74
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
79 words
A fixed sleeve for an automobile cigarette lighter, comprising: a sleeve having a front edge, with two holes located therein; at least one hooking tooth row set in the interior of each of said holes; at least two pulling strips having at least two sides disposed along said sleeve; tooth grooves formed in one side of each pulling strip, said tooth groove being disposed to engage said hooking tooth rows when the pulling strips are pulled through said holes.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
79 words
A fixed sleeve for an automobile cigarette lighter, comprising: a sleeve having a front edge, with two holes located therein; at least one hooking tooth row set in the interior of each of said holes; at least two pulling strips having at least two sides disposed along said sleeve; tooth grooves formed in one side of each pulling strip, said tooth groove being disposed to engage said hooking tooth rows when the pulling strips are pulled through said holes.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
24 words
A fixed sleeve for an automobile cigarette lighter recited in claim 1, wherein said holes on said front edge of the sleeve are rectangular.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
42 words
A fixed sleeve for an automobile cigarette lighter as recited in claim 1, wherein said pulling strips include stud seats disposed to clampingly engage a plate together with said front edge, when said tooth grooves are engaged with said hooking tooth rows.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
42 words
A fixed sleeve for an automobile cigarette lighter as recited in claim 2, wherein said pulling strips include stud seats disposed to clampingly engage a plate together with said front edge, when said tooth grooves are engaged with said hooking tooth rows.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1994-09-02 | 1995-03-04 | 1995-09-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1998-09-02 | 1999-03-04 | 1999-09-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2002-09-02 | 2003-03-04 | 2003-09-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |