US5128850A
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Decorative cover for ceiling mounted light
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1990-11-23
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Granted: 1992-07-07
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Expires: 2010-11-23
Abstract
Abstract A decorative cover for a ceiling mounted light, comprising a translucent decorative sheet or film attached to the ceiling so that the light is located above the cover, at least a portion of the illumination from the light source passing through the cover, thus providing back-lighting for the decorative design on said cover.
Inventors
- 👤 Uosis Juodvalkis
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 12:58
CPC Classifications
G; G09; G09F; G09F13/00; G09F13/04; F; F21; F21V; F21V3/00; F21W; F21W2121/00; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S362/00; Y10S362/806; Y10S362/812
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
111 words
A decorative cover for a ceiling mounted light, comprising an integral plastic translucent sheet having first and second panels extending downwardly and inwardly from the ceiling on opposite sides of said ceiling mounted light to a line where they merge beneath the light, thus defining a V-shaped cover, said merge line defining a living hinge, said panels having decorative indicia thereon, whereby said ceiling light provides backlighting for said indicia, said light being located above the top of said cover, means securing the top edges of said panels to the ceiling, and strengthening strips mounted on the end edges of said panels to retain said plastic sheet in said V-shape configuration.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
111 words
A decorative cover for a ceiling mounted light, comprising an integral plastic translucent sheet having first and second panels extending downwardly and inwardly from the ceiling on opposite sides of said ceiling mounted light to a line where they merge beneath the light, thus defining a V-shaped cover, said merge line defining a living hinge, said panels having decorative indicia thereon, whereby said ceiling light provides backlighting for said indicia, said light being located above the top of said cover, means securing the top edges of said panels to the ceiling, and strengthening strips mounted on the end edges of said panels to retain said plastic sheet in said V-shape configuration.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
25 words
The cover of claim 1 further comprising translucent end caps mounted on the ends of said V-shaped cover so as to completely cover said ends.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
21 words
The cover of claim 1 further characterized in that said merge line has an opening therein through which illumination directly passes.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
30 words
The cover of claim 1 further characterized in that said panels are polyester with a photographic emulsion on the outer surface thereof, said indicia consisting of a photographic image thereon.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
19 words
The cover of claim 1 further characterized in that said panels are vinyl, said indicia being lithographically printed thereon.
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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) | 1995-07-07 | 1996-01-06 | 1996-07-07 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1999-07-07 | 2000-01-06 | 2000-07-07 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2003-07-07 | 2004-01-06 | 2004-07-07 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |