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US3276618A
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Light fixture
Assignee: Electrolier Corp
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Filing: 1963-08-29
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Granted: 1966-10-04
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Expires: 1983-08-29
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Relich Milenko
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 05:49
CPC Classifications
G; G09; G09F; G09F13/00; G09F13/04; F; F21; F21V; F21V17/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
199 words
AN ELECTRICAL FIXING BOX COMPRISING A RECTANGULAR HOUSING HAVING A FRONT OPENING, AND A COVER FOR CLOSURE OF THE OPEN FRONT OF THE HOUSING, THE SAID HOUSING HAVING REAR, TOP AND BOTTOM AND SIDE WALLS AND A FLANGE PROJECTING INWARDLY OF THE SAID TOP AND BOTTOM AND SIDE WALLS TO DEFINE THE OPENING IN THE FRONT OF THE HOUSING, THE SAID COVER COMPRISING A FLAT MEMBER AND A RECTANGULAR FLANGE MEMBER PROJECTING AT RIGHT ANGLES FROM ONE FACE OF THE FLAT MEMBER AT A DISTANCE INWARDLY OF THE PERIPHERAL EDGE THEREOF, THE SAID RECTANGULAR FLANGE MEMBER HAVING AN OVERALL DIMENSION ONLY SLIGHTLY LESS THAN THE DIMENSION OF THE OPENING IN THE SAID HOUSING, A PIN PROJECTING OUTWARDLY FROM OPPOSING VERTICALLY DISPOSED MEMBERS OF THE SAID RECTANGULAR FLANGE MEMBER AND IN SPACES RELATION TO SAID FLAT MEMBER, THE SAID PINS ADAPTED TO ENGAGE BEHIND ADJACENT VERTICAL MEMBERS OF THE FLANGE DEFINING THE OPENING IN SAID HOUSING, AND A FLAT SPRING MOUNTED ON THE INWARDLY FACING SURFACE OF THE VERTICAL MEMBERS OF THE SAID HOUSING FLANGE, THE SAID SPRINGS ADAPTED TO ENGAGE WITH THE SAID PINS TO HOLD SAID COVER IN SEALING ENGAGEMENT OVER THE OPEN FRONT OF THE SAID HOUSING.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
199 words
AN ELECTRICAL FIXING BOX COMPRISING A RECTANGULAR HOUSING HAVING A FRONT OPENING, AND A COVER FOR CLOSURE OF THE OPEN FRONT OF THE HOUSING, THE SAID HOUSING HAVING REAR, TOP AND BOTTOM AND SIDE WALLS AND A FLANGE PROJECTING INWARDLY OF THE SAID TOP AND BOTTOM AND SIDE WALLS TO DEFINE THE OPENING IN THE FRONT OF THE HOUSING, THE SAID COVER COMPRISING A FLAT MEMBER AND A RECTANGULAR FLANGE MEMBER PROJECTING AT RIGHT ANGLES FROM ONE FACE OF THE FLAT MEMBER AT A DISTANCE INWARDLY OF THE PERIPHERAL EDGE THEREOF, THE SAID RECTANGULAR FLANGE MEMBER HAVING AN OVERALL DIMENSION ONLY SLIGHTLY LESS THAN THE DIMENSION OF THE OPENING IN THE SAID HOUSING, A PIN PROJECTING OUTWARDLY FROM OPPOSING VERTICALLY DISPOSED MEMBERS OF THE SAID RECTANGULAR FLANGE MEMBER AND IN SPACES RELATION TO SAID FLAT MEMBER, THE SAID PINS ADAPTED TO ENGAGE BEHIND ADJACENT VERTICAL MEMBERS OF THE FLANGE DEFINING THE OPENING IN SAID HOUSING, AND A FLAT SPRING MOUNTED ON THE INWARDLY FACING SURFACE OF THE VERTICAL MEMBERS OF THE SAID HOUSING FLANGE, THE SAID SPRINGS ADAPTED TO ENGAGE WITH THE SAID PINS TO HOLD SAID COVER IN SEALING ENGAGEMENT OVER THE OPEN FRONT OF THE SAID HOUSING.
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) | 1969-10-03 | 1970-04-04 | 1970-10-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-10-03 | 1974-04-04 | 1974-10-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-10-03 | 1978-04-04 | 1978-10-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |