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Christmas tree lights
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1970-05-18
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Granted: 1972-07-11
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Expires: 1990-05-18
Abstract
Abstract A supporting socket for displaying a fluorescent lamp on a Christmas tree. This lamp support comprises a pair of fluorescent sockets mounted on a plate having a plurality of prongs for grasping the branches of the Christmas tree.
Inventors
- 👤 James Vin Dick
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 10:42
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47G; A47G33/00; A47G33/04; A47G33/10; A47G33/105
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
100 words
A Christmas tree light comprising a lamp cord having at least one fluorescent lamp socket associated therewith, said socket having a first section with oppositely disposed end sockets arcuately positioned with respect to each other, said arcuate positions corresponding to the general arc of a circular fluorescent bulb, said sockets conforming generally to the cross-sectional dimensions of the ends of said circular fluorescent bulb between said lamp cord and said sockets, and a comb of at least three teeth depending from said first section, said teeth being spaced and shaped to fit over opposite sides of a Christmas tree branch.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
100 words
A Christmas tree light comprising a lamp cord having at least one fluorescent lamp socket associated therewith, said socket having a first section with oppositely disposed end sockets arcuately positioned with respect to each other, said arcuate positions corresponding to the general arc of a circular fluorescent bulb, said sockets conforming generally to the cross-sectional dimensions of the ends of said circular fluorescent bulb between said lamp cord and said sockets, and a comb of at least three teeth depending from said first section, said teeth being spaced and shaped to fit over opposite sides of a Christmas tree branch.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
43 words
The Christmas tree light of claim 1 and serrations on at least one of said teeth, said serrations on said teeth being oriented to tend to bite into said branch responsive to the natural elasticity of said teeth when positioned over said branch.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
50 words
The Christmas tree light of claim 2 and socket means comprising a slot for receiving a pair of pin terminals on the ends of said fluorescent lamp when said pins are aligned with said slot and for retaining said pin terminals when rotated by 90* with respect to said slot.
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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) | 1975-07-11 | 1976-01-10 | 1976-07-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-07-11 | 1980-01-10 | 1980-07-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-07-11 | 1984-01-10 | 1984-07-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |