US3683168A
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Illuminating spectacles for working in the dark
Assignee: Elta Vertriebs GmbH Tatje and Co KG
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Filing: 1970-07-09
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Granted: 1972-08-08
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Expires: 1990-07-09
Abstract
Abstract In the known illuminating spectacles of binocular or monocular type the batteries for energizing the lamps and the means for switching on and off the lamps are disposed in a separate container which has to be carried together with the cables by the wearer. In this invention the batteries, as miniature batteries, as well as the switching means and the cables are disposed in the spectacle frame so that the user is not hindered in his work neither by a seperate container nor by cables.
Inventors
- 👤 Joachim Tatje
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 09:06
CPC Classifications
F; F21; F21L; F21L4/00; F21L4/005; F21V; F21V33/00; G; G02; G02C; G02C11/00; G02C11/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 15
Claim 1
Independent Claim
133 words
A support in the form of spectacles for a battery-operated light, more especially for repair purposes, said spectacles having upper rim portions on the frame thereof, comprising: at least one incandescent lamp and a switch centrally located between said upper rim portions in the area of the bridge of the spectacle frame, for breaking the circuit between the lamp and miniature batteries for powering said lamp, the support being characterized by a pair of hollows in the upper rim portions above the left and right eyes, for receiving respective batteries, each hollow being constructed in box form and being provided with a cover for closing the same, so that batteries provided in said hollows can be replaced and further including means for connecting said batteries in series, so as to energize said lamp.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
133 words
A support in the form of spectacles for a battery-operated light, more especially for repair purposes, said spectacles having upper rim portions on the frame thereof, comprising: at least one incandescent lamp and a switch centrally located between said upper rim portions in the area of the bridge of the spectacle frame, for breaking the circuit between the lamp and miniature batteries for powering said lamp, the support being characterized by a pair of hollows in the upper rim portions above the left and right eyes, for receiving respective batteries, each hollow being constructed in box form and being provided with a cover for closing the same, so that batteries provided in said hollows can be replaced and further including means for connecting said batteries in series, so as to energize said lamp.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
68 words
A support as claimed in claim 1, in which the box-form hollows in the rim portions each comprises at its end further from the incandescent lamp and closer to the spectacle hinges, provided adjacent said upper rim portions, a contact for one battery pole, the two contacts being connected by means of a wire which is sealed in the spectacle frame or extends through the hollow rim portion.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
55 words
A support as claimed in claim 2, in which the other pole of one battery is connected to the base pole of the incandescent lamp by means of a sealed-in contact member, while the other pole of the other battery is connected to the socket pole of the incandescent lamp by means of the switch.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
23 words
A support as claimed in claim 3, in which a switch-actuating member is formed by a forward rim portion for the incandescent lamp.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
35 words
A support as claimed in claim 4, in whIch the switch is a rotary switch and comprises a cylindrical switch body which forms the forward rim portion for the incandescent lamp and the actuating member.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
26 words
A support as claimed in claim 5, in which the switch body is so mounted in the spectacle bridge as to be rotatable and axially immovable.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
26 words
A support as claimed in claim 6, in which a contact lug for the socket pole of the incandescent lamp is embedded in the switch body.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
31 words
A support as claimed in claim 7, in which the contact lug extends through the switch body to the outside and is adapted to be connected to the corresponding battery pole.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
30 words
A support as claimed in claim 8, in which the battery pole extends through a contact member into the range of rotation of the switch body and the contact lug.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
44 words
A support as claimed in claim 9, in which the contact member consists of a hollow rivet and is embedded in the spectacle frame between the hollow upper rim portion of the frame and a cavity for the switch body of the incandescent lamp.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
57 words
A support as claimed in claim 10, in which the rivet head serves at the same time as a switch arresting means, in that that end of the contact lug which extends through the switch body is curved and by means of its curvature engages in the hollow rivet head in the ''''on'''' position of the switch.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
73 words
A support as claimed in claim 6, in which the switch body cooperates with a holder which is fixedly disposed in the spectacle frame and which comprises contact lugs for the base pole, the socket pole and the screwthread for the lamp, and wherein the said switch pole comprises contact bridges operative in particular positions of rotation to establish the electrical connection between one battery pole and the socket pole of the lamp.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
25 words
A support as claimed in claim 12, which comprises balls as contact bridges, the balls engaging under spring pressure in corresponding recesses in the socket.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
64 words
A support as claimed in claim 13, in which in the region of at least one recess, one end of the contact lug for the socket pole of the lamp and the end of a contact member bearing against the battery pole are so disposed that the distance between them can be bridged by the balls penetrating into the recess for closing the circuit.
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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) | 1975-08-08 | 1976-02-07 | 1976-08-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-08-08 | 1980-02-07 | 1980-08-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-08-08 | 1984-02-07 | 1984-08-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |