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Lighted earring

Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1969-05-23
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Granted: 1972-09-05
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Expires: 1989-05-23
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Abstract

Abstract A lighted earring has unique lighting effect arrangements including a control switch mechanism for controlling lighting thereof and variable color display arrangements for the earring unit.

Inventors

  • 👤 Don W Power

Bibliographic Details

Application Number —
Jurisdiction US
Data Source google_patents
Last Synchronized 2026-11-01 07:36
CPC Classifications
A; A44; A44C; A44C15/00; A44C15/0015; A44C7/00; F; F21; F21L; F21L2/00

Claims Analysis

Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim 154 words
A lighted earring, comprising: a. an earring clip for clasping the ear of the wearer, b. a hollow earring connected to said earring clip through which light can be passed, c. a small bulb disposed within said earring, d. a battery pack worn by the wearer on the head and under the hair, e. a pair of wires connected to the battery pack and to said small bulb, f. a push-pull contact switch mounted on the bottom of said earring which appears as a decorative part thereof, and is connected in circuit with said wires for turning said bulb on or off, g. said switch includes an elongated conductor rod extending the length of said earring, and on which said earring is reciprocably supported h. said earring being made of conductive material and being insulated from electrical contact with said rod, i. said rod having contact points and forming part of the battery circuit.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim 154 words
A lighted earring, comprising: a. an earring clip for clasping the ear of the wearer, b. a hollow earring connected to said earring clip through which light can be passed, c. a small bulb disposed within said earring, d. a battery pack worn by the wearer on the head and under the hair, e. a pair of wires connected to the battery pack and to said small bulb, f. a push-pull contact switch mounted on the bottom of said earring which appears as a decorative part thereof, and is connected in circuit with said wires for turning said bulb on or off, g. said switch includes an elongated conductor rod extending the length of said earring, and on which said earring is reciprocably supported h. said earring being made of conductive material and being insulated from electrical contact with said rod, i. said rod having contact points and forming part of the battery circuit.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim 37 words
A lighted earring as set forth in claim 1, wherein: a. one end of said elongated rod extends out of said hollow earring and has a portion which is grasped by the wearer for actuating said switch.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim 35 words
The lighted earring as set forth in claim 2, wherein: a. the other end of said rod is electrically connected to said earring clip, b. said grasping portion acts as the electrical switch contact points.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim 214 words
A lighted earring, comprising: a. an earring clip, b. a pendant-type earring having a relatively large, hollow decorative portion formed of metallic grille-like material, c. said pendant-type earring is supported by several small links, d. a small bulb disposed within the hollow portion of said earring, e. a small battery pack to be worn in the hair of the wearer, f. a first wire connecting the battery pack to said earring, g. a second wire extending from the battery pack to said links and into the hollow portion of said earring, and electrically connected to said bulb, h. an elongated rod forming part of the earring which extends therethrough and is connected at its uppermost section to said metal links, i. said hollow decorative portion of said earring being reciprocably supported on said elongated rod through insulative bearings, j. the lower end of said elongated rod extending out from and below said decorative portion, and having a member for making an electrical contact, k. an electrical circuit between said bulb and a point on said decorative portion, whereby the electrical circuit for said bulb can be opened and closed by reciprocating said decorative portion to bring said electrical contact member into and out of engagement with the lower part of said earring decorative portion.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim 214 words
A lighted earring, comprising: a. an earring clip, b. a pendant-type earring having a relatively large, hollow decorative portion formed of metallic grille-like material, c. said pendant-type earring is supported by several small links, d. a small bulb disposed within the hollow portion of said earring, e. a small battery pack to be worn in the hair of the wearer, f. a first wire connecting the battery pack to said earring, g. a second wire extending from the battery pack to said links and into the hollow portion of said earring, and electrically connected to said bulb, h. an elongated rod forming part of the earring which extends therethrough and is connected at its uppermost section to said metal links, i. said hollow decorative portion of said earring being reciprocably supported on said elongated rod through insulative bearings, j. the lower end of said elongated rod extending out from and below said decorative portion, and having a member for making an electrical contact, k. an electrical circuit between said bulb and a point on said decorative portion, whereby the electrical circuit for said bulb can be opened and closed by reciprocating said decorative portion to bring said electrical contact member into and out of engagement with the lower part of said earring decorative portion.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim 24 words
The earring as set forth in claim 4, wherein: a. said bulb circuit includes movement actuated switch means for opening and closing said 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) 1975-09-05 1976-03-06 1976-09-05 $2000.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
7.5 Years (Year 8) 1979-09-05 1980-03-06 1980-09-05 $3760.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
11.5 Years (Year 12) 1983-09-05 1984-03-06 1984-09-05 $7700.00 Window Closed / Lapsed

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