US3696242A
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Connector for a post-mounted lighting fixture
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-06-15
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Granted: 1972-10-03
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Expires: 1991-06-15
Abstract
Abstract A mounting base for attaching a lighting fixture to the end of a round or square tubular post. The mounting base has a flat wall on which the lamp socket is mounted and a downwardly extending apron. The lower surface of the wall is provided with a plurality of series of lugs with the lugs of each series being radially aligned with one another and located a successively greater distance from the center of the plate. The radially inner faces of the lugs are substantially perpendicular to the flat wall and are spaced radially from the center of the wall by distances equal to the successively greater external diameters of the tubular posts. Set screws carried by the apron portion of the mounting base engage the outer surface of the post to clamp the mounting base to the post.
Inventors
- 👤 Leon R Patry
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 14:07
CPC Classifications
F; F21; F21S; F21S8/00; F21S8/08; F21S8/085; F21S8/088; F21V; F21V21/00; F21V21/10; F21V21/116; F21V3/00; F21V3/04; F16; F16B; F16B2200/00; F16B2200/10; F16B2200/20; F16B2200/30; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T403/00; Y10T403/70; Y10T403/7041
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
217 words
A base for connecting a light fixture to any one of a plurality of tubular support members having different Cross sectional dimensions, comprising: a flat floor portion forming a support for the light fixture; a wall projecting downwardly from the periphery of the floor portion; a plurality of series of lugs projecting downwardly from the floor portion, the lugs of each series being radially aligned with one another relative to the center of the floor portion, the inner face of each innermost lug of each series being on a circle concentric with the center of the floor portion and of a diameter slightly greater than the cross sectional dimension of the smallest of said plurality of support members, the inner face of each of the successive lugs of each series being on concentric circles of successively greater diameters which are slightly greater than the cross sectional dimension of successively larger support members; the base being positionable on the upper end of one of said plurality of support members with the corresponding lugs surrounding the support members and a plurality of screws threaded through the downwardly projecting wall, one screw being provided for each series of lugs and radially aligned with the respective series of lugs to engage the outer surface of any one of said support member.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
217 words
A base for connecting a light fixture to any one of a plurality of tubular support members having different Cross sectional dimensions, comprising: a flat floor portion forming a support for the light fixture; a wall projecting downwardly from the periphery of the floor portion; a plurality of series of lugs projecting downwardly from the floor portion, the lugs of each series being radially aligned with one another relative to the center of the floor portion, the inner face of each innermost lug of each series being on a circle concentric with the center of the floor portion and of a diameter slightly greater than the cross sectional dimension of the smallest of said plurality of support members, the inner face of each of the successive lugs of each series being on concentric circles of successively greater diameters which are slightly greater than the cross sectional dimension of successively larger support members; the base being positionable on the upper end of one of said plurality of support members with the corresponding lugs surrounding the support members and a plurality of screws threaded through the downwardly projecting wall, one screw being provided for each series of lugs and radially aligned with the respective series of lugs to engage the outer surface of any one of said support member.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
39 words
The light fixture connecting base according to claim 1 wherein the radially inner face of each lug is substantially perpendicular to the floor portion and the radially outer face of each lug is angled relative to the floor portion.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
43 words
The light fixture connecting base according to claim 1 wherein the radially inner face of each lug is spaced from the radially outer face of the adjacent lug by a distance slightly greater than the thickness of the wall of the support member.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
39 words
The light fixture connecting base according to claim 1 wherein the downwardly projecting wall is provided with portions of increased thickness in radial alignment with each series of lugs, the screws being threaded through the portions of increased thickness.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
34 words
The light fixture connecting base according to claim 1 further including a cover plate at the lower end of the downwardly projecting wall, the plate having a central hole for receiving the support member.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
131 words
A light fixture base for a post mounted fixture which is adapted to be used with tubular posts of different cross sectional sizes, comprising: a flat floor portion forming a support for the light fixture; a plurality of series of lugs projecting downwardly from the floor portion and arranged in several series of lugs forming sets of lugs at varied distances from the center of the floor portion which lugs of a given set are adapted to engage with a post of a given size to support the base on any such post; an annular wall projecting downwardly the floor portion radially outward of the outermost set of lugs; and a plurality of screws threadedly engaging the wall, and extending therethrough for engaging the outer surface of any of said posts.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
131 words
A light fixture base for a post mounted fixture which is adapted to be used with tubular posts of different cross sectional sizes, comprising: a flat floor portion forming a support for the light fixture; a plurality of series of lugs projecting downwardly from the floor portion and arranged in several series of lugs forming sets of lugs at varied distances from the center of the floor portion which lugs of a given set are adapted to engage with a post of a given size to support the base on any such post; an annular wall projecting downwardly the floor portion radially outward of the outermost set of lugs; and a plurality of screws threadedly engaging the wall, and extending therethrough for engaging the outer surface of any of said posts.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
18 words
The light fixture base according to claim 6 wherein there are four lugs in each set of lugs.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
15 words
The light fixture base according to claim 6 wherein there are three sets of lugs.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
29 words
The light fixture base according to claim 6 wherein each lug has a radially inner face which is substantially perpendicular to the floor portion, and which face is flat.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
24 words
The light fixture base according to claim 6 further including an annular cover plate secured to the lower end of the downwardly projecting wall.
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) | 1975-10-03 | 1976-04-03 | 1976-10-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-10-03 | 1980-04-03 | 1980-10-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-10-03 | 1984-04-03 | 1984-10-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |