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Ornamental attachment for decorative string sets
Assignee: General Electric Co
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Filing: 1977-12-09
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Granted: 1980-11-18
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Expires: 1997-12-09
Abstract
Abstract An ornamental structure for decorative string sets utilizing miniature and subminiature lamps is disclosed in which a seamless ornament is securely fastened about the lamp and wires to provide both a decorative and strengthening function.
Inventors
- 👤 Richard F. Malinowski
- 👤 Thomas F. Harmon
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 06:17
CPC Classifications
F; F21; F21S; F21S4/00; F21S4/10; F21W; F21W2121/00; F21W2121/04; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S362/00; Y10S362/806
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 13
Claim 1
Independent Claim
59 words
A decorative string set comprising: a plurality of incandescent lamps permanently attached and secured to a conductor means series connecting said lamps; and a plurality of decorative means, each secured to and enclosing one of said lamps and a portion of said conductor means and permanently attached and connected thereto, and further securing said lamp to said conductor means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
59 words
A decorative string set comprising: a plurality of incandescent lamps permanently attached and secured to a conductor means series connecting said lamps; and a plurality of decorative means, each secured to and enclosing one of said lamps and a portion of said conductor means and permanently attached and connected thereto, and further securing said lamp to said conductor means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
39 words
The decorative string set as set forth in claim 1 wherein said decorative means comprises: a unitary shell having a neck portion through which a lamp is inserted; and tab means for securing said shell to said conductor means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
18 words
The decorative string set as set forth in claim 2 wherein said conductor means forms an open loop.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
20 words
The decorative string set as set forth in claim 3 wherein said tab means are fastened to said conductor means.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
27 words
The decorative string set as set forth in claim 2 wherein said conductor means is folded on itself to form a two conductor, straight line string set.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
19 words
The decorative string set as set forth in claim 5 wherein said tab means are fastened to both conductors.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
26 words
The decorative string set as set forth in claim 6 wherein said tab means include a step portion defining a channel through which said conductors pass.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
85 words
An ornamental attachment for a decorative string set comprising: a resilient, unitary shell of predetermined shape having a neck portion; said neck portion comprising a cylindrical section having one end thereof attached to said shell; tab means connected to the other end of said cylindrical section; and wherein an incandescent lamp permanently attached and secured to a conductor means is disposed within and secured to said cylindrical section and unitary shell by engagement of said tab means with the conductor means of said string set.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
85 words
An ornamental attachment for a decorative string set comprising: a resilient, unitary shell of predetermined shape having a neck portion; said neck portion comprising a cylindrical section having one end thereof attached to said shell; tab means connected to the other end of said cylindrical section; and wherein an incandescent lamp permanently attached and secured to a conductor means is disposed within and secured to said cylindrical section and unitary shell by engagement of said tab means with the conductor means of said string set.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
29 words
The ornamental attachment as set forth in claim 8 wherein said tab means comprise: a pair of parallel tabs extending outwardly from said other end of the cylindrical section.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
44 words
The ornamental attachment as set forth in claim 9 and further comprising: a pair of parallel, spaced tabs extending outwardly from an intermediate portion of said cylindrical section, said spaced tabs being connected to respective ones of said parallel tabs by a step portion.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
28 words
The ornamental attachment as set forth in claim 10 wherein said cylindrical section and said tabs define a channel approximately orthogonal to the axis of the cylindrical section.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1983-11-18 | 1984-05-19 | 1984-11-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1987-11-18 | 1988-05-19 | 1988-11-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1991-11-18 | 1992-05-19 | 1992-11-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |