US4510557A
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Headlamp device for bicycle, motorcycle and the like
Assignee: CatEye Co Ltd
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Filing: 1983-10-19
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Granted: 1985-04-09
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Expires: 2003-10-19
Abstract
Abstract A headlamp device for bicycles and like vehicles, which includes a reflector, a bulb having its end fixedly inserted through an opening formed in said reflector, an illumination covering mounted on the front face of said reflector, and a battery casing attached integrally to the rear portions of these members. The improvement comprises an outwardly extending locking piece affixed to said end of said bulb, a cylindrical extension for the insertion of said end of said bulb provided to the rear edge of said opening in said reflector, and the rear periphery of said cylindrical extension being stepped to define locking portions differing in axial length, said locking portions being engaged within said locking piece, whereby, when said bulb is fixedly inserted into said opening in said reflector, said locking piece can selectively be locked onto said locking portions differing in axial length.
Inventors
- 👤 Sadaharu Tsuyama
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 13:38
CPC Classifications
F; F21; F21V; F21V19/00; F21V19/02; B; B62; B62J; B62J6/00; B62J6/02; B62J6/028; B62J6/029; F21S; F21S41/00; F21S41/10; F21S41/19; F21S41/194; F21W; F21W2107/00; F21W2107/10; F21W2107/13
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
158 words
A headlamp device for bicycles and the like vehicles, which includes a reflector, a bulb having its end fixedly inserted through an opening formed in said reflector, an illumination covering mounted on the front face of said reflector, and a casing attached integrally to the rear portions of these members, the improvement comprising an outwardly extending locking piece affixed to said end of said bulb, a cylindrical extension for the insertion of said end of said bulb is provided to the rear edge of said opening in said reflector, and the rear periphery of said cylindrical extension is stepped to define locking portions differing in axial length, said locking portions being engaged within said locking piece, there being two pairs of locking portions, each pair being of different axial length, whereby, when said bulb is fixedly inserted into said opening in said reflector, said locking piece can selectively be locked onto said locking portions differing in axial length.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
158 words
A headlamp device for bicycles and the like vehicles, which includes a reflector, a bulb having its end fixedly inserted through an opening formed in said reflector, an illumination covering mounted on the front face of said reflector, and a casing attached integrally to the rear portions of these members, the improvement comprising an outwardly extending locking piece affixed to said end of said bulb, a cylindrical extension for the insertion of said end of said bulb is provided to the rear edge of said opening in said reflector, and the rear periphery of said cylindrical extension is stepped to define locking portions differing in axial length, said locking portions being engaged within said locking piece, there being two pairs of locking portions, each pair being of different axial length, whereby, when said bulb is fixedly inserted into said opening in said reflector, said locking piece can selectively be locked onto said locking portions differing in axial length.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
47 words
A headlamp device as in claim 1 wherein said bulb is of a first predetermined length for one power source and a second predetermined length for a second power source, and said bulb may be positioned at the focal point of the reflector regardless of power source.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
15 words
A headlamp device as in claim 2 wherein the one power source is a dynamo.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
15 words
A headlamp device as in claim 2 wherein the second power source is battery means.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
16 words
A headlamp device as in claim 4 wherein the battery means are carried in said casing.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
24 words
A headlamp device as in claim 1 wherein the locking piece includes slotted openings complementary to the locking portions for receiving selected locking portions.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
20 words
A headlamp device as in claim 1 wherein each pair of locking portions comprises opposed projections on said cylindrical extension.
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) | 1988-04-08 | 1988-10-08 | 1989-04-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1992-04-08 | 1992-10-08 | 1993-04-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1996-04-08 | 1996-10-08 | 1997-04-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |