US4763986A
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Illuminated jeweler's loupe
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1986-11-24
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Granted: 1988-08-16
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Expires: 2006-11-24
Abstract
Abstract An illuminated loupe including a housing having top and bottom covers, a magnifying glass frame pivotally connected between the top and bottom covers and arranged to swing through the covers, a magnifiying glass carried by the magnifying glass frame, a light bulb carried by the magnifying glass frame and arranged such that the light therefrom is directed into the frame, and beneath the magnifying glass carried by the frame.
Inventors
- 👤 Marvin A. Sego
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 08:29
CPC Classifications
G; G02; G02B; G02B25/00; G02B25/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
120 words
An illuminated jeweler's loupe comprising a housing having top and bottom covers; a magnifying glass frame, said frame having an opening at a bottom wall thereof; means pivotally connecting the magnifying glass frame between the top and bottom covers whereby the frame swings into the housing between the covers; a magnifying glass having a top surface and a bottom surface carried by the magnifying glass frame, said glass being positioned over said opening; a light bulb carried by the magnifying glass frame such that the light therefrom is directed into the frame at the bottom surface of the magnifying glass; a battery carried by the housing; and means, including a switch, for electrically connecting the battery to the light bulb.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
120 words
An illuminated jeweler's loupe comprising a housing having top and bottom covers; a magnifying glass frame, said frame having an opening at a bottom wall thereof; means pivotally connecting the magnifying glass frame between the top and bottom covers whereby the frame swings into the housing between the covers; a magnifying glass having a top surface and a bottom surface carried by the magnifying glass frame, said glass being positioned over said opening; a light bulb carried by the magnifying glass frame such that the light therefrom is directed into the frame at the bottom surface of the magnifying glass; a battery carried by the housing; and means, including a switch, for electrically connecting the battery to the light bulb.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
144 words
An illuminated jeweler's loupe comprising a housing having top and bottom covers; a magnifying glass frame; means pivotally connecting the magnifying glass frame between the top and bottom covers whereby the frame swings into the housing between the covers; a magnifying glass having a top surface and a bottom surface carried by the magnifying glass frame; a light bulb carried by the magnifying glass frame such that the light therefrom is directed into the frame at the bottom surface of the magnifying glass; a battery carried by the housing; and means, including a switch, for electrically connecting the battery to the light bulb, said switch having a contact on the frame and a contact on the housing, said contacts being engaged when the frame is pivoted to a location extending outwardly from the frame and disengaged when the frame is pivoted into the housing.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
144 words
An illuminated jeweler's loupe comprising a housing having top and bottom covers; a magnifying glass frame; means pivotally connecting the magnifying glass frame between the top and bottom covers whereby the frame swings into the housing between the covers; a magnifying glass having a top surface and a bottom surface carried by the magnifying glass frame; a light bulb carried by the magnifying glass frame such that the light therefrom is directed into the frame at the bottom surface of the magnifying glass; a battery carried by the housing; and means, including a switch, for electrically connecting the battery to the light bulb, said switch having a contact on the frame and a contact on the housing, said contacts being engaged when the frame is pivoted to a location extending outwardly from the frame and disengaged when the frame is pivoted into the housing.
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) | 1991-08-16 | 1992-02-15 | 1992-08-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1995-08-16 | 1996-02-15 | 1996-08-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1999-08-16 | 2000-02-15 | 2000-08-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |