US4901960A
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Decorative light holder
Assignee: GFRSR A TEXAS GENERAL PARTNERSHIP
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Filing: 1988-10-13
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Granted: 1990-02-20
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Expires: 2008-10-13
Abstract
Abstract A decorative light holder comprising a base member, socket support members projecting substantially perpendicularly away from the base member, and an adhesive member adapted to secure the base member to a substantially planar support surface. The socket support member further comprises a pluralty of spaced apart socket support arms comprising facing surfaces adapted to provide frictional engagement with the outside surface of a decorative light socket.
Inventors
- 👤 Lonnie F. Gary
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 07:13
CPC Classifications
F; F21; F21V; F21V21/00; F21V21/08; F21V21/0808; F21S; F21S4/00; F21S4/10; F21V19/00; F21V19/0005; F21V19/006
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
133 words
An injection molded thermoplastic holder adapted to frictionally engage and support the outwardly facing surface of a decorative light socket, said holder comprising a base member and socket support means; said base member comprising a substantially planar mounting surface; said socket support means comprising opposed and spaced apart socket support arms projecting outwardly from said base member, said socket support arms having facing surfaces that taper in slightly toward each other near said base member so as to frictionally engage said decorative light socket; said holder further comprising unitarily molded brace means, said brace means comprising at least two brace members providing structural support between said base member and said support arms, each brace member being substantially perpendicular to said base member and to the facing surface of one of said support arms.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
133 words
An injection molded thermoplastic holder adapted to frictionally engage and support the outwardly facing surface of a decorative light socket, said holder comprising a base member and socket support means; said base member comprising a substantially planar mounting surface; said socket support means comprising opposed and spaced apart socket support arms projecting outwardly from said base member, said socket support arms having facing surfaces that taper in slightly toward each other near said base member so as to frictionally engage said decorative light socket; said holder further comprising unitarily molded brace means, said brace means comprising at least two brace members providing structural support between said base member and said support arms, each brace member being substantially perpendicular to said base member and to the facing surface of one of said support arms.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
29 words
The holder of claim 1 in combination with an adhesive member adapted to secure the substantially planar mounting surface of said base member to a substantially planar support surface.
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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) | 1993-02-19 | 1993-08-21 | 1994-02-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1997-02-19 | 1997-08-21 | 1998-02-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2001-02-19 | 2001-08-21 | 2002-02-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |