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Decorative light support assembly
Assignee: Dyno Seasonal Solutions LLC
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Filing: 1991-05-28
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Granted: 1992-05-05
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Expires: 2011-05-28
Abstract
Abstract A decorative light support assembly adapted to releasably support a decorative bulb and socket assembly in substantially fixed positional relation on a relatively smooth, substantially planar support surface, the assembly comprising a suction cup member, a socket support member, and means for attaching the suction cup member to the socket support member, the socket support member further comprising space-apart socket support arms adapted to maintain the decorative bulb and socket assembly in a preferred alignment with the socket support member.
Inventors
- 👤 Lonnie F. Gary
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 20:46
CPC Classifications
F; F21; F21V; F21V21/00; F21V21/08; F21V21/092; F21S; F21S4/00; F21S4/10; F21V19/00; F21V19/0005; F21V19/006
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
99 words
A decorative light support assembly adapted to support a decorative bulb and socket assembly on a substantially planar support surface, said decorative light support assembly comprising a suction cup member and a socket support member, said suction cup member having a suction side adapted to releasably engage said substantially planar support surface and a second side opposite said suction side comprising means adapted to releasably engage said socket support member, and said socket support member further comprising means for releasably engaging and supporting a decorative bulb and socket assembly in substantially parallel alignment to the substantially planar support surface.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
99 words
A decorative light support assembly adapted to support a decorative bulb and socket assembly on a substantially planar support surface, said decorative light support assembly comprising a suction cup member and a socket support member, said suction cup member having a suction side adapted to releasably engage said substantially planar support surface and a second side opposite said suction side comprising means adapted to releasably engage said socket support member, and said socket support member further comprising means for releasably engaging and supporting a decorative bulb and socket assembly in substantially parallel alignment to the substantially planar support surface.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
47 words
The decorative light support assembly of claim 1 wherein said suction cup member comprises at least one projecting member adapted to engage said socket support member and said socket support member comprises a base portion having at least one aperture adapted to receive each said projecting member.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
20 words
The decorative light support assembly of claim 1 wherein said socket support member is made of a moldable polymeric resin.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
26 words
The decorative light support assembly of claim 2 wherein said suction cup member further comprises two spaced-apart projecting members adapted to engage said socket support member.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
24 words
The decorative light support assembly of claim 1 wherein said socket support member further comprises a plurality of space-apart, outwardly extending socket support arms.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
33 words
The decorative light support assembly of claim 5 wherein said socket support arms further comprise means for maintaining said decorative bulb and socket assembly in a preferred alignment to said socket support member.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
97 words
A decorative light support assembly adapted to support a decorative bulb and socket assembly on a substantially planar support surface, said decorative light support assembly comprising a suction cup portion and a socket support portion, said suction cup portion having a suction side adapted to releasably engage said substantially planar support surface and a second side opposite said suction side that is connected to said socket support portion; and said socket support portion further comprising means for releasably engaging and supporting a decorative bulb and socket assembly in substantially parallel alignment to the substantially planar support surface.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
97 words
A decorative light support assembly adapted to support a decorative bulb and socket assembly on a substantially planar support surface, said decorative light support assembly comprising a suction cup portion and a socket support portion, said suction cup portion having a suction side adapted to releasably engage said substantially planar support surface and a second side opposite said suction side that is connected to said socket support portion; and said socket support portion further comprising means for releasably engaging and supporting a decorative bulb and socket assembly in substantially parallel alignment to the substantially planar support surface.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
24 words
The decorative light support assembly of claim 7 wherein said socket support portion further comprises a plurality of spaced-apart, outwardly extending socket support arms.
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