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SECTION I - CLASS DEFINITION
This class is the residual locus of means and processes for casting visible radiant energy in at least one direction to render objects in that direction visible.
BASIC SUBJECT MATTER OF THE CLASS
The basic subject matter of the class is comprised of:
A. The combination of a source of visible radiant energy and means to modify the distribution or composition of the radiant energy emanating from the source.
B. Methods utilizing the combination of A, above, to cast light in at least one direction to render objects in that direction visible.
SCOPE OF THE CLASS
In addition to the basic subject matter of the class, this class also provides for:
A. Subcombinations of the basic subject matter of the class not provided for elsewhere comprising:
1. means to modify the distribution of composition of light from sources other than the heavenly bodies;
2. means to support a source of visible radiant energy;
3. means to support the modifying means of item 1, above, and
4. combinations of items 1, 2, and/or 3, above.
B. Combinations of the basic subject matter of the class and subject matter classified elsewhere insofar as the combination is not provided for elsewhere.
C. Accessories to the basic subject matter of the class limited in their intended use to the basic subject matter of the class.
(1) Note. Wherever drawings are associated with subclass definitions, they are used merely to illustrate the basic concept encompassed by the definition of that subclass and should not be construed as limiting the scope of the subject matter covered by that subclass. |
SECTION II - LINES WITH OTHER CLASSES AND WITHIN THIS CLASS
A. LIGHT SOURCES, PER SE
Light sources, per se, are not classifiable in this class (362). For such devices, see References to Other Classes, below.
B. LIGHT MODIFIERS
Generally, light modifying means, per se, used merely to modify light from light sources other than a heavenly body are classifiable in this class (362). For exceptions listed in this class, see Subclass References to the Current Class, below.
Light modifying means not limited in use to illumination are not classifiable in this class. Two such modifying means may be found in References to Other Classes, below: (1) Filter, i.e., means to modify the composition of light, not limited in use to illumination; and (2) reflectors, refractors, etc., i.e., means to modify the distribution of light, not limited in use to illumination.
C. LIGHT SOURCE SUPPORTS OR HOUSINGS
This class (362) provides for combinations of a support for a light source and significant structure of a light source and for a light source support having structural features limited to use with a light source. Housings for light sources having more than nominally recited light source supporting means or having or comprising light modifier means of this class type are also provided for in this class. For light source housings, per se, and certain types of light source supports, see References to Other Classes, below.
D. SIGNALLING AND COMMUNICATION
Illuminating means, per se, which are used to convey information (e.g., "signal lanterns") are generally classified in this class (362) unless explicitly provided for elsewhere.
Means to convey information classifiable in another class combined with illuminating means is generally classified in the other class. Classes providing for such combinations may be found in References to Other Classes, below.
E. COMBINATIONS OF DEVICES PROVIDED FOR IN OTHER CLASSES AND ILLUMINATING MEANS
Combinations of devices provided for in other classes and illuminating means are classified with the device unless specifically provided for in this class (362) whether or not the illuminating means illuminates the device itself. See the search notes of the combination subclasses of this class (362) for the lines between this class and other relevant classes.
Classes providing for combinations of devices of the respective class type and illuminating means may be found in References to Other Classes, below.
F. SPECIAL APPLICATIONS
In general, the proximate function of the basic subject matter of this class (362) is merely to direct visible radiation in at least one direction to render a reflective object in that direction visible to an observer in the path of the light reflected from the object.
Illuminating means used to perform functions provided for in other classes are classified in such classes. See References to Other Classes, for class references to subsection D, above, for classes providing for illuminating means used in signalling and communication. Additional classes also providing for illuminating means used in performing the function of the classes may be found in References to Other Classes, below.
SECTION III - SUBCLASS REFERENCES TO THE CURRENT CLASS
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257, | see the search notes for exceptions to light modifying means found in this class (362). |
SECTION IV - REFERENCES TO OTHER CLASSES
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34, | Drying and Gas or Vapor Contact With Solids, subclass 88 for drying apparatus and apparatus for contacting gases or vapors with solids which are provided with electric lamp illuminating means. (See Lines With Other Classes, "Combinations of Devices Provided for in Other Classes and Illuminating Means.") |
40, | Card, Picture, or Sign Exhibiting, particularly subclasses 480 , 502, and 541+ for means for illuminating subject matter of this class. (See Lines With Other Classes, "Signalling and Communication.") |
40, | Card, Picture, or Sign Exhibiting, particularly subclasses 480 , 502, and 541+ for illuminating means associated with the subject matter of this class (40). (See Lines With Other Classes, "Combinations of Devices Provided for in Other Classes and Illuminating Means.") |
73, | Measuring and Testing, subclass 293 for illuminated liquid level and depth gauges. (See Lines With Other Classes, "Combinations of Devices Provided for in Other Classes and Illuminating Means.") |
84, | Music, subclass 464 for musical instruments combined with means to produce color or light effects. (See Lines With Other Classes, "Combinations of Devices Provided for in Other Classes and Illuminating Means.") |
114, | Ships, subclass 66 for observation ships having means to illuminate the object or field to be observed. (See Lines With Other Classes, "Combinations of Devices Provided for in Other Classes and Illuminating Means.") |
116, | Signals and Indicators, subclass 3 for combinations of horns and lamps, subclasses 18+ for illuminated mechanical code signal apparatus. (See Lines With Other Classes, "Signalling and Communication.") |
116, | Signals and Indicators, subclass 7 for mechanical burglar alarms combined with illuminating (e.g., floodlighting) means; subclasses 18+ for illuminated mechanical code signal apparatus; subclasses 48, 49, and 54 for mechanical illuminated vehicle motion and direction indicators; and subclasses 241+ for illuminated radio tuning dials. (See Lines With Other Classes, "Combinations of Devices Provided for in Other Classes and Illuminating Means.") |
126, | Stoves and Furnaces, subclass 209 for a combined body warmer and illuminating means; subclasses 235 and 241 for tool heaters with illuminating means; subclasses 255+ for lamp heaters; and subclass 267 for a combined lunch bucket heater and illuminating means. (See Lines With Other Classes, "Combinations of Devices Provided for in Other Classes and Illuminating Means.") |
128, | Surgery, for illuminating means for treating the human body with light rays. (See Lines With Other Classes, "Special Applications.") |
165, | Heat Exchange, for patents claiming heat exchange apparatus combined with a device to be heated or cooled thereby if no structure of said device is included other than the structure necessary for cooperation with the heat exchange apparatus. The mere naming of the device as a lamp, light fixture, etc. will not be sufficient to exclude the patent from Class 165. (See Lines With Other Classes, "Combinations of Devices Provided for in Other Classes and Illuminating Means.") |
219, | Electric Heating, subclass 553 for heating devices wherein the heating elements are ordinary incandescent lamps. (See Lines With Other Classes, "Special Applications.") |
220, | Receptacles, for housings, per se, for light sources including such housings having nominally recited light source supporting means. (See Lines With Other Classes, "Light Source Supports or Housings.") |
232, | Deposit and Collection Receptacles, subclass 13 for illuminated fare boxes. (See Lines With Other Classes, "Combinations of Devices Provided for in Other Classes and Illuminating Means.") |
239, | Fluid Sprinkling, Spraying, and Diffusing, appropriate subclasses for a fluid fuel distributor which may be disclosed as an illuminating burner. (See Lines With Other Classes, "Light Sources, Per Se.") |
239, | Fluid Sprinkling, Spraying, and Diffusing, subclasses 18+ for ornamental illuminated fountains. (See Lines With Other Classes, "Combinations of Devices Provided for in Other Classes and Illuminating Means.") |
246, | Railway Switches and Signals, subclass 473 for illuminated railway signals. (See Lines With Other Classes, "Signalling and Communication.") |
246, | Railway Switches and Signals, subclass 483 for illuminated semaphore arms. (See Lines With Other Classes, "Combinations of Devices Provided for in Other Classes and Illuminating Means.") |
248, | Supports, appropriate subclasses for supports which may support, but are not limited to, the support of light sources. See also the notes to the definition of subclass 382 , below. (See Lines With Other Classes, "Light Source Supports or Housings.") |
250, | Radiant Energy, subclasses 462.1+ for self-luminous articles. (See Lines With Other Classes, "Light Sources, Per Se.") |
250, | Radiant Energy, subclasses 200+ for illuminating means combined with photocells. (See Lines With Other Classes, "Combinations of Devices Provided for in Other Classes and Illuminating Means.") |
294, | Handling: Hand and Hoist-Line Implements, subclass 1.2 for a contact lens applicator combined with illuminating means and subclass 66.2 for illuminating means combined with underwater handling equipment. (See Lines With Other Classes, "Combinations of Devices Provided for in Other Classes and Illuminating Means.") |
313, | Electric Lamp and Discharge Devices, generally, for electric light sources, per se, of the nonconsumable electrode type. See Lines With Other Classes, "Combined With a Support, Combined With a Temperature Modifying Means" (subsection 1), "Combined With a Separable Casing, Jacket, Shield, or Envelope Protective Means," and "Combined With Optical Device or Having a Special Ray Transparent Envelope," in the class definition of Class 313 for the lines between Class 313 and this class (362). (See Lines With Other Classes, "Light Sources, Per Se.") |
314, | Electric Lamp and Discharge Devices: Consumable Electrodes, for consumable carbon arc-type light sources, per se. (See Lines With Other Classes, "Light Sources, Per Se.") |
315, | Electric Lamp and Discharge Devices: Systems, for an electric light source and circuitry for energizing the light source where the source of power (battery or generator) is not recited as an integral part of the claimed combination. (See Lines With Other Classes, "Light Sources, Per Se.") |
340, | Communications: Electrical, appropriate subclasses for claimed combinations whose proximate function is to convey information by means of electrically generated visible light. Such combinations must necessarily include a light source or light source and modifier and some (encoding) means which establishes a correspondence between the distribution, composition or location of the light and some other fact to be communicated. This requirement is based on the premise that, in signalling with visible light, the light itself is merely the carrier of or medium for the transfer of information and not the information itself. If the proximate function of the claimed combination is to convey information and illuminate or to convey information or illuminate, the combination is classifiable in this class (362). Subcombinations of subject matter of this class (362), for example, a light source and modifier which can be used for signalling (e.g., "signal lantern") or is used for signalling in nonclaimed disclosure, are classified in this class (362), unless explicitly provided for in Class 340. However, N.B., Class 340 has not been screened for such subcombinations which may have been originally classified there in the past. (See Lines With Other Classes, "Signalling and Communication.") |
340, | Communications: Electrical, subclasses 907+ for illuminating means combined with means to convey information. See also subsection D, above. (See Lines With Other Classes, "Combinations of Devices Provided for in Other Classes and Illuminating Means.") |
352, | Optics: Motion Pictures, subclasses 198+ for illuminating means used to project motion pictures. (See Lines With Other Classes, "Special Applications.") |
353, | Optics: Image Projectors, for illuminating means used to project images. (See Lines With Other Classes, "Special Applications.") |
356, | Optics: Measuring and Testing, subclass 46 for incandescent materials used in the testing of visible light or materials for optical properties; and subclasses 331+ for monochromators of the visible type. (See Lines With Other Classes, "Special Applications.") |
359, | Optical: Systems and Elements, subclass 885 for optical filters, and subclasses 484.01 through 494.01 for polarizers. (See Lines With Other Classes, "Special Applications.") |
359, | Optical: Systems and Elements, generally, for light modifiers which modify light from an illuminated object or field rather than directly from a light generating means. See subclass 515 for signal reflectors which may modify the distribution of (reflect) light directly from a light generating means; especially subclass 527 for a signal reflector for a signal source remote from the observer; subclass 528 for a signal reflector for a source behind the reflector; and subclasses 642-830 for lenses. (See Lines With Other Classes, "Light Modifiers, Reflectors, Refractors, etc."). |
368, | Horology: Time Measuring Systems or Devices, subclasses 67 and 227 for illuminated clocks. |
369, | Dynamic Information Storage or Retrieval, subclasses 100+ for apparatus and systems including illuminating means for electrically recording or reproducing photographic sound records. (See Lines With Other Classes, "Special Applications.") |
372, | Coherent Light Generators, appropriate subclasses for laser-type light sources, per se. (See Lines With Other Classes, "Light Sources, Per Se.") |
374, | Thermal Measuring and Testing, subclasses 100+ for detailed structures of thermometers. |
374, | Thermal Measuring and Testing, subclasses 100+ for the detailed structure of thermometers. (See Lines With Other Classes, "Combinations of Devices Provided for in Other Classes and Illuminating Means.") |
385, | Optical Waveguides, appropriate subclasses for light transmitting fibers, rods, or pipes. (See Lines With Other Classes, "Light Modifiers, Reflectors, refractors, etc.") |
398, | Optical Communications, various subclasses for light wave communications. (See Lines With Other Classes, "Signaling and Communication.") |
399, | Electrophotography, for illumination systems including light sources used in electrophotographic devices, specifically subclasses 9+ for diagnostics, subclasses 38+ for controls, subclasses 130+ for image formation, subclasses 168+ for charging, subclasses 177+ for exposure, subclasses 222+ for development, subclasses 297+ for transfer, subclasses 320+ for fixing, subclasses 343+ for cleaning, and subclasses 361+ for document handling. (See Lines With Other Classes, "Light Sources, Per Se.") |
416, | Fluid Reaction Surfaces (i.e., Impellers), subclass 5 for impellers combined with illuminating means. (See Lines With Other Classes, "Combinations of Devices Provided for in Other Classes and Illuminating Means.") |
428, | Stock Material or Miscellaneous Articles, subclass 38 for a mass transmissive of light through all layers and having an opaque border; subclass 415 for a stock material product in the form of a nonstructural laminate of glass or quartz next to epoxy; subclasses 426+ for a stock material product in the form of a nonstructural laminate embodying one or more layers of glass or quartz; and subclass 918 (a cross-reference art collection) for a material abnormally transparent. (See Lines With Other Classes, "Light Modifiers, Filter.") |
431, | Combustion, for flame-type light sources, per se, especially subclasses 100+ for a mantle type illuminating burner; subclasses 288+ for a candle; and subclasses 298+ for a wick-type liquid fuel burner. (See Lines With Other Classes, "Light Sources, per se.") |
433, | Dentistry, subclasses 29+ for illuminated or illuminating dental apparatus. (See Lines With Other Classes, "Combinations of Devices Provided for in Other Classes and Illuminating Means.") |
439, | Electrical Connectors, appropriate subclasses for an electrical connector, per se, such as a light bulb or tube socket which may also support or contribute to the support of the light bulb or tube. See also the notes to the definition of subclass 382 , below. (See Lines With Other Classes, "Light Source Supports or Housings.") |
441, | Buoys, Rafts, and Aquatic Devices, subclasses 13+ for illumination buoys. (See Lines With Other Classes, "Combinations of Devices Provided for in Other Classes and Illuminating Means.") |
446, | Amusement Devices: Toys, subclasses 47 , 91, 242, and 485+ for illuminated toys. (See Lines With Other Classes, "Combinations of Devices Provided for in Other Classes and Illuminating Means.") |
454, | Ventilation, for illuminating means combined with means to ventilate an enclosed space other than, or in addition to, a light source or light source enclosure, particularly subclasses 293+ for a ceiling diffuser with a light fixture. (See Lines With Other Classes, "Combinations of Devices Provided for in Other Classes and Illuminating Means.") |
463, | Amusement Devices: Games, subclasses 51+ for a simulated projectile game wherein a light ray is used to simulate a projectile. (See Lines With Other Classes, "Special Applications.") |
472, | Amusement Devices, subclasses 57+ and particularly subclass 61 for illusion apparatus with illuminating means appropriate therefor. (See Lines With Other Classes, "Special Applications.") |
501, | Compositions: Ceramic, subclasses 11+ for glass compositions which may act as a light filter. (See Lines With Other Classes, "Light Modifiers, Filter.") |
600, | Surgery, appropriate subclasses for illuminated diagnostic apparatus and for apparatus for treating the human body with light rays. In particular, search subclasses 101+ for endoscopes; subclass 11 for pharygoscopes; subclasses 185+ for nonpivoted gags; subclasses 184+ for tongue depressors; subclass 241 for pivoted specula; subclass 200 for reflectors with lamps; subclass 249 for miscellaneous illuminated diagnostic apparatus not otherwise classified; and subclass 200.11 for medicating apparatus. (See Lines With Other Classes, "Combinations of Devices Provided for in Other Classes and Illuminating Means.") |
601, | Surgery: Kinesitherapy, subclass 1 for kinesitherapy devices. (See Lines With Other Classes, "Combinations of Devices Provided for in Other Classes and Illuminating Means.") |
602, | Surgery: Splint, Brace, or Bandage, subclass 2 for orthopedic devices including light, heat, or electrical applicators. (See Lines With Other Classes, "Combinations of Devices Provided for in Other Classes and Illuminating Means.") |
604, | Surgery, subclasses 20+ for electrical energy applied to the body for therapeutic purposes. (See Lines With Other Classes, "Combinations of Devices Provided for in Other Classes and Illuminating Means.") |
606, | Surgery, subclass 1 for surgical instrumentation. (See Lines With Other Classes, "Combinations of Devices Provided for in Other Classes and Illuminating Means.") |
SECTION V - GLOSSARY
The following definitions of terms occurring frequently in the titles and definitions of this class are intended only to be used as aids in determining placement of subject matter within this class and do not necessarily encompass all usages of the terms in the art. Because the following definitions are generalized, certain subclass definitions may include definitions of the listed terms which deviate somewhat from the definitions given below. In such cases, the subclass definition is controlling. The use of ambiguous or equivocal art terms in the titles and definitions of this class has been avoided wherever possible. For the interpretation of such terms for classification purposes, see the notes to the definitions of "Modifier."
FILTER
A type of transparent or translucent selected wavelength modifier which absorbs light of at least one wavelength (i.e., color) and transmits light of another wavelength.
ILLUMINATING MEANS
Basic subject matter of the class or subcombinations thereof.
LIGHT SOURCE
An element (e.g., filament) or material (e.g., neon) which converts energy into visible radiant energy and/or the essential container of such an element or material, i.e., a light source envelope including the envelope base (e.g., light bulb, fluorescent tube). Unless otherwise specified, a light source is assumed to be a point source. For purposes of classification within this class, nominal recitations such as "light unit," "lamp," "headlight," etc., are assumed to denote only a light source.
MODIFIER
A recited element or combination of elements whose proximate function in the claimed combination is, according to the claim or the claimed disclosure, to alter the distribution or composition of light emitted from a light source by reflecting, refracting, or partially or completely absorbing the light.
(1) Note. Certain terms such as "lens," "shield," "screen," etc., are used in the art in some instances to denote modifiers and in other instances to denote structure whose proximate function is other than to modify light. For example, the term "lens" is used in some instances to denote means whose proximate function is to refract light and in other instances to denote merely a transparent window in a light housing whose proximate function is to protect the light source. Whether or not a means recited in a claim in such ambiguous terms is to be considered a modifier for placement within this class must be determined by the proximate function (according to the claim or the claimed disclosure) of the means in the claimed combination. |
(2) Note. Certain terms such as "shade," "bowl," etc., are used in the art in some instances to denote recited modifiers which, according to the claim or claimed disclosure, function to modify light in two or more ways provided for separately in this class. A recited "bowl," for example, may, according to the claim or claimed disclosure, function in the claimed combination to diffuse light by internal scattering within the material of which the bowl is made (viz., translucent bowls) and reflect light from one of its surfaces. Such a modifier is classifiable in the first-occurring subclass providing for modifiers which perform at least one of its modifying functions. |
REFLECTOR
A light modifying device having a surface which redirects incident light back into the medium from which it came. Reflectors are more commonly opaque but may be transparent. Light incident on the redirecting surface of a transparent reflector may arrive from the transparent material of the reflector itself in which case it is redirected back into the transparent material of the reflector, or it may arrive at the redirecting surface from some other material (e.g., air) in which case it is redirected back into the other material. Whether a recited transparent modifier is a reflector or some other type of modifier or both depends, for purposes of classification within this class, on its proximate function according to the claim or claimed disclosure.
REFRACTOR
A light modifier whose proximate function is to redirect light comprising a light pervious material having a pair of opposed surfaces, at least one of which is, at least in part, so angularly related to the other surface that the path of a light ray incident on one opposed surface of the material and the path of the same ray after it emerges from the material through the other opposed surface are not parallel. A nominally recited "lens" is considered a refractor for purposes of classification within this class only if the structural and functional characteristics of a refractor can be imputed to it from the claim or claimed disclosure. (See (1) Note to the definition of "Modifier," above).
SELECTED WAVELENGTH MODIFIER
A type of modifier which modifies light of at least one wavelength (color) differently from light of another wavelength. Such modifiers may reflect, refract or filter light.
TRANSLUCENT
Having the property of certain light pervious materials which results in the random internal scattering of light rays passing through the material.
TRANSPARENT
Having the property of certain light pervious materials which permits light rays to pass through the material in straight lines. Transparent illuminating means may or may not be light modifiers.
SUBCLASSES
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This subclass is indented under the class definition. Subject matter having means for modifying the spectral character
of light from an artificial source for the purpose of producing
light simulating daylight.
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This subclass is indented under subclass 1. Subject matter wherein the means for modifying the light
has different effects on different light wavelengths such as absorbing
some while transmitting others or reflecting others.
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This subclass is indented under the class definition. Subject matter comprising means to illuminate a subject
and designed for use with a device (camera) for recording an image
of the subject on photosensitive material and not classifiable elsewhere.
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This subclass is indented under subclass 3. Subject matter having an electrical device which responds
to radiant light energy by (a) varying its electrical characteristics,
(b) generating an electric current, or (c) means for determining
the intensity or quantity of light emanating from a particular location
or direction, wherein any of the aforementioned three are combined
with photos:graphic illumination structure.
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This subclass is indented under subclass 3. Subject matter including means for measuring or indicating
some condition.
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This subclass is indented under subclass 3. Subject matter including thermal sensitive means or means
to facilitate the transfer of heat energy.
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This subclass is indented under subclass 3. Subject matter including means which selectively perform
two dissimilar functions by appropriate rearrangement of parts or
means including specific adaptor structure.
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This subclass is indented under subclass 3. Subject matter to which has been added a subcombination
or assembly which is recognized as the subject matter of some other
class.
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This subclass is indented under subclass 8. Subject matter wherein the added subcombination includes
specific structure to hold an electrochemical cell.
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This subclass is indented under subclass 3. Subject matter including means for protecting the user from undesirable effects, or means to protect photographic lighting apparatus or means that include additional structure that must be manipulated before normal operation of photographic lighting apparatus can proceed. | |
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This subclass is indented under subclass 3. Subject matter including two or more light sources, or holders
for two or more light sources, or structure adapted to support or move
said holders.
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This subclass is indented under subclass 11. Subject matter wherein the light sources are of different
sizes or types.
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This subclass is indented under subclass 11. Subject matter including (a) means for replacing one light source with another, or (b) means for selectively energizing plural light sources one at a time. | |
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This subclass is indented under subclass 13. Subject matter including means to move a light source or
support from a nonilluminating position to an illuminating position,
or which allows such movement to be made by the user from one predetermined
position to another illuminating position.
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This subclass is indented under subclass 14. Subject matter combined with means to apply electrical energy
to a combustible light source.
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This subclass is indented under subclass 3. Subject matter including specific means to affect light
waves emitted from an illuminating light source.
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This subclass is indented under subclass 16. Subject matter wherein the specific means includes two or
more different light modifying structures.
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This subclass is indented under subclass 16. Subject matter wherein the specific means permit adjustment
of the orientation or position of light affecting surfaces.
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This subclass is indented under the class definition. Subject matter comprising a light source which emits a ray
of light having substantially equal components of wave energy in
various directions transverse to the path of the ray and means to
alter the light so that the ray has a greater wave energy component
in one transverse direction than in another.
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This subclass is indented under the class definition. Subject matter having either (a) one energy source and first and second light sources and means to supply energy from the energy source to the second light source in response to failure of the first light source; or (b) first and second energy sources and one light source and means to cause the second energy source to supply energy to the light source in response to failure of the first energy source; or (c) first and second energy sources and first and second light sources and means to cause the second energy source to supply energy to the second light source in response to failure of either the first energy source or the first light source. | |
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This subclass is indented under the class definition. Subject matter wherein the light source is an incandescent electric filament enclosed in an envelope and may additionally be contained in an enclosing means and wherein electric circuit means is provided to connect the filament to a source of electrical energy and wherein means are provided to disconnect the filament from its source of electrical energy or to reduce or otherwise inhibit the flow of energy through the filament in response to the breakage of the envelope or the enclosing means. | |
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This subclass is indented under subclass 21. Subject matter having an enclosure which is sealed and a fluid within the enclosure and wherein the means to disconnect the filament from its source of electrical energy, etc., includes a switch and wherein the enclosure, the fluid and the switch are so interrelated that a break in the enclosure either (a) changes the amount of fluid in the enclosure to open the switch, or (b) changes the pressure of the fluid in the enclosure to open the switch and thus open the circuit to the filament. | |
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This subclass is indented under the class definition. Subject matter combined with means, claimed or disclosed
as bearing two or more markings corresponding to the same number
of consecutive measurements of some variable other than merely the
position, composition, or distribution of light from the illuminating structure
of this class wherein the illuminating structure contributes to
the illumination of the markings.
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This subclass is indented under subclass 23. Subject matter wherein the means is part of an instrument
for reproducing sounds at a distance wherein the sounds are converted
into electrical impulses for transmission by wire and whose circuit
is independent of the means for illuminating the instrument.
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This subclass is indented under subclass 23. Subject matter wherein the means bearing two or more markings
indicates the temperature of the water or water vapor in a heat
exchange device which transfers heat from water or water vapor to
air.
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This subclass is indented under subclass 23. Subject matter wherein the illuminating structure includes
(a) an object made of light transmitting material with a relatively
narrow surface or side disposed adjacent a light source; or (b)
a transparent, relatively elongated structure which transmits light
rays from one point to another within the confines of its outer
surface or surfaces by internal reflections or nodal transmission.
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This subclass is indented under subclass 26. Subject matter wherein the illuminating structure includes more than one light source. | |
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This subclass is indented under subclass 23. Subject matter wherein the scale or dial is contained within
an instrument case and the illuminating structure is external to
the case; the case having an opening through which the scale or dial
is observed and either another opening or light transparent portion
through which light from the external illuminating structure enters the
case to illuminate the scale or dial.
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This subclass is indented under subclass 23. Subject matter wherein the means includes a meter housing or casing and the illuminating structure includes a light source within said housing or casing. | |
![]() | Indirect illumination: | ||||
This subclass is indented under subclass 29. Subject matter wherein the illuminating structure includes
light modifiers or directors that are interposed between the means
and the light source.
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This subclass is indented under the class definition. Subject matter having a plurality of light sources arranged
to direct a condensed and substantially shadowless light onto a
surface on which objects upon which manual operations are to be
performed are supported.
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This subclass is indented under the class definition. Subject matter having an emitter of light produced by a
flameless chemical reaction combined with a light modifier or light
modifier support structure.
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This subclass is indented under the class definition. Subject matter in which part or all of the illuminating
means rotates continually in one direction about an axis.
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![]() | VEHICLES STEERING SWITCHES LIGHT SOURCES: | ||
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Subject matter which includes a steering mechanism or an
element of a steering mechanism of a vehicle and wherein the motion
of the steering mechanism or the element controls the direction
taken by the vehicle; a multiple position switch or plural electric
switches, a switch operator to make or break the multiple switch
positions or to operate selectively the plural electric switches;
a plurality of electric light sources, generally one source being directed
forward and at least one light source directed to each side of a
vehicle, and in which the motion of the steering mechanism or the steering
mechanism element controls the switch operator to control circuits
to at least some of the plurality of electric lights.
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![]() | VEHICLE STEERING MECHANISM OR ELEMENT MOVES PIVOTED LAMP OR LAMP SUPPORT: | ||||
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Subject matter comprising means to change the direction
of movement of a transporting device, or a movable element of such means,
and a tiltable or rotatable lamp or lamp support wherein motion
imparted to the direction changing means or to the element thereof to
change the direction of movement of the transporting device is also
used concurrently to tilt and rotate the lamp or lamp support.
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This subclass is indented under subclass 37. Subject matter having a fluid motion transmission means
controlled by the steering gear or steering gear element connected
to the lamp or to the lamp support so that the motion imparted by
the steering gear or steering gear element to direct the movement
of a vehicle is also used concurrently to transmit motion through
the fluid motion transmission means to tilt or rotate the lamp or
lamp support.
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![]() | Pivoted lamps having plural unlike motions controlled additionally by manual movement: | ||
This subclass is indented under subclass 37. Subject matter wherein the lamp or lamp support is rotatable
in a horizontal plane in response to the movement of the transporting device
or a movable element of such means and the lamp or lamp support
or at least a portion of the lamp or lamp support is rotatable also
in a vertical plane and manual means is connected to the lamp or
lamp support or to the portion of the lamp support to pivot the
lamp or lamp support in the vertical plane.
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![]() | Manual or steering mechanism control of pivoted lamp: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 37. Subject matter having means operated by the motion of some portion of the human body to tilt or rotate the lamp or lamp support independently of the steering mechanism or element. | |
![]() | Plural lamps, one only moves in turn direction: | ||
This subclass is indented under subclass 37. Subject matter which includes means responsive to the movement
of the vehicle steering mechanism or element when a turn by the
vehicle is being made in one direction relative to linear movement
of the vehicle to rotate the pivoted lamp or pivoted lamp support
in the same direction as the turn but not when a turn by the vehicle
is being made in the opposite relative direction.
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![]() | Tire, wheel or brake backing plate movement turns lamp: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 37. Subject matter wherein the steering mechanism or element includes or comprises a rotatable and turnable annular or circular vehicle supporting member which contacts and rolls on a vehicle supporting surface; or wherein a turnable means is provided to support means to stop or decelerate the vehicle and wherein the lamp or lamp support is tilted or rotated by the turning motion of the vehicle supporting member or the stopping means support. | |
![]() | Plural lamps concurrently moved: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 37. Subject matter wherein there are two lamps, each rotatable about an axis, or two lamp supports, each having a portion rotatable about an axis, a motion transmission means connecting the steering gear or the steering gear element to both of the rotatable lamps or to the two rotatable portions of the lamp supports so that motion imparted by the steering gear or the steering gear element to turn or direct a vehicle is also imparted through the motion transmission means to rotate both of the lamps concurrently or rotate both of the lamp support portions with the turning or direction of a vehicle. | |
![]() | Single connection to steering mechanism or element: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 43. Subject matter wherein there is a single mechanical connection between the steering gear or the steering gear element and the motion transmission means. | |
![]() | First lamp motion moves second lamp: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 44. Subject matter wherein the motion transmission means is so connected to the two rotatable lamps or to the two rotatable lamp support portions that the motion imparted to the motion transmission means by the steering gear or the steering gear element first turns one of the two rotatable lamps and the motion of the "one" rotatable lamp in turn rotates the second rotatable lamp or the motion imparted to the motion transmission means by the steering gear or steering gear element first turns one of rotatable lamp support portions and the motion of the "one" rotatable lamp support portion in turn rotates the second rotatable lamp support portion. | |
![]() | Steering post arm or rod motion controls first lamp: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 45. Subject matter wherein the steering gear or the steering gear element includes either a first movable member to receive motion from a human operator; a movable shaft which receives the motion from the first movable member; a second movable member receiving the motion from the movable shaft or a movable rod moved by the second movable member and the motion transmission means is connected to either the first movable member, the movable shaft, the second movable member or the movable rod. | |
![]() | Through link and lever transmission means: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 46. Subject matter wherein the motion transmission means includes a rigid rod connected to (a) each of the lamps to rotate each of the lamps about its axis, or (b) to each of the rotatable portions of the lamp supports to rotate each of the rotatable lamp support portions about its axis and a rigid member connected directly to each of the rigid rods to impart motion to the rods. | |
![]() | Tie rod motion controls first lamp motion: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 45. Subject matter wherein motion is imparted to the motion transmission means to move the two rotatable lamps or lamp portions concurrently by a movable bar which is part of the steering gear and which functions to join two movable spindle arms of a vehicle steering arrangement so that the spindle arms turn concurrently in the same direction. | |
![]() | Steering post, arm rod motion controls lamps: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 44. Subject matter wherein the steering gear includes, or the steering gear element is a movable member to receive motion from a human operator, a movable shaft which receives the motion from the movable member responsive to the human operator, a movable member receiving the motion from the movable shaft, or a movable rod moved by the member receiving the motion from the movable shaft. | |
![]() | Through link and lever transmission means: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 49. Subject matter wherein the motion transmission means includes a rigid crank rod directly connected to the rotatable lamp or lamp support to pivot the lamp or lamp support about an axis and a rigid movable member connected to the crank rod so that the motion of the rigid movable member given by the movable steering gear element turns the crank rod to impart a turning motion to the rotatable lamp or lamp support to move the lamp or lamp support about its axis. | |
![]() | Tie rod motion control: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 44. Subject matter wherein motion is imparted to the motion transmission means to move the two rotatable lamps or lamp support portions concurrently by a movable bar which is part of the steering gear and which function to join two movable spindle arms of a vehicle steering arrangement so that the spindle arms turn concurrently in the same direction. | |
![]() | Tie rod motion control: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 43. Subject matter wherein motion is imparted to the motion transmission means to move the two rotatable lamps or lamp support portions by a movable bar which is part of the steering gear and which functions to join two movable spindle arms of a vehicle steering arrangement so that the spindle arms turn concurrently in the same direction. | |
![]() | Steering post, arm or rod controlled: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 37. Subject matter wherein the rotatable lamp or lamp support is connected through a motion transmission means to the means to change the direction of a vehicle or a movable element of such means which includes or is a movable steering member to receive motion from a human operator; a movable shaft which receives the motion from the member responsive to a human operator; a movable member receiving the motion from the movable shaft or a movable rod moved by the member receiving the motion from the movable shaft. | |
![]() | Through link and lever motion transmission: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 53. Subject matter wherein the motion transmission means includes a rigid crank rod directly connected to the rotatable lamp or lamp support to pivot the lamp or lamp support about an axis and a rigid movable member connected to the crank rod so that the motion of the rigid movable member received from the movable steering member or the movable shaft or the movable member receiving the motion from the shaft or the movable rod causes the crank rod to pivot the lamp or lamp support about the axis. | |
![]() | Stub shaft, stub shaft arm or attachment element controlled: | ||
This subclass is indented under subclass 37. Subject matter wherein the lamp or lamp support is rotatable
and the means to change the direction of movement of a transporting
device includes or the movable element of such device is a steering
knuckle which supports a steering wheel spindle or an arm connected
to the knuckle; a motion transmission means connecting the knuckle
or the arm connected to the knuckle to the lamp or lamp support
so that motion imparted by the knuckle or the arm connected to the
knuckle to turn or direct a vehicle is also imparted through the
motion transmission means to rotate the lamp or lamp support concurrently
with the turning of a vehicle.
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![]() | Through telescopic motion transmission means: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 55. Subject matter wherein the motion transmission means or the rotatable lamp or lamp support includes a motion transfer linkage which permits a portion of one member to slide within a portion of another member while transferring the motion of the knuckle or knuckle arm to rotate the lamp or lamp support. | |
![]() | Tie rod element controlled: | ||
This subclass is indented under subclass 37. Subject matter wherein the vehicle steering gear includes
or the vehicle steering gear element is a bar capable of motion
which functions to move both steering wheels of a vehicle in the
same direction and the lamp is rotatable about an axis or the lamp
support has a portion rotatable about an axis; and a motion transmission
means connects the bar to the rotatable lamp or the rotatable portion
of the lamp support so that the motion of the bar is used to direct
the movement of a vehicle and concurrently to impart motion to the
rotatable lamp or the rotatable portion of the lamp support through
the motion transmission means.
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This subclass is indented under subclass 57. Subject matter which includes a means to release the rotatable
lamp or the rotatable portion of the lamp support from the control
of the bar and the motion transmission means.
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![]() | Through link and lever motion transmission means: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 57. Subject matter wherein the motion transmission means includes a rigid rod connected to the rotatable lamp or the rotatable portion of the lamp support to pivot the lamp or the rotatable portion of the lamp support about its axis and therein a movable rigid member connected to the rigid rod so that the motion imparted by the bar is transmitted through the movable member to the rod to turn the pivoted lamp or rotatable portion of the lamp support about its axis. | |
![]() | With pin and slot motion transmission means: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 59. Subject matter which includes a movable connection between (a) the bar and the motion transmission means, (b) the rigid rod and the rigid member, (c) the rigid rod and the rotatable lamp or the rotatable portion of the lamp support, or (d) any two members of the motion transmission means wherein the movable connection includes a movable elongated opening formed in a member or by movable elements forming such an opening and a movable second member shaped to move within the opening or between the elements forming the opening whereby upon movement of the elongated opening; the second member between or within the opening will move or when the second member moves within or between the member or elements forming the member the elongated opening will move to transmit motion. | |
![]() | LIGHT SOURCE OR LIGHT SOURCE SUPPORT AND LUMINESCENT MATERIAL: | ||||||||||||||
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Subject matter comprising a light source or light source
support combined with a separate fluorescent or phosphorescent material.
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![]() | WITH CONTROL CONSOLE: | ||||
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Subject matter combined with a panel or cabinet on which
are mounted switches, indicators or other apparatus used for centrally
controlling electrical or mechanical devices, not classified elsewhere.
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![]() | SOUND EQUIPMENT ILLUMINATOR: | ||
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Subject matter combined with a sound transducer with means
for illuminating some part of the transducer.
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![]() | Phonograph: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 86. Subject matter wherein the transducer is an instrument for reproducing sound usually by means of the vibration of a stylus or needle following a spiral groove on a revolving disc or cylinder. | |
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This subclass is indented under subclass 86. Subject matter wherein the transducer is an instrument for
reproducing sounds at a distance wherein the sounds are converted
into electrical impulses for transmission by wire and whose circuit
is independent of the means for illuminating the transducer.
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This subclass is indented under the class definition. Subject matter in combination with a device including an
assemblage of parts that transmit forces, motion, and energy one
to another in a predetermined manner and generally support structure
wherein illuminating means of the class is attached to or built
into the device to illuminate some part of the device or work area
of the device, and not classified elsewhere.
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![]() | Sewing: | ||
This subclass is indented under subclass 89. Subject matter wherein the machine performs the function
of uniting or ornamenting material by means of a strand which is
inserted (stitched) in the material at spaced locations by a needle
having an eye, or equivalent structure, and enchained or otherwise
locked in position.
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This subclass is indented under subclass 89. Subject matter wherein the machine is designed or adapted
for the removal of foreign matter, not elsewhere classified.
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This subclass is indented under the class definition. Subject matter combined with apparatus for heating or cooling
articles not otherwise classified.
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![]() | Nonelectric illuminator: | ||
This subclass is indented under subclass 92. Subject matter wherein the apparatus is combined with a
light fixture which burns a material to produce light.
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This subclass is indented under subclass 92. Subject matter combined with a circuit breaker linked with
a closure of said apparatus to control the operation of a light
source.
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![]() | WITH SWITCH PLATE OR SOCKET: | ||||
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Subject matter combined with a cover for an electrical circuit
breaker or electrical receptacle, not classified elsewhere.
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This subclass is indented under the class definition. Subject matter combined with structure for distributing
or dealing out liquid, gaseous, or fluidic materials for purposes
other than supplying fuel or heat exchange materials to an artificial
light source, not classified elsewhere.
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This subclass is indented under the class definition. Subject matter comprising means including a light source
for illuminating a generally planar transparent, or translucent
display from behind, not elsewhere classified.
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This subclass is indented under subclass 97.1. Subject matter comprising means including a light source
for illuminating a liquid crystal display from behind.
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![]() | Having solid-state light source: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 97.2. Subject matter wherein the light source is a solid-state light source. | |
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This subclass is indented under subclass 97.1. Subject matter including means to secure or hold a light
transmitting or transparent image in front of the light source.
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![]() | WITH PAPER, BOOK OR COPY HOLDER: | ||||||
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Subject matter combined with means for supporting sheet-like
reading or writing material, and not classifiable elsewhere.
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![]() | Notepad: | ||
This subclass is indented under subclass 98. Subject matter wherein the combination constitutes a unitary,
readily carried structure.
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This subclass is indented under the class definition. Subject matter combined with a device attached to some part
of a door or its knob to illuminate the knob or a hole for receiving
a key not elsewhere classified.
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This subclass is indented under the class definition. Subject matter combined with a receptacle for holding a
liquid other than fuel or heat exchange materials for a light source,
not classified elsewhere.
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This subclass is indented under the class definition. Subject matter combined with a cane, baton, umbrella or
club of the hand-held type, and not classified elsewhere.
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This subclass is indented under the class definition. Subject matter combined with (a) a garment, covering or
clothing, (b) a harness to be worn by an animal, or (c) an article
generally composed of precious stones and metal (jewelry) and of
an analogous nature or imitations of the same which are intended
to be worn upon the person as ornaments, not otherwise classified.
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This subclass is indented under subclass 103. Subject matter wherein a light source or light source support
is combined with articles generally composed of precious metal and
stones of an analogous nature not otherwise classified or imitations
of the same, which are intended to be worn upon the person as ornaments.
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This subclass is indented under subclass 103. Subject matter wherein the garment, covering or harness
is to be worn on the head of the animal or supported by some portion
of the head.
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This subclass is indented under subclass 105. Subject matter wherein the covering extends generally over
the major portion of the head as distinguished from a mere head
band or open framework.
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![]() | Nonelectric light unit: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 106. Subject matter adapted for use with a nonelectric type illuminator. | |
![]() | Shoulder suspension or torso encircling (e.g., vest, neck-sling): | ||||||||
This subclass is indented under subclass 103. Subject matter wherein the garment, clothing or harness
includes means passing over the shoulder or encircling the torso
of the animal.
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This subclass is indented under the class definition. Subject matter combined with a hand-held device whose function
is to perform, or assist in the performance of a specific operation,
or a hand-held holder for such device other than a container, not
classified elsewhere.
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![]() | Firearm: | ||||||
This subclass is indented under subclass 109. Subject matter wherein the device is a weapon from which
a shot may be discharged by gunpowder or structure formed to resemble
a weapon.
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This subclass is indented under subclass 110. Subject matter wherein illuminator structure may be attached
to the weapon in such a way that a shot may not be discharged.
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This subclass is indented under subclass 110. Subject matter which includes a hand-held portable illumination
device having a housing shaped to resemble a firearm having a hand grip
by which the device is held and carried.
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![]() | Light controlled by trigger: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 110. Subject matter wherein the class illumination structure includes a circuit breaker by a part of a means moved by a finger to fire the weapon. | |
![]() | Switch on handle: | ||
This subclass is indented under subclass 110. Subject matter wherein the weapon includes an electric circuit
breaker located in a handle of the weapon.
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![]() | Barber: | ||
This subclass is indented under subclass 109. Subject matter wherein the device is for cutting, dressing
or trimming hair.
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![]() | Key holder: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 109. Subject matter wherein the instrument includes means for retaining a lock key. | |
![]() | Iron: | ||||||||
This subclass is indented under subclass 109. Subject matter wherein the device includes a metallic mass
which, when heated, may be used to apply heat to another object.
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![]() | Pen or pencil: | ||
This subclass is indented under subclass 109. Subject matter wherein the device is a coating implement
with material supply.
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This subclass is indented under subclass 109. Subject matter wherein the device is used to facilitate
a mechanical operation such as driving, forming, shaping or finishing
an article.
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This subclass is indented under subclass 119. Subject matter wherein the device includes an elongated
shank, bit or blade portion.
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This subclass is indented under the class definition. Subject matter comprising a light source or light source
support combined with either (a) a figure with five or more points
that represents a star, or (b) a figure with an upright bar traversed
by a horizontal bar, not classified elsewhere.
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This subclass is indented under the class definition. Subject matter comprising a light source or light source
support combined with vegetation (i.e., any member of living beings
typically lacking locomotive movement or obvious nervous or sensory
organs) or parts (e.g., blossoms, leaves) or simulations thereof
and not classifiable elsewhere.
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![]() | Tree: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 122. Subject matter wherein the member is a woody perennial plant having an elongated main stem generally with few branches on its lower part, or a shrub or herb, or an imitation thereof, and not classified elsewhere. | |
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This subclass is indented under the class definition. Subject matter comprising a light source or light source
support combined with an imitation of a living being of the nonvegetable
type (i.e., typically differing from plants in its capacity for
spontaneous movement and rapid motor response to stimulation) and
not classifiable elsewhere.
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This subclass is indented under the class definition. Subject matter combined with an enclosure that includes
a transparent wall or with a transparent wall for such an enclosure
which permits an article that may be placed within the enclosure
to be seen from outside the enclosure, and not classifiable elsewhere.
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This subclass is indented under subclass 125. Subject matter wherein the enclosure includes structure
to minimize the transfer of thermal energy through a wall of the
enclosure, or to dispel undesirable thermal energy, e.g., refrigerated
showcase.
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This subclass is indented under the class definition. Subject matter combined with articles of the support type
used for the general convenience of occupants of a room or other
occupiable space, and not classifiable elsewhere.
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This subclass is indented under subclass 127. Subject matter combined with a smooth surface intended to
form an image of an object other than a light source by reflection.
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This subclass is indented under subclass 128. Subject matter wherein elements of the combination may be
readily changed in position with respect to one another or to a
stationary object as a unit.
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![]() | Bed: | ||
This subclass is indented under subclass 127. Subject matter wherein the article permits one to lie and
sleep.
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![]() | Chair, stool or sofa: | ||
This subclass is indented under subclass 127. Subject matter wherein the article is a device for supporting
the weight of a person in a seated position.
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![]() | Plural diverse type article holders (e.g., drawer and hook): |
This subclass is indented under subclass 127. Subject matter wherein the article has structurally different means for supporting articles, e.g., table top and a standard with a bracket with a hook portion. | |
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This subclass is indented under subclass 127. Subject matter wherein the article is an enclosure with
article supporting means.
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![]() | Base: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 127. Subject matter wherein the article of furniture is a block-like mass with article supporting means or surface but without spacing legs, panels or pedestal. | |
![]() | WITH VIEWING MIRROR: | ||||||||||
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Subject matter combined with a smooth surface intended to
form an image of an object other than a light source by reflection,
not classified elsewhere.
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This subclass is indented under subclass 135. Subject matter combined with a small box for containing
toilet articles.
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This subclass is indented under subclass 136. Subject matter combined with a device linked with a closure
of said box to control the operation of a light source.
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This subclass is indented under subclass 135. Subject matter wherein the surface is structurally combined
with a light source support which adapts the resultant combination
for the inspection of inaccessible places and which usually includes
a handle.
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![]() | Adjustable: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 138. Subject matter wherein the resultant combination has means allowing the adjustment of the various elements thereof. | |
![]() | With plural light sources or diverse light modifiers: | ||||
This subclass is indented under subclass 135. Subject matter combined with (a) more than one light source
or light source support, or (b) different types of devices that
can change light.
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![]() | Adjustable: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 140. Subject matter wherein elements of the combination may be readily changed in position with respect to one another or to a stationary object as a unit. | |
![]() | Adjustable: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 135. Subject matter wherein elements of the combination may be readily changed in position with respect to one another or to a stationary object as a unit. | |
![]() | Janus-faced mirror-and-light projector: | ||||
This subclass is indented under subclass 142. Subject matter wherein the surface element faces in a different
or opposite direction than that of a light-directing element of
an integral light-beam apparatus.
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This subclass is indented under subclass 142. Subject matter wherein a combination of said surface and
light source, support or modifier may be readily changed in position
as a unit.
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This subclass is indented under the class definition. Subject matter wherein a light source support or light source
is combined with a component of a constructed stationary body, not
classified elsewhere.
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![]() | Staircase: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 145. Subject matter wherein the component is part of a flight of stairs, its supporting framework, casing, baluster or railing. | |
![]() | Wall or ceiling: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 145. Subject matter wherein the component is a vertical upright or overhead enclosing part of a room or building. | |
![]() | Subceiling: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 147. Subject matter comprising means forming a secondary horizontal barrier spaced below and coextensible with a ceiling and at least one light source supported relative to the secondary barrier or the ceiling such that light from the source is directed through or reflected from at least a portion of the secondary barrier. | |
![]() | With fluid handling means: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 148. Subject matter combined with means directing the flow of a liquid or gas. | |
![]() | Common subceiling and light unit support: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 148. Subject matter wherein at least one light source is supported by means supporting the secondary barrier. | |
![]() | Valence or cornice: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 145. Subject matter wherein the component is (a) a framed heading to conceal curtain tops or fixtures, or (b) a wall or ceiling molding. | |
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This subclass is indented under subclass 145. Subject matter wherein the component is structure forming
a border, fence, gate or awning.
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This subclass is indented under subclass 145. Subject matter wherein the component is a surface of a structure
on which one travels.
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This subclass is indented under subclass 145. Subject matter wherein the component is a paved surface
on which vehicles travel, or on which vehicles are parked.
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This subclass is indented under the class definition. Subject matter combined with a receptacle for diverse articles
not classified elsewhere.
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This subclass is indented under subclass 154. Subject matter combined with a circuit breaker linked with
a closure for said receptacle to control the operation of a light
source.
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![]() | Bag, purse or trunk: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 154. Subject matter wherein the receptacle is of the type that is carried by a person on a trip. | |
![]() | SELF POWERED LAMP: | ||||||
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Subject matter comprising (a) a casing to support an energy
source on or within the casing and a light source or a support for
the light source powered by the energy source; or (b) a support
to hold an energy source and a light source or a support for the
light source powered by the energy source; or (c) a light modifier
connected to a casing or support designed to support an energy source
used to produce light wherein the modifier directs light from a light
source powered by the energy source; or (d) a battery and a light
source totally supported by the battery; or (e) subcombinations and
elements of, and accessories limited in use to, an integral self-energized
lamp which produces illumination for general lighting not provided
for elsewhere.
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This subclass is indented under subclass 157. Subject matter wherein the casing encloses the energy source
and the light source powered by the energy source and wherein the
casing permits light emitted by the light source to exit through
a portion of the casing which is light transmissive and wherein
(a) the casing is sealed against liquid, gas or dust, or (b) an
element or elements of the lamp are sealed against liquid, gas or
dust, or (c) the lamp is encased in a covering which is transparent
to the light emitted by the lamp, and which is sealed against liquid,
gas or dust.
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This subclass is indented under subclass 157. Subject matter wherein the light is generated by means other
than means which converts energy associated with an electric current
into visible radiant energy.
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![]() | Acetylene: | ||||
This subclass is indented under subclass 159. Subject matter having means for burning acetylene for the
emission of light and means to modify the emitted light.
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This subclass is indented under subclass 159. Subject matter having a light unit comprising a wick or
other capillary fuel conveying structure on which fuel burns, the
wick being imbedded in a meltable solid fuel, e.g., wax, etc., which
is meltable by the heat of the flame and is fed to the flame by
the wick, or structure peculiarly adapted for supporting the solid
fuel and a modifier.
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![]() | Collapsible housing: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 161. Subject matter having means to effect a reduction in size of the supporting structure from an operative condition to an inoperative condition. | |
![]() | With chimney: | ||
This subclass is indented under subclass 161. Subject matter wherein the modifier is a single unit to
encompass the candle and transmit light and having an opening at
the top and bottom for the passage of air.
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This subclass is indented under subclass 159. Subject matter having means to prevent a flame from igniting
combustible gases which may surround the light unit.
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This subclass is indented under subclass 164. Subject matter having means to prevent unauthorized access to the light source. | |
![]() | Selective wavelength transmitting or light blocking means: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 159. Subject matter having means to absorb a portion of the light ray energy and transmit the remainder or means to stop all light ray energy from being transmitted. | |
![]() | With separate movable selective elements: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 166. Subject matter having a refractor or transparent housing closure (i.e., "lens") and wherein the selective wavelength transmitting or light blocking means is movable between the light source and the lens. | |
![]() | Plural: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 167. Subject matter having more than one lens. | |
![]() | Plural lenses: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 166. Subject matter having more than one refractor or transparent housing closure members through which light is transmitted. | |
![]() | Rotatable type: | ||||
This subclass is indented under subclass 169. Subject matter having means whereby a light unit body is
revolved on a support.
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This subclass is indented under subclass 159. Subject matter wherein a portion of the products of combustion
is led back to the flame or in which the air, or a portion thereof,
for combustion is preheated by the combustion.
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This subclass is indented under subclass 171. Subject matter wherein the lamp"s lower part is peculiarly
structured.
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This subclass is indented under subclass 171. Subject matter wherein the lamp"s upper part is peculiarly
structured.
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![]() | Relatively movable modifier: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 171. Subject matter wherein a globe is movable with respect to its support structure for access to the burner. | |
![]() | Compound motion: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 174. Subject matter wherein the globe has one motion away from the support structure and another motion of rotation about a pivot. | |
![]() | Rectilinear motion: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 174. Subject matter wherein the globe is moved in alternate directions in a straight line. | |
![]() | Pivoted motion: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 174. Subject matter wherein the globe is rotatably reciprocated about a fixed axis. | |
![]() | Tube structure: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 171. Subject matter wherein details of the tube construction is enumerated. | |
![]() | Mantle type: | ||
This subclass is indented under subclass 159. Subject matter having a lace-like hood or envelope of thin,
porous refractory material which, when positioned in a flame, incandesces.
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This subclass is indented under subclass 159. Subject matter having means to encompass a light source
and transmit light and has an opening on the top and bottom for
a draft.
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This subclass is indented under subclass 159. Subject matter wherein a light unit lower part is peculiarly
structured.
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![]() | Dome structure: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 159. Subject matter wherein a light unit upper part is peculiarly structured. | |
![]() | Rechargeable electrical source of with external connections: | ||||||
This subclass is indented under subclass 157. Subject matter wherein the energy source is an electric
battery enclosed within a casing and having a light source energizeable
by the battery and electric connectors supported by the casing to
permit electrical energy to be passed from outside the casing and
electrical means external or internal of the casing connected to the
connectors and to the battery or to the light source or support
therefor, whereby electric power supplied to the electrical means
(a) directly, or indirectly through the light source support, energizes
the light source, or (b) recharges the battery when the light source
or light source support is electrically disconnected from the battery.
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This subclass is indented under subclass 157. Subject matter wherein there are one or more casings which support within the casing or casings an electrical battery or batteries and there are plural electrical filament bulb light sources supported on the casing or casings, or there are plural light bulb supports supported on the casing or casings. | |
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This subclass is indented under subclass 184. Subject matter which includes a guard held by a casing to
protect the bulbs or bulb sockets from damage and which permits
light from the light bulb, or light from a bulb when supported by
the bulb support, to pass through.
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![]() | Dome, globe or wire guard or lamp bulb cover: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 157. Subject matter wherein the energy source is an electric battery supported on or within the casing, the light source is an electric filament light source and the light source support is for an electric filament light bulb and there is (a) a light transmissive member surrounding the filament light source or light source support to permit light, emitted from the source or a source supported by the support, to be transmitted through the member in at least one hundred and eighty degrees of angle in more than one plane, or (b) a protective member covering the light bulb or the light bulb support which permits light from the light bulb or from a light bulb when supported by the light bulb support to pass through the protective member. | |
![]() | With movable focusing element: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 157. Subject matter wherein there is at least one optical light modifier which receives light emitted by the light source and wherein the light source, the light source support or the optical modifier is adjustably mounted so that manual adjustment of the light source, light source support or the light modifier will cause a change in the light pattern formed by the light. | |
![]() | Movable lamp bulb or lamp bulb support: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 187. Subject matter wherein the light or the light source support is movable. | |
![]() | Disposable lamp or flexible material casing: | ||||
This subclass is indented under subclass 157. Subject matter wherein the casing encloses a battery and
also holds an electric light source or support therefor or wherein
there is a support to hold a battery and an electric light source
or support therefor, and wherein (a) the arrangement of the battery,
light source and/or light source support is designed not
to be reused, or (b) the casing or support is formed in part of
a material which is deformable.
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This subclass is indented under subclass 157. Subject matter having means to position, by itself or in
combination with some other disclosed means, a self-powered lamp
with respect to some reference point or reference structure.
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This subclass is indented under subclass 190. Subject matter combined with or having means to attach the
support to the reference structure.
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![]() | Generator power source: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 157. Subject matter wherein the energy source is a means which converts mechanical energy into electrical energy. | |
![]() | Friction driven generator: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 192. Subject matter wherein the mechanical energy is imparted to the generator by a moving member which frictionally engages a movable part of the generator. | |
![]() | Battery supported separable lamp assembly: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 157. Subject matter comprising an electric voltaic energy source, and an electric light source or support therefor totally supported by the voltaic energy source. | |
![]() | Battery terminal sole support of lamp: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 194. Subject matter wherein the voltaic energy source has electrical connectors attached to the voltaic energy source to deliver the energy of the source externally of the source to the light source or light source support and the light source or light source support is totally supported by one or more of the connectors. | |
![]() | Mating-halves type flashlight casing: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 157. Subject matter wherein the casing is composed of two similar parts which together form the flashlight casing. | |
![]() | Lamp bulb or lamp support axis adjustable or angularly fixed relative to axis of flashlight casing: | ||||||||||
This subclass is indented under subclass 157. Subject matter wherein an electric light source or support
therefor and the casing each has an axis, and the axis of the light
source or light source support is permanently at an angle to the axis
of the casing, or the axis of the light source or light source support
is adjustable relative to the axis of the casing.
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![]() | Flexibly or extensibly mounted lamp bulb or lamp support: | ||
This subclass is indented under subclass 197. Subject matter wherein the light source or light source
support is connected to the casing by a means which is movable to
permit the light source or light source support to be moved to various
locations consistent with the length of the means or by an electric
cord of such length to permit the light source or light source support
to be moved to various locations consistent with the length of the
cord.
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![]() | Separate lamp housing or lamp support pivoted to flashlight casing: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 197. Subject matter wherein the light source or light source support is mounted upon the casing so that the light source or light source support is turnable about a point. | |
![]() | Flat flashlight casing: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 157. Subject matter wherein the casing encloses an electric battery and includes at least two planar surfaces parallel to each other and supports an electrical filament lamp bulb. | |
![]() | Lamp terminal directly contacts a battery terminal: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 200. Subject matter wherein the lamp bulb includes an electric contact and the battery has an electrical contact and the contact of the bulb always physically touches the contact of the battery to pass an electrical current through the contacts from the battery to the filament. | |
![]() | Cylindrical flashlight casing: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 157. Subject matter comprising casings for electrically self-powered lamp wherein the casing is an elongated hollow member having a generally circular cross-section. | |
![]() | Bulb or battery physically moved to join mating contacts of each other: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 202. Subject matter having a battery of the primary type with electrical terminals and an electrical light source or support therefor having electrical terminals and a device to move a terminal of the light source or light source support into or away from the contact with a terminal of the battery. | |
![]() | Insulated casing with switch between fixed conductors: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 202. Subject matter having a battery of the primary type and a casing which is a nonconductor of electricity and a first conductor supported by the casing and a second conductor separated electrically from the first conductor and also supported by the casing and an electrical current make and break device electrically connecting the first and second conductors to selectively pass current between the battery and an electric light source or support therefor. | |
![]() | With switch: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 202. Subject matter having a primary battery with electrical terminals and an electric light source having terminals or an electric light source support having at least one electrical terminal contactable with one or more terminals of the light source and a manually operated electrical current make or break device electrically connecting or disconnecting one of the terminals of the battery with a terminal of the light source or light source support. | |
![]() | At end opposite bulb: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 205. Subject matter wherein the cylinder has two ends and the electrical light source or the support therefor is located at one end of the cylinder and the switch is located at the other end of the cylinder. | |
![]() | Spare bulb carrier: | ||
This subclass is indented under subclass 157. Subject matter comprising an attachment to the self-energized
lamp to hold an extra electrical filament type (lamp bulb) light
source, which attachment is supported on or within an electrical
self-energized lamp or on a subcombination thereof.
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![]() | Flashlight elements: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 157. Subject matter wherein the subcombinations or elements of self-energized lamps include parts and arrangements of parts necessary to form a complete electric flashlight but not in themselves forming a complete flashlight and adjuncts to complete electric flashlights which permit a flashlight to function as a light source in a manner different from the normal use of a flashlight itself. | |
![]() | PLURAL NONELECTRIC LIGHT SOURCES: | ||||||
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Subject matter wherein there are two or more spatially separate
light sources and wherein at least two of the sources are comprised
of light emitting means other than means which converts energy associated
with an electric current into visible radiant energy and means to
modify the light therefrom.
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![]() | PLURAL CARBON ARC-TYPE LIGHT SOURCES: | ||||
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Subject matter wherein there are two or more spatially separate
light sources, at least two of which include an electrode containing carbon
which is consumed during the operation of the device and means to
modify the light therefrom.
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![]() | MULTIPLE FILAMENT LIGHT UNIT: | ||
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Subject matter comprising combinations of two or more selectively
energizeable filament type light sources in a common envelope and
a modifier.
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![]() | With electrical switching means: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 211. Subject matter provided with means to actuate the various filaments, either singularly or simultaneously. | |
![]() | Relatively movable light source or modifier: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 211. Subject matter wherein means are provided for permitting the modifier and light source to be moved relative to each other to vary the distribution of light. | |
![]() | With mask or screen for at least one filament: | ||||
This subclass is indented under subclass 211. Subject matter provided with means to absorb, or randomly
scatter some or all of the light from at least one of the filaments.
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![]() | With corrugated, faceted or fluted reflector and/or lens: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 211. Devices wherein the light modifier has a complex modifying surface comprised of a plurality of angularly related planes or plurality of surfaces of revolution. | |
![]() | CURVILINEAR LIGHT SOURCE: | ||||
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Subject matter comprising a source of light which, as recited
in the claims, is virtually a curved line.
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![]() | ELONGATED SOURCE LIGHT UNIT OR SUPPORT: | ||||
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Subject matter comprising (a) a light source (see Glossary, "Light
Source") which is virtually a straight line, at least in
part, or having a dimension substantially greater in one direction
than any in a plane transverse to said direction, and a light modifier
(see Glossary, "Light Modifier") structurally
related to the light source so as to modify light therefrom, or (b)
a support for such a light source with or without a light modifier.
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This subclass is indented under subclass 217.01. Subject matter including means to alter the distribution
or composition of light emitted from the illuminating means by reflecting,
refracting, or partially or completely absorbing the light.
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This subclass is indented under subclass 217.02. Subject matter wherein the modifier includes at least two
spaced adjacent modifying means, each having at least two plane
or curved surfaces of the type generated by a straight or curved
line (the "generatrix"); the means being so arranged
relative to each other and to the light source that (a) no two of
the surfaces are generated by an extension of the same generatrix,
(b) one of the surfaces of one means faces one of the surfaces of
the adjacent means, (c) one of the surfaces of each means is exposed
to light from the light source, and (d) light from the source is
able to pass both surfaces of each means and at least one of the
surfaces in a direction parallel or tangent to its generatrix.
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![]() | Including curved modifying surface: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 217.03. Subject matter wherein at least one of the surfaces exposed to light from the light source is nonplanar. | |
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This subclass is indented under subclass 217.02. Subject matter wherein a surface is included that redirects
incident light back into the medium from which it came.
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![]() | Parabolic: | ||
This subclass is indented under subclass 217.05. Subject matter wherein the reflecting surface conforms at
least in part to a surface generated by the revolution of a parabola
about its axis.
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This subclass is indented under subclass 217.05. Subject matter wherein a surface is curving in or hollowed
inward.
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This subclass is indented under subclass 217.02. Subject matter wherein the source of light is a solid or
liquid material which emits visible light when irradiated by invisible
radiation.
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![]() | Plural: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 217.08. Subject matter wherein more than one fluorescent light source is used. | |
![]() | Housing: | ||
This subclass is indented under subclass 217.01. Subject matter comprising means to entirely enclose a light
source except for opening for the egress of light and for which
means no other light modifying means is recited.
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![]() | Frame: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 217.1. Subject matter wherein the illumination device is supported by skeletal-type beams forming an open frame or support. | |
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This subclass is indented under subclass 217.1. Subject matter combined with or having means to attach the
housing to support structure.
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![]() | With or comprising connecting means: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 217.1. Subject matter combined with or having means to put or bring together parts of the housing. | |
![]() | Support: | ||||
This subclass is indented under subclass 217.01. Subject matter comprising structural means to position,
by itself or in combination with some other disclosed means, a light source
or modifier with respect to some reference point or reference structure.
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![]() | Frame: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 217.14. Subject matter wherein the illumination device is supported by skeletal-type beams forming an open frame or support. | |
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This subclass is indented under subclass 217.14. Subject matter combined with or having means to attach the
support to a reference structure.
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![]() | With or comprising connecting means: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 217.14. Subject matter combined with or having means to bring together parts of the support. | |
![]() | With ventilating or cooling means: | ||
This subclass is indented under subclass 217.01. Subject matter having means to remove heat generated by
the light from some part of the claimed combination.
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![]() | With means to position plural light sources colinearly: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 217.01. Subject matter having means to structurally interconnect two or more elongated source light units or supports such that the long dimension of the respective light sources extend along the same line. | |
![]() | Repositionable: | ||
This subclass is indented under subclass 217.01. Subject matter having at least one supporting means for
an elongated light source which supporting means is so structurally related
to some other part of the claimed combination as to permit the support
to be moved from one position to another relative to the other part
of the combination.
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This subclass is indented under subclass 217.01. Subject matter having means structurally relating (as by
housing or supporting) a circuit element other than the light source
or its terminal connectors to the light source, its support or the
light modifier.
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![]() | With or including transparent or translucent member: | ||
This subclass is indented under subclass 221. Subject matter in which the claimed combination includes
an element made in whole or in part of a light pervious material.
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This subclass is indented under subclass 217.01. Subject matter in which the claimed combination includes
an element made in whole or in part of a light pervious material.
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![]() | Plural members: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 223. Subject matter having two or more elements made in whole or in part of a light pervious material. | |
![]() | Plural sources or supports therefor: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 217.01. Subject matter having two or more elongated light sources or supports for two or more elongated light sources. | |
![]() | PLURAL LIGHT SOURCES: | ||||||||||||||
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Subject matter including more than one source of light (see
Glossary, "Light Source").
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![]() | Diverse light generators: | ||
This subclass is indented under subclass 227. Subject matter wherein at least one of the light sources
consists of a light emitting heated or ionized solid or gas of one
type and at least one other light source consists of a light emitting heated
or ionized solid or gas of another type.
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![]() | Gas and electric: | ||
This subclass is indented under subclass 228. Subject matter wherein at least one light source is the
flame of a burning gas and at least one other is an electrical generator
of visible radiation.
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![]() | Particular wavelength: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 227. Subject matter wherein at least one of the light sources emits light of specified wavelength or spectral distribution or wherein at least one modifier affects light of at least one wavelength differently from light of at least one other wavelength. | |
![]() | Different wavelengths: | ||
This subclass is indented under subclass 230. Subject matter having at least one source of light emitting
light having a spectral distribution different from the light emitted
by at least one other source, or having at least two modifiers,
each of which affects light of one selected wavelength differently
from light of another wavelength, the selected wavelengths of the two
modifiers being different.
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This subclass is indented under subclass 227. Subject matter wherein means are provided for moving, or
adjusting the position of a source relative to its modifier.
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![]() | Remote adjustment or positioning means: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 227. Subject matter wherein means are provided which permit at least one of the light sources or its modifier to be moved by or under the control of a human operator situated beyond reach of the light source or modifier. | |
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This subclass is indented under subclass 227. Subject matter in combination with features other than light
modifying elements, light support structure, or electrical connection
means, and not provided for in preceding subclasses.
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This subclass is indented under subclass 227. Subject matter including means to alter the distribution
or composition of incident light from at least one light source,
by changing its direction or by the absorption of some or all of
its energy.
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![]() | Distinct light units: | ||
This subclass is indented under subclass 235. Subject matter wherein each of at least two light sources
is associated with a modifier which does not receive light directly
from the other source or sources.
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![]() | Substantially identical modifiers: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 236. Subject matter wherein the light modifiers in the light units are substantially duplicates or mirror images of one another. | |
![]() | Positioning means for plural units: | ||
This subclass is indented under subclass 237. Subject matter including means to spatially locate plural
units with respect to each other or with respect to a common support.
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![]() | Relative adjustment means: | ||
This subclass is indented under subclass 238. Subject matter wherein the positioning means also constitutes
or provides means enabling the plural units to be adjusted relative
to each other.
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This subclass is indented under subclass 237. Subject matter including means to enclose two or more light
units.
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![]() | Reflector type modifiers: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 237. Subject matter wherein the modifiers each have a surface which redirects the light back into the medium from which it came. | |
![]() | Diverse modifiers: | ||
This subclass is indented under subclass 236. Subject matter wherein a modifier associated with a light
source is of a different type than the modifier associated with
another light source.
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This subclass is indented under subclass 242. Subject matter wherein one of the light modifiers has a surface which redirects the light back into the medium from which it came. | |
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This subclass is indented under subclass 236. Subject matter wherein a modifier includes means having
a pair of surfaces which causes light passing through to bend, and
thus emerge from the means at an angle different from which it entered.
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This subclass is indented under subclass 244. Subject matter including means which redirects light back
into the medium from which it came in addition to a refraction type
modifier.
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This subclass is indented under subclass 244. Subject matter wherein the refractor randomly scatters the emergent light. | |
![]() | Reflector type modifier: | ||
This subclass is indented under subclass 236. Subject matter wherein a modifier includes means to redirect
light back into the medium from which it came.
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This subclass is indented under subclass 236. Subject matter including means to block or absorb light
rays from a source.
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This subclass is indented under subclass 227. Subject matter including means to spatially position a light
source relative to some reference point or structure including another
light source.
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This subclass is indented under subclass 249.01. Subject matter comprising a two-electrode semiconductor
device emitting incoherent optical radiation when biased by a voltage in
a forward direction.
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This subclass is indented under subclass 249.02. Subject matter wherein the support includes means to vary
the position of at least one of the light sources relative to the
reference point or structure.
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This subclass is indented under subclass 249.03. Subject matter wherein the support means is deformable.
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This subclass is indented under subclass 249.02. Subject matter including electrical means to control the
electrical current input of a light source.
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This subclass is indented under subclass 249.02. Subject matter wherein the light sources are supported in
a specific spatial relationship.
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This subclass is indented under subclass 249.01. Subject matter wherein the support includes means to permit
variation of the position of at least one of the light sources relative to
the reference point or structure.
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This subclass is indented under subclass 249.07. Subject matter wherein the support means is deformable.
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This subclass is indented under subclass 249.07. Subject matter wherein the adjustable light support has
structure to permit at least two diverse motions, such as rotation
about two or more spatially separate axes, rotation about an axis
and linear displacement, or linear displacement in two or more directions.
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This subclass is indented under subclass 249.07. Subject matter wherein the light support includes structure
to permit rotation of the light source.
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This subclass is indented under subclass 249.07. Subject matter including means for attaching an adjustable
support with respect to a reference structure.
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This subclass is indented under subclass 249.01. Subject matter including electrical means to control the
electrical current input of a light source.
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This subclass is indented under subclass 249.12. Subject matter wherein more than one switch is used. | |
![]() | Particular arrangement (e.g., flower, star, light string, etc.): | ||||||||
This subclass is indented under subclass 249.01. Subject matter wherein the light sources are supported in
a specific spatial relationship.
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This subclass is indented under subclass 249.14. Subject matter wherein the particular arrangement is a meshed structure. | |
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This subclass is indented under subclass 249.14. Subject matter including means to give a pleasing effect
to the eye.
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This subclass is indented under subclass 249.16. Subject matter comprising a light source with a plurality
of elongated, shaped elements having a central ornament.
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This subclass is indented under subclass 249.16. Subject matter comprising an ornamental structure of transparent
or translucent material formed as an artificial perennial woody
plant, flower, or other similar artistic object.
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This subclass is indented under subclass 249.18. Subject matter wherein the ornamental structure is an artificial
perennial plant adapted for use as a Christmas tree.
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This subclass is indented under the class definition. Subject matter comprising combinations not elsewhere provided
for of basic subject matter of the class, including subcombinations thereof,
with additional means whose proximate function in the combination
does not contribute to the efficacy (i.e., intended proximate function)
of the class type subject matter.
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This subclass is indented under the class definition. Subject matter having at least two light supports which
are movable with respect to an energy source or one light bulb with
plural energy source contacts which is movable with respect to an
energy source.
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![]() | MODIFIER MOUNTABLE ON LIGHT SOURCE ENVELOPE: | ||
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Subject matter consisting of a light modifier having or
combined with means cooperable with a light source envelope base
(see Glossary, "Light Source") to fixedly position the modifier
relative thereto.
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This subclass is indented under subclass 255. Subject matter combined with one or more light modifiers not mounted on the light source envelope. | |
![]() | LIGHT SOURCE (OR SUPPORT THEREFOR) AND MODIFIER: | ||||||||||
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Subject matter comprised of a light source (see Glossary,
"Light Source") or support therefor and a modifier (see Glossary, "Light
Modifier") structurally related to the light source so as to modify
light therefrom.
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![]() | With extensible electric cord storage member: | ||
This subclass is indented under subclass 257. Subject matter which includes an electric light source lamp
or support therefor; a flexible extensible electric cord connected
to the light source or light source support to deliver electric
energy to the lamp and a cord storage device to hold the cord when
not in use or to retain the excess portion of cord that is not needed
at the moment; the cord being of such length as to permit the light
source to be used as a portable light at varying distances from
an electrical power source up to the limit of the length of the
cord.
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This subclass is indented under subclass 257. Subject matter wherein the light source is a molecular or
atomic oscillator having an optical resonator which produces a narrow,
intense beam of coherent, visible light.
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This subclass is indented under subclass 257. Subject matter wherein the source of light is a solid or
liquid material which emits visible light when irradiated by invisible
radiation.
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![]() | Carbon arc type: | ||
This subclass is indented under subclass 257. Subject matter wherein the light source has an electrode
containing carbon which is consumed during the operation of the
device.
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This subclass is indented under subclass 261. Subject matter having means to feed the electrode by gravity or positive means to move the electrode. | |
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This subclass is indented under subclass 257. Subject matter wherein the light source consists of a gas
or vapor containing ionized or partially ionized molecules or atoms
which, in changing their ionization states from nonionized to ionized
or vice versa or from one ionization level to another, emit visible
radiant energy.
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![]() | Including cooling means: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 263. Subject matter having means for raising or lowering the temperature of the light source, light source support or light modifier. | |
![]() | Including circuit arrangement: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 263. Subject matter having operatively associated therewith an inductive, capacitive or resistive circuit element. | |
![]() | Nonelectric type: | ||||
This subclass is indented under subclass 257. Subject matter wherein the light is generated by means other
than means which converts energy associated with an electric current
into visible radiant energy.
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This subclass is indented under subclass 257. Subject matter having a means (e.g., gasket) filling the
space between two adjacent elements to prevent matter on one side
of the elements from passing between them to the other side or having
a gas other than air in contact, at least in part, with the source,
support therefor, or modifier.
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This subclass is indented under subclass 257. Subject matter including a plurality of lens elements or
lens components for concentrating or spreading a light beam.
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This subclass is indented under subclass 257. Subject matter wherein the light source (or support therefor)
and modifier are structurally related by a common support having
means to permit the light source (or support therefor) and modifier
to assume two different positions about an axis without moving with
respect to each other.
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![]() | With linear repositioning means: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 269. Subject matter wherein means are provided to permit and guide movement of the light source (or support therefor) and modifier in a straight line with respect to the common support without moving relative to each other. | |
![]() | With actuator: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 269. Subject matter having means to move the unit relative to its support. | |
![]() | Electric or pneumatic: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 271. Subject matter wherein the actuator converts the potential energy of a voltage or pressure differential into a force which moves the unit. | |
![]() | Screw actuator: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 271. Subject matter wherein the light unit is structurally related to its support by a relatively rotatable helix-shaped member such that rotation of the member about the axis of the helix produces movement of the unit in the direction of the axis of the helix. | |
![]() | Resiliently biased: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 271. Subject matter wherein the unit is structurally related to its support by a yieldable means in such a way that relative movement between the unit and its support results in deformation of the yieldable means. | |
![]() | Plural axes: | ||
This subclass is indented under subclass 269. Subject matter wherein the unit is rotatable with respect
to its support about two or more axes.
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This subclass is indented under subclass 257. Subject matter with or including means which continuously
senses a variable incident force or energy field and which varies
or maintains the distribution, composition or intensity of light from
the source or modifier in response to changes in the sensed force
or energy.
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![]() | Adjustable or repositionable modifier: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 257. Subject matter wherein means is provided for structurally relating the modifier to the light source, light source support or some other part of the claimed combination in two or more positions of the illuminated surface of the modifier or from an illuminated position to an unilluminated position. | |
![]() | Flexible modifier: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 277. Subject matter wherein the modifier is made of a deformable material and is adjusted or repositioned by deformation. | |
![]() | Louvered or grid type modifier movable as a unit: | ||||
This subclass is indented under subclass 277. Subject matter wherein the modifier includes at least two
spaced adjacent modifying means, each having at least two plane
or curved surfaces of the type generated by a straight or curved
line (the "generatrix"); the means being so arranged relative to
each other and to the light source that (a) no two of the surfaces
are generated by an extension of the same generatrix, (b) one of
the surfaces of one means faces one of the surfaces of the adjacent
means, (c) one of the surfaces of each means is exposed to light
from the light source, and (d) light from the source is able to
pass both surfaces of each means and at least one of the surfaces
in a direction parallel or tangent to its generatrix, the means
movable relative to the light source but fixed relative to each
other.
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![]() | In plane, or extension of modifying surface: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 277. Subject matter wherein the illuminated surface of the modifier is planar or a surface of revolution generated by the rotation of a straight or curved line generatrix about an axis and (a) if planar, the modifier is movable such that the illuminated surface moves only in its own plane, or (b) if curved, the modifier is movable such that the illuminated surface is rotated about the axis of its generatrix. | |
![]() | Plural, relatively movable: | ||
This subclass is indented under subclass 280. Subject matter having two or more adjustable or repositionable
modifiers, each with a modifying surface movable in its own plane
or extension, the modifiers being movable relative to each other.
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![]() | Angularly adjustable or respositionable: | ||
This subclass is indented under subclass 277. Subject matter wherein the modifier is movable between two
or more positions by rotation about at least one axis.
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![]() | Plural, relatively movable: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 282. Subject matter having two or more adjustable or repositionable modifiers, at least one of which is angularly adjustable or repositionable, the modifiers being movable relative to each other. | |
![]() | With actuator: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 282. Subject matter having means movable with respect to the modifier and so structurally related thereto that movement of the means relative to the modifier moves the modifier relative to the light source or light source support. | |
![]() | Adjustable or repositionable light source or light source support : |
This subclass is indented under subclass 257. Subject matter wherein the light source or light source support is movable between at least two positions relative to some other part of the claimed combination. | |
![]() | Electromagnetic actuator: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 285. Subject matter having means to establish an electromagnetic force which acts directly or through a mechanical motion transmission means on the light source or light source support to move the light source or light source support from one position to another. | |
![]() | Angularly adjustable or repositionable: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 285. Subject matter wherein the light source is movable in a curved path. | |
![]() | Resiliently biased: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 285. Subject matter wherein the light source is urged in at least one direction by an elastically deformable means (e.g., spring). | |
![]() | Screw actuated: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 285. Subject matter wherein the light source is supported by means engaging a helix bearing member in such a way that when the helix bearing member is rotated about the axis of the helix, the light source is moved by the helix in the axial direction. | |
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This subclass is indented under subclass 257. Subject matter wherein the modifier includes at least two
spaced adjacent modifying means, each having at least two plane
or curved surfaces of the type generated by a straight or curved
line (the "generatrix"); the means being so arranged relative to
each other and to the light source that (a) no two of the surfaces
are generated by an extension of the same generatrix, (b) one of
the surfaces of one means faces one of the surfaces of the adjacent
means, (c) one of the surfaces of each means is exposed to light
from the light source, and (d) light from the source is able to
pass both surfaces of each means and at least one of the surfaces
in a direction parallel or tangent to its generatrix.
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![]() | Including curved modifying surface: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 290. Subject matter wherein at least one of the surfaces exposed to light from the light source is nonplanar. | |
![]() | Including nonparallel modifying surfaces: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 290. Subject matter wherein at least two of the surfaces exposed to light from the light source converge towards each other. | |
![]() | Including selected wavelength modifier (e.g., filter): |
This subclass is indented under subclass 257. Subject matter wherein the modifier has different effects on radiation of different wavelengths, as for example, absorbing some and transmitting others or transmitting some and reflecting others. | |
![]() | With ventilating, cooling or heat insulating means: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 257. Subject matter combined with means to conduct heat away from part of the combination or to prevent heat from being conducted to a part of the combination. | |
![]() | With rheostat or switch: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 257. Devices provided with means to activate the light unit or with means to regulate the strength of an electric current supplied to the light unit by varying the resistance of the circuit. | |
![]() | Including reflector: | ||||
This subclass is indented under subclass 257. Subject matter wherein a surface is included that redirects
incident light back into the medium from which the light came.
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![]() | Having a particular material: | ||||
This subclass is indented under subclass 296.01. Subject matter wherein a characteristic of the substance
of the reflector is specified.
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![]() | Glass: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 296.03. Subject matter wherein the material is a transparent or translucent material consisting of a mixture of silicates. | |
![]() | Metal: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 296.03. Subject matter wherein the material is a good conductor of electricity and heat and is a chemical element. | |
![]() | Having a particular shape: | ||
This subclass is indented under subclass 296.01. Subject matter wherein the spatial form or contour of reflector
is specified.
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![]() | Elliptical: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 296.05. Subject matter wherein the reflective surface conforms at least in part to a surface generated by the revolution of an ellipse about its major or minor axis. | |
![]() | Concave: | ||
This subclass is indented under subclass 296.05. Subject matter wherein the shape that is specified is a
surface that is curving in or hollowed inward.
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This subclass is indented under subclass 296.05. Subject matter wherein the reflecting surface conforms at
least in part to a surface generated by the revolution of a parabola
about its axis.
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![]() | Mirror: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 296.01. Subject matter wherein a polished or smooth surface forms images by reflection. | |
![]() | Collimating: | ||
This subclass is indented under subclass 296.01. Subject matter comprising means that produce parallel rays
of light.
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![]() | With or including plural, distinct reflecting surfaces: | ||||
This subclass is indented under subclass 296.01. Subject matter having either one modifier with two reflecting
surfaces or two modifiers, each with one reflecting surface; the surfaces
being distinguished either by being separated by nonreflecting areas
or spaces or by being generated by noncolinear straight lines; a
curve and a straight line or by two different curves.
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![]() | Opposed: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 297. Subject matter wherein the two reflecting surfaces are so arranged relative to each other and to the light source that light from the source is reflected by one surface onto the other. | |
![]() | With or including refractor: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 298. Subject matter wherein at least one reflecting modifier consists of or is combined with a transparent material having surfaces so arranged relative to at least some of the incident light from the source that the angle of entry of the light with respect to the illuminated surfaces is different from the angle of the emergent light with respect to the surface from which it emerges. | |
![]() | With or including translucent or transparent modifier: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 298. Subject matter wherein at least one modifier consists of or is combined with a modifier made of material pervious to light. | |
![]() | With or including planar reflecting surface: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 298. Subject matter wherein at least one of the reflecting surfaces lies at least in part in one plane. | |
![]() | With or including coaxial reflecting surfaces: | ||
This subclass is indented under subclass 298. Subject matter wherein at least two opposed reflecting surfaces
are generated by the revolution of different curved or straight
lines (generatrices) revolved about the same axis.
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![]() | With or including means blocking axial rays: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 302. Subject matter wherein light in both directions along the axis of the coaxial surfaces is blocked either by the light source support or a reflecting surface or some other opaque modifier. | |
![]() | Coaxial: | ||
This subclass is indented under subclass 297. Subject matter wherein two of the reflecting surfaces are
generated by the revolution of different curved or straight lines
about the same axis.
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![]() | With or including means modifying axial rays: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 304. Subject matter wherein light in both directions along the axis of the coaxial surfaces is intercepted by either the light source support or an opaque, translucent or transparent modifier. | |
![]() | With resilient means to position source or modifier: | ||||||||
This subclass is indented under subclass 296.01. Subject matter wherein movement of the light source, the
modifier or both with respect to some other part of the recited
combination is prevented in at least one direction by the force
exerted by an elastic means under stress.
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![]() | With or including translucent or transparent modifier: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 296.01. Subject matter wherein the reflecting surface is part of or in combination with a modifier made of light pervious material. | |
![]() | Refractor: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 307. Subject matter wherein the light pervious material is transparent and has surfaces arranged relative to at least some of the incident light from the source such that the angle of entry of the light with respect to the light-facing surface is different from the angle of the emergent light with respect to the surface from which it emerges. | |
![]() | With complex surface: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 308. Subject matter wherein one of the surfaces is generated by two or more straight lines or curves moving either linearly or angularly about one or more axes, such surfaces being generally characterized as "faceted" or "corrugated". | |
![]() | Enclosed light source: | ||||
This subclass is indented under subclass 296.01. Subject matter wherein means are provided to completely
encase the light source (and its envelope, if any) so that the atmosphere
inside the means is isolated from the atmosphere outside.
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![]() | Including translucent or transparent modifier: | ||
This subclass is indented under subclass 257. Subject matter wherein the modifier is made of a light pervious
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This subclass is indented under subclass 311.01. Subject matter comprising a two-electrode semiconductor
device emitting incoherent optical radiation when biased by a voltage in
a forward direction.
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This subclass is indented under subclass 311.01. Subject matter wherein a characteristic of the substance
of the translucent or transparent modifier is specified.
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![]() | Plastic: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 311.03. Subject matter wherein the material is any of numerous organic synthetic or processed materials that are mostly thermoplastic or thermosetting polymers of high molecular weight that can be made into objects, films, or filaments. | |
![]() | Glass: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 311.03. Subject matter wherein the material is a transparent or translucent material consisting of a mixture of silicates. | |
![]() | Having a particular shape: | ||
This subclass is indented under subclass 311.01. Subject matter wherein the spatial form or contour of the
modifier is specified.
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![]() | Parabolic: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 311.06. Subject matter wherein the reflecting surface conforms at least in part to a surface generated by the revolution of a parabola about its axis. | |
![]() | Elliptical: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 311.06. Subject matter wherein the reflective surface conforms at least in part to a surface generated by the revolution of an ellipse about its major or minor axis. | |
![]() | Concave: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 311.06. Subject matter wherein the shape that is specified is a surface that is curving in or hollowed inward. | |
![]() | Convex: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 311.06. Subject matter wherein the shape that is specified is a surface that is curved or rounded outward like the exterior of a sphere or circle. | |
![]() | Mirror: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 311.01. Subject matter wherein the modifier includes a polished or smooth surface that forms images by reflection. | |
![]() | Collimating: | ||
This subclass is indented under subclass 311.01. Subject matter comprising means that produce parallel rays
of light.
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This subclass is indented under subclass 311.01. Subject matter including means to give a pleasing effect
to the eye.
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![]() | Cover: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 311.01. Subject matter including means to place a lid or top over the modifier. | |
![]() | Molded: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 311.01. Subject matter wherein plastic articles were formed by shaping using heat. | |
![]() | LIGHT PERVIOUS CHIMNEYS OR ACESSORIES THEREFOR: | ||||||||
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Subject matter comprising hollow, open-ended tube-like means
for surrounding a flame-type light source to protect the flame or
to protect the environment from the flame and to guide the flow
of ambient air to or from the flame to promote combustion or to
carry away combustion products while permitting the egress of light
from the flame, or means cooperable with such means to improve or
insure its proper functioning.
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This subclass is indented under subclass 312. Subject matter comprising means engaging and positioned
at least in part by the chimney and cooperable therewith to improve
or ensure the proper functioning of the chimney other than means
to support or hold the chimney in place.
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![]() | Chimney support or holder: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 312. Subject matter comprising means to secure the chimney relative to the light source against dislocation by exterior forces (e.g., force of gravity, acceleration or deceleration of a vehicle). | |
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This subclass is indented under subclass 312. Subject matter wherein the chimney is made up of distinct
parts or elements.
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This subclass is indented under subclass 312. Subject matter wherein the bottom part of the chimney has
a special form or shape to engage with a support element.
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This subclass is indented under the class definition. Subject matter comprising means to alter the distribution
or composition of incident light by changing its direction or by
absorption of some or all of its energy.
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This subclass is indented under subclass 317. Subject matter wherein a fluid medium is employed to modify
light from a source.
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This subclass is indented under subclass 317. Subject matter including means to allow at least a portion
of the modifier to shift from one position to another with respect
to a base or support structure.
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This subclass is indented under subclass 319. Subject matter wherein the modifier is made of a deformable
material and is adjusted or repositioned by deformation.
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This subclass is indented under subclass 319. Subject matter wherein the modifier is planar and movable
only in its own plane.
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This subclass is indented under subclass 319. Subject matter wherein the modifier is movable by rotation about at least one axis. | |
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This subclass is indented under subclass 322. Subject matter wherein the modifier has a surface of revolution
generated by the rotation of a straight curved line generatrix about
an axis and is movable such that the surface is rotated about the
axis of its generatrix.
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This subclass is indented under subclass 322. Subject matter having means to move the modifier with respect
to its base or support structure.
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This subclass is indented under subclass 322. Subject matter wherein the modifier includes at least two
spaced adjacent modifying means, each having at least two plane
or curved surfaces of the type generated by a straight or curved
line (the "generatrix"); the means so arranged relative to each
other that (a) no two of the surfaces are generated by an extension
of the same generatrix, (b) one of the surfaces of one means faces
one of the surfaces of the adjacent means, and (c) light is able
to pass both surfaces of each means and at least one of the surfaces
in a direction parallel or tangent to its generatrix, and wherein
the means are pivoted either individually or as a unit for angular adjustment
or repositioning relative to each other or to a common support.
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This subclass is indented under subclass 317. Subject matter comprising a light pervious material having
a pair of opposed refracting surfaces, at least one of which is,
at least in part, so angularly related to the other surface that
the path of a light ray incident on one opposed surface of the material
and the path of the same ray after it emerges from the material through
the other opposed surface are not parallel.
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This subclass is indented under subclass 326. Subject matter including means for causing a light ray striking
a surface to return back into the medium from which it came.
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This subclass is indented under subclass 327. Subject matter wherein the reflector and refractor are spaced
from each other and are different elements.
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This subclass is indented under subclass 327. Subject matter wherein the modifier has means to envelop
a light source.
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This subclass is indented under subclass 326. Subject matter wherein the refractor has an overall rectangular
perimeter having length and width greatly exceeding its thickness.
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![]() | Plural serial refractors: | ||
This subclass is indented under subclass 326. Subject matter wherein there is more than one refractor
and the refractors are so located with respect to each other that
light ray from a source passing through one refractor will also pass
through another refractor.
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This subclass is indented under subclass 326. Subject matter wherein the refractor has areas which are
joined together to form a modifier.
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This subclass is indented under subclass 326. Subject matter wherein the intersections of each of the
opposed surfaces with a transverse plane includes a plurality of
convexities each of which constitute a refractor "element," the joined
bases of which constitute a "main surface."
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This subclass is indented under subclass 333. Subject matter wherein at least one of the main surfaces
is nonlinear.
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This subclass is indented under subclass 326. Subject matter wherein the intersection of one of the opposed
surfaces and a transverse plane is or includes a curved line refracting
element.
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This subclass is indented under subclass 335. Subject matter wherein the intersection of one of the opposed
surfaces and a transverse plane includes a plurality of refractor
elements of different sizes or shapes.
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This subclass is indented under subclass 336. Subject matter wherein at least one of the refracting elements
is comprised of at least two straight lines joined at an angle.
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This subclass is indented under subclass 335. Subject matter wherein two or more curved line refractor
elements form convexities whose bases are joined to form a curved
or angled base line.
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This subclass is indented under subclass 326. Subject matter wherein the intersection of one of the opposed
surfaces with a transverse plane includes a plurality of regularly
occurring and regularly shaped convexities, each comprised of at
least two straight lines joined at an angle.
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This subclass is indented under subclass 339. Subject matter wherein the intersections of the other opposed
surface and a transverse plane is a curve.
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This subclass is indented under subclass 317. Subject matter having a surface which redirects incident
light back into the medium from which it came.
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This subclass is indented under subclass 341. Subject matter wherein the modifier includes at least two
spaced adjacent modifying means, each having at least two plane
or curved surfaces of the type generated by a straight or curved
line (the "generatrix"); at least one of the surfaces of each means
being reflective, the means being so arranged relative to each other that
(a) no two of the surfaces are generated by an extension of the
same generatrix, (b) one of the surfaces of one means faces one
of the surfaces of the adjacent means, and (c) light is able to
pass both surfaces of each means and at least one of the surfaces
in a direction parallel or tangent to its generatrix.
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This subclass is indented under subclass 341. Subject matter combined with a modifier other than a reflector
or refractor.
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![]() | With guard means: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 341. Subject matter including means to protect at least part of an illuminating device or to protect an object, e.g., person, animal, etc., from an illuminating device. | |
![]() | With ventilating or cooling: | ||
This subclass is indented under subclass 341. Subject matter including means to lower the temperature
of or to move air to or from the reflector.
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![]() | Plural separate reflectors or separate sections: | ||
This subclass is indented under subclass 341. Subject matter wherein there is one reflective surface spaced
from another reflective surface so a light ray can pass between
them or a reflective surface is joined to another reflective surface
to form a single reflector.
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This subclass is indented under subclass 341. Subject matter wherein the intersection of the reflective surface and at least one transverse plane forms a curved line. | |
![]() | Patterned surface: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 347. Subject matter having a repetitive arrangement of forms, elements, designs or decorations on at least a portion of the surface. | |
![]() | Including straight surface: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 347. Subject matter wherein the intersection of the reflective surface and a transverse plane forms a line with curved and straight segments. | |
![]() | Bowl shaped main surface: | ||
This subclass is indented under subclass 347. Subject matter having a concave reflective surface generated
by a symmetrical curved line rotated 180 degrees about the axis
of symmetry.
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![]() | Translucent or opaque (e.g., shade): |
This subclass is indented under subclass 317. Subject matter having a material which affects the distribution of light either by preventing the light from passing therethrough or by randomly scattering the light as it passes therethrough. | |
![]() | Collapsible or folding: | ||
This subclass is indented under subclass 351. Subject matter wherein the modifier includes means to affect
a reduction in its size from an operative condition to an inoperative
condition.
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![]() | Including socket engaging means: | ||
This subclass is indented under subclass 351. Subject matter wherein the modifier has means to fasten
it to a shield or cover for a light source engaging light source
support.
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![]() | Louvered or grid type: | ||||
This subclass is indented under subclass 351. Subject matter wherein the modifier includes at least two
spaced adjacent modifying means, each having at least two plane
or curved surfaces of the type generated by a straight or curved
line (the "generatrix"); the means so arranged relative to each
other that (a) no two of the surfaces are generated by an extension
of the same generatrix, (b) one of the surfaces of one means faces
one of the surfaces of the adjacent means, and (c) light is able
to pass both surfaces of each means and at least one of the surfaces
in a direction parallel or tangent to its generatrix.
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This subclass is indented under subclass 351. Subject matter wherein the light is randomly scattered as
it passes through the modifier.
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![]() | Hollow body open at both sides: | ||
This subclass is indented under subclass 355. Subject matter wherein the diffusing means is annular.
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![]() | Including cloth covering: | ||
This subclass is indented under subclass 356. Subject matter wherein the diffusing means is a woven or
knitted fabric and is supported by an annular frame.
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![]() | Wire frame type: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 351. Subject matter wherein the modifier means is supported at least in part by wire support structure. | |
![]() | External hood or visor: | ||
This subclass is indented under subclass 351. Subject matter wherein the modifier is to be attached to
the outer surface of a housing or light modifier so as to block
light rays in at least one direction coming from a light unit.
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![]() | Plural sections: | ||||
This subclass is indented under subclass 351. Subject matter wherein the means to modify the light is
made of more than one piece.
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![]() | Curved surface: | ||
This subclass is indented under subclass 351. Subject matter wherein at least part of a surface of the
modifier that is exposed to light rays is nonlinear with respect
to a flat plane.
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This subclass is indented under the class definition. Subject matter comprising means to entirely enclose a light
source except for openings for the egress of light and for which
means no other light modifying function is recited.
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This subclass is indented under subclass 362. Subject matter having means for surrounding a light source
wherein said means is made of light pervious material.
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This subclass is indented under subclass 362. Subject matter which is mountable fully or partially in
a hollow place, as in the space behind a panel, ceiling, wall, etc.,
the panel, etc., having an opening therein for receiving the housing.
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This subclass is indented under subclass 364. Subject matter comprising means for supporting the recessed housing in place, such as by attachment to the panel or some other structure behind the panel. | |
![]() | With adjustment for panel dimensions or slope: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 365. Subject matter having adjustment means to allow for variations in panel thickness or panel angle so that the housing may be easily and properly mounted. | |
![]() | Frame with multiple light-transmitting panels: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 362. Subject matter comprising a framework which includes sides (usually nonparallel) transparent to light, e.g., clear or partially clear glass panes. | |
![]() | With mounting means: | ||
This subclass is indented under subclass 362. Subject matter comprising means for mounting the housing
onto some surface or object.
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![]() | Shock absorbing: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 368. Subject matter having resilient mounting means, such as a rubber washer, for inhibiting or preventing the transmission of abrupt movement, to protect the housing and the light source contained therein. | |
![]() | Arm or bracket: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 368. Subject matter comprising an arm or bracket attached externally to the housing for mounting the housing. | |
![]() | Adjustable movement between arm and housing: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 370. Subject matter comprising means for moving the housing relative to its supporting arm or bracket. | |
![]() | With adjustable light source: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 362. Subject matter having means for repositioning the light source within the housing. | |
![]() | With cooling means: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 362. Subject matter having means to eliminate heat build up, such as by air ventilating holes or cooling fins. | |
![]() | With closure fastener: | ||
This subclass is indented under subclass 362. Subject matter comprising housings combined with means to
hold a closure in position relative to the housing.
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This subclass is indented under subclass 362. Subject matter comprising a housing combined with transparent means to cover at least in part the opening for the egress of light. | |
![]() | GUARD MEANS: | ||
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Subject matter having means to protect a part of an illuminating
device from damage or tampering or to protect an object, e.g., person, animal,
etc., from an illuminating device.
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![]() | Bulb engaging: | ||
This subclass is indented under subclass 376. Subject matter wherein part of the guard has means to attach
the guard to a light source.
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This subclass is indented under subclass 376. Subject matter wherein part of the guard has means to attach
the guard to a light source support.
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This subclass is indented under the class definition. Subject matter comprising means placed over flame-type light
sources to prevent the heat or smoke therefrom from blackening or otherwise
injuring superimposed structures (e.g., ceilings).
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This subclass is indented under the class definition. Subject matter comprising means (e.g., screens) for preventing
the escape of sparks or solid burning bodies from or the access
of insects or dirt into flame type light sources.
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This subclass is indented under the class definition. Subject matter comprising a device applied to a gas fixture
whereby means are provided for attaching a tube, generally a flexible one,
to the gas fixture or its support for supplying fuel to an auxiliary
gas-light fixture or burner without destroying the usefulness as illuminators
of any of the gas fixture"s burner tips.
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This subclass is indented under the class definition. Subject matter comprising structural means to position,
by itself or in combination with some other disclosed means, a light source
or modifier with respect to some reference point or reference structure.
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![]() | Object sound or sighting controls movable light support: | ||
This subclass is indented under subclass 382. Subject matter wherein the structural means to position
a light source includes a pivoted support and (a) audible means
to detect sound emitted by an object and to transmit the sound to
the ears of a human operator or to a meter visually noted by a human
operator, or (b) visual sighting means under the control of a human
operator to locate an object and means under the control of the
operator responsive to the audible means or to the visual sighting means
connected to the pivoted support to pivot the light source support
in the direction of the sound of sighting object.
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This subclass is indented under subclass 382. Subject matter wherein the structural means to position
a light source or modifier includes a pivoted lamp support, a freely
moving material mounted to move in response to a change of direction
or a change in velocity of the material and means connecting the
freely movable material to the pivoted headlight support.
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![]() | Fluid pressure controls movable light support: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 382. Subject matter wherein the structural means to position a light source or modifier includes a movable support for the light source or modifier and a motor driven by a liquid or a gas under pressure greater than or less than atmospheric pressure to move the movable support. | |
![]() | Electromagnetic operator controls movable light support: | ||||||||||||||||
This subclass is indented under subclass 382. Subject matter wherein the structural means to position
a light source or modifier is a movable support for the light source
or modifier and an electromagnetic operator connected to the support
to move the support when the electromagnetic operator is energized.
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This subclass is indented under subclass 382. Subject matter which includes a flexible extensible electric
cord to deliver electrical energy to a light source from an appropriate
electrical source, and a cord storage member to hold the cord when
not in use or to hold the excess cord not needed when in use.
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![]() | Convertible support: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 382. Subject matter wherein the support has means enabling it to cooperate with either a horizontal or a vertical surface to position a light source or modifier with respect thereto. | |
![]() | Antislipping: | ||
This subclass is indented under subclass 382. Subject matter having means to increase the frictional resistance
to relative movement between the support and the reference structure without
increasing the force between the two.
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![]() | Shock absorbing: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 382. Subject matter having resilient means for inhibiting or preventing the transmission of abrupt motion between one part of the support and another or the reference structure. | |
![]() | Line-wire or cable-attaching support: | ||
This subclass is indented under subclass 382. Subject matter wherein the support includes means to suspend
a light source or modifier from a suspended cable or line.
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![]() | Imitation candle support: | ||
This subclass is indented under subclass 382. Subject matter wherein the support is covered by or comprises
means which duplicates, in appearance, a candle.
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![]() | Adjustable: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 392. Subject matter wherein part of the support is movable relative to another part of the support to reposition the light source or modifier. | |
![]() | Special switch operator: | ||
This subclass is indented under subclass 382. Subject matter comprising means to open or close the circuit
energizing an electrical light source other than such means which
are merely nominally recited.
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This subclass is indented under subclass 394. Subject matter comprising a standard wherein a portion thereof
actuates a circuit breaker.
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This subclass is indented under subclass 382. Subject matter wherein the support includes either (a) at
least two members movable towards each other to grip the reference
structure between them, or (b) an effectively C-shaped
member which is loosely engageable over a reference structure, to
support a light source or light modifier against the force of gravity.
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This subclass is indented under subclass 382. Subject matter wherein the support is attachable to the reference structure by means which creates or maintains a vacuum between the support and the reference structure, so that the force of atmospheric pressure counteracts forces tending to move the support and reference structure relative to each other. | |
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This subclass is indented under subclass 382. Subject matter which includes a magnetic means (permanent
or electrical) to attach the support to the reference structure.
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This subclass is indented under subclass 382. Subject matter comprising a support liftable by a human
being and having means conformable to the grasp of the human hands
to facilitate the lifting of the support.
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![]() | With means for receiving guard: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 399. Subject matter wherein the handle or bail has structural means for attaching a means thereto to protect the illuminating means or the user. | |
![]() | Counterbalanced support: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 382. Support comprising (a) supporting structure, such as a rod, which is supported by a fulcrum at some point between its ends, one portion of the rod between the fulcrum and an end of the rod being adapted for supporting the light source or light modifier and another portion of the rod between the fulcrum and the other end of the rod having means, usually adjustable for equalizing the otherwise upsetting force of the weight of the light source or modifier in order to position the light source or modifier; or (b) a system of ropes and pulleys, one end of the rope having the light source or modifier attached thereto and another end having balancing means for equalizing the force tending to move the light source. | |
![]() | Spring counterbalance: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 401. Subject matter wherein the force equalizing means is a resilient member. | |
![]() | Support having gravity-type light source or light modifier raising and lowering means: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 382. Subject matter comprising (a) means for supporting the light source or modifier from above against movement due to gravity, and (b) means for permitting the light source or modifier to be moved by the force of gravity from one supported position to another. | |
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This subclass is indented under subclass 382. Subject matter which depends from an overhead horizontal
surface, comprising means which extends for a substantial length
between the ceiling or the canopy (cover) which engages the ceiling,
and the light source or the light modifier.
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![]() | Body member with plural radial arms (e.g., chandelier): | ||||
This subclass is indented under subclass 404. Subject matter comprising a member with a plurality of radial
arms extending therefrom.
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This subclass is indented under subclass 405. Support comprising attaching means for connecting the member and its associated structure to the ceiling. | |
![]() | Cord-supported light source with light source directing means: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 404. Subject matter comprising a cord or rope or an electrical conductor, which supports the light source, combined with a device for repositioning the light source and its light modifier to concentrate light rays on a desired area or object. | |
![]() | With light modifier holder: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 404. Subject matter comprising a light modifier holder. | |
![]() | Nonelectric: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 404. Subject matter for supporting a nonelectric light source. | |
![]() | Standard-type support (e.g., table or floor lamp): | ||
This subclass is indented under subclass 382. Subject matter wherein the structural means is provided
with means cooperable with an underlying (i.e., adjacent in the
direction of the force of gravity) planar surface normal to the force
of gravity to sustain or position without the aid of any securing
device; the light source or modifier against movement having a component
in the direction of the force of gravity (e.g., tilting or "tipping
over").
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![]() | With electrical regulating means: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 410. Subject matter including means for regulating electric power supplied to an electric light source (e.g., a resistance element, transformer, etc.) other than merely a nominally recited on-off switch. | |
![]() | Vase-type standard: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 410. Subject matter wherein the standard is, or resembles, a vessel having a mouth of smaller area than the greatest cross-sectional area of the vessel. | |
![]() | Adjustable standard: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 410. Subject matter wherein one part of the standard is repositionable relative to another part or to the reference point or structure. | |
![]() | With light source support mounted at top end of standard: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 410. Subject matter comprising light source supporting means mounted at the top end of the standard. | |
![]() | Nonelectric: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 410. Subject matter having nonelectric light source features. | |
![]() | Arc lamp hanger: | ||
This subclass is indented under subclass 382. Subject matter comprising means for suspending an arc lamp
from some reference point or structure.
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![]() | Harp type support: | ||
This subclass is indented under subclass 382. Support comprising means suspendable from the reference
structure having at least two depending arms for supporting a light
source therebetween.
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![]() | Adjustable light support: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 382. Subject matter wherein one part of the support is repositionable relative to another. | |
![]() | Having plural diverse motions: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 418. Subject matter wherein the adjustable light support has structure to move the light support in a plurality of ways, each move being distinct from the other, or the adjustable light support has at least a portion of the adjustable light support movable in another way in addition to the movement of the adjustable support. | |
![]() | Plural headlight supports concurrently operated: | ||
This subclass is indented under subclass 419. Subject matter wherein there are plural adjustable headlight
supports, each support or a portion of each of the supports being
pivoted in two different ways, and the plural headlight supports
or the positions of the supports are connected so that both headlight
supports or the portions of the headlights move together and manual
means to pivot both headlight supports or both portions or the headlight
supports in at least one of the two different ways.
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This subclass is indented under subclass 419. Subject matter wherein the adjustable light source support
includes a spherical bearing surface, a holder or outer member conforming
to the bearing surface enclosing the bearing surface so that the
bearing surface and the holder or outer member have relative movement
with respect to each other to form a universally movable light support
for a light source.
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This subclass is indented under subclass 419. Subject matter wherein the adjustable light support includes a tube capable of movement about the tube axis; a motion transmission member mounted for movement within the tube; the adjustable light support including a pivoted portion which forms the support of a light source capable of movement in addition to the movement of the tube about its axis and manual means connected to the tube to rotate the tube and the movable portion about the tube axis and connected to the motion transmission member to pivot the movable portion of the support selectively about its pivot. | |
![]() | With plural pairs of gears transmitting motion through internal member: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 422. Subject matter wherein the internal motion transmission member is mounted in the tube for rotary movement and connected at each end of the member are a pair of rotating members with teeth which intermesh to transmit motion imparted by the manual means to the pivoted portion of the light support. | |
![]() | Internal coaxial member having straight line motion: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 422. Subject matter wherein the internal motion transmission member is mounted for movement in a rectilinear manner and the internal motion transmission member connects the manual means to the pivoted portion of the light support so that the manual means imparting motion transfers motion to the pivoted portion by way of the internal motion transmission member. | |
![]() | Single reciprocating and turning member transmits plural different motions to the adjustable support: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 419. Subject matter wherein the structure to move the light support in a plurality of ways includes a manually operated motion transmission member mounted to have straight line and circular motion connected to the adjustable support such that the straight line motion of the member causes the movable light support to turn one way and the circular movement of the member causes the support to move another way. | |
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This subclass is indented under subclass 419. Subject matter wherein the adjustable light source support
has pivotal movement about a first axis and the support includes
two diverging members, each member having a pivot point so that
the two pivot points mount a light source or an element of a light
source or an element of a light source for movement about a second
axis different from the first axis.
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