US3411003A
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Illuminated novelty bar display apparatus
Assignee: NU Tech Inc
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Filing: 1966-03-31
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Granted: 1968-11-12
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Expires: 1986-03-31
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 John I Pearce
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 13:15
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47G; A47G19/00; A47G19/22; A47G19/2205; A47G19/2227; G; G09; G09F; G09F19/00; G09F19/12; H; H01; H01J; H01J65/00; H01J65/04; H01J65/042; A47G2019/2238
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
148 words
ILLUMINATED NOVELTY DISPLAY APPARATUS ADAPTED TO ILLUMINATE UPSTANDING FLUORESCENT GAS-FILLED OBJECTS COMPRISING: (A) A RADIO-FREQUENCY ENERGIZER HAVING (1) AT LEAST ONE ELECTRONIC CONTROL DEVICE SUCH AS A VACUUM TUBE IN (2) AN OSCILLATOR CIRCUIT CONFIGURATION ADAPTED TO OSCILLATE AT VERY LOW RADIO FREQUENCIES; (B) A RECTANGULAR ANTENNA-COUNTERPOISE ARRAY ADAPTED TO REST IN A HORIZONTAL PLANE AND RADIATE ELECTROMAGNETIC ENERGY IN A PLANE AT RIGHT ANGLES TO THE PLANE OF THE ARRAY; (C) MEANS FOR MOUNTING SAID ANTENNA-COUNTERPOISE ARRAY UNDER A HORIZONTAL SURFACE SUCH AS A TABLETOP; (D) NOVELTY AND DISPLAY OBJECTS (1) FABRICATED FROM SEMITRANSLUCENT MATERIAL (2) SAID OBJECTS PROVIDED WITH AN INTERNAL CAVITY (3) SAID CAVITY COATED WITH A FLUORESCENT MATERIAL, AND (4) CONTAINING A MIXTURE OF NEON AND ARGON GAS AND A MINUTE QUANTITY OF MERCURY, SUCH THAT SAID OBJECTS AND DISPLAY DEVICES ARE CAPABLE OF FLUORESCENT ILLUMINATION WHEN PLACED IN A LOW FREQUENCY ELECTROMAGNETIC FIELD.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
148 words
ILLUMINATED NOVELTY DISPLAY APPARATUS ADAPTED TO ILLUMINATE UPSTANDING FLUORESCENT GAS-FILLED OBJECTS COMPRISING: (A) A RADIO-FREQUENCY ENERGIZER HAVING (1) AT LEAST ONE ELECTRONIC CONTROL DEVICE SUCH AS A VACUUM TUBE IN (2) AN OSCILLATOR CIRCUIT CONFIGURATION ADAPTED TO OSCILLATE AT VERY LOW RADIO FREQUENCIES; (B) A RECTANGULAR ANTENNA-COUNTERPOISE ARRAY ADAPTED TO REST IN A HORIZONTAL PLANE AND RADIATE ELECTROMAGNETIC ENERGY IN A PLANE AT RIGHT ANGLES TO THE PLANE OF THE ARRAY; (C) MEANS FOR MOUNTING SAID ANTENNA-COUNTERPOISE ARRAY UNDER A HORIZONTAL SURFACE SUCH AS A TABLETOP; (D) NOVELTY AND DISPLAY OBJECTS (1) FABRICATED FROM SEMITRANSLUCENT MATERIAL (2) SAID OBJECTS PROVIDED WITH AN INTERNAL CAVITY (3) SAID CAVITY COATED WITH A FLUORESCENT MATERIAL, AND (4) CONTAINING A MIXTURE OF NEON AND ARGON GAS AND A MINUTE QUANTITY OF MERCURY, SUCH THAT SAID OBJECTS AND DISPLAY DEVICES ARE CAPABLE OF FLUORESCENT ILLUMINATION WHEN PLACED IN A LOW FREQUENCY ELECTROMAGNETIC FIELD.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1971-11-12 | 1972-05-13 | 1972-11-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1975-11-12 | 1976-05-13 | 1976-11-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1979-11-12 | 1980-05-13 | 1980-11-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |