Illumination – Plural light sources – With support
Reexamination Certificate
1999-05-28
2001-10-30
O'Shea, Sandra (Department: 2875)
Illumination
Plural light sources
With support
C362S145000, C362S240000, C362S374000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06309086
ABSTRACT:
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The invention relates to a decorative hidden light assembly. More particularly, the invention relates to a holiday lighting assembly which can be concealably installed upon a residential or commercial structure during non-holiday seasons, such that a series of lights contained within said assembly can be exposed during desired holidays.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
Seasonal light displays are commonly installed around the eaves, windows and doorways of residential and commercial structures. These assemblies usually comprise lengthy strings of weatherproof light bulbs which are fastened to the fascia of the building or under the roof line by means of nails, staples or other suitable semi-permanent fasteners. As the celebrated holiday season passes, it is common practice to remove these light displays and store them indoors rather than leave them installed and un-illuminated until the next holiday. Upon so removing these assemblies, however, the fascia of the building is often marred and damaged due to the removal of the semi-permanent fasteners such as nails or staples. The constant installment and removal of these assemblies over the course of several years (which tends to consume great amounts of time) also manages to seriously damage the structure and degrade it's appearance.
A device is needed which dispenses with the requirement of installing and removing holiday light assemblies several times a year. Such a device would preferably provide an attractive light assembly which is concealable during non-holiday periods and thus need not be removed. This device should further protect the light assembly from year-round inclement weather to ensure it's proper operation during holiday seasons.
While prior art units known heretofore may be suitable for the particular purpose employed, or for general use, they would not be as suitable for the purposes of the present invention as disclosed hereafter.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a holiday lighting assembly which can be concealably installed upon a residential or commercial structure during non-holiday seasons, such that a series of lights contained within said assembly can be exposed during desired holidays.
In accordance with the invention, there is provided a holiday lighting assembly which can be permanently secured to a building structure yet is designed to expose a plurality of decorative light bulbs during desired holiday seasons and then conceal said light bulbs during non-holiday seasons.
Further in accordance with the invention, there is provided a holiday lighting assembly which is capable of safely concealing the plurality of holiday light bulbs which are contained therein during non-holiday seasons and protecting said bulbs from detrimental weather.
Further in accordance with the invention, there is provided a holiday lighting assembly which possess a cover flap which may be drawn closed during non-holiday seasons to conceal and protect the plurality of light bulbs located therebehind.
The invention is a holiday lighting assembly, for allowing Christmas lights to be permanently mounted upon a building near the eaves of said building, and for allowing selective display of the lights during the appropriate season, comprising a housing mounted to the building. The housing has an open front, and a pair of sides. The lights are located inside the housing, extending between the sides. A front flap selectively covers the open front in order to conceal the lights. Pins on the front flap mate with slots in the sides of the housing, to allow the front flap to pivot upward and slide into the housing to allow the lights to be displayed.
Also in accordance with the invention there is provided a holiday lighting assembly which possesses a plurality of light bulbs which may be colored or clear, and which may configured in a straight or staggered pattern.
To the accomplishment of the above and related objects the invention may be embodied in the form illustrated in the accompanying drawings. Attention is called to the fact, however, that the drawings are illustrative only. Variations are contemplated as being part of the invention, limited only by the scope of the claims.
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Goldstein Law Offices P.C.
O'Shea Sandra
Ward John Anthony
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