Illumination – Supports – Ceiling-suspended support
Reexamination Certificate
2008-01-15
2010-11-02
Sember, Thomas M (Department: 2885)
Illumination
Supports
Ceiling-suspended support
C362S406000, C362S249140, C362S249160
Reexamination Certificate
active
07824084
ABSTRACT:
A lighting fixture includes a support frame and a plurality of elongated, light-enhancing, decorative elements. Each of the decorative elements has a proximal portion, a distal portion and a curvilinear central axis extending therebetween. The proximal portions of the decorative elements are rigidly affixed to the support frame. The distal portions of the affixed decorative elements are unsupported and curve away from the support frame. The support frame may include elongated arms, and the decorative elements may be affixed to the support frame via the arms. The decorative element may be fabricated of crystal.
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Blumberg Industries, Inc.
McCormick Paulding & Huber LLP
Sember Thomas M
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