Patent · US Expired

Bolt-light bulb combination

US4523259A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateDec 23, 1983
Grant dateJun 11, 1985
Priority date
Expiry dateDec 23, 2003

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S362/806
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

This invention is an improved bolt containing a light bulb. It comprises a threaded shank having a head at one end. The shank is formed with a longitudinal passageway therethrough. The head of the bolt is also provided with a passageway extending from a side thereof to the longitudinal passageway. A light bulb is inserted in the longitudinal passageway and positioned at the one end thereof to emit light through the passageway provided in the head. Wire leads connecting the light bulb to supply the electric energy thereto extend from the other end of the longitudinal passageway.

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