US PATENT SUBCLASS 362 / 382
SUPPORTS

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382SUPPORTS {25}
383  DF  .~> Object sound or sighting controls movable light support
384  DF  .~> Moving mass control movable light support
385  DF  .~> Fluid pressure controls movable light support
386  DF  .~> Electromagnetic operator controls movable light support
387  DF  .~> With flexible power-cord storage member
388  DF  .~> Convertible support
389  DF  .~> Antislipping
390  DF  .~> Shock absorbing
391  DF  .~> Line-wire or cable-attaching support
392  DF  .~> Imitation candle support {1}
394  DF  .~> Special switch operator {1}
396  DF  .~> Clamp or hook
397  DF  .~> Suction cup
398  DF  .~> Magnetic
399  DF  .~> Handle or bail {1}
401  DF  .~> Counterbalanced support {1}
403  DF  .~> Support having gravity-type light source or light modifier raising and lowering means
404  DF  .~> Ceiling-suspended support {4}
410  DF  .~> Standard-type support (e.g., table or floor lamp) {5}
416  DF  .~> Arc lamp hanger
417  DF  .~> Harp type support
418  DF  .~> Adjustable light support {4}
431  DF  .~> Pole or post type support
432  DF  .~> Wall type arm or bracket support
433  DF  .~> Modifier support {16}

DEFINITION

Classification: 362/382

(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.

(1) Note. The "reference structure" of this subclass may be included in the "structural means" of this subclass or it may not. The "reference structure" or "reference point" need not be on an element recited in the claims for structure of this subclass type to be classifiable in this subclass or the subclasses hereunder.

(2) Note. The line between this class, subclasses 382+ and Classes 248, Supports and 439, Electrical Connectors, is as follows: Class 362, subclasses 382+ takes any combination of a support with significant structure of a light source or a light source support having structural features limited to use with the light source. Class 248 takes supporting structure, per se. The mere naming of a light source, as in the preamble of a claim or in any other way which does not positively include it as an element of the claim, will not operate to take the claim out of Class 248 unless the support itself is an essential part of the light source or has no obvious utility as a support in some other art classes. See Class 248 definitions, Note (2), for lines between this class (362) and Class 248. Class 439 takes an electrical connector, per se. The mere recitation in a claim of a light source, which is not claimed as being connected to or mounted in the electrical connector, will generally not operate to take the claim out of Class 439. If an electrical connector in name only is claimed with supporting means which is not limited in use to a Class 362 light source, the claim is classifiable in Class 439. A detailed electrical connector (e.g., a claimed contact) with or without a support therefor, claimed with a light source in name only is classifiable in Class 439. If a detailed electrical connector is combined with a support which has structural features limiting the combination to use with a claimed light source, even if claimed in name only, the claim is classifiable in Class 362. See Class 439 definition, section III (1) and (2) for lines between this class (362) and Class 439.

SEE OR SEARCH CLASS

248, Supports, appropriate subclasses for structure for supporting light sources.

439, Electrical Connectors, appropriate subclasses for an electrical connector for use with a light source; especially 527+, for an electrical connector with supporting structure therefor.