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Electrically and/or mechanically interconnectable miniature base

  • US 5,445,552 A
  • Filed: 01/21/1994
  • Issued: 08/29/1995
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/24/1992
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. An arrangement of miniature buildings including:

  • a) a power supply;

    b) a first end unit including a plug connector;

    c) a second end unit including a socket connector;

    d) at least one interconnectable base assembly adapted to accommodate a miniature building including;

    i) a support plate, said support plate including a top portion and a peripheral wall portion defining a cavity, said peripheral wall having a lower edge surface located opposite said support plate, said lower edge surface defining a substantially flat plane such that said interconnectable base assembly may stably rest on a flat surface;

    ii) a socket, said socket adapted to accept a plug whereby an electrical connection and a mechanical connection may be formed;

    iii) a plug, said plug,adapted to fit into a socket whereby an electrical connection and a mechanical connection may be formed, wherein said mechanical connection permits the interconnectable base assembly to be rotated about an axis defined by said plug, andprojecting beyond an outside surface of said peripheral wall;

    iv) means for electrical conduction, said means for electrical conduction electrically connecting said socket and said plug;

    v) a lamp housing assembly, said lamp housing assembly connected to said top portion of said support plate; and

    vi) second means for electrical conduction, said second means for electrical conduction electrically connecting said lamp housing with said plug; and

    e) a miniature building, said miniature building resting on said support plate of said at least one interconnectable base assembly and surrounding said lamp housing assembly,wherein, a number of said at least one interconnectable base assemblies are connected, in any order, between said first end unit and said second end unit and to said power supply.

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