Patent ID: 7267458
Filing Date: 2007-09-11
Classification: F21V

Abstract:
1. A collapsible lampshade, comprising: an upper ring; a lower ring; each of said upper and lower rings comprising a circular band, deformed with planar indentations at a plurality of locations and fixing nubs permanently attached to said rings within said indentations: a cover having an upper and a lower edge wherein: a plurality of ring holders associated with said respective inside surfaces, creating respective upper and lower ring holders, and including sockets having socket holes oriented toward said interior area of said cover; and a mounting spider having a mounting hub and a plurality of legs permanently attachable to one of said upper and lower rings; wherein, to assemble said collapsible lampshade said upper and lower rings are placed along said inside surfaces of said respective upper and lower edges and are fixed thereto by engaging said respective upper and lower ring holders with said upper and lower rings, wherein; said engaging said respective upper and lower ring holders with said upper and lower rings comprises placing said fixing nubs into said respective socket holes when said upper and lower rings are placed against said respective upper and lower edges.