Odette Portier, FR944532A

Support pour appareils d’éclairage, notamment pour appareils d’éclairage public.

Image credit: Portier, O. (1947)

On April 7, 1949, Odette Portier of Paris patented an improved support for lighting fixtures, especially for public lighting. Her design replaced the traditional threaded tube with a smooth tube secured in a matching smooth sleeve, preventing the frequent breakage that occurred at the joint.

Date of Application: 18 March 1947

Date of Issuance: 7 April 1949

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Francesca Chiaradia
Francesca Chiaradia
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