Electrical adapter for use in connection with fluorescent lamps

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ABSTRACT:
An electrical adapter assembly for enabling use of a fluorescent lamp in connection with an incandescent lighting fixture comprises a hollow and cylindrical housing, an Edison-type base extending from one end of the housing and a cover enclosing the end of the housing opposing the base. A toroidal ballast is located within the housing and is capable of receiving portions of the fluorescent lamp within hollow central portions of the ballast to enhance spacial efficiency. The base is either affixed to the housing, or alternatively, is rotatingly associated with the housing to provide a security feature.

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Specification sheet entitled "PL.TM. Adapter--A Compact Screw-In Adapter to Replace Incandescent Lamps", distributed by the North American Philips Lighting Corporation and printed in the United States in Jan., 1983 (two pages).

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