Electrical connectors – Coupling part to receive fluorescent or neon lamp – With provision for transverse receipt of lamp contact
Reexamination Certificate
2011-01-04
2011-01-04
Nasri, Javaid (Department: 2839)
Electrical connectors
Coupling part to receive fluorescent or neon lamp
With provision for transverse receipt of lamp contact
C439S241000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07862357
ABSTRACT:
A fluorescent lampholder with a top portion for supporting a fluorescent lamp and a base portion with a wire opening located on the bottom surface of the base that receives wires without exposing the wires to the exterior surface of a fixture. The lampholder is capable of supporting various types and/or sizes of fluorescent lamps such as “tall”, “medium” and “small” T-8 fluorescent lamps as well as other types and/or sizes of fluorescent lamps.
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Balaban David B.
Tufano Anthony
Carter DeLuca Farrell & Schmidt LLP
Leviton Manufacturing Co. Inc.
Nasri Javaid
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