Hermetically sealed lamp housing and method of making

Details Hermetically sealed lamp housing and method of making Hermetically sealed lamp housing and method of making

2005-12-20

2005-12-20

Husar, Stephen (Department: 2875)

Illumination

Housing

C362S267000, C362S516000, C362S548000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06976770

ABSTRACT:
The present invention comprises a lamp assembly with a boot hermetically cohered to the housing. The housing comprises a thermoplastic polymer and the boot comprises a thermoplastic elastomer. The boot is cohered to the housing by welding. According to one embodiment, the boot is sonic or vibration welded to the housing. The present invention may be used in the production of a wide range of lamp assemblies, including vehicle headlamp assemblies.

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