Illumination – Quick disconnect-type light unit – Particular engagement
Reexamination Certificate
2006-04-18
2006-04-18
Sember, Thomas M. (Department: 2875)
Illumination
Quick disconnect-type light unit
Particular engagement
C362S652000, C362S659000, C439S619000, C439S699200
Reexamination Certificate
active
07029160
ABSTRACT:
A wedge base for a lamp including a body section for mounting the lamp envelope with filament lead wires extending out, the body having a shoulder and an integral, depending rib. The bottom edge of the rib has notches formed along the lower edge. Lead wire bores are formed through the shoulder and rib and terminate in the notches. The lead wires extend through the bores, out of the notches and are folded upwardly against the rib. A bracket secures the lead wires against the rib. The bracket has a first side with at least one pin and a second side with at least one hole. Each bracket side has vertical wire grooves its inner face. The bracket sides are laterally positioned on each side of the rib with the pin engaging the hole and snapped together to secure the lead wires within the groves and against the rib. When assembled, the base is configured to fit securely, with electrical contact, within the socket of a lamp fixture.
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Denk Paul M.
Sember Thomas M.
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