Non-defeatable fluorescent adapter for incandescent fixture

Details Non-defeatable fluorescent adapter for incandescent fixture Non-defeatable fluorescent adapter for incandescent fixture

2006-10-24

2006-10-24

Sember, Thomas M. (Department: 2875)

Illumination

Quick disconnect-type light unit

Particular engagement

C362S222000, C362S260000, C362S649000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07125159

ABSTRACT:
A fluorescent adapter having a housing including a tip contact compatible with an electrical socket, a threaded ring contact compatible with the electrical socket, the ring contact surrounding the housing and rotatable with the housing when the housing is rotated in a first direction and not rotatable with the housing when the housing is rotated in an opposite direction, and a fluorescent ballast supported by the housing and having input electrodes in electrical contact with the tip contact and the ring contact, respectively, and output electrodes for removably receiving the contact pins of a fluorescent lamp. The adapter is easily inserted into the socket but is not removable after insertion.

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