Electrical connectors – Coupling part including flexing insulation – Lamp or electron tube socket or base
Reexamination Certificate
2007-03-01
2009-11-17
Leon, Edwin A. (Department: 2833)
Electrical connectors
Coupling part including flexing insulation
Lamp or electron tube socket or base
C439S356000, C439S253000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07618288
ABSTRACT:
A socket for a light bulb having a socket housing to provide wired connection and an interior spring-clamp socket manufactured of a resilient material and having a notched separation extending longitudinally therethrough. The notch permits the deformation of the spring-clamp socket and expands when a light bulb is inserted and grasps it once therein. Removal of the bulb simply requires pulling the bulb straight out. Additionally the present invention is adaptable and replaceable for most existing lighting fixtures or applications.
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Girardi Vanessa
Kroll Michael I
Leon Edwin A.
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