Patent · US Expired

Fluorescent lamp end cap

US4280169A · kind A · utility

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8Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateJul 25, 1979
Grant dateJul 21, 1981
Priority date
Expiry dateJul 25, 1999

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF21V19/008
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A decorative and lockable end cap for fluorescent lamps in the form of an enclosure which covers and conceals the base of the fluorescent lamp and its lampholder, whereby enhancing the appearance of bare bulb fluorescent lamp luminaires, thus improving their acceptance as energy conservation lighting fixtures and also deterring lamp theft when the fixtures are located within easy reach in public places.

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