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Retainer for a lamp

US4399497A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateDec 16, 1980
Grant dateAug 16, 1983
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Expiry dateDec 16, 2000

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF21V17/164
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A retainer for supporting a lamp socket to a housing which includes a base having an opening to permit the passage of light from the lamp. Also included is a bracket having an opening for circumscribing a leg protruding from the base. A fastener holds the leg protruding from the base within the opening in the bracket. A support holds the leg and fastened bracket to the housing.

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