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Lamp socket and method for fabricating same

US5197187A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMay 11, 1992
Grant dateMar 30, 1993
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Expiry dateMay 11, 2012

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T29/49185
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An improved lamp socket, and method of fabricating same, including a housing having a cavity into which a plurality of contacts are inserted. The contacts function to mechanically retain the base of a lamp in place and to electrically connect the socket wiring to the contacts of such lamp.

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