Patent · US Expired

Light socket device

US7014482B1 · kind B1 · utility

2Cited by
12References
19Claims
0Family size

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Key dates

Filing dateOct 29, 2004
Grant dateMar 21, 2006
Priority date
Expiry dateOct 30, 2024

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01R13/443
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A non-conductive socket device that fits within or over an empty light bulb socket when the socket is being shipped or stored. The socket device may comprise a first portion to provide a grip for handling the device and a second non-conductive portion to fittingly engage the light bulb socket. Indicia may be provided on the first portion for identifying the type of light bulb to be used in a particular socket.

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