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Light string system

US8047700B2 · kind B2 · utility

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19Claims

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Assignee

Polygroup Macau Limited (BVI) · VG

Inventors

Joseph M. Massabki · Virginia Beach, US
Gary Lawson · Suffolk, US
Chung-Wai (Paul) Cheng · Hong Kong, CN

Key dates

Filing date	Jul 17, 2009
Grant date	Nov 1, 2011
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Aug 10, 2029

Classification

Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
CPC primaryY10S362/806
WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

The present invention is a lamp system for use in a light string system comprising a light assembly and a socket assembly. The light assembly comprises a light source, a base in communication with the light source, and a bypass activating system. The socket assembly comprises a socket adapted to receive the light assembly and a bypass mechanism having a first position and a second position. The bypass activating system is adapted to move the bypass mechanism between the first and second positions.

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