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Class 362/441 - Base


Subclass of Class 362 - Illumination
Definition: Subject matter which engage the modifier at its lower end,
No. of patents: 24
Last issue date: 03/27/2012


NumberTitleIssue Date
8142058Tri-dimming push handle switch lampholder
A tri-dimming push handle switch lamp holder is disclosed, which enables a user to press the push handle for a selection among three dimming levels: full brightness, middle luminance and complete darkness, where the lamp holder is made up of a body, a first conducti...
03/27/2012
7901116Data interface to the AC power line via standard light bulb socket
There is disclosed a data receiving device for coupling to an AC power line through a standard light bulb socket. A standard medium lamp base is supported by a frame and connected to a branch circuit of the AC power line. An electrical device having signal terminals...
03/08/2011
7455435High speed data interface to the AC power line through a standard light bulb socket
A data receiving or transmitting device, having data receiving or transmitting capability, is coupled respectively from or to an AC power line through a standard light bulb socket. In one aspect, a data interface includes a data receiving device that may be configur...
11/25/2008
7347594Light fixtures having decorative ornaments and methods for mounting decorative ornaments
Arrangements and methods for mounting decorative ornaments and fixtures having decorative ornaments are disclosed. The decorative ornaments may be, for example, beads, crystals, or gems. In one aspect, an arrangement is provided including a frame having an aperture ...
03/25/2008
7267463Ornamental fixtures having decorative ornaments
Arrangements and methods for mounting decorative ornaments and fixtures having decorative ornaments are disclosed. The decorative ornaments may be, for example, beads, crystals, or gems. In one aspect, an arrangement is provided including a frame having an aperture ...
09/11/2007
7188976Decorative lamp cover
A lamp cover or shade comprising a hollow pliant shell having an exterior surface in the form of a decorative shape and an interior surface having pliant ribs extending inwardly from the interior surface, or an integral interior cylinder which ribs or cylinder are o...
03/13/2007
7101065Arrangements and methods for mounting decorative ornaments and fixtures having decorative ornaments
Arrangements and methods for mounting decorative ornaments and fixtures having decorative ornaments are disclosed. The decorative ornaments may be, for example, beads, crystals, or gems. In one aspect, an arrangement is provided including a frame having an aperture ...
09/05/2006
7033043Vehicle lighting device and method of assembling a vehicle lighting device
LEDs (10) are used as a tail stop lamp (L1). A socket (21) for the LEDs (10) is provided at the left end of a socket base (20), and a lighting circuit (15) for the LEDs (10) including the socket (21) and a conn...
04/25/2006
6905225Floodlight and spotlight adapter and enclosure
A lamp adapter comprising a housing with a reflective coating on the inside thereof, a lens, a means for attaching the lens to the housing, a waterproof grommet, and a converter having a female socket and a male plug, wherein the female socket and the male plug have...
06/14/2005
6902297Decorative lamp cover
A lamp cover comprising a hollow shell having an exterior surface in the form of a decorative shape and an interior surface having pliant ribs extending inwardly from the interior surface, which ribs are of a size and shape as to frictionally engage the exterior of ...
06/07/2005
6776511Structures for lighting fixtures
There are three different embodiments of lamp assemblies according to this invention that can be exposed to forms of moisture and still be protected against a potentiality of short-circuiting. The first embodiment has the lamp shade oriented below a horizontal plane...
08/17/2004
6575613Portable special effects illumination device
An illumination device especially adapted for internally illuminating a decorative object wherein the decorative object is associated with a particular seasonal holiday, festive, or celebratory event. The device includes a dome shaped housing that is size...
06/10/2003
6527407Protective system for airport runway and taxiway light fixtures
A system for the protection of airport runway light fixtures and markers is disposed at or near the edge of aircraft runways, taxiway and airport signs. The system includes a thin flexible mat having an axial opening proportioned to enable placement of a ...
03/04/2003
6217198Plant lamp fixture
Methods and apparatus for converting a hollow receptacle into an electric lamp are disclosed. The receptacle may be converted into a lamp on its own, or may be further filled with an artificial or live plant. In a preferred embodiment, the lamp fixture of...
04/17/2001
6203178Lighting apparatus
A lighting apparatus includes a support member, a lighting unit mounted on one end of the support member, and a lamp shade mounted on the lighting unit. The lighting unit includes a containment member having a mounting portion mounted on the support membe...
03/20/2001
6145228Apparatus for simulating falling snowflakes
A decorative hollow Christmas ornament supports a generally spherical body having a plurality of flat, small reflective surfaces for rotation about a horizontal axis. A light source disposed a distance from the reflective spherical transmits light to the ...
11/14/2000
6000820Low voltage light novelty decorations
A low voltage light novelty decoration that includes a substantially hollow and decorative main portion, a generally circular-shaped base portion, and adjusting apparatus. The substantially hollow and decorative main portion has a shape that identifies a ...
12/14/1999
5971561Airport field light protector
An airport field light protector consists of a flange-shaped body having an interior area, a central portion and a peripheral portion extending upwardly from the central portion. An opening is formed within and passing through the central portion of the b...
10/26/1999
5911495Plant lamp fixture
Methods and apparatus for converting a hollow receptacle into an electric lamp are disclosed. The receptacle may be converted into a lamp on its own, or may be further filled with an artificial or live plant. In a preferred embodiment, the lamp fixture of...
06/15/1999
5909954Reflective shade for electric table lamp
A reflective shade for an electric table lamp includes a conventional frustrum shape but with removeable translucent plastic disks spanning the top opening for reflecting the light back down toward the table top and for transmitting colored light for crea...
06/08/1999
4633378Device for supporting lamp shade on lamp socket
There is disclosed a device for supporting a lamp shade on a variety of lamp sockets of different diameters. The supporting device, also referred to as a lamp shade holder, is constructed with an outer rim adapted to be secured to the lamp shade, an inner...
12/30/1986
4511952Fluid lamp assembly
A fluid lamp assembly (10) converts a candlestick (24) to a fluid lamp. A rubber stopper (20) fits into cup (22) of the candlestick (24). The assembly (10) has a hollow glass container (12) with a bottom (14) having a pointed tip (16) which fits into hole...
04/16/1985
4360861Baseless lamp socket
The invention relates to a socket for a baseless cartridge lamp, particularly a two-filament cartridge lamp or a cartridge halogen lamp with contacts at opposite ends thereof....
11/23/1982
4112484Cup member for a lamp having support means for a chimney and a shade
A cup member adapted for resting on a base of a lamp and for being sandwiched between the base and a bulb fixture threaded on a stem which passes through an aperture in the cup member. The cup member has a rim with slots formed therein to define flexible ...
09/05/1978
 
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