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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7325965 | Locking socket for biax plug-in lamp A lamp has a polygonal-section plug part extending along an axis and having at least one radially outwardly directed face formed with a radially outwardly projecting retaining bump. A socket has a core body formed with a polygonal-section socket hole complementary t... | 02/05/2008 |
| 7256539 | Eccentric planar fluorescent tube An eccentric planar fluorescent tube includes an outer planar fluorescent tubular member that extends substantially but not completely about a center point and which is extended by two inner portions that extend from a first peripheral portion of the outer tubular m... | 08/14/2007 |
| 7223011 | Device for removing and installing fluorescent lights The present invention is directed to a device for changing a fluorescent light, in particular a compact fluorescent light. Generally, the device comprises a light bulb receiving portion with a receptacle sufficient in size to accommodate a compact fluorescent light.... | 05/29/2007 |
| 7137728 | Lamp keying system Provided are exemplary embodiments of a system and method for allowing predetermined and/or preconfigured lamp assemblies to be utilized with lamp fixtures. The exemplary embodiments may include a fixture assembly, a key configured to couple to the lamp fixture, and... | 11/21/2006 |
| 6741018 | Low-pressure discharge lamp with connector The present invention relates to a low-pressure discharge lamp (1) including a discharge tube (20) and a base (5) providing for mechanical and electrical connection of the discharge lamp (1). The discharge tube (20) sealed in a gas... | 05/25/2004 |
| 6726496 | Adapter for a discharge lamp An adapter (1) for a discharge lamp which comprises a socket portion (3) and a plug portion (5). The socket portion is suitable for receiving electrical contacts of a first discharge lamp which includes a discharge tube disposed substantially in... | 04/27/2004 |
| 6083021 | Fluorescent light ballast lamp mounting socket construction A lamp assembly mount is adapted to receive a specific commercially available fluorescent lamp known as the "2D" lamp, which is commercially produced in several different sizes and commensurate wattage ratings. By taking advantage of certain structure in ... | 07/04/2000 |
| 5746615 | Lighting device A lighting device has a single end lamp in which a base is disposed at one end of a bulb, and a single end lamp socket into which the base is to be inserted and then twisted to be rotatively engaged with the socket. The lamp has a projection and a lamp pi... | 05/05/1998 |
| 5675215 | Compact fluorescent lamp having a helical lamp envelope and an efficient mounting arrangement therefor A compact fluorescent lamp is provided having a generally helically shaped lamp envelope wherein the two end segments of the lamp envelope extend radially inward from the pitch of the helix. The end segment extend into openings formed in a mounting cap me... | 10/07/1997 |
| 5354208 | Neon tube connector assembly A neon tube connector assembly for J-shaped ends of neon tubes, providing the electrical connection and mechanical support of the tube. The invention comprises a weather resistant enclosure with a removable cover and with a tube holder mounted on the insi... | 10/11/1994 |
| 5348413 | Conduit sealing assembly for neon lighting displays A conduit sealing assembly for sealing a conduit for carrying high voltage wiring from a neon tube through a backing panel of the neon display includes a hollow connector member for securing to the backing panel so as to project through an opening in the ... | 09/20/1994 |
| 5320547 | Lamp socket for a fluorescent lamp To permit easy insertion and removal of a compact fluorescent lamp (2) in and from a socket, the socket is formed with a body (3) having an engagement surface wall (5) from which a shelf (4) projects bounded by side walls (22, 23) to define a base recepti... | 06/14/1994 |
| 5086249 | Compact discharge lamp unit and method for manufacturing same A compact fluorescent lamp unit comprises a double U-shaped discharge tube having a base shell secured to one end thereof. A housing containing the necessary starting and operating circuitry includes a first portion having a standardized base and a second... | 02/04/1992 |
| 4745323 | Compact fluorescent lamp with outer envelope A compact fluorescent lamp of the twin tube or double twin type which is protected by an outer envelope mounted to the fluorescent lamp or the housing which contains the fluorescent lamp ballast. In a preferred embodiment the outer envelope is in the shap... | 05/17/1988 |
| 4643503 | Fluorescent lamp mounting system A mounting system for a U-shaped tube of a fluorescent lamp that has a free end and a connecting end having a coupling member that holds the two tube portions together. The connecting end has male electrical prongs that are insertable into female electric... | 02/17/1987 |
| 4637671 | Theft-resistant device for fluorescent lamp A removable locking system for a fluorescent U-tube electrically connected to a mounting body connected to a surface. The mounting body has a flange extending over the coupling member of the connecting end of the U-tube at the mounting body. A locking scr... | 01/20/1987 |
| 4347460 | Compact fluorescent lamp assembly A compact flourescent lamp assembly includes a triple bend lamp and a first housing including a ballast and a screw-in base for use with an incandescent fixture. A second housing, attached to the lamp, includes a glow switch and starting capacitor. The tr... | 08/31/1982 |
| 4163170 | Low-pressure gas discharge lamp A low-pressure gas discharge lamp having a curved lamp vessel and a lamp base construction being disposed intermediate the opposed spaced ends of the lamp vessel. Contact pins which are preferably tubular are disposed in the lamp base and are provided wit... | 07/31/1979 |
