Interlock for miniature lamp arrays
Patent 5428516 Issued on June 27, 1995. Estimated Expiration Date: 
February 28, 2014. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.
February 28, 2014. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.Patent References 804387 1616654 1905843 2462530 3182185 3671923 Miniature electric light bulb sets for decorative illumination Ornamental attachment for decorative string sets Lamp lead to wire attachment for integral string sets Bulbholder and filter assembly InventorApplicationNo. 202796 filed on 02/28/1994US Classes:362/238, Positioning means for plural units362/249With supportExaminersPrimary: Husar, Stephen F.Attorney, Agent or FirmForeign Patent References
International ClassH01R 033/00AbstractA decorative light string for miniature lights and the like having an improved interlock is described. The interlock includes a tongue member affixed to the lampholder of each miniature light within the light string and, a complementary lug member is affixed to the housing of the associated lamp socket. The tongue member includes an aperture to receive the lug member therein and, the tongue member and lug are positioned to achieve an interlock whenever the lampholder is positioned within its associated socket. | |
