Integrated ballast and lamp connector
April 26, 2016. 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 Re30367 Fluorescent lamp unit for multiple installation Light fixture Integral fluorescent lamp-ballast unit Integrated lighting systems for suspended ceilings or the like Fluorescent lamp device Fluorescent lamp system Discharge tube lighting system for use in a vehicle Freestanding luminaire having floor-supported frame integrated with light fixture Adaptors for fluorescent lamps InventorsAssigneeApplicationNo. 641072 filed on 04/26/1996US Classes:362/221, With means to accommodate additional circuit element362/225, Plural sources or supports therefor362/260, Fluorescent type439/56, Connection to lamp or electron tube439/235, Plural lampsD13/110Transformer, rectifier or casing therefor (3)ExaminersPrimary: Lazarus, Ira S.Assistant: Spark, Matthew J. Attorney, Agent or FirmForeign Patent References
International ClassesH01R 033/08F21S 003/00 AbstractAn electrical connector (3) for a fluorescent lighting fixture (1) comprises a circuit board (9) having an integral lamp ballast (10), a first bank of sockets (4) and wire connecting ports (11,12). A housing (16) encloses the ballast and the circuit board. The first bank of sockets are exposed from the housing for connection to fluorescent lamps, and the wire connecting ports are exposed from the housing for connection between external wiring from a source of electrical power and wiring extending to a second bank of sockets for the fluorescent lamps.Field of SearchWith means to accommodate additional circuit elementWith means to position plural light sources colinearly Plural sources or supports therefor Fluorescent type HOUSING Plural lamps Within distinct housing spaced from panel circuit arrangement Longitudinally divided connector housing grips conductor Adapted to grip upon withdrawal of mating part Conductor gripped by or entirely within connector housing Plural contacts, each formed by slot between pair of fingers Rectilinearly moving operator With additional contacts comprising coupling part mating along axis normal to conductor Connection to lamp or electron tube Movable about its axis Electron tube moved perpendicularly to panel circuit | |
