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US3076950A
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Lamp socket
Assignee: Tung Sol Electric Inc
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Filing: 1960-06-17
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Granted: 1963-02-05
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Expires: 1980-06-17
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Joseph J Pavlick
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 21:46
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R33/00; H01R33/05; H01R33/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
141 words
AN ELECTRIC LAMP SOCKET COMPRISING A CYLINDRICAL SHELL OF RESILIENT INSULATING MATERIAL, A PLURALITY OF USHAPED STRIP CONDUCTORS MADE FROM FLAT SPRING MATERIAL AND POSITIONED ON THE INSIDE SURFACE OF THE SHELL, THE ENDS OF SOME OF SAID CONDUCTORS BEING BENT OVER THE UPPER RIM OF THE SHELL FOR SECURING THE SHELL RELATIVE TO THE CONDUCTORS, THE REMAINING CONDUCTORS EXTENDING PARTLY UP ALONG THE INSIDE SURFACE OF THE SHELL AND PRESSING AGAINST OUTER SURFACES OF THE LONGER CONDUCTORS TO URGE SAID LONGER CONDUCTORS RADIALLY INWARD, A FIRST LEAD-IN ELECTRODE POSITIONED IN CONTACT WITH SAID CONDUCTORS FOR CONNECTION TO AN EXTERNAL CIRCUIT, AN AXIAL CONDUCTIVE RETAINING MEANS FOR SECURING THE CONDUCTORS AND THE FIRST LEAD-IN ELECTRODE TOGETHER, SAID RETAINING MEANS FORMING A SECOND LEAD-IN ELECTRODE FOR CONNECTION TO AN EXTERNAL CIRCUIT, AND INSULATION MEANS POSITIONED BETWEEN SAID RETAINING MEANS AND SAID CONDUCTORS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
141 words
AN ELECTRIC LAMP SOCKET COMPRISING A CYLINDRICAL SHELL OF RESILIENT INSULATING MATERIAL, A PLURALITY OF USHAPED STRIP CONDUCTORS MADE FROM FLAT SPRING MATERIAL AND POSITIONED ON THE INSIDE SURFACE OF THE SHELL, THE ENDS OF SOME OF SAID CONDUCTORS BEING BENT OVER THE UPPER RIM OF THE SHELL FOR SECURING THE SHELL RELATIVE TO THE CONDUCTORS, THE REMAINING CONDUCTORS EXTENDING PARTLY UP ALONG THE INSIDE SURFACE OF THE SHELL AND PRESSING AGAINST OUTER SURFACES OF THE LONGER CONDUCTORS TO URGE SAID LONGER CONDUCTORS RADIALLY INWARD, A FIRST LEAD-IN ELECTRODE POSITIONED IN CONTACT WITH SAID CONDUCTORS FOR CONNECTION TO AN EXTERNAL CIRCUIT, AN AXIAL CONDUCTIVE RETAINING MEANS FOR SECURING THE CONDUCTORS AND THE FIRST LEAD-IN ELECTRODE TOGETHER, SAID RETAINING MEANS FORMING A SECOND LEAD-IN ELECTRODE FOR CONNECTION TO AN EXTERNAL CIRCUIT, AND INSULATION MEANS POSITIONED BETWEEN SAID RETAINING MEANS AND SAID CONDUCTORS.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1966-02-04 | 1966-08-06 | 1967-02-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-02-04 | 1970-08-06 | 1971-02-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-02-04 | 1974-08-06 | 1975-02-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |