US3604918A
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Miniature lamp assembly
Assignee: Oak Electro Netics Corp
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Filing: 1968-11-29
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Granted: 1971-09-14
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Expires: 1988-11-29
Abstract
Abstract A miniature lamp assembly which includes a replaceable wire lead miniature bulb and a housing having a receptacle for receiving the bulb. A pair of terminal contact members are mounted on the housing with portions thereof exposed within the receptacle. A two-piece bulb base is provided for assembly with the bulb to position and hold the wire leads so that the bulb and bulb base can easily be inserted into the receptacle formed by the housing with the wire leads in engagement with the exposed portions of the terminal contact members.
Inventors
- 👤 Arthur Keith Cook
- 👤 Edward Fulton
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 14:02
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R33/00; H01R33/05; H01R33/06; H01R33/09
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
141 words
A miniature illuminating lamp assembly including an illuminating bulb having elongated flexible wire leads extending outwardly from the bulb, a housing having a receptacle for receiving the lead end of the bulb, and terminal contact members mounted on the housing for engagement with the wire leads of the bulb, the improvement comprising a two-piece bulb base including a body member having a head portion on which said bulb is seated and a generally tubular shank portion extending below the head portion around the bottom of which wire leads are wrapped with the free ends of the leads extending upwardly into the interior of the shank portion, and a plug member wedged into the interior of the shank portion for separating the free ends of the wire leads and holding the wire leads in position for engagement with said terminal contact members.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
141 words
A miniature illuminating lamp assembly including an illuminating bulb having elongated flexible wire leads extending outwardly from the bulb, a housing having a receptacle for receiving the lead end of the bulb, and terminal contact members mounted on the housing for engagement with the wire leads of the bulb, the improvement comprising a two-piece bulb base including a body member having a head portion on which said bulb is seated and a generally tubular shank portion extending below the head portion around the bottom of which wire leads are wrapped with the free ends of the leads extending upwardly into the interior of the shank portion, and a plug member wedged into the interior of the shank portion for separating the free ends of the wire leads and holding the wire leads in position for engagement with said terminal contact members.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
45 words
The lamp assembly of claim 1 wherein the head portion of said body member has a central recess and diametrically disposed slots through which the wire leads extend from the base of the bulb to the exterior of the shank portion of the body member.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
13 words
The lamp assembly of claim 1 wherein said plug member is an insulator.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
165 words
A miniature illuminating lamp assembly including an illuminating bulb having elongated flexible wire leads extending outwardly from the bulb, a housing having a receptacle for receiving the lead end of the bulb, and terminal contact members mounted on the housing for engagement with the wire leads of the bulb, the improvement comprising a two piece bulb base including a body member having a central recess in which the bulb is seated, diametrically opposed slots in said body member opening into said recess through which the wire leads extend from the base of the bulb to the exterior of the body member, a recess in the interior of said body member, the wire leads being wrapped around said body member with the free ends thereof positioned within said last-named recess, and a plug member being positioned in said last-named recess to separate the free wire ends and hold them in spaced relationship while holding the wire leads in position on the exterior of said body member.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
165 words
A miniature illuminating lamp assembly including an illuminating bulb having elongated flexible wire leads extending outwardly from the bulb, a housing having a receptacle for receiving the lead end of the bulb, and terminal contact members mounted on the housing for engagement with the wire leads of the bulb, the improvement comprising a two piece bulb base including a body member having a central recess in which the bulb is seated, diametrically opposed slots in said body member opening into said recess through which the wire leads extend from the base of the bulb to the exterior of the body member, a recess in the interior of said body member, the wire leads being wrapped around said body member with the free ends thereof positioned within said last-named recess, and a plug member being positioned in said last-named recess to separate the free wire ends and hold them in spaced relationship while holding the wire leads in position on the exterior of said body member.
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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) | 1974-09-13 | 1975-03-15 | 1975-09-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-09-13 | 1979-03-15 | 1979-09-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-09-13 | 1983-03-15 | 1983-09-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |