US3609641A
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Flexible bulb support means
Assignee: Northrop Grumman Space and Mission Systems Corp
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Filing: 1969-06-18
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Granted: 1971-09-28
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Expires: 1989-06-18
Abstract
Abstract This a bulb-support means which has a flexible element protruding into the cavity for engagement with a bulb to hold the bulb against excessive movement when it is subjected to shock or vibration. One type of support means uses a flexible metal spring member and another type uses an element formed of rubber or elastomer.
Inventors
- 👤 Edward J Luce
- 👤 Joseph F Arnao
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 09:52
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R33/00; H01R33/975; H01R33/9756
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
143 words
A lamp socket assembly comprising a tubular barrel portion and a tubular body portion integrally joined through a circumferential flange, the body portion having an internal shoulder formed therein and a longitudinal channel extending from the internal shoulder downwardly into the barrel portion and flexible bulb support means comprising a first arced arm and second arced arm connected by a U-shaped arced loop portion, the arced arms lying on the same plane and the loop portion extending at right angles to the plane of the arms, each arm lying in superimposed abutting relation to the internal shoulder and the loop portion extending along the longitudinal channel with the arced portions of the loop portion extending into the cavity formed by the barrel portion and each of the arms having means of engaging a bulb base protruding into the cavity of the lamp socket.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
143 words
A lamp socket assembly comprising a tubular barrel portion and a tubular body portion integrally joined through a circumferential flange, the body portion having an internal shoulder formed therein and a longitudinal channel extending from the internal shoulder downwardly into the barrel portion and flexible bulb support means comprising a first arced arm and second arced arm connected by a U-shaped arced loop portion, the arced arms lying on the same plane and the loop portion extending at right angles to the plane of the arms, each arm lying in superimposed abutting relation to the internal shoulder and the loop portion extending along the longitudinal channel with the arced portions of the loop portion extending into the cavity formed by the barrel portion and each of the arms having means of engaging a bulb base protruding into the cavity of the lamp socket.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
83 words
A flexible bulb-support means comprising a first arced arm and a second arced arm connected by a flexible portion, the flexible portion adapted to bear against a bulb base, and the first and second arced Arms having means of engaging the bulb base and the flexible portion comprising a U-shaped arced loop portion in right angle relation to the plane of the first and second arced arms which lie on the same plane and which are in spaced opposed relation to each other.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
83 words
A flexible bulb-support means comprising a first arced arm and a second arced arm connected by a flexible portion, the flexible portion adapted to bear against a bulb base, and the first and second arced Arms having means of engaging the bulb base and the flexible portion comprising a U-shaped arced loop portion in right angle relation to the plane of the first and second arced arms which lie on the same plane and which are in spaced opposed relation to each other.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
31 words
A flexible-support means as set forth in claim 2 which is formed of a flexible metal wire and which means of engaging the bulb base comprises a V-shaped bend formed therein.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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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) | 1974-09-27 | 1975-03-29 | 1975-09-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-09-27 | 1979-03-29 | 1979-09-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-09-27 | 1983-03-29 | 1983-09-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |