US3614713A
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Electric lampholder
Assignee: Cinch Connectors Ltd
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Filing: 1970-03-09
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Granted: 1971-10-19
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Expires: 1990-03-09
Abstract
Abstract Lampholder comprising a metal shell having its inner end assembled in a bosslike recess on a base of insulating material, an electrical contact on the base extending into the recess for engaging the base contact on a lamp.
Inventors
- 👤 Clarence Willians Heath
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 01:49
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R33/00; H01R33/05; H01R33/46
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
155 words
An electrical socket assembly comprising a tubular body, a platelike base, a fastener member and at least one electrical element, the body having a series of integral first lugs extending from one end and having means of engaging a lamp bulb, the base formed of insulating material having slots formed therethrough and the electrical element comprising a resilient contact portion at one end and an integral terminal portion, adapted to engage a lead, at the other end and integral lugs, the resilient contact portion extends within the body and the integral lugs engaging the base, the first lugs of the body engaging through some of the slots of the base whereby the base and body define a lamp-receiving cavity and the first lugs of the body also engaged through slots formed in the fastener member, the fastener member having at least two resilient arms extending therefrom along the sides thereof and spaced from the body.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
155 words
An electrical socket assembly comprising a tubular body, a platelike base, a fastener member and at least one electrical element, the body having a series of integral first lugs extending from one end and having means of engaging a lamp bulb, the base formed of insulating material having slots formed therethrough and the electrical element comprising a resilient contact portion at one end and an integral terminal portion, adapted to engage a lead, at the other end and integral lugs, the resilient contact portion extends within the body and the integral lugs engaging the base, the first lugs of the body engaging through some of the slots of the base whereby the base and body define a lamp-receiving cavity and the first lugs of the body also engaged through slots formed in the fastener member, the fastener member having at least two resilient arms extending therefrom along the sides thereof and spaced from the body.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
25 words
An electrical socket assembly as set forth in claim 1 wherein each of the resilient arms has a projection for engagement with an apertured support.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1974-10-18 | 1975-04-19 | 1975-10-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-10-18 | 1979-04-19 | 1979-10-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-10-18 | 1983-04-19 | 1983-10-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |