US3676834A
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Vehicle lamp
Assignee: Signal Stat Corp
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Filing: 1970-11-12
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Granted: 1972-07-11
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Expires: 1990-11-12
Abstract
Abstract A vehicle lamp especially suitable for resiliently mounting and electrically connecting a wedge-type bulb. The rigid lamp base receives a resilient socket having integrally molded contacts and the bulb is gripped above its base on the envelope portion to retain it in the socket and resiliently isolate it from road shocks.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert M Kaldor
- 👤 Joseph V Borruso
- 👤 Elliott Goldbaum
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 00:44
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R33/00; H01R33/05; H01R33/06; H01R33/09; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S439/00; Y10S439/918
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
152 words
A socket for a wedge-type bulb having a substantially cylindrical envelope portion and a wedge-shaped base with leads overlying said wedge-shaped base comprising a resilient body of unitary construction, first means defining a generally circular first bore extending into said body and terminating therein, at lease one rib extending inwardly of said generally circular first bore, said rib defining an inside dimension thereacross, said inside dimension being less than the cross-sectional dimension of said substantially cylindrical envelope portion of said bulb, second means defining a second bore extending into said body from the terminal end of said first bore for receiving the wedgeshaped base of said bulb, the cross-sectional dimensions of said second bore being greater than the cross-sectional dimensions of the wedge-shaped bulb base, and contacts within said second bore for electrical engagement with the leads of said bulb, whereby said bulb is gripped by said socket solely by said rib.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
152 words
A socket for a wedge-type bulb having a substantially cylindrical envelope portion and a wedge-shaped base with leads overlying said wedge-shaped base comprising a resilient body of unitary construction, first means defining a generally circular first bore extending into said body and terminating therein, at lease one rib extending inwardly of said generally circular first bore, said rib defining an inside dimension thereacross, said inside dimension being less than the cross-sectional dimension of said substantially cylindrical envelope portion of said bulb, second means defining a second bore extending into said body from the terminal end of said first bore for receiving the wedgeshaped base of said bulb, the cross-sectional dimensions of said second bore being greater than the cross-sectional dimensions of the wedge-shaped bulb base, and contacts within said second bore for electrical engagement with the leads of said bulb, whereby said bulb is gripped by said socket solely by said rib.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
33 words
A socket as claimed in claim 1 wherein said first means defining said first bore includes a collar extending outwardly of said body and said rib is formed as part of said collar.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
27 words
A socket as claimed in claim 2 wherein said collar includes at least two ribs spaced from one another along the longitudinal axis of said first bore.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
29 words
A socket as claimed in claim 2 including recesses in said body adjacent said collar whereby to increase the effective height of said collar with respect to said base.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
26 words
A socket as claimed in claim 1 wherein each of said contacts has a U-shaped portion, a bight and means for electrically connecting a circuit thereto.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
32 words
A socket as claimed in claim 5 wherein said contacts are molded in situ in said body, the base of the U-shaped portion of each said contact being imbedded in said body.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
42 words
A socket as claimed in claim 6 and further including a lamp base having a central wall with a through opening, said body being received in said through opening, and a peripheral groove on said body for engagement with said central wall.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
38 words
A socket as claimed in claim 7 wherein one of said contacts includes a leg extending outwardly of said body, said lamp base having at least one upstanding pin portion for physical and electrical engagement with said leg.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
44 words
A socket as claimed in claim 7 wherein one of said contacts includes at least one tube positioned wholly within said body, said body including a bore axially aligned with said tube for insertion of a lead wire into said tube through said bore.
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) | 1975-07-11 | 1976-01-10 | 1976-07-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-07-11 | 1980-01-10 | 1980-07-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-07-11 | 1984-01-10 | 1984-07-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |