US4384236A
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Electric lamp with a sleeve-shaped cap
Assignee: US Philips Corp
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Filing: 1980-08-08
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Granted: 1983-05-17
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Expires: 2000-08-08
Abstract
Abstract In an electric lamp with a sleeve-shaped cap 12, in which an inner part 8, fitted to accommodate the lamp bulb 1, consists of a cover plate 9 with at least two spring clips 10 attached to the inside wall of the cap 2 and provided with openings 11, the sleeve-shaped cap 12 is provided with at least two projections 13 protruding inwards, over which, when the inner part 8 is inserted into the cap 12, the spring clips 10 fit and lock into position, by means of the openings 11 which correspond to the cross-section of the projections.
Inventors
- 👤 Paul Hellwig
- 👤 Werner Schlagheck
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 00:57
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01K; H01K1/00; H01K1/42; H01K1/46
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
113 words
An electric lamp with a bulb and a sleeve-shaped cap, in which an inner part is present, said inner part including means for joining to the sleeve-shaped cap which consists of a cover plate with at least two spring clips extending along the inside wall of the cap and provided with openings which engage elements protruding from the cap, in which the elements protruding into the sleeve-shaped cap are formed in the shape of projections integral with the cap, over which projections, when the inner part is inserted into the cap, the spring clips fit and lock into position, by means of the openings which correspond to the cross section of the projections.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
113 words
An electric lamp with a bulb and a sleeve-shaped cap, in which an inner part is present, said inner part including means for joining to the sleeve-shaped cap which consists of a cover plate with at least two spring clips extending along the inside wall of the cap and provided with openings which engage elements protruding from the cap, in which the elements protruding into the sleeve-shaped cap are formed in the shape of projections integral with the cap, over which projections, when the inner part is inserted into the cap, the spring clips fit and lock into position, by means of the openings which correspond to the cross section of the projections.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
22 words
A lamp as claimed in claim 1, in which the projections are formed by pressing portions of the metal cap sleeve inwards.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
78 words
A lamp as claimed in either of claims 1 and 2, in which the lamp bulb has a pinch with a generally rectangular cross-section, the pinch extending into the cap at least as far as the projections, and arranged with at least one of its minor lateral faces situated in relation to one of the inner part's spring clips, that its distance from the projection protruding through the clip opening is less than the thickness of this clip.
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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) | 1986-05-16 | 1986-11-15 | 1987-05-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1990-05-16 | 1990-11-15 | 1991-05-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1994-05-16 | 1994-11-15 | 1995-05-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |