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US 2001/0034152 A1Published application
Quick-fit light fixture
OwnerJohn Harrisinventor
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Abstract
A fixture comprised of a base and a tensioning member integrated within the base provides a flexible tensioning force to retain a light bulb within the fixture. The light bulb can be a standard bulb, or a threadless bulb specifically designed for the fixture of the present invention.
Claims7
A light fixture and light bulb combination for non-threaded engagement therein, said combination comprising:
- a base wired to provide for electrical current and with an electrical contact;
- a liner fitted within said fixture;
- a spring engaged within said liner to provide a variable tensioning force;
- and
- a light bulb for releasable engagement within said liner, and wherein said light bulb engages
- with said contacts of said base, and wherein said tensioning force applied by said spring
- retains said bulb and allows for direct removal of said bulb by hand.
4 more elements
A light fixture and light bulb combination for non-threaded engagement therein, said combination comprising:
- a base wired to provide for electrical current;
- an upper portion attached to said base;
- a spring liner engaged within said upper portion of said fixture, wherein said spring contains
- a slit to provide a variable tensioning force, and wherein said spring includes contacts that
- engage with the base to provide electrical contact;
- and
- a light bulb for releasable engagement within said spring liner, and wherein said light bulb
- engages with said contacts of said spring liner, and wherein said tensioning force applied by
- said spring retains said bulb and allows for direct removal of said bulb by hand.
6 more elements
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.