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Lighting fixture with snap replaceable bulb feature

CA 1181051 A · Owner: Lightolier Incorporated · Inventors: Donato, Anthony C.; Russo, Neil

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The present invention is directed to a fixture which is characterized by its ability readily to be lamped and relamped, notwithstanding the fixture is located at a position which is accessible only with difficulty. The fixture includes a socket which coacts with the terminals of a bulb of particular design to center the terminals and to enable electrical and mechanical contact to be effected by a simple inward movement of the bulb relative to the socket.

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  • Granted January 15, 1985. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended January 15, 2002.
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FiledDecember 10, 1982
GrantedJanuary 15, 1985
Term endedJanuary 15, 2002
Patent numberCA 1181051 A
Classification (IPC)H01R33/00 +2 more

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1983198519871989199119931995199719992001Application filedDec 10, 1982Patent grantedJan 15, 1985Term endedJan 15, 2002

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