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Miniature lamp arrays having improved lamp retention features

CA 1263853 C · Owner: General Electric Company · Inventors: Van Sickler, Robert Howard

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Abstract From the Canadian patent

A decorative string set used for Christmas lighting is disclosed. The string set comprises various embodiments of clamping means which provide positive retention of incandescent lamps to their respective electrical sockets.

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  • Granted December 12, 1989. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended December 12, 2006.
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FiledJanuary 16, 1987
GrantedDecember 12, 1989
Term endedDecember 12, 2006
Patent numberCA 1263853 C
Classification (IPC)H01R33/00 +1 more

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1988199019921994199619982000200220042006Application filedJan 16, 1987Patent grantedDec 12, 1989Term endedDec 12, 2006

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