Light socket soft start and power interrupt assembly
CA 1294664 C · Owner: Bridges, Mark E. · Inventors: Easterly, Robert W.; Bridges, Mark E.
Overview
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A mounting assembly for a light bulb includes a soft start-up circuit as well as a DC-to-AC converter in order to prolong bulb life. In addition the, mounting assembly includes a removable socket to facilitate changing the bulb. When the socket is rotated from an "engaged" position for removal an, interlock causes power to be interrupted at a remote location from the mounting assembly. In addition conducting portions of the mounting assembly are remotely located to reduce the possibility of accidental contact during socket installation and removal.
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- Granted January 21, 1992. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended January 21, 2009.
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