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Light fixture connector

CA 1296077 C · Owner: Paige Manufacturing Corp. · Inventors: Hudson, Henry R.; Hudson, Trudy M.

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An electrical coupling device for detachably securing a fixture to an electrical outlet box comprises male and female interconnecting components. The fixture is connected to the male component where the male component is secured to the female component by rotating the male component. The male component has a plurality of catches. The male has a plurality of studs for insertion and engagement with the catches by way of rotational movement of the studs into the catches. The catches are spaced apart in a circular array at a first radius. The improvement comprises at least two spaced apart female resilient clips of electrically conductive metal. The clips are located in a circular pattern at a …

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  • Granted February 18, 1992. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended February 18, 2009.
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FiledNovember 25, 1988
GrantedFebruary 18, 1992
Term endedFebruary 18, 2009
Patent numberCA 1296077 C
Classification (IPC)H01R33/05 +2 more

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1989199219951998200120042007Application filedNov 25, 1988Patent grantedFeb 18, 1992Term endedFeb 18, 2009

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