Abstract: A fluorescent lamp connector for releasable axial engagement with a bi-pin fluorescent lamp is disclosed. The connector comprises a first housing section, a second housing section adapted to be connected to at least a portion of the first housing section, a locking spring, and a release member adapted for axial movement within the first housing section. The locking spring comprises a plurality of pin-receiving apertures adapted to axially receive and grip the pins of the fluorescent lamp. A preferred embodiment has a wedge-shaped release member having at least two rails which guide the release member through channels in the first housing section and into the locking spring upon flexing of the second housing section. In operation, the second housing section is pressed radially to drive the release member axially against the locking spring and flex it.

Abstract: One embodiment is an L-shaped bracket which is a one-piece device formed from sheet metal and having two flat plate portions which are perpendicular to each other and meet at a juncture line. Each plate portion, secured to a panel, has an elongated through-hole with the hole in one plate portion being perpendicular to the juncture line, i.e., vertical; and the hole in the other plate portion being parallel to the juncture line. Screws, or other fastening means, extend through the elongated holes and the bracket and panel are adjusted along the length of the elongated holes and then the screws, or other fastener means, are fully tightened down to hold the bracket and panel in their adjusted positions. In another embodiment the bracket is F-shaped to grasp a panel between parallel plate portions.