Abstract: A method is disclosed for enhancing secureness of grip of a light-bulb-clip of a clip-on lampshade, by enhancing the frictional properties of the light-bulb-clip. Also disclosed are a clip-on lampshade, and a finial clip-on lampshade adapter, which both include a light-bulb-clip that is formed using the disclosed method. Frictional gripping capability is increased by optionally abrading, and applying and curing a liquid coating of polymer dipping compound to, portions of wire that are to function as gripping portions of a light-bulb-clip, thereby forming a cured, friction-enhancing layer that enables the light bulb clip to be more securely attached to either a traditional light bulb or to a compact fluorescent “CFL” bulb. The liquid coating can be applied by dipping, brushing, and/or spraying. Curing can be by heating and/or allowing to dry. The dipping compound is ideally made from heat-resistant elastomer and/or silicone.

Abstract: A method is disclosed for enhancing secureness of grip of a light-bulb-clip of a clip-on lampshade, by enhancing the frictional properties of the light-bulb-clip. Also disclosed are a clip-on lampshade, and a finial clip-on lampshade adapter, which both include a light-bulb-clip that is formed using the disclosed method. Frictional gripping capability is increased by optionally abrading, and applying and curing a liquid coating of polymer dipping compound to, portions of wire that are to function as gripping portions of a light-bulb-clip, thereby forming a cured, friction-enhancing layer that enables the light bulb clip to be more securely attached to either a traditional light bulb or to a compact fluorescent “CFL” bulb. The liquid coating can be applied by dipping, brushing, and/or spraying: Curing can be by heating and/or allowing to dry. The dipping compound is ideally made from heat-resistant elastomer and/or silicone.

Abstract: A retro-fit light-bulb clip adaptor kit and method of use thereof are disclosed that increase the frictional gripping strength of a conventional light-bulb clip, thereby allowing a clip-on lampshade or a clip-on lampshade adaptor to be more securely attached to either a traditional light bulb or a compact fluorescent “CFL” light bulb. The kit includes at least one length of longitudinally split tubing made from a heat-resistant, elastic material. The tubing is split open and applied to the bulb-gripping wires so as to completely cover the gripping loops, and thereby provide a surface with enhanced static friction. The elastic material thereafter provides increased static friction so as to enhance the loop's ability to grip either a standard bulb or a CFL bulb. The tubing is preferably made from either PVC, latex, silicone, heat resistant rubber, a heat resistant engineering polymer, polyalkylene-terephthalate, isophthalate, or copolyesters, but most preferably silicone.