Adjustable Socket Holder Patents (Class 362/429)
  • Patent number: 4419720
    Abstract: A trouble lamp is constructed to provide a sliding movement between a light bulb and a reflector shield with slip friction fit between parts such that they may be manually positioned to provide the quality and amount of light desired by the operator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 1981
    Date of Patent: December 6, 1983
    Inventor: Theodore W. Kenney
  • Patent number: 4357651
    Abstract: A rectangular seal beam lamp and single-point universal support assembly for vehicles that is replaceable as a unit and that has high shock-absorbing characteristics. The lamp includes a rectangular plastic paraboloidal reflector having an integral single polygonal support post that carries a slotted rubber ball member which forms part of the mount for the lamp. The ball is compressed and clamped against the post by a pair of mating semi-spherical cooperating fastener elements that support the lamp unit and permit adjustment of the lamp beam in any direction by a single adjustment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 1980
    Date of Patent: November 2, 1982
    Assignee: Stewart-Warner Corporation
    Inventor: William R. Mayer
  • Patent number: 4335422
    Abstract: Light mounting tapes receiving electric light sockets of the type commonly used for Christmas decorations are provided in elastic form so that they may be stretched as desired between mounting fasteners, as for example around a door or window frame. The tapes provide a plurality of receptacles along their lengths. The tapes can be furnished in segmented lengths and easily secured together in series to provide a desired overall length. The elastic properties of the tapes facilitate stretching them into taut condition for fixedly positioning the electric lights mounted in the receptacles thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 1980
    Date of Patent: June 15, 1982
    Assignee: Walter A. Ross
    Inventor: John C. Van Ess
  • Patent number: 4177504
    Abstract: Mounting device for rotatable adjustment of asymmetric reflector within luminaire housing to vary the light distribution from the luminaire. The mounting device includes a plurality of brackets circumferentially spaced around the lower portion of the dome-shaped luminaire housing for supporting the circular rim of the asymmetric reflector, which is formed with a corresponding plurality of recesses for clearing the brackets when the asymmetric reflector is inserted in or removed from the luminaire housing. Adjustable clamps are arranged adjacent the brackets for securing the reflector in the desired rotational position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 1977
    Date of Patent: December 4, 1979
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Alfred J. Henderson, Jr., Thomas A. Fletcher
  • Patent number: 4173037
    Abstract: Luminaire lamp support device for vertical and angular adjustment of vertically-mounted lamp. The device includes a pair of spaced L-shaped plates secured at their bottom to the luminaire reflector in which the lamp is positioned and secured at their upwardly extending legs to an inverted U-shaped hinge bracket to which the lamp socket is secured. The hinge bracket is adjustably secured to the L-shaped plates for pivoting thereon about a horizontal axis. The socket is adjustably mounted on another U-shaped bracket secured to the hinge bracket for adjustment of the socket along a substantially vertical axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 1977
    Date of Patent: October 30, 1979
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Alfred J. Henderson, Jr., Thomas A. Fletcher
  • Patent number: 4163275
    Abstract: Converter means for converting a side marker light for a vehicle such as a trailer to a combination side marker and clearance light comprises an adapter assembly for repositioning the ligh bulb and a multi-sided translucent lens for replacing the original flat lens of the side marker light.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 19, 1977
    Date of Patent: July 31, 1979
    Assignee: Wesbar Corporation
    Inventors: Bernard R. Weber, Brian A. Hanson, Alton J. Cunningham
  • Patent number: 4152622
    Abstract: A baseless light bulb is locked into a one-piece molded base and the base provides mechanical and electrical connection of the light bulb to a circuit board.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 1977
    Date of Patent: May 1, 1979
    Assignee: Wagner Electric Corporation
    Inventor: James J. Fitzgerald