Abstract: A light-emitting diode (LED) luminaire comprising a battery-backup portion is used to replace a luminaire operated only with alternate-current (AC) mains. The battery-backup portion comprises a rechargeable battery, a self-diagnostic circuit, and a front-end communication circuit. The self-diagnostic circuit comprises timers and is configured to provide test schedules and to auto-evaluate battery performance according to the test schedules with test results stored. The LED luminaire further comprises a remote user interface and a concentrator communication circuit configured to communicate with the front-end communication circuit configured to send the test results to the concentrator communication circuit as soon as a rechargeable battery test is performed.

Abstract: A lighting apparatus is designed for connecting to an external signal wire. The external signal wire has an end electrode. The lighting apparatus has a light housing, multiple LED chips, a driver component, a printed circuit board, a socket and an elastic clip. The light housing has a light opening and a back cover. The back cover has a cover entrance. The printed circuit board is used for mounting the plurality of LED chips and the driver component. The socket has a guiding entrance aligning with the cover entrance. The end electrode of the external signal wire is inserted into the guiding entrance. The elastic clip has a clip part and an extended part. The extended part is electrically connected to the driver component. The clip part clips the end electrode for forming an electrical connection to the driver component via the extended part.

Abstract: A connector (27) is adapted to be connected to a circuit board (23) and has an insulating housing (41) adapted to be mounted to one end portion of the circuit board. The housing is provided with conductive contacts (42) each having a shape along the housing. The housing has first and second portions (51, 52) that respectively face both surfaces of the circuit board when the housing is mounted to the circuit board, and a joining portion (54) joining the first and second portions together. The contacts are insulated from the circuit board in the joining portion and are exposed in the first portion so as to be capable of contacting the surface of the circuit board.

Abstract: A connector (27) is adapted to be connected to a circuit board (23) and has an insulating housing (41) adapted to be mounted to one end portion of the circuit board. The housing is provided with conductive contacts (42) each having a shape along the housing. The housing has first and second portions (51, 52) that respectively face both surfaces of the circuit board when the housing is mounted to the circuit board, and a joining portion (54) joining the first and second portions together. The contacts are insulated from the circuit board in the joining portion and are exposed in the first portion so as to be capable of contacting the surface of the circuit board.

Abstract: A bulb socket for receiving a bulb therein. The bulb socket includes a first portion and a second portion. The first portion has a bulb receiving opening. The second portion extends from the first portion. The second portion has first outside surfaces which are tapered inward, such that the perimeter of the second portion proximate the first portion is less than the perimeter of the second portion spaced from the first portion. The second portion does not obstruct the performance of the bulb, allowing approximately all of the light capacity of the bulb to be utilized.

Abstract: A shunting mechanism is provided within a socket of a light string system having a resistive element that substantially mirrors the resistive characteristic of the bulb inserted in the socket. The shunting mechanism is disabled when the bulb is inserted into the light string socket. When the bulb is removed from the light string socket, the shunting mechanism bridges the internal socket leads so as to maintain current flow and power delivery at levels similar to those provided when the bulb is present. In one embodiment, the resistive element is a resistive coating on the shunting mechanism or a resistive node on the shunting mechanism. In other embodiments, the resistive element is applied to the socket's internal leads. In yet other embodiments, the resistive element consists of sophisticated electronic circuitry specifically designed to mirror the resistive characteristics of the bulb assembly.

Abstract: A cover assembly includes a bottom surface that supports deflecting terminals and a connector and further includes a controller mounted on the bottom surface that receives power from the connector and directs the power to the deflecting terminals. Traces formed on the bottom surface can electrically couple the connector to the controller and the controller to the deflecting terminals.

Abstract: Lamp plugs are disclosed, in which single intensity marker lamps that are desired to be flashed can be connected to a lamp driver employing an exclusive OR (XOR) logic circuit. In one embodiment, the lamp plug is an overmolded subsystem that is installed between the lamp and the lamp driver and allows the installer to use existing wire harnesses. In some embodiments, the overmolded subsystem is installed under a standard lamp where a plug is typically plugged in; therefore staying on the vehicle and not needing to be replaced with the lamp. Other embodiments are disclosed.

Abstract: A light emitting diode (LED) module is provided that includes a base and a cover. Circuitry is provided on the base. An LED array is provided on the base and is coupled to the circuitry, which in an embodiment may convert AC line voltage to DC voltage. The LED module can be configured to take up minimal space while providing desirable light output.

Abstract: A system for remote control of lights and small appliances utilizing miniature remote control units, and a method for easily and simply setting which remote controls control which item(s). Unlike conventional remote controls which are moved from place to place, these miniature remote controls are so small they may be removably mounted at each location needed, unobtrusively or even hidden. Receivers for the remote signal are described manufactured within a lamp socket assembly, a very short light bulb socket adapter, the light bulb itself, a wallswitch dimmer and an outlet adapter. One remote control can control multiple receivers, or vice versa, or any other combination, without conflict and with the combination set up or changed more intuitively than in completing systems. Appliances may be turned on or off and lights may be dimmed precisely or set flashing in unison to summon help.

Abstract: A lamp socket includes a lamp connection unit which is electrically connected to a lamp, a power connection unit which is disposed below and adjacent to the lamp connection unit along a longitudinal axis and is electrically connected to an electric source which supplies power to the lamp, and a fastening member which is disposed on the power connection unit, wherein the power connection unit comprises at least one sub-component which has a surface area perpendicular to the longitudinal axis which is larger than the largest surface area of the lamp connection unit perpendicular to the longitudinal axis and wherein the sub-component of the power connection unit with the largest surface area perpendicular to the longitudinal axis is located proximate to the lamp connection unit.

Abstract: A holder assembly includes a cover and a frame that together can support a first and second terminal that can each include a two-way wire trap feature. The terminals can be configured with contacts that are configured to engage pads on a corresponding LED array. One or both of the terminals can also omit the contact and can be mounted so as to be in electrical contact with traces provided on the frame and the traces can be electrically connected to the anode and cathode of the LED array. The frame can further support circuitry that is configured to convert AC to DC.

Abstract: The present invention provides a zipper switch lampholder having a zipper and a rotating conductive rod, and both ends of the rotating conductive rod can jump between a slope with a first conductive plate and a second conductive plate and a slope without the first conductive plate and the second conductive plate to achieve an operation of switching a light emitting element to be turned on and off, and a plurality of hooks is provided for securely connecting a power line for a wire connection in order to waive the complicated process of tying an UL knot and provide a quicker, more convenient and secured wire connection.

Abstract: A push handle switch lampholder pushes a lower conductive plate to move like a see-saw by pushing a push handle to move back and forth and determines whether or not to pass a current to an upper conductive plate, so as to control the ON or Off of a light emitting element. In addition, a set of hooks is provided for connecting a power cable for an electric connection without the need of tying an UL knot to expedite the wire connection conveniently and securely. The invention can reduce the number of components and the volume while achieving the effects of lowering the manufacturing, storage and transportation costs, and improving the overall service life of the lampholder.

Abstract: A lamp socket assembly and method of assembly. The lamp socket assembly includes an opening which extends through a wall of the housing to a terminal receiving cavity. A first terminal and a second terminal are positioned in the housing. The first terminal has a first lamp contact portion and a first contact mating portion. The second terminal has a second lamp contact portion and a second contact mating portion. A cover is positioned over the opening. The cover cooperates with the housing to isolate the first and second terminals from the environmental conditions to which the lamp socket assembly is exposed. The opening is dimensioned to allow the first and second terminals to be inserted therethrough.

Abstract: An outdoor socket with lamp includes a main body, a live wire terminal, a neutral wire terminal, an LED illumination unit, a transformer, an outer casing, and a switch. Through two insertion portions at the front side of the main body, the LED illumination unit is vertically inserted in a fixing trough. The present invention provides a better waterproof effect, which can be used outdoors. The light of the LED illumination unit illuminates forward, providing an illumination effect. The fixing trough is disposed between the two adjacent insertion portions, which saves space and is compact.

Abstract: An LED lamp assembly including an LED lamp and an LED insert having a body defining two coupler passages extending therethough from a top to a bottom thereof. Two conductive piercing couplers are engaged in one of the two coupler passages. The LED insert is engaged in an upper housing and the upper housing is coupled to a lower housing. The lower housing presents a wire receiving space structured and positioned to be aligned with the insulation piercing wire engaging portion of the two conductive piercing couplers when the upper housing is secured to the lower housing. The two leads of the LED lamp are positioned each in one of the two coupler passages in secure electrically conductive and mechanical contact with one of the spring contact portions of the two conductive piercing couplers.

Abstract: The present invention provides a plug wire type zipper switch lampholder having a zipper for driving a lever and a rotating conductive rod to rotate, so that both ends of a rotating conductive rod jumps between slopes with a first conductive plate and a second conductive plate and slopes without the first conductive plate and the second conductive plate to achieve the operation of switching on and off a light emitting element. In the meantime, a power line can be electrically conducted to an external power supply by a simple plugging process.

Abstract: A socket adaptor for an LED lamp includes an adaptor body and an AC-DC converter disposed in the adaptor body. The adaptor body includes a holder for receiving an LED lamp, the holder being configured according to industrial standards. The adaptor body also includes an external base for attaching the socket adaptor to a lamp holder, the external base being configured according to the industrial standards.

Abstract: A lamp holder connector includes a lower holder having a bottom board with two positioning pillars protruding upward thereon, and an upper holder covered on the lower holder to together define a receiving chamber. An electrical terminal is fastened in the receiving chamber, and has a base plate with two positioning holes apart opened therein for inserting the positioning pillars therein, and a pair of clamping plates connected with two opposite side edges of the base plate and apart facing to each other for clamping one end of a lamp therebetween. A top end of each positioning pillar projects upward beyond a top side of the base plate and then is pressed downward by an external jig to have a deformation and form a blocking eave so as to tightly clip the base plate between the bottom board and the blocking eave.

Abstract: An energy saving apparatus adapted for insertion between the center conductor of a lightbulb, and the center electrical contact of a light bulb socket. The device features an electrical component for varying or decreasing the amount of electrical current reaching the light bulb. The electrical component is situated in a central aperture of a collar and is surrounded by the collar which centers it in position within the light socket between the center conductor and the electrical contact of the socket. The collar has an exterior circumference which may be varied to adapt it to fit within a plurality of different sized light bulb sockets.

Abstract: A functional control adapter for light generating devices includes a female portion, a male portion, and a control module. The female portion has an inlet body. The inlet body has a housing member having a first contact module. The male portion has an outlet body connected to the inlet body. A second contact module is disposed on the exterior of the outlet body. The control module is located at the inlet body and connected electrically to the first contact module of the female portion and the second contact module of the male portion. The adapter and the light source are joined separately, thus the lighting device can be dismounted or installed with convenience, and individual parts can be replaced as needed for reducing repair cost.

Abstract: A cable assembly (100) includes an insulative housing (1) having a top side, and a cavity (111) is defined in the top side; a plurality of contacts (2) received in insulative housing, said the contacts including two power contacts partially disposed under the cavity; a plurality of wires (3) electrically connected to the contacts, respectively; a printed circuit board assembly (5) received in the cavity, the printed circuit board assembly (5) having a substrate (50) with a light emitting diode (504) thereon, the lighting emitting diode electrically connected with the two power contact; and a light guide member (6) assembled to the cavity and located above the light emitting diode.

Abstract: The disclosure describes devices that are used in conjunction with a pair of (single wattage) compact fluorescent lamps (CFL). In some embodiments, the devices can emulate the behavior of a 3-way incandescent bulb used in a standard 3-way lamp socket. Such can allows people to retain the benefits of their existing Edison-base (E26d) 3-way lamps with the improved energy efficiency and color temperature of modern CFL technology in a cost effective and flexible way. Light fixture conversion kits for allowing an incandescent lamp to accept CFL bulbs are also described.

Abstract: A lamp-connection socket for a lamp for a display device, and a backlight unit and LCD device using the same are disclosed. The lamp-connection socket includes a body that includes a lamp receiving portion that supports an end portion of a lamp; a first terminal that extends from within the body to the outside of the body to receive a potential for driving the lamp; a balance device arranged within the body and electrically connected to the first terminal; and a clip arranged in the body that releasably clamps a lamp electrode at the end of the lamp, the clip electrically connected to the balance device.

Abstract: A lamp socket includes a lamp connection unit which is electrically connected to a lamp, a power connection unit which is disposed below and adjacent to the lamp connection unit along a longitudinal axis and is electrically connected to an electric source which supplies power to the lamp, and a fastening member which is disposed on the power connection unit, wherein the power connection unit comprises at least one sub-component which has a surface area perpendicular to the longitudinal axis which is larger than the largest surface area of the lamp connection unit perpendicular to the longitudinal axis and wherein the sub-component of the power connection unit with the largest surface area perpendicular to the longitudinal axis is located proximate to the lamp connection unit.

Abstract: A lamp socket includes a lamp connection unit which is electrically connected to a lamp, a power connection unit which is disposed below and adjacent to the lamp connection unit along a longitudinal axis and is electrically connected to an electric source which supplies power to the lamp, and a fastening member which is disposed on the power connection unit, wherein the power connection unit comprises at least one sub-component which has a surface area perpendicular to the longitudinal axis which is larger than the largest surface area of the lamp connection unit perpendicular to the longitudinal axis and wherein the sub-component of the power connection unit with the largest surface area perpendicular to the longitudinal axis is located proximate to the lamp connection unit.

Abstract: A device that enables “smart” dimmers comprising electronic circuits beyond those found in traditional dimmers to be installed in existing houses with no need for any new electrical wires. In particular, for smart dimmers comprising PLC (power line communication) modems, the device overcomes the large attenuation imposed on power-line communication (PLC) transmissions, introduced by a load electrically connected in series with the smart dimmer, and eliminates the large noise and ringing otherwise introduced by the switching device, found in dimmers. The device enables a fair amount of sustained current to feed a smart dimmer's internal circuitry, and low PLC signal attenuation, in conjunction with undisturbed dimming functionality, with no need for any new wires.

Abstract: A backlight assembly includes at least one lamp including a lamp electrode, at least one lamp socket holding the lamp, an inverter applying electric power to the lamp, and a receiving container including a socket receiving portion corresponding to an end portion of the lamp to receive the lamp socket and an inverter receiving portion for receiving the inverter. Therefore, a manufacturing process may be simplified, and manufacturing costs is decreased.

Abstract: A lamp-connection socket for a lamp for a display device, and a backlight unit and LCD device using the same are disclosed. The lamp-connection socket includes a body that includes a lamp receiving portion that supports an end portion of a lamp; a first terminal that extends from within the body to the outside of the body to receive a potential for driving the lamp; a balance device arranged within the body and electrically connected to the first terminal; and a clip arranged in the body that releaseably clamps a lamp electrode at the end of the lamp, the clip electrically connected to the balance device.

Abstract: A lamp socket includes a lamp connection unit which is electrically connected to a lamp, a power connection unit which is disposed below and adjacent to the lamp connection unit along a longitudinal axis and is electrically connected to an electric source which supplies power to the lamp, and a fastening member which is disposed on the power connection unit, wherein the power connection unit comprises at least one sub-component which has a surface area perpendicular to the longitudinal axis which is larger than the largest surface area of the lamp connection unit perpendicular to the longitudinal axis and wherein the sub-component of the power connection unit with the largest surface area perpendicular to the longitudinal axis is located proximate to the lamp connection unit.

Abstract: A lamp base has a projection that carries lamp contacts and has an outer surface formed with retaining formations arrayed with irregular spacing. A socket forms a recess into which the projection can be inserted with play and apertures provided with contacts engageable with the lamp contacts. Retaining formations in the socket fit with the lamp-base retaining formations in only one defined angular alignment of the lamp base and the socket. The projection has a central plug projecting toward the socket and forming a lamp key coded for a predetermined lamp wattage. The socket has a hole corresponding to the plug and itself forming a socket key coded for the maximally admissible lamp wattage for the socket. The lamp base only fits into the socket when the lamp wattage indicated by the lamp key does not exceed the maximally admissible lamp wattage defined by the socket key.

Abstract: The invention relates to a lamp base (2) for a high-pressure discharge lamp with a printed circuit board (30) mounted inside and populated with electrical components and printed conductors (31) for electrically contacting the components. At least one electrical contact (33) is mounted on the printed circuit board (30) for current supply (16) to the lamp, and at least one partition (24, 25) is provided for electrical insulation between the at least one electrical contact (33) or current supply (16) and the printed conductors (31) on the printed circuit board (30).

Abstract: An LED electrical connector is attachable to a display panel or surface. The LED connector includes a housing having a base, a backplate, and a contact arrangement. The base and backplate form a housing for the contact arrangement and a channel for a cable. The base has a collar to receive an LED, with apertures for the LED contact legs. The contact arrangement includes a first contact having points, and a first terminal in common with the points. The first terminal engages the anode or cathode leg of the LED. A second contact has points and a second terminal interconnected to the points by a resistor. The second terminal configured to frictionally engage an anode or cathode leg. The first and the second contact points pierce insulation on the electrical cord to electrically engage the respective conductors of the cable, to energize the LED.

Abstract: A lamp adjustment arrangement in a light fixture, whereby a lamp socket is adjustable from the backside of a reflector by screwing in one or more directions. To perform effective independent adjustment of a light source in relation to a reflector, the lamp socket is adjustable in three directions by independent adjusting mechanisms, where a first adjustment in a first X direction is performed by first tilting an inner ring by a first screwing mechanism, where a second adjustment in a second Y direction is performed by tilting a second middle ring by a second screwing mechanism, and where a third adjustment is performed by a linear translation of a third outer ring in relation to a surrounding frame by a third screwing mechanism.

Abstract: A connector for mounting an LED to a printed circuit board (PCB) includes a hollow cylindrical body portion with an interior sidewall that defines a hollow cavity at one end to receive the LED threaded base section. The second end has a plurality of conductive contact elements with which to electrically contact the LED. A first electrical contact element includes at least one prong extending partially into the cavity. The prong is flexible for the threaded portion to pass the prong for insertion, and partially return to electrically engage the threaded portion to maintain the threaded portion inside the cavity. The prong also permits removal of the LED rotationally with respect to the cavity. The contact elements are in electrical communication with the LED and the threaded base section when the threaded base section is inserted within the body portion.

Abstract: A lamp socket includes a housing case; a transformer to be housed in a transformer receiving section of the housing case; and a circuit board that is housed in a circuit board receiving section of the housing case and is assembled independently from the transformer. The transformer has a primary member and a secondary member, so that a voltage is applied on the primary member and a high voltage is output from the secondary member. In the lamp socket, an opening portion is provided in a barrier that separates the transformer receiving section and the circuit board receiving section, so that the primary member extends from the transformer receiving section to the circuit board receiving section. The opening portion is closed with a part that holds the primary member.

Abstract: A device for holding a compact fluorescent lamp in a light fixture with a socket 10 and a lamp base is shown and described. The bayonet-type fixing of the lamp base in a socket 10 is effected by means of a plug-and-rotate motion. In order to give manufacturers of light fixtures the possibility of manufacturing light fixtures for lamps with a predetermined or maximally admissible lamp wattage, the invention proposes a key system with seven key pairs. Each key pair comprises a lamp key and a socket key and characterizes a predetermined lamp wattage. Concretely speaking, the socket key is a lug arranged in a hole and the lamp key is a plug corresponding to the socket hole with a outwardly open cutout. In addition, a key system for making predetermined lamp types recognizable is described.

Abstract: An LED electrical connector is attachable to a display panel or surface. The LED connector includes a housing having a base, a backplate, and a contact arrangement. The base and backplate form a housing for the contact arrangement and a channel for a cable. The base has a collar to receive an LED, with apertures for the LED contact legs. The contact arrangement includes a first contact having points, and a first terminal in common with the points. The first terminal engages the anode or cathode leg of the LED. A second contact has points and a second terminal interconnected to the points by a resistor. The second terminal configured to frictionally engage an anode or cathode leg. The first and the second contact points pierce insulation on the electrical cord to electrically engage the respective conductors of the cable, to energize the LED.

Abstract: A lamp socket that can reduce the thickness of both sides of a display device includes a socket main body having a contact hole formed therein, and a power-applying member coupled to the socket main body through the contact hole, and provided with a lamp connection terminal, an inverter connection terminal, and a terminal connection part connected with the lamp connection terminal in a bent form so as to connect the lamp connection terminal with the inverter connection terminal. Accordingly, the thickness of both sides of the display device including the lamp sockets is reduced, and the compatibility of the product is extended.

Abstract: A car inside lamp adaptor device comprises an adaptor having a hollow seat and having a positive electrode and a negative electrode; a wire set having an electrode pin at one end thereof and another end of the wire set extending with two wires which are connected to the positive electrode and negative electrode; respectively; an elastic unit filling in a hollow seat and enclosing the positive electrode and negative electrode in an inner layer of the seat and being integrally formed with the seat; and a cap for receiving one end of the electrode pin, a ring in a hollow portion of the seat; one side of the seat having a via hole for receiving the wire set; two springs being installed in the hollow center of the seat; and each spring being fixed to the ring in the seat and another end thereof being fixed to the post.

Abstract: A capacitive connector for a backlight unit having a light source including: a first conductive layer covering an end portion of the light source; an insulation layer covering an external surface of the first conductive layer; and a second conductive layer separated from the first conductive layer with the insulation layer interposed therebetween.

Abstract: A car inside lamp adaptor device comprises an adaptor having a hollow seat and having a positive electrode and a negative electrode; a wire set having an electrode pin at one end thereof and another end of the wire set extending with two wires which are connected to the positive electrode and negative electrode; respectively; an elastic unit filling in a hollow seat and enclosing the positive electrode and negative electrode in an inner layer of the seat and being integrally formed with the seat; and a cap for receiving one end of the electrode pin, a ring in a hollow portion of the seat; one side of the seat having a via hole for receiving the wire set; two springs being installed in the hollow center of the seat; and each spring being fixed to the ring in the seat and another end thereof being fixed to the post.

Abstract: A connector for mounting an LED to a printed circuit board (PCB) includes a hollow cylindrical body portion with an interior sidewall that defines a hollow cavity at one end to receive the LED threaded base section. The second end has a plurality of conductive contact elements with which to electrically contact the LED. A first electrical contact element includes at least one prong extending partially into the cavity. The prong is flexible for the threaded portion to pass the prong for insertion, and partially return to electrically engage the threaded portion to maintain the threaded portion inside the cavity. The prong also permits removal of the LED rotationally with respect to the cavity. The contact elements are in electrical communication with the LED and the threaded base section when the threaded base section is inserted within the body portion.

Abstract: A lamp socket includes a housing case; a transformer to be housed in a transformer receiving section of the housing case; and a circuit board that is housed in a circuit board receiving section of the housing case and is assembled independently from the transformer. The transformer has a primary member and a secondary member, so that a voltage is applied on the primary member and a high voltage is output from the secondary member. In the lamp socket, an opening portion is provided in a barrier that separates the transformer receiving section and the circuit board receiving section, so that the primary member extends from the transformer receiving section to the circuit board receiving section. The opening portion is closed with a part that holds the primary member.

Abstract: A socket includes a housing having a first housing portion and a second housing portion attachable to the first housing portion to cover the first housing portion, a starter transformer and accommodated inside the housing, a central terminal coupled to the starter transformer and disposed inside the housing such that, when the discharge lamp is attached to the socket, a central electrode of the discharge lamp contacts the central terminal. The first housing portion has a base, and a first wall portion extending from the base in a direction in which the discharge lamp is attached to the socket. The second housing portion has a second wall portion which, when the first and second housing portions are attached together, overlaps with the first wall portion such that the first and second wall portions surround the central terminal on an inner side of a peripheral edge of the base.

Abstract: An exemplary backlight module includes a diffuser plate, a bottom plate facing the diffuser plate, lamps arranged between the diffuser plate and the bottom plate, and holders positioned between the diffuser plate and the bottom plate. Each holder includes a fixing part for holding the corresponding lamp, and two supporting parts extending from the fixing part. The supporting parts are configured for supporting the diffuser plate.

Abstract: A counter light fixture has a fixture housing with a downward facing reflector and lamp sockets under the reflector, and a window panel hinged to the housing for access to the lamp sockets. The fixture housing is formed as a continuous extrusion including a wiring compartment which extends the length of the housing. The extrusion has a downwardly facing concave top section joined to an upwardly facing concave rear section. The reflector is under the downwardly facing concave top section, one or more lamp sockets are mounted under the reflector, the window panel is supported between opposite end caps of the housing under the downwardly facing concave top section, and the electrical wiring is contained in the upwardly facing concave rear section. The window panel slides away from a closed condition and then swings down to an open condition.

Abstract: A detachable lamp socket includes a top cover, a mounting plate secured on the top cover, a housing detachably mounted on the mounting plate, a base secured in the housing, a circuit board mounted in the housing and supported by the base, and a locking rod movably mounted in the base and having a first end extended through the circuit board and the housing and retractably extended into the mounting plate to lock the housing onto the mounting plate. Thus, the housing can be rotated relative to the mounting plate to detach the housing from the mounting plate for maintenance of the lamp socket.

Abstract: A method and system is described of adapting a three way lamp socket to be able to utilize a plurality of “single-element” light bulbs.