Abstract: A transparent vehicle license plate cover member having an outwardly projecting curved shape is described exhibiting distinctive performance advantages when mounted on the vehicle. The mounted cover enhances aerodynamic operation of the vehicle while reducing glare when viewing the covered license plate.

Abstract: A baseless incandescent lamp having various embodiments all with a single glass unit forming an outer envelope, complementary threads for mating with an electrical socket and an insulative stem is disclosed. The baseless incandescent lamp further comprises a filament rigidly disposed by the insulated stem within the outer envelope and connected between a pair of inner leads. The inner leads are connected to respective outer leads wherein one of the outer leads is connected to at least a portion of the complementary threads by a layer of electrically conductive metal. In one embodiment the other outer lead extends through a central opening of a plastic stem occupying a hollow portion of the outer envelope and is externally and electrically connected to the plastic stem by a layer of the electrically conductive metal.