Abstract: A lampsocket is provided with a body having an extension both of which contain a continuous bore of a first predetermined diameter dimension to prevent the seating and electrical connection of an electrical lamp having a neck dimension in excess of first predetermined dimension to thereby reject inappropriate lamps and only permit the seating and electrical connection of suitable lamps.

Abstract: A terminal for terminating an insulated conductor comprised of a crimp barrel having a strain relief section for crimping to the conductor insulation and a conductor gripping section for crimping to the bared end of the central conductor and a lug for connecting the terminated conductor to an electrical device. The lug extends away from the conductor gripping section towards the strain relief section and ends in an attachment section at right angles to the longitudinal axis of the conductor. The lug arrangement permits connection to terminals without bending the lug or conductor, and if made of spring material can be used to control the portion of electrical contacts.

Abstract: A terminal for terminating an insulated conductor comprised of a crimp barrel having a strain relief section for crimping to the conductor insulation and a conductor gripping section for crimping to the bared end of the central conductor and a lug for connecting the terminated conductor to an electrical device. The lug extends away from the conductor gripping section towards the strain relief section and ends in an attachment section at right angles to the longitudinal axis of the conductor. The lug arrangement permits connection to terminals without bending the lug or conductor, and if made of spring material can be used to control the portion of electrical contacts.

Abstract: Hybridoma cell lines are made that produce monoclonal antibodies having, among others, the following identifying characteristics: (1) bind to IL-1 activated endothelial cells; (2) do not bind significantly to normal resting endothelial cells; (3) do not bind significantly to normal resting or IL-1 activated epidermal keratinocytes or resting or IL-1 activated fibroblasts. The monoclonal antibodies are used in therapeutic compositions for blocking inflammatory responses associated with activated endothelial cells.

Abstract: A method of seriatim administration to a patient of a plurality of ligands, each of which contains an antigen combining site of a monoclonal antibody of distinct idiotype, is disclosed. This method is useful for therapeutic as well as diagnostic purposes.

Abstract: The present invention provides a device for mounting a lamp socket, particularly for a candelabrum lamp having an elongated branch support having a passage for passing wires between the socket and an electrical source. The elongated support has a threaded end portion with an opening leading to the passage. A clip member having a vertical pocket and a horizontal wall forming an aperture for receiving the threaded portion of the support and a pair of opposed clip elements having opposed arcuate edges is pressed upon or screwed around the threaded portion via the clip elements. A bar connected to the socket has a free mounting end that is adapted to slide into the vertical pocket of the clip member. The socket is removable from the clip. The clip can be pressed or screwed onto the threaded portion by a mounting tool. Likewise, the clip can be unscrewed from the threaded member by the mounting tool.

Abstract: A mounting system for a U-shaped tube of a fluorescent lamp that has a free end and a connecting end having a coupling member that holds the two tube portions together. The connecting end has male electrical prongs that are insertable into female electrical receptacles formed in a body wall of a mounting body. The body wall is transverse to the U-tube. A support member extends outwardly from under the mounting body under the coupling member to provide resistance to downward movement of the U-tube. A wire locking member connected to the mounting body extends over the coupling member and includes a cross-wire having a U-portion that clamps against the outer wall of the mounting member between the two tube portions so as to grip the U-tube and prevent it from laterally sliding from the mounting body. The locking member also acts to prevent sideways movement of the U-tube in one direction when the U-tube is set vertically.

Abstract: A removable locking system for a fluorescent U-tube electrically connected to a mounting body connected to a surface. The mounting body has a flange extending over the coupling member of the connecting end of the U-tube at the mounting body. A locking screw member is threaded through a hole in the flange into pressing contact with the top of the coupling member of the U-tube. A self-locking washer is positioned between the head element of the screw and the top surface of the flange. The locking screw can be rotated to lock or free the U-tube from its mounted association with the mounting body.

Abstract: An adapter for permitting a lamp to be threaded into a light socket while preventing damage to the socket through application of excessive threading force includes a threaded sleeve rotatably mounted on a cylindrical body and conductive securing means for preventing longitudinal movement of the sleeve with respect to the body, the securing means being urged into sliding electrical contact with the sleeve and being connected to an electrical conductor for maintaining electrical continuity between the sleeve and an energizing terminal of the lamp. A cam on the ring cooperates with an opening in the sleeve for permitting relative rotation between the sleeve and body in one direction when a threshold torque is exceeded to prevent damage to the socket but preventing relative rotation in the other direction so that the lamp and adapter can be threaded out of the socket.

Abstract: An adapter for permitting a lamp to be threaded into a light socket while preventing damage to the socket through application of excessive threading force includes a threaded sleeve rotatably mounted on a cylindrical body and conductive securing means for preventing longitudinal movement of the sleeve with respect to the body, the securing means being urged nto sliding electrical contact with the sleeve and being connected to an electrical conductor for maintaining electrical continuity between the sleeve and an energizing terminal of the lamp. A cam on the ring cooperates with an opening in the sleeve for permitting relative rotation between the sleeve and body in one direction when a threshold torque is exceeded to prevent damage to the socket but preventing relative rotation in the other direction so that the lamp and adapter can be threaded out of the socket.

Abstract: An adapter for permitting a lamp to be threaded into a light socket while preventing damage to the socket through application of excessive threading force includes a threaded sleeve rotatably mounted on a cylindrical body and conductive securing means for preventing longitudinal movement of the sleeve with respect to the body, the securing means being urged into sliding electrical contact with the sleeve and being connected to an electrical conductor for maintaining electrical continuity between the sleeve and an energizing terminal of the lamp. A cam on the ring cooperates with an opening in the sleeve for permitting relative rotation between the sleeve and body in one direction when a threshold torque is exceeded to prevent damage to the socket but preventing relative rotation in the other direction so that the lamp and adapter can be threaded out of the socket.

Abstract: A lamp holder of the type used to removably hold a fluorescent lamp in a lighting fixture has a housing in which there are defined channels for inserting pins protruding from the end of the lamp and a tiltable locking member rotatable between an open position permitting the pins to enter the channels and a closed position preventing withdrawal of the pins from the channels. The locking member is held in the closed position by cooperating means on the housing and locking member.