Abstract: A portable fluorescent light utilizing a fluorescent tube mounted in an elongated transparent tubular plastic housing with protective end caps. A power cord with associated ballast is used to connect the unit to a power source. Sockets for the fluorescent lamp are mounted on special socket supports inserted in each end of the housing. The socket supports are each in the form of an elongated metal strip bent into a four-legged generally rectangular shape.

Abstract: A trailer light assembly for use on boat trailers, which assembly is capable of maintaining a light fixture component of the assembly at such a height that the light fixture is not brought into contact with the water when the trailer is being used to launch or retrieve a boat. Maintenance of the desirable height is achieved by having the light fixture move upward or away from the water in response to a flotation device which is attached to the light fixture. The trailer light assembly may also feature a double-acting pivot point which will allow the flotation device to survive lateral forces thereon.

Abstract: A structure for supporting a particular type of plasma display panel. The panel is of the type formed of two flat rectangular plates attached to each other face to face with crossed longitudinal axes, the active panel area comprising the face to face surfaces. Support bars with resilient gaskets interposed between themselves and the two plates provide a shock-resistant mounting. Electronic circuitry can be attached to the support bars to provide a compact package with electronic circuitry adjacent to and substantially coplanar with the panel itself.

Abstract: A lamp assembly comprising a lens, a housing assembly including a base, and a resilient mounting member fixed on the base. The resilient mounting has a central portion spaced from said base and having a centrally located opening therein. The opening having at least a portion thereof extending away from the center. A socket base is provided which has a planar surface and a centrally located projection with at least one laterally extending portion spaced from said planar surface of the base such that said base is mounted on the resilient mounting member by inserting the projection through said opening and rotating the base relative to the shock mount to bring the laterally extending portion thereof beneath the central portion of the resilient mounting member.

Abstract: A marker lamp comprising a base, a complementary resilient support member and a retainer engaging the support member and maintaining it in position on the base. A bulb socket assembly includes an upper member engaging opposed resilient columns integral with the support member and the lower member having an integral bulb-base contact element engaging a central column integral with the support member. The opposed resilient columns have recesses which engage outwardly extending elements integral with the upper bulb socket assembly member in a manner permitting freedom of movement, thus limiting shock transmission from the vehicle to the bulb filament.