Patent ID: 6621026
Filing Date: 2003-09-16
Classification: H01H

Abstract:
A lamp assembly comprising:(a) a base including a socket extending therefrom, said socket having an aperture formed therein; (b) a bulb frame coupled to said socket for receiving a bulb element; (c) a pull switch disposed in said socket and electrically connected to said bulb frame, said pull switch including at least one actuation member extending therefrom, said pull switch being operable to selectively energize said bulb frame responsive to user manipulation of said actuation member in a predetermined manner; and, (d) a control member disposed in said socket and electrically connected to said bulb frame for independently energizing said bulb frame in touch sensitive manner, said control member being electrically connected to at least a portion of said pull switch for actuation responsive to user touch of said actuation member.