Patent ID: 6624554
Filing Date: 2003-09-23
Classification: F21V,H05B,Y02B

Abstract:
An adapter for fitting a T5 fluorescent light having a pair of longitudinally extending pins at each end thereof into a light holder designed for larger-diameter fluorescent lamps, said adapter comprising:a pair of end caps on said adapter, each end cap having: exterior pins for mounting the adapter into sockets on the large-diameter light holder, and an interior socket for mounting the T5 fluorescent light to said adapter; a circuit board mounted within said adapter, said circuit board comprising electronic components for operating said T5 fluorescent lamp; a pair of electrical contacts on said circuit board for mating with the pins of one end of said T5 fluorescent lamp upon insertion of the lamp into the adapter; and slots in said circuit board for adjusting the location of said electrical contacts in accordance with the length of the T5 lamp.