Patent ID: 8235737
Filing Date: 2012-08-07
Classification: H01R

Abstract:
1. A lamp system comprising: a light assembly comprising a light source and a base, the base comprising a bypass activating system extending downwardly from the base, the bypass activating system comprising a first downwardly extending member; a socket assembly dimensioned to receive via insertion at least a portion of the base of the light assembly, a bypass mechanism fittable within the socket assembly and comprising a holder and conductive element, the holder includes a cutout along its width adapted to receive and carry the conductive element therein, the conductive element comprising a pair of arms extending the length of the diameter of the socket, wherein one or both of the arms of the conductive element is moveable between a first position and a second position, wherein when the conductive element is in the first position, current flow is bypassed from the light assembly, and across the socket assembly, wherein in the second position, current flow is directed through the light assembly, wherein upon insertion of the base of the light assembly into the socket assembly, the first downwardly extending member of the bypass activating system activates one arm of the conductive element, disengaging it from a first internal side wall of the socket assembly, wherein the bypass mechanism is placed in the second position, and wherein upon removal of the base of the light assembly from the socket assembly, the first arm of the conductive element returns to engagement with the first and second internal side walls of the socket assembly, wherein the bypass mechanism is placed in the first position.