Patent ID: 6556018
Filing Date: 2003-04-29
Classification: G01R

Abstract:
A method of locating a defective bulb or bulb socket in a strand of electrically powered lights each within a respective bulb socket all connected in series, said strand having a standard 110 volt power connector interface plug, the method comprising:a) connecting the power connector interface plug to an electric power source and in a connection that provides an electro magnetic field to said interface; and b)traversing the non-illuminated bulbs/sockets in sequence with an electro magnetic field detection probe starting from the non-illuminated bulb/socket closest to the power source until an electro magnetic field is detected, and locating the defective bulb/socket from which the electro magnetic field is detected by the electro magnetic field detection probe; and c) replacing the defective bulb/socket with a new bulb before traversing the non-illuminated bulb/socket following the defective bulb/socket.