Patent ID: 6224226
Filing Date: 2001-05-01
Classification: F21V

Abstract:
A spring clip connector for attaching a shade to a light fixture having a socket, comprising:a light fixture having a socket;a shade having an expanded portion with a first diameter and a neck with a second diameter smaller than the first diameter, the neck being positioned over the socket; anda single longitudinal clip having a first bend between a midportion of the clip and one end, and a second bend between the midportion of the clip and an opposite end, wherein the midportion of the clip is located beneath the socket so that the ends of the clip insert within the shade neck and springably expands out into an expanded position to abut against the interior of the expanded portion of the shade, the clip having a downwardly angled hook bend adjacent to the one end and a slightly upward angled tab bend adjacent to the opposite end.