Patent ID: 6190191
Filing Date: 2001-02-20
Classification: F21V,H01R,Y02B

Abstract:
In a fluorescent light assembly having a compact fluorescent lamp, the compact fluorescent lamp having a fluorescent light bulb connected to a common base, a series of terminal pins extending from the base, a molded post extending from the base intermediate the series of terminal pins, the molded post including at least two opposed detents, the assembly comprising:a socket havinga housing defined by a top surface,a recess extending below the top surface to receive the molded post of the fluorescent lamp, a series of holes provided on the top surface, each of the holes positioned to receive at least one of the terminal pins of the fluorescent lamp, a locking means having at least one pair of opposed hooks, a switch for controlling the flow of electricity to the socket, an adapter for connecting with the socket, the adapter comprising a base for supporting the fluorescent lamp having a top surface and a bottom surface, the bottom surface facing the socket, a series of terminal pins extending downward from the bottom surface of the base, a post extending downward from the bottom surface of the base positioned intermediate the series of terminal pins, and conductive means provided within the base for providing electricity to the terminal pins of the fluorescent lamp.