Patent ID: 6380683
Filing Date: 2002-04-30
Classification: H01J,H01K,H01R

Abstract:
A socket and light bulb assembly utilizing magnetic coupling for simplifying the replacement of light bulbs by eliminating the need to rotate the light bulb in order to remove it from the socket comprising, in combination:a socket portion having a generally cylindrical configuration, the socket portion having a first end and a second end, the first end having a recess extending inwardly thereof, the recess being defined by a smooth interior metallic surface, the recess having a magnetic disk disposed at a bottom thereof, the socket portion having a rod extending outwardly of the magnetic disk, the rod having a free outer end, the rod having a low tension spring disposed thereon, the free outer end having a contact disposed thereon, the socket portion including wiring in communication with the contact for being coupled with an electrical source; a light bulb portion adapted for coupling with the socket portion, the light bulb portion including an upper light portion and a lower stem portion, the lower stem portion being dimensioned for being received within the recess of the socket portion, the lower stem portion being defined by a smooth exterior surface, the lower stem portion having a retention spring extending laterally therefrom, the lower stem portion having a metallic lower end, the lower stem portion having a recess extending upwardly thereof, the recess having a contact disposed therein, the recess receiving the rod of the socket portion therein whereby the contact of the rod connects with the contact of the light bulb portion to complete a circuit; and a standard socket adapter adapted for being coupled with a standard electrical threaded socket and receiving the light bulb portion, the standard socket adapter having: external threads and a lower contact for engaging the standard electrical threaded socket, the adapter having a recess extending inwardly thereof, the recess being defined by a smooth interior surface, the recess having a magnetic disk disposed at a bottom: thereof, the socket portion having a rod extending outwardly of the magnetic disk, the rod having a free outer end, the rod having a low tension spring disposed thereon, the free outer end having a contact disposed thereon.