Patent ID: 6193534
Filing Date: 2001-02-27
Classification: H01R

Abstract:
A fluorescent lamp holder assembly for a fluorescent lamp therein, the fluorescent lamp having a first set of terminals on one end thereof and a second set of terminals on another end thereof, the fluorescent lamp holder assembly comprising:a light transmissive sleeve structure having a first light transmissive tube adapted to receive the fluorescent lamp therein, a second light transmissive tube radially surrounding said first tube, and a plurality of air chambers disposed between said first and second tubes, said first and second tubes defining a first end and a second end;a first end cap having a bore adapted to receive said first end, and first and second terminal receptacles adapted to receive the first set of terminals of the fluorescent lamp;a second end cap having a bore therein adapted to receive said second end, and first and second terminal receptacles adapted to receive the second set of terminals of the fluorescent lamp; andfirst and second electrical leads extending respectively from said first and second terminal receptacles of said first end cap to said first and second terminal receptacles of said second end cap.