Patent ID: 7506993
Filing Date: 2009-03-24
Classification: F21V,F21Y

Abstract:
1. A fluorescent bulb retaining spring suitable for supporting a tube portion of a fluorescent bulb that has a base at one end, comprising: a spring body formed integrally of resilient metal and including: a) a base member that comprises a fastening mechanism for attaching the retaining spring to a surface; and b) a bulb retainer portion comprising two detent spring tongues and an associated abutment member for each detent spring tongue, wherein each abutment member comprises an inclined portion carried by an upstanding leg connecting the base member to the bulb retainer portion, wherein the two upstanding legs with their respective abutment members and the base member form a substantially annular configuration, and wherein at least one of the upstanding legs is integrally connected on one side of the base member and a second upstanding leg is connected by a lock beaded connection on the diametrically opposite side of the base member.