Patent ID: 6741013
Filing Date: 2004-05-25
Classification: H01J

Abstract:
An electric lamp comprising:(a) a sealed light-transmissive outer envelope having an interior space; (b) a base fixed to the outer envelope; (c) a non-insulated main conductor wire within the outer envelope and connected to the base at one end; (d) a light source capable of generating light within the outer envelope, the light source having first and second ends, the first end being electrically coupled to the non-insulated main conductor wire and the second end coupled to a stem lead; (e) a shroud surrounding the light source, the shroud mounted adjacent the non-insulated main conductor wire; and (f) a first center support that (i) electrically connects the first end of the light source to the non-insulated main conductor wire, (ii) supports the shroud and the light source, and (iii) mechanically couples the shroud and the light source to the non-insulated main conductor wire.