Patent ID: 6074244
Filing Date: 2000-06-13
Classification: F21S,F21V,H01R

Abstract:
A stringer of lights comprising:a first power cord including a plug;a plurality of lamp socket assemblies electrically connected in parallel to the first power cord;a plurality of lamp assemblies removably inserted into, and electrically connected to the lamp sockets, respectively, each lamp assembly including a voltage reduction circuit;an insulated lamp base adapted to be received in one of the lamp socket assemblies;a lamp inserted into the lamp base; anda plurality of lamp electrical contacts extending below the lamp base and electrically connected to the lamp;a lamp socket having a top for receiving one of the lamp bases, and a bottom connected to the first power cord;a plurality of lamp socket electrical contacts proximate the bottom and electrically connected to the power cord; anda safety disc in the lamp socket interposed between the top of the lamp socket and the lamp socket electrical contacts, the safety disc including safety means for preventing inadvertent contact with the lamp socket electrical contacts.