Patent ID: 6322380
Filing Date: 2001-11-27
Classification: H01R

Abstract:
A safety light socket for preventing electrical shock comprising, in combination:a cylindrical socket defined by an upper end, a lower end, and a cylindrical side wall therebetween, the cylindrical socket including a cylindrical recess extending downwardly from the upper end thereof, the cylindrical recess including an open upper end, a closed lower end, and a discrete interior cylindrical wall therebetween, the interior cylindrical wall being threaded for receiving a light bulb, the closed lower end having a cylindrical collar extending upwardly therefrom, the cylindrical collar having a spring disposed therein, the spring having an upper end and a lower end, the lower end of the spring being secured to the closed lower end of the cylindrical recess;a primary contact secured to the upper end of the spring of the cylindrical collar of the cylindrical socket;a secondary contact secured to the closed lower end of the cylindrical recess of the cylindrical socket; andwherein the primary contact and the secondary contact forming an operative circuit when touching that will close once a light bulb is positioned completely within the cylindrical recess of the cylindrical socket.