Patent ID: 6227680
Filing Date: 2001-05-08
Classification: F21S,F21V,F21Y

Abstract:
A tamper resistant lamp comprising:a support;a light bulb mounted in a socket which is affixed to the support;a harp assembly mounted on and affixed to the support adjacent the light bulb for supporting a lampshade;a lampshade removably supported on said harp assembly, and,a rigid, light transmissive, diffuser/guard assembly coupled to the harp and substantially fully enclosing the light bulb for resisting unauthorized access to the light bulb while permitting the passage of light through the diffuser/guard assembly, said assembly including a base portion affixed to said support adjacent to said socket and extending above said socket and a removable upper portion removably coupled to said base portion, said upper portion being removably affixed to said harp by means of a removable mechanical fastener.