Patent ID: 6422721
Filing Date: 2002-07-23
Classification: F21V

Abstract:
A tube guard system for use in a flourescent light fixture comprising:at least one lamp assembly comprising a lamp having two ends and at least one terminal at each said end, a sleeve having two ends and surrounding said lamp, and an end cap having a concentric opening formed thereupon affixed to each said end of said sleeve whereby said terminals protrude through said openings in said end cap, said end cap including an end wall with an annular skirt depending from the outer periphery therefrom and extending downwardly to a terminating edge with a flange extending outwardly from said end wall, said flange having an outer diameter larger than the outer diameter of the terminating edge, said sleeve having a diameter matching that of said flange; and, said at least one terminal at each said end of said lamp being in contacting relation with one of two lampholders mounted at opposite ends to said light fixture.