Patent ID: 7198505
Filing Date: 2007-04-03
Classification: H01J,H01R

Abstract:
1. A socket for actuating a 3-way electrical light bulb, comprising: an electrically insulating housing base; a conductive threaded shell attached to the housing base; a conductive center contact having a spring arm attached to the housing base; a conductive middle contact element attached to the housing base and being electrically connected to a socket switch wiper; the bulb comprising a center contact point electrically and mechanically engaging the spring arm, a middle contact ring electrically and mechanically engaging the middle contact element, and a threaded base electrically and mechanically engaging the conductive threaded shell; wherein an additional contact member electrically and mechanically engages the middle contact ring of the bulb; and wherein the additional conductive contact member comprises a flexible spring arm; and wherein the additional conductive contact member is electrically connected to the socket switch wiper.