Abstract:
A means of detachably coupling an adapter about the substantially male portion of a lamp base, and between a lamp body and a lamp socket body is set forth. The adapter is disc-like with a hole through which the male portion of a lamp base such as, but not limited to an Edison, GU24, or G24d type lamp base, is inserted into a related socket body. The hole in the adapter member is predetermined to be substantially congruent with the outer surface of the substantially male portion of the lamp base at a point adjacent to its junction with the lamp body. This allows the adapter member to substantially contact the outer surface of the substantially male portion of the lamp base while also being sandwiched between the top surface of the lamp body and the bottom surface of the socket body when the substantially male portion of the lamp base is fully inserted into the socket body. One of several modifications shows various reflectors being attached to the adapter. Another modification shows various lens caps detachably coupled to the reflector.

Description:
CROSS-REFERENCED TO RELATED APPLICATIONS 
       [0001]    This application claims the benefit of provisional patent application Ser. No. 61/042,021 filed Apr. 3, 2008 by the present inventor. 
     
    
     FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH 
       [0002]    Not Applicable 
       SEQUENCE LISTING OF PROGRAM 
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       BACKGROUND 
       [0004]    1. Field of the Invention 
         [0005]    This invention relates to adaptors and reflectors for lamps such as, but not limited to compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs), LED lamps, and high efficiency incandescent (HEI) lamps. 
         [0006]    2. Prior Art 
         [0007]    Up until very recently, the only electric lamps widely available were incandescent lamps, which are only about 15% efficient (15% of input energy converted to visible light, 85% converted to heat) and thus they operate at a very high temperature relative to their input voltage. As such, the hot filament is fully encapsulated in a glass bulb to optimize its performance and minimize fire hazards. As an added feature, this glass bulb is often shaped and textured as well as coated with different materials to, effect the shape, color, and diffusion characteristics of the resulting pattern of the light given off by the filament/bulb combination such as in the case of a spotlight or floodlight. While it has been desirable to change the look, of the incandescent lamp or the resulting color or light pattern with a secondary cover, reflector or lens, the extreme operating temperatures of high wattage incandescent lamps have lead inventors to focus on low wattage Incandescent lamps with lower operating temperatures allowing the covers to contact the glass bulb portion of the lamp, limiting their utility. 
         [0008]    U.S. Pat. No. 2,749,432 to Dorsey 1956 discloses a means where the contour of the glass bulb is modified with various annular indentations to accept various collars to which an ornament is then attached. This invention requires a specific bulb and unique mating collar combination, since the collar would not fit standard bulbs, the utility of the invention would be greatly limited. In addition, as the wattage of the bulb increases, the resulting heat given off by the incandescent filament would transfer through the glass bulb to the collar, limiting the collar&#39;s design and material choices. 
         [0009]    U.S. Pat. No. 3,849,640 to McCarthy 1974 discloses a means where a cover adapter is held in place against the top surface of the lamp socket and the lower side or surface of the glass bulb below the widest mid-portion of the glass bulb. Again, In order for the cover adapter to fit correctly, it would need to be designed and produced to fit a specific bulb shape and socket combination, otherwise the cover would either be loose or break the glass bulb when installed in the Edison type socket as described. Since the collar is not universal, it&#39;s utility would also be greatly limited. In both cases, as the wattage of the stated incandescent bulbs is increased, the operating temperatures is also increased, limiting the utility of the inventions to low wattage holiday lamps as stated. In addition, the compression forces applied to the thin glass bulbs by the metal or plastic collar components as the bulbs are threaded into the sockets would likely break the bulbs or put undue strain on the bulb to base connection. If the collars were made of plastic as stated, they would distort, melt or burn due to the elevated temperatures if used with incandescent bulbs over 20 watts. 
         [0010]    In addition to incandescent lamps, a new class of electric lamps such as, but not limited to compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs), LED lamps, and high efficiency incandescent (HEI) lamps which are much more efficient and operate at much lower temperatures than standard incandescent lamps have been developed and marketed. When a unique shape or light pattern such as a floodlight, spotlight or globe is desired, the existing art permanently encapsulates the light emitting bulb portion of the lamp inside a second bulb, permanently fixed to the lamp body. This second bulb is often shaped, colored, textured or frosted to achieve the desired lighting effect. With the excessive cost and negative environmental impact of producing and discarding the second bulb each time the light emitting bulb stops working, a mechanism which would lead to the reduction or elimination of the cost and negative environmental impact of discarding this second bulb when the host bulb burns out and is discarded would be welcome. 
         [0011]    U.S. patent to Sung et al 2001 attempts to offer a solution specific to compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs), where a flame-shaped cover, which surrounds a fluorescent tube, is detachably connected to the lamp housing. This invention offers a partial solution but also requires the cover to be mechanically coupled to specific mating features in the lamp housing, greatly limiting it&#39;s utility. Further, as stated It does not provide a solution for lamps, which are of the non-compact fluorescent lamp (CFLs) type such as but not limited to, LED lamps, and high efficiency incandescent (HEI) lamps. 
       OBJECTS AND ADVANTAGES 
       [0012]    Accordingly, several objects and advantages of my invention are: 
         [0000]    To provide an adapter which can function with a variety of standard lamps with lamp bases such as, but not limited to the Edison, GU24, and G24d types, and their related sockets and socket bodies, eliminating the need for unique mating features to be incorporated into the lamp. 
         [0013]    To provide an adapter which can function with lamps which incorporate a standard lamp base, lamp socket, lamp socket body, and lamp housing, such as, but not limited to, compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs), LED lamps, and high efficiency incandescent (HEI) lamps, which does not rely on contact with the glass bulb portion of the lamp. 
         [0014]    To provide an adapter and reflector which can be used with many lamps, such as, but not limited to, compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs), LED lamps, and high efficiency incandescent (HEI) lamps in place of the fixed second glass bulb or cover, or the detachably coupled cover, which is designed to be coupled in a predisposed position with the unique mating features of the host lamp body. 
       SUMMARY 
       [0015]    This invention relates to an adapter and reflector for electric lamps such as, but not limited to compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs), LED lamps, and high efficiency incandescent (HEI) lamps with lamp bases such as, but not limited to the Edison, UG24, and G24d types, and their related sockets and socket bodies. Whereby a detachably coupled adaptor relative to said lamp base, lamp body and socket body, to which a reflector, shade, or other predetermined object or objects may be disposed is disclosed. 
     
    
     
       BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS 
         [0016]      FIG. 1  is a close up side view partially in section of a combination of an Edison type screw base and socket as well as the adapter member. 
           [0017]      FIG. 1A  is a top view of the adapter member referenced in  FIG. 1 . 
           [0018]      FIG. 2  is a close up side view partially in section of a combination of an Edison type screw base and socket as well as an embodiment of the adapter member with notches. 
           [0019]      FIG. 2A  is a top view of the embodiment of the adapter member with notches referenced in  FIG. 2 . 
           [0020]      FIG. 3  is a close up side view partially in section of a combination of an Edison type screw base and socket as well as an embodiment of the adapter member with a protrusion member. 
           [0021]      FIG. 3A  is a top view of an embodiment of the adapter member with the protrusion member referenced in  FIG. 3 . 
           [0022]      FIG. 4  is a close up side view partially in section of a combination of an Edison type screw base and socket as well a an embodiment of the adapter member with a protrusion member and notches. 
           [0023]      FIG. 4A  is a top view of an additional embodiment of the adapter with the protrusion and perimeter notches about the center hole referenced in  FIG. 4 . 
           [0024]      FIG. 5  shows a side view partially in section of a combination of a GU24 type lamp and socket as well as an additional embodiment of the adapter member. 
           [0025]      FIG. 5A  is a top view of an additional embodiment of the adapter member referenced in  FIG. 5 . 
           [0026]      FIG. 6  shows a side view partially in section of a combination of a G24d type lamp and socket as well as an additional embodiment of the adapter member. 
           [0027]      FIG. 6A  is a top view of an additional embodiment of the adapter member referenced in  FIG. 6 . 
           [0028]      FIG. 7  is a side view partially in section of a combination of an Edison type screw base and socket as well as the adapter member referenced in  FIGS. 1-4A  with the addition of a conic-like reflector member. 
           [0029]      FIG. 7A  is a side view partially in section of a combination of an Edison type screw base and socket as well as the adapter member and the an additional embodiment of the conic-like reflector member referenced in  FIGS. 1-4A  and  FIG. 7  with a detachably coupled lens cap. 
           [0030]      FIG. 8  is a side view partially in section of a combination of an Edison type screw base and socket as well as the adapter member referenced in  FIGS. 1-4A  with the an additional embodiment of the conic-like reflector member with a hemispherical section. 
           [0031]      FIG. 8A  is a side view partially in section of a combination of an Edison type screw base and socket as well as the adapter member and the an additional embodiment of the conic-like reflector with a hemispherical section referenced in  FIGS. 1-4A  and  FIG. 8  and an additional embodiment of a hemispherical shaped detachably coupled lens cap. 
           [0032]      FIG. 9  is a side view partially in section of a combination of a GU24 type base and socket as well as an additional embodiment of the adapter member and the conic-like reflector member referenced in  FIGS. 5-5A . 
           [0033]      FIG. 9A  is a side view partially in section of a combination of a GU24 type base and socket as well as the adapter member and the conic-like reflector member referenced in  FIGS. 5-5A  and  FIG. 9  with a detachably coupled lens cap. 
           [0034]      FIG. 10  is a side view partially in section of a combination of a G24d type base and socket as well as an additional embodiment of the adapter member and the conic-like reflector member referenced in  FIGS. 6-6A . 
           [0035]      FIG. 10A  is a side view partially in section of a combination of a G24d type base and socket as well as the adapter member and the conic-like reflector member referenced in  FIGS. 6-6A  and  FIG. 10  with a detachably coupled lens cap. 
           [0036]      FIG. 11  is an exploded side view partially in section of a combination of an Edison type screw base and socket as well as the adapter member and the conic-like reflector member referenced in  FIGS. 1-4A  and  FIGS. 7-7A  with a detachably coupled lens cap. 
           [0037]      FIGS. 11A-B  are exploded side views partially in section of various combinations of the components in  FIG. 11  used to show operational details. 
           [0038]      FIG. 12  is an exploded side view partially in section of a combination of an Edison type screw base and socket as well as the adapter member and the conic-like reflector member referenced in  FIGS. 1-4A  and  FIGS. 7-7A  with a detachably coupled lens cap. 
           [0039]      FIGS. 12A-B  are exploded side views partially in section of various combinations of the components in  FIG. 12  used to show additional operational details. 
       
    
    
     DRAWINGS—REFERENCE NUMERALS 
       [0000]    
       
           31 A Edison type socket and socket body 
           31 B GU24 type socket and socket body 
           31 C G24d type socket and socket body 
           32 A Edison type lamp body 
           32 B GU24 type lamp body 
           32 C G24d type lamp body 
           33 A Edison type lamp base 
           33 B GU24 type lamp base 
           33 C G24d type lamp base 
           34  hole 
           35  adapter 
           36 A Edison type socket 
           36 B GU24 type socket 
           36 C GU24d type socket 
           37 A Edison type socket body 
           37 B GU24 type socket body 
           37 C G24d type socket body 
           38  adapters outside surface 
           39  adapter top surface 
           40  adapter bottom surface 
           41  adapter notches 
           42  protrusion 
           43  G24d type lamp base alignment notch 
           44 A spiral lamp bulb 
           44 B twin tube lamp bulb 
           45 A hollow truncated conic-like reflector 
           45 B truncated hollow conic-hemisphere like reflector 
           46 A elliptical lens cap 
           46 B hemisphere lens cap 
           47  G24d type lamp base alignment rib 
           49 A Edison lamp base, lamp body, and lamp bulb combination 
           49 B GU24 lamp base, lamp body, and lamp bulb combination 
           49 C G24lamp base, lamp body, and lamp bulb combination 
           50  segment 
       
     
       DETAILED DESCRIPTION 
       [0074]      FIG. 1  shows a close-up side view partially in section of an Edison type socket and socket body  31 A having an Edison type lamp body  32 A and a threaded Edison type lamp base  33 A inserted through hole  34  in adapter  35  and threaded into socket  36 A housed in socket body  37 A. As such adapter  35  with outside surface  38 , top surface  39 , and bottom surface  40  is disposed relative to the Edison type lamp base  33 A and socket body  37 A through substantially congruent proximity between the outer surface of threaded Edison type lamp base  33 A at a portion of the outside surface adjacent to the junction between the substantially male portion of the Edison type lamp base  33 A and the lamp body  32 A and the inner surface of hole  34  when the substantially male portion of the lamp base  33 A is fully inserted into the socket  36 A in the socket body  37 A. The adapter  35  is further disposed relative to the Edison type lamp base  33 A and socket body  37 A by being substantially sandwiched between the bottom surface of socket body  37 A and the top surface of Edison type lamp body  32 A when the substantially male portion of the Edison type lamp base  33 A is fully inserted through the hole  34  in the adapter  35  and detachably coupled with the socket  36 A in the socket body  37 A. 
         [0075]      FIG. 1A  shows a top view of adapter  35  alone as in  FIG. 1  showing hole  34 , outer surface  38 , top surface  39 , and bottom surface  40 . 
         [0076]      FIG. 2  is an additional embodiment shown in side view partially, in section of an Edison type socket and socket body  31 A having an Edison type lamp body lamp body  32 A and a threaded Edison type lamp base  33 A inserted through hole  34  with the addition of a plurality of notches  41  and resulting segments  50 , in adapter  35  and threaded into socket  36 A housed in socket body  37 A. As such adapter  35  is disposed relative to the lamp base  33 A and socket body  37 A through substantially congruent proximity between the outer surface of threaded Edison type lamp base  33 A at a portion of the outside surface adjacent to the junction between the substantially male portion of the Edison type lamp base  33 A and the lamp body  32  and the inner surface of hole  34  with notches  41 , which allow the segments  50  of adapter  35  between notches  41  to flex to provide a frictional fit with the substantially male portion of the Edison type lamp base  33 A when the Edison type lamp base  33 A is fully inserted into the Edison type socket  36 A, in Edison type socket body  37 A. The adapter  35  is further disposed relative to the Edison type lamp base  33 A and Edison type socket body  37 A by being substantially sandwiched between the bottom surface of Edison type socket body  37 A and the top surface of Edison type lamp body  32 A. 
         [0077]      FIG. 2A  shows a top view of the additional embodiment of adapter  35  alone as in  FIG. 2 , showing hole  34  with notches  41  and segments  50 , outer surface  38 , top surface  39  and bottom surface  40 , 
         [0078]      FIG. 3  is an additional embodiment shown in side view partially in section of an Edison type socket and socket body  31 A having an Edison type lamp body lamp body  32 A and a threaded Edison type lamp base  33 A inserted through hole  34  in adapter  35  and threaded into Edison type socket  36 A housed in Edison type socket body  37 A. As such adapter  35  is disposed relative to the Edison type lamp base  33 A and Edison type socket body  37 A through substantially congruent proximity between the outer surface of threaded Edison type lamp base  33 A at a portion of the outside surface adjacent to the junction between the substantially male portion of the Edison type lamp base  33 A and the Edison type lamp body  32 A and the inner surface of hole  34  when the Edison type lamp base  33 A is fully inserted into the Edison type socket  36 , in Edison type socket body  37 A. The adapter  35  is further disposed relative to the Edison type lamp base  33 A and Edison type socket body  37 A by being substantially sandwiched between the bottom surface of Edison type socket body  37 A and the top surface of Edison type lamp body  32 A. The protrusion  42  is substantially connected congruently to hole  34  in the adapter  35 . The top portion of the inner surface of the protrusion  42  is predetermined to be substantially congruent with the outer surface of Edison type lamp base  33 A at a point substantially adjacent to the junction between the substantially male portion of the Edison type lamp base  33 A and the bottom surface of the Edison type lamp body  32 A, therein allowing the protrusion  42  to fit between the inner surface of the Edison type socket body  37 A and the outer surface of the substantially male portion of the Edison type lamp base  33 A when the substantially male portion of the Edison type lamp base  33 A is fully inserted through the hole  34  and protrusion  42  in the adapter  35  and detachably coupled with the socket  36 A in the socket body  37 A. 
         [0079]      FIG. 3A  shows a top view of the additional embodiment of adapter  35  alone as in  FIG. 3 , showing hole  34  with protrusion  42 , outer surface  38 , top surface  39 , and bottom surface  40 . 
         [0080]      FIG. 4  is an additional embodiment shown in side view partially in section of an Edison type socket and socket body  31 A having an Edison type lamp body lamp body  32 A and a threaded Edison type lamp base  33 A inserted through hole  34  with notches  41  and segments  50 , in adapter  35  and threaded into socket  36 A housed in socket body  37 A. As such adapter  35  is disposed relative to the Edison type lamp base  33 A and Edison type socket body  37 A through substantially congruent proximity between the outer surface of threaded Edison type lamp base  33 A at a portion of the outside surface adjacent to the junction between the substantially male portion of the Edison type lamp base  33 A and the Edison type lamp body  32 A and the inner surface of hole  34  with notches  41 , which allow the segments  50  of adapter  35  and protrusion  42  between notches  41  to flex to provide a frictional fit with the substantially male portion of the lamp base  33 A when the lamp base  33 A is fully inserted into the socket  36 A, in socket body  37 A. The adapter  35  is further disposed relative to the lamp base  33 A and socket body  37 A by being substantially sandwiched between the bottom surface of socket body  37 A and the top surface of lamp body  32 A. The protrusion  42  is substantially connected congruently to the, hole  34  in the adapter  35 . The top portion of the inner surface of the protrusion  42  is predetermined to be substantially congruent with the outer surface of Edison type lamp base  33 A at a point substantially adjacent to the junction between the substantially male portion of the Edison type lamp base  33 A and the top surface of the Edison type lamp body  32 A, therein allowing the protrusion to substantially fit between the inner surface of the Edison type socket body  37 A and the outer surface of the substantially male portion of the Edison type lamp base  33 A when the substantially male portion of the Edison type lamp base  33 A is fully inserted through the hole  34  and protrusion  42  in the adapter  35  and detachably coupled with the socket  36 A in the socket body  37 A. 
         [0081]      FIG. 4A  shows a top view of the additional embodiment of adapter  35  alone as in  FIG. 4 , showing hole  34  with protrusion  42 , notches  41 , outer surface  38 , top surface  39 , and bottom surface  40 . 
         [0082]      FIG. 5  is an additional embodiment shown in close-up side view, partially in section of a GU24 type socket and socket body  31 B having a GU24 type lamp body  32 B and a GU24 type lamp base  33 B inserted through hole  34  in adapter  35  and into GU24 type socket  36 B in GU24 type socket body  37 B. As such adapter  35  with outside surface  38 , top surface  39 , and bottom surface  40 , is disposed relative to GU24 type lamp base  33 B and socket body  37 B through substantially congruent proximity between the outer surface of GU24 type lamp base  33 B at a portion of the outside surface substantially adjacent to the junction between the substantially male portion of the GU24 type lamp base  33 B and the lamp body  32 B and the inner surface of hole  34  when the substantially male portion of the GU24 type lamp base  33 B is fully coupled with the GU24 type socket  36 B in GU24 type socket body  37 B. The adapter  35  is further disposed relative to the GU24 type lamp base  33 B and GU24 type socket body  37 B by being substantially sandwiched between the bottom surface of GU24 type socket body  37 B and the top surface of GU24 type lamp body  32 B when the substantially male portion of the GU24 type lamp base  33 B is fully inserted into through the hole  34  in the adapter  35  and detachably coupled with the GU24 type socket  36 B in the GU24 type socket body  37 B. 
         [0083]      FIG. 5A  shows a top view of the additional embodiment of adapter  35  alone as in  FIG. 5 , showing hole  34 , outer surface  38 , top surface  39 , and bottom surface  40 . 
         [0084]      FIG. 6  is an additional embodiment shown in close-up side view, partially in section of a G24d type socket and socket body  31 C having a lamp body  32 C and a lamp base  33 C with G24d type lamp base alignment rib  47 , inserted through hole  34  in adapter  35  with G24d type lamp base alignment notch  43  and into socket body  47 B. As such adapter  35  with outside surface  38 , top surface  39 , and bottom surface  40 , is disposed relative to G24d type lamp base  33 C and socket body  37 C through substantially congruent proximity between the outer surface of G24d type lamp base  33 C at a portion of the outside surface substantially adjacent to the junction between the substantially male portion of the G24d type lamp base  33 C and the lamp body  32 C and the inner surface of hole  34  when the substantially male portion of the G24d type lamp base  33 C is fully coupled with the socket body  37 C. The adapter  35  is further disposed relative to the G24d type lamp base  33 C and socket body  37 C by being substantially sandwiched between the bottom surface of socket body  37 C and the top surface of lamp body  32 C when the substantially male portion of the G24d type lamp base  33 C is fully inserted into through the hole  34  in the adapter  35  and detachably coupled with the socket body  37 C. 
         [0085]      FIG. 6A  shows a top view of the additional embodiment of adapter  35  alone as in  FIG. 6 , showing hole  34  with G24d type lamp alignment notch  43 , outer surface  38 , top surface  39 , and bottom surface  40 . 
         [0086]      FIG. 7  shows a full side view partially in section of the adapter  35  and Edison type socket and socket body  31 A and Edison lamp base, lamp body, and lamp bulb combination  49 A detailed in  FIGS. 1-4A  with the addition of lamp bulb  44 A and a shroud, shade, or reflector such as a hollow truncated conic-like reflector  45 A attached to the outer surface of adapter  35 . 
         [0087]      FIG. 7A  shows a full side view partially in section of the adapter  35  and Edison type socket and socket body  31 A and Edison lamp base, lamp body, and lamp bulb combination  49 A detailed in  FIGS. 1-4A  with the addition of spiral lamp bulb  44 A and hollow truncated conic-like reflector  45 A attached to the outer surface of adapter  35  detailed in  FIG. 7  with the addition of an elliptical lens cap  46 A detachably coupled to the bottom opening of hollow truncated conic-like reflector  45 A. 
         [0088]      FIG. 8  shows a full side view partially in section of one of the many embodiments of adapter  35  and Edison type socket and socket body  31 A and Edison lamp base, lamp body, and lamp bulb combination  49 A with the addition of spiral lamp bulb  44 A and reflector  45 B made from the combination of a truncated hollow hemispherical section attached to the hollow truncated conic-like section which is attached to the outer surface of adapter  35  as detailed in  FIGS. 1-4A . 
         [0089]      FIG. 8A  shows a full side view partially in section of the many embodiments of adapter  35  and Edison type socket and socket body  31 A and Edison lamp base, lamp body, and lamp bulb combination  49 A with the addition of spiral lamp bulb  44 A and reflector  45 B made from the a combination of a truncated hollow shapes, such as but not limited to a hemispherical section attached to the hollow truncated conic-like section which is attached to the outer surface of adapter  35  as detailed in  FIGS. 1-4A  and  FIG. 8 , with the addition of a hemispherical lens cap  46 B detachably coupled to the bottom opening of the hollow truncated hemisphere-like section of the reflector  45 B. 
         [0090]      FIG. 9  shows a full side view partially in section of the adapter  35  and GU24 type socket and socket body  31 B and GU24 lamp base, lamp body, and lamp bulb combination  49 B detailed in  FIGS. 5-5A  with the addition of spiral lamp bulb  44 A and hollow truncated conic-like reflector  45 A attached to the outer surface of adapter  35 . 
         [0091]      FIG. 9A  shows a full side view partially in section of the adapter  35  and GU24 type socket and socket body  31 B and GU24 lamp base, lamp body, and lamp bulb combination  49 B detailed in  FIGS. 5-5A  and  FIG. 9  with the addition of spiral lamp bulb  44 A and a hollow truncated conic-like reflector  45 A attached to the outer surface of adapter  35  detailed in  FIG. 9  with the addition of an elliptical lens cap  46 A detachably coupled to the bottom opening of hollow truncated conic-like reflector  45 A. 
         [0092]      FIG. 10  shows a full side view partially in section of the adapter  35  and G24d type socket and socket body  31 C and G24d lamp base, lamp body, and lamp bulb combination  49 C detailed in  FIGS. 6-6A  with the addition of twin-tube lamp bulb  44 B and hollow truncated conic-like reflector  45 A attached to the outer surface of adapter  35 . 
         [0093]      FIG. 10A  shows a full side view partially in section of the adapter  35  and G24d type socket and socket body  31 C and G24d lamp base, lamp body, and lamp bulb combination  49 C detailed in  FIGS. 6-6A  and  FIG. 10  with the addition of twin-tube lamp bulb  44 B and hollow truncated conic-like reflector  45 A attached to the outer surface of adapter  35  detailed in  FIG. 10  with the addition of an elliptical lens cap  46 A detachably coupled to the bottom opening of hollow truncated conic-like reflector  45 A. 
       Operation 
     FIGS.  11 - 11 C and  12 - 12 C 
       [0094]    There are many methods of using this device in it&#39;s various embodiment, some of which have been detailed, along with various types of lamp and socket combinations, some of which have also been detailed. One of many such methods is detailed in  FIGS. 11-11C .  FIG. 11  shows the Edison type lamp base of the lamp base, lamp body, and lamp bulb combination  49 , partially inserted through the hole in the adapter portion of the combination adapter and reflector  48 .  FIG. 11A  shows the Edison type lamp base of the lamp base, lamp body, and lamp bulb combination  49 , inserted through the hole in the adapter portion of the combination adapter and reflector  48  until the lamp base contacts the combination adapter and reflector  48 .  FIG. 11B  shows the elliptical lens-cap  46 A then detachably coupled to the combination adapter and reflector  48 , before the lamp base portion of the lamp base, lamp body, and lamp bulb combination  49  is coupled with the Edison type socket and socket body  31 A.  FIG. 11C  shows the elliptical lens-cap  46 A detachably coupled to the combination adapter and reflector  48 , after the lamp base portion of the lamp base, lamp body, and lamp bulb combination  49  is coupled with the Edison type socket and socket body  31 A. 
         [0095]    Another of the many methods is detailed in FIGS.  12  and  12 A- 12 C.  FIG. 12  is the same as  FIG. 11 , and is shown for reference to  FIGS. 12A-12C .  FIG. 12A  shows the Edison type lamp base of the lamp base, lamp body, and lamp bulb combination  49 , inserted through the hole in the adapter portion of the combination adapter and reflector  48  until the lamp base contacts the combination adapter and reflector  48 .  FIG. 12B  shows the lamp base portion of the lamp base, lamp body, and lamp bulb combination  49  inserted through the hole in the adapter portion of the combination adapter and reflector  48  until the lamp base contacts the combination adapter and then the lamp base of the lamp base, lamp body, and lamp bulb combination  49  is then coupled with the Edison type socket and socket body  31 A.  FIG. 12C  shows the combination detailed in  FIG. 12B  with the addition of the elliptical lens-cap  46 A detachably coupled to the combination adapter and reflector  48   
       ADVANTAGES 
       [0096]    From the description above, a number of advantages of my electric lamp adapter and reflector become evident: 
         [0097]    A) Because the combination adapter and reflector  48  can reflect the light out of a fixture such as a recessed ceiling fixture it can provide benefit with or without a lens cap. In addition, because the process can be reversed when the bulb portion of the lamp base, lamp body, and lamp bulb combination  49  stops working, it reduces the cost of bulb replacement while also reducing the environmental impact when a flood-lamp, spot-lamp, or other lamps with fixed secondary glass bulbs are discarded. 
         [0098]    B) Because the combination adapter and reflector  48  also shrouds the lamp bulb and lamp body of the lamp base, lamp body, and lamp bulb combination  49  it provides protection for the lamp bulb against breakage, as any impact forces are transferred through the lens, reflector, or adapter to the lamp base and not the glass lamp bulb. 
         [0099]    C) Because the shape and size of the hole  34  in adapter  35  can be configured to function with an unlimited variety of standard lamps such as, but not limited to Edison  49 A, GU24  49 B, and G24d  49 C types, as well as their associated socket bodies, the utility of the device is quite broad. 
         [0100]    D) Because the hole  34  in adapter  35  can be uniquely configured with the addition of protrusion  42 , notches  41 , or segments  50 , to function with standard lamps such as, but not limited to Edison  49 A, GU24  49 B, and G24d  49 C types, as well as their associated socket bodies, the utility of the device is quite broad. 
         [0101]    E) Because the device provides an easy and continent means of using different adapter, reflector, and lens combinations to change the look of standard lamps such as, but not limited to, Edison  49 A, GU24  49 B, or G24d  49 C types, as well as changing the color, pattern, and other visual features of the reflector and resulting light, the utility of the device is quite broad. 
       CONCLUSIONS RAMIFICATIONS, AND SCOPE 
       [0102]    Accordingly, the reader will see that the adapter portion of this invention can be used as the universal mounting and positioning method for a great number of items such as but not limited to reflectors, shades, and shrouds to control the color, pattern, and intensity of the light from a common source. In addition, the reflector, shade, or shroud can be configured to provide a decorative element of the lamp as well as providing impact protection for the glass bulb. The invention also allows for the device to be reusable, reducing cost and environmental impact over the current state of the art. It also allows the user to change the bulb to a different wattage as well as the lens and reflector combination, or remove the lens all together, in order to obtain different decorative effects. 
         [0103]    Although the description above contains many specificities, these should not be construed as limiting the scope of the invention but as merely providing illustrations of some of the presently preferred embodiments of this invention. For example the adapter hole can have other shapes such as oval, rectangular, etc.; the protrusion can have other shapes, and the notches can vary in size, shape, and number; the reflector can be elliptical, rectangular, etc.; the lens can be attach to the reflector through threads, mechanical interlock, adhesive, etc. Thus the scope of the invention should be determined by the appended claims and their legal equivalents, rather then by the examples given.