Patent ID: 8292475

Claim:
A method for increasing secureness of grip of a light-bulb-clip of a clip-on lampshade by enhancing the frictional properties of the light-bulb-clip, the light-bulb-clip being formed of shaped lengths of wire that frictionally grip an exterior surface of a light bulb by pressing gripping portions of the shaped lengths of wire against opposing exterior surfaces of the light bulb, the method comprising: applying a coating of liquid polymer dipping compound to portions of the wire that are to function as the gripping portions of the light-bulb-clip, the polymer dipping compound being curable so as to form a cured layer suitable for increasing the frictional gripping capability of the gripping portions of the light bulb-clip; and curing the coating of liquid polymer dipping compound, so as to form a layer of cured polymer dipping compound on the portions of the wire that are to function as the gripping portions of the light bulb-clip, wherein the layer of cured polymer dipping compound is configured to contact the exterior surface of the light bulb.