Patent ID: 6869298

Claim:
A socket assembly for a fluorescent lamp having at least one conductive element at each lamp end, the combination comprising: a. socket base means for receiving a lamp; b. conductive clip means adapted to be connected to a source of power and arranged to receive the lamp conductive element for supplying power to the lamp; and c. a rotating cover member, mounted in said socket base including an arm member for supporting the lamp when said cover member is rotated to an open position and for engaging the lamp and disengaging the lamp from said conductive clip means when said cover member is rotated from a closed position to the open position; whereby a lamp can be positioned in the socket assembly with said cover member open and engaged with said conductive clip means by rotating said cover member from the open to the closed position and a lamp can be disengaged from said conductive clip means by rotating said cover member from the closed to open position.